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CED publishes position on implementation of Medical Devices Regulation
The CED supports improvements of the system imposed by the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) 2017/745 but also shares two main concerns in relation to the smooth implementation of the MDR by the relevant date.
Tags: MEDICAL DEVICES
28/05/2019
2018 CED Annual Report
Today the Council of European Dentists is launching its 2018 Annual Report. You can find it here. The report “Evolving for the Future of Dentistry” is a comprehensive overview of the CED’s activities in 2018, including political resolutions, meetings and work done by the Working Group and Task Forces.
Tags: Annual Report
30/04/2019
PHARMACISTS, DENTISTS AND DOCTORS CALL ON EU MEMBER STATES TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR HEALTH
The Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU), the Council of European Dentists (CED) and the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) consider the European Parliament’s position on the proposal for the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) to be a positive step towards keeping health high on the EU agenda.
Tags: EU Budget
01/04/2019
Dentists, Doctors and Veterinarians call for true One Health collaboration starting from university
Academics, students, professionals and policy makers were engaged in lively discussions about One Health in Paris on 5 of December 2018. Participants exchanged their views about the value and necessity for working together on a common understanding of One Health concept and on promoting interdisciplinary collaboration starting from universities. Outcomes of the open debate have been […]
24/01/2019
DENTISTS, DOCTORS AND VETERINARIANS CALL FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A ONE HEALTH CULTURE IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
The professional and student organisations representing medical doctors, dentists and veterinarians of Europe call on academics and policymakers at national and European level to foster exchanges between medical, dental and veterinary schools under the One Health approach.
05/12/2018
CED Focus on Health Inequalities – Oral Health for All
All Europeans, regardless of their socio-economic status, are entitled to proper healthcare. This includes oral health which cannot be neglected as it is connected to essentially every aspect of our lives. Problems with oral health can affect our ability to taste, chew and eat, as well as to smile and speak, and impact on everything […]
Tags: ORAL HEALTH
18/06/2018
Council of European Dentists publishes Resolution on Dental Practice and Third Parties in Europe
The Council of European Dentists is concerned about the growth of third party payers in the field of provision of dental care and treatment and its implications for oral health policy. The CED has therefore passed a resolution that sets out some important principles and policies which prioritise the welfare of patients and respect the ethical […]
14/06/2018
Proposal for the next EU Budget – What next for EU Health Policy?
The European Commission proposal on the next long-term EU budget – the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) – has been received by the Council of European Dentists (CED), the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) and the Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU) as a positive first step which acknowledges health as a way of […]
17/05/2018
2017 CED Annual Report
The CED published its 2017 Annual Report today. The report “Committed to the patients, the public, the profession” is a comprehensive document of the CED’s activities in 2017, including political resolutions and the main focus of the CED Working Groups and Task Forces.
02/05/2018
European dentists, pharmacists and doctors welcome the Final compromise on the Proportionality Directive
European dentists, pharmacists and doctors welcome the outcome of the negotiations on the proposal for a Directive on a proportionality test as a better balance between the need to safeguard health and the economic objectives of the Directive than the Commission proposal.
23/04/2018
CED and ADEE call for compliance with PQD
CED President Dr. Marco Landi met with the President of the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE), Prof. Stéphanie Tubert-Jeannin to sign the position statement calling for Member States to prevent illegal education practices by complying with all provisions listed in the Professional Qualifications Directive (PQD). For more information click on the following links: […]
15/03/2018
Health professions welcome the opinion of the European Parliament on the next EU Budget
The Council of European Dentists (CED), the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) and the Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU) welcome the decision of the European Parliament to vote in favor of the report on the next long-term EU budget – the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) – presented by the Committee on Budgets.
14/03/2018
CED Position on dental professions in ESCO
The CED raises concern about the classification of dental occupations in the European Classification of Skills/Competences, Occupations and Qualifications (ESCO). Reviewing the first full version of ESCO, the CED noted that some definitions are not the same than those preliminary consulted with the stakeholders, particularly the occupation of “Dental assistants and therapists” and “Medical and […]
12/01/2018
Vote on Proportionality Test Proposal – IMCO Committee
After today’s vote in the European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee, CED President Marco Landi stated:“We regret that the Committee did not vote in favour of the exclusion of healthcare professions from the proposed Directive on a Proportionality Test before the Adoption of new Regulation of Professions. We hope that the three […]
04/12/2017
Integrated Care – Don’t forget about the Mouth
From baby teeth to false teeth: Dentists should be part of an integrated care team throughout a patient’s life. Ageing societies, multi-morbidities, changing diets – these and many more factors are reasons why it is important to include dentists from the start, both in prevention and treatment. Young children suffering from early caries show a […]
29/11/2017
Broad consensus in health and social care community on exemption of health professions from Proportionality Directive
On 18 October 2017, in a meeting hosted by MEP Lieve Wierinck and MEP Dr Peter Liese, the Council of European Dentists (CED), the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) and the Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU) brought EU and national stakeholders together to discuss ‘Economics vs Health? An EU Proportionality Test for […]
18/10/2017
European dentists express concerns at the collective protest action of Polish junior doctors
The Council of European Dentists notes with worry the disquieting news about the ongoing collective protest action by junior doctors in Poland. Following repeated unsuccessful appeals to the Polish authorities, medical doctors in specialist training are asking the government to raise the level of public expenditure on health care to respond to the health needs […]
17/10/2017
Decision in Maltese Dental Technologists Case
The Court reaffirms that protection of health and life of humans take priority in EU Treaties. The CED welcomes the judgement and urges the Commission and Member States to ensure that the protection of public health is considered a priority in policy making.
26/09/2017
Joint Press Release – European Union places One Health on the Top
Doctors, Dentists and Veterinarians welcome the new European One Health action plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
04/07/2017
Results of the CED General Meeting in Malta
Representatives of CED Member and Observer organisations met in Valletta, Malta on 26-27 May 2017 for the regular biannual General Meeting under the chairmanship of the CED President Dr. Marco Landi. The meeting was hosted by the Dental Association of Malta in the context of the Maltese EU Council Presidency.
29/05/2017
2016 Annual Report
The CED published its 2016 Annual Report today. The report “Caring for Patients, Promoting Professionalism” is a comprehensive document of the CED’s activities in 2016, including political resolutions and achievements of the CED Working Groups and Task Forces.
05/05/2017
CED and ADEE Presidents discuss ethics, education and integrated care
On 17 February, CED President Dr. Marco Landi met with the President of the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE), Professor Paganelli.
24/02/2017
Joint press release: proportionality tests for professional regulation ignore public interest and threaten quality and safety of patient care
European dentists, doctors and pharmacists conclude: proposed proportionality tests for professional regulation ignore public interest and threaten quality and safety of patient care
18/01/2017
RESULTS OF CED GENERAL MEETING
On 2 December 2016 representatives of CED member and observer organisations met in Brussels, Belgium, for a regular six-monthly General Meeting, under the chairmanship of President Dr. Marco Landi.
08/12/2016
Joint Press Release: Doctors and Dentists in Europe face common challenge
On 15 September 2016, CED President Dr Marco Landi and CPME President Dr Jacques de Haller met to discuss recent trends in dental and medical professions.
Tags: Competition, EDUCATION, HEALTH WORKFORCE, LIBERAL PROFESSIONS, Patient Safety
22/08/2016
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