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ED SUPPORTS EU WORK AGAINST ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a serious challenge; in the European Union alone it is estimated that AMR costs approximately EUR 1.5 billion annually in healthcare costs and productivity losses. The EU Joint Action on AMR and healthcare-associated infections is a key multi-stakeholder mechanism to help bridging the gap between policy making at the EU and national level […]
27/01/2021
THE EUROPEAN COALITION FOR VACCINATION CALLS ON HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO GET VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19
On the 9th of February, the Coalition for Vaccination has published a manifesto to encourage healthcare professionals to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The manifesto highlights three key reasons why all healthcare professionals should get vaccinated against COVID-19 when they have the opportunity to do so and why they should help promote the vaccination against COVID-19 among […]
17/02/2021
CED – IMMUNION webinar on vaccination communication and awareness
On the 28th of June 2022, the CED, in collaboration with the IMMUNION project and University of Antwerp, organized a webinar tailored for dentists and dental students exploring our role as healthcare professionals in vaccine communication and awareness. The recorded session can be viewed here.
09/08/2022
CED-ERO leaflet on AMR
The CED, in collaboration with the European Regional Organization (ERO) of the FDI World Dental Federation, have produced a leaflet on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) for dentists. The publication summarises the most important aspects that need to be taken into account by dentists when prescribing antibiotics. Read more
28/09/2021
CED and EDSA co-sign the Statement on education in times of COVID-19
The European Dental Students’ Association (EDSA) co-signed the Council of European Dentists (CED) statement Safe and effective Dental Education during the COVID-19 pandemic. With this statement, both the CED and EDSA wish to reiterate the consequences of disruptions to dental education caused by the ongoing public health crisis, as well as suggest measures to be taken […]
01/04/2021
Oral Health and Cancer by Dr. Henk Donker, Chair of CED Working Group Oral Health and Antibiotics in Dentistry
To access the article click here.
06/02/2020
It’s about much more than just your teeth
The relationship between the mouth and the rest of of your body – explained in this short video produced by the Danish Dental Association (Tandlaegeforeningen). Video
26/11/2018
Guidelines on Infection, prevention and control in dentistry on the ECDC website
The CED welcomes the publication of guidelines on Infection, prevention and control in dentistry on the ECDC website.
04/06/2018
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
CED signs EU Health Policy Platform Joint Statement and Call to Action on AMR
The CED has signed the Joint Statement and Call to Action on AMR that were a result of the EU Health Policy Platform’s Thematic Network on AMR, led by the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA). Other signatories of the documents include patients’ organisations, human and veterinarian health professionals organisations, and consumer organisations. The documents were […]
12/12/2017
CED signed the Digital Health Society Declaration
The CED signed the Digital Health Society (DHS) Declaration launched by the Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia and ECHAlliance. The Declaration is a call for actions about the strategies to achieve the digital transformation of healthcare systems. The DHS Declaration was officially presented and signed during the eHealth conference which took place in Tallinn […]
17/10/2017
CED joins the Digital Health Society Group
The Digital Health Society Group is an initiative of the upcoming Estonian Presidency. The Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia is launching the Digital Health Society (DHS) Declaration, as a call for actions about the strategies and actions to achieve the digital transformation of healthcare systems. This Declaration will be developed collectively through the Digital […]
07/06/2017
CED participates in public consultation on AMR
The CED – led by the Board Task Force Antibiotics – submitted its answers to the European Commission’s consultation on possible activities under a “Commission Communication on a One Health Action Plan to support Member States in the fights against Antimicrobial Resistance” on 27 April, 2017. CEDSubmission_AMRConsultation_April2017
28/04/2017
European Antibiotic Awareness Day 2016: Video Pledge from CED
Today CED attended the press event organised by ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control) on European Antibiotic Awareness Day (#EAAD2016) and participated in the live Twitter chat during the event. As a partner of ECDC, once again the CED has reaffirmed its commitment to promote the EAAD 2016 campaign that, this year, focuses […]
18/11/2016
CED promotes European Antibiotic Awareness Day (18 November)
The European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) is an annual European public health initiative established in 2008 and held on 18 November. It is led by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) with support from the European Commission, European Parliament, EU Member States and non-governmental health stakeholders across the EU and aims to […]
23/09/2016
Final report on undesirable effects published
Today, the CED publishes the third and final report on undesirable effects caused by of tooth whitening products. This report covers the period from 2014-2015 and was prepared under an agreement signed between the CED and the European Commission on 31 March 2010 in the framework of the future regulation on the use of tooth […]
27/06/2016
CED President meets with EU Health Commissioner
On 25 May, the CED President Dr Marco Landi met with the Commissioner for Health Dr Vytenis Andriukaitis. Dr Landi presented the CED work in the areas of health workforce, antimicrobial resistance and public health (sugar). He also shared the CED concerns with regard to standardisation of healthcare delivery and corporate ownership of dental practice.The […]
31/05/2016
December issue of CED newsletter released
December issue of CED newsletter released today! It highlights how EU legislation affects dentists.
18/12/2015
Antimicrobial resistance: video pledge from CED
Today the CED releases its 30 seconds video to celebrate the European Antibiotic Awareness Day (#EAAD). Dr Susie Sanderson, Board Director and Chair of CED Board Task Force Antibiotics, explains what dentists can do to fight against antimicrobial resistance. The video was prepared together with the British Dental Association and can be seen here.
18/11/2015
CED supports European Antibiotic Awareness Day
The CED is a partner working closely with the European Center for Disease and Control (ECDC) in raising awareness to the prudent use of antibiotics as well as of everyone’s role in keeping antibiotics effective for future generations. Citizens are being encouraged to always follow their doctor’s advice on when and how to use antibiotics. […]
18/10/2015
Second report on undesirable effects published
Today the CED published the second report on undesirable effects caused by tooth whitening products. This report covers the period from 1 November 2013 to 31 October 2014 and was prepared under an agreement signed between the CED and the European Commission on 31 March 2010 in the framework of the future regulation on the […]
02/09/2015
CED newsletter released
Released today the 3rd issue of the 2015 CED Activities Info. This issue informs about the event on oral cancer co-organised by the CED in the European Parliament and reports about CED political activities. In Section II, CED member associations inform about their national activities.
14/07/2015
CED public event on oral cancer
The CED is organising a public event on Oral Cancer: Dentists saving lives. The event will take place on 23 June in the European Parliament in Brussels and will be hosted by Mr Alojz Peterle, Member of the European Parliament and President of the MEPs against cancer (MAC) Group. For more information and registration, please […]
09/06/2015
CED response to EXPH preliminary opinion on competition
Today the CED replied to the public consultation launched by the European Commission and the Expert Panel on Effective Ways of Investing in Health (EXPH) on the preliminary opinion on the “Competition among Health Care Providers in the European Union – Investigating Policy Options”. The CED strongly welcomed this preliminary opinion and advised for its […]
08/04/2015
CED President meets the European Commissioner for Health
On 28 January 2015, CED President Dr Wolfgang Doneus met, together with the CPME President Dr Katrín Fjelsted, the new European Commissioner for Health Dr Vytenis Andriukaitis. Read more about the meeting in the latest CED newsletter.
30/01/2015
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