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FOSTER YOUR PASSION
FOR COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Celebrating 15th ESCD Anniversary 1
CONTENT
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 5
PASSION FOR AESTHETICS
Who we are and what we stand for 6
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR HISTORY
15 years’ timeline 8
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR LEADERS
The Hall of Presidents 10
CELEBRATING OUR PEOPLE
Fellow and certified members 12
ESCD AT A GLANCE
Our success in numbers 14
15 ANNUAL MEETINGS AND STILL COUNTING
Attracting the best 16
THE ESCD EXPERIENCE
What our members say 24
BEING WHERE OUR MEMBERS NEED US
Our study club network spans the globe 26
A LOOK AHEAD
What’s next for the ESCD 28
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Get in touch 30
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Message from the President
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT 15 YEARS!
We are very proud of, and grateful to, our partners who have been with us on certified members take very seriously.
the journey continually supported the ESCD. The ESCD would not have been Analyzing what to do, what equipment
possible without the great support by the following organisations: to use, traditional versus digital
restorative options, etc. is a critical
component in treating patients. The
fact that ESCD members confer with
each other globally speaks volumes to
how seriously everyone attending our
conferences and study clubs regard the
subject of esthetic treatments.
For 15 years, the ESCD has organized
topical and relevant meetings with a
very high level of scientific relevance.
Our impressive list of world’s leading
Dear friends, speakers in dentistry translate the
science into how it can benefit dental
Welcome to the ESCD community! I am practitioners.
delighted to celebrate with you the 15th
anniversary of the European Society of After the great success of our meetings
Cosmetic Dentistry. in 2016 in Krakow and 2017 in Zagreb,
this year’s edition could not have
The ESCD is made up from all of us and, without the contribution of all our When I took over the presidency of the found a more ideal location than the
members from all over the world that believe in our friendship and in the ESCD in 2015, I decided to focus on prestigious PT Meeting Center of Feira
development of aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry, there would not be any three principles: leadership, innovation International of Lisboa, Portugal.
society. The energy and enthusiasm of ESCD members never fails to impress and analytics. My goal was to integrate
us all and, on behalf of the ESCD Executive Committee, we would like to send a these items to the DNA of the ESCD As is always the case at the ESCD,
heartfelt thank you to all members who have taken part and all those who have over the following years. top speakers from multiple countries
worked so hard over the years to sustain the ESCD and make it the success it and backgrounds, including a mix
is today. Leadership is shown by the over 30 of academia, education and clinical
countries represented at our society, practice are providing the best
guided by their top opinion leaders and education in dentistry towards our
most forward-thinking specialists in members.
esthetic dentistry.
We are looking forward to having
Innovation is what people are seeking very busy, interesting and extremely
whenever they attend continuing educational years ahead of us.
education courses, innovation in terms
of treatment planning, visualization, Thank you for joining the ESCD!
preparation protocol, instrumentation,
restoration techniques, etc. Sincerely yours,
Dr Florin Lazarescu
Analytics are key to any successful
treatment and something that all ESCD
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PASSION FOR AESTHETICS What we stand for
Together for new smiles!
The purpose of the society is the Another target of the ESCD is
promotion of dental education in to teach cosmetic and aesthetic
the area of cosmetic and aesthetic procedures in the maxillofacial, oral
procedures in the maxillofacial, oral and dental field to members of the
and dental field. We stand for the medical and dental professions,
promotion of research, evaluation their assistant professions and
and mediation of research results. members of other professions in the
We strongly support and facilitate health service in such a way that
the transfer of information and the acquired capabilities can be
the promotion of cooperation with put into immediate use within legal
regards to practical, scientific and limitations.
ethical aspects.
We foster international collaboration
The aim is also to establish a with a wide range of scientific
Europe-wide quality assurance in societies, institutions and partners
the area of cosmetic and aesthetic from around the globe.
procedures in the maxillofacial, oral
and dental field and the aesthetic
The ESCD’s mission is to work in partnership with other lab procedures.
scientific societies and institutions around the world to open
new borders of cosmetic dentistry and build capacities for
dental practitioners to enhance their skills and knowledge in
the field.
top class
Who we are
education
ESCD - The international society that puts you first!
We, at the ESCD, are passionate standards of education with world-
about cosmetic dentistry. We class lecturers regularly presenting. professional
are determined to empower
our members to develop their Whether you are completely new to development
professional skills in order to offer cosmetic dentistry or are already an
excellent services to the public. experienced practitioner, the ESCD
welcomes you warmly. We are open
We set the stage for our members to students, professors and the
to grow and learn from the best scientific dental community as well
international experts in the field of as professionals.
aesthetic dentistry, providing high
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15 years’ timeline
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR HISTORY
2003 2004 2006 2007 2008 2013 2016 2018
The European Society of In 2004 in Barcelona, The second country By 2013, the ESCD Huge success of ESCD Today, the ESCD reflects
Cosmetic Dentistry (former the society held its first chairperson’s meeting established social media Annual Meetings in the impressive figures. In
ESED – European Society annual meeting, posted was held in Nice, France. communication, received latest years confirms 15 years, the society
of Esthetic Dentistry) was its application for the the Society made a firm its 1,000th like and Society is providing highly has made huge growth,
founded in 2003 by a International Federation decision to expand its lunched its new website. competitive scientific boasting more than
group of visionary dentists of Esthetic Dentistry In February 2007, the membership base and program and educational 500 members across
from all over Europe. Their (IFED) and established IFED General Assembly starts hard working to path for its members and the globe. The ESCD is
cooperation with excellent at the Chicago Midwinter promote its vision and delegates. Study Clubs proud to have members
By 2006 the society Meeting accepted the
international associations claimed its regulations for values across the Europe empowered this even in 34 countries, not only
devoted to cosmetic ESCD as its member. The dental community. During more, being active in more in Europe, but also in
certification process and ESCD Annual meetings
and aesthetic dentistry, ran the first dental student next few years significant than 25 countries with at China, India, Pakistan,
namely the American started to take place efforts were made to least one regular meeting Bahrain, Brazil and Sri
awards. once a year in order to
Society of Cosmetic provide a respected At this point, the society per year, offering strong Lanka. ESCD study clubs
Dentistry (ASCD), the provide the latest scientific training pathway for started activating the networking, mentoring and hold regular meetings
backgrounds are all in the Canadian Academy for information, raising the members and delegates. country study clubs for professional development and workshops in many
existing aesthetic/cosmetic Esthetic Dentistry (CAED), standard of education each nation with an ESCD support. countries, offering
dentistry organisations. the Society of Esthetic year by year, with world- country chairperson. opportunities for growth
They wanted to assemble Dentistry in Romania class lecturers regularly These are intended to and advancement for
the best ideas from (SSER), the European presenting. educate and enable those hungry for new
these organisations and Academy of Esthetic members to share their dental challenges. The
create a common rallying Dentistry (EAED) and In 2006, the society professional experiences ESCD’s international
point where it would changed its name to and build a camaraderie, cooperation continues
also be possible to do a the European Society of Regular newsletters, as well as pride of as well by maintaining
postgraduate examination Cosmetic Dentistry. a website, networking belonging to the ESCD. close links with the best
as a certified member and unparalleled annual The English version of the ESCD Certification is academic institutions
under the supervision meetings resulted in Cosmetic recognized and highly around the world. But
of dentists from private a steadily growing Dentistry magazine valued among international it is the people behind
practice as well as from membership. soon became the official dental community, and the numbers that really
leading universities across journal of the ESCD, with perceived by the members count - the faces behind
Europe. On 23 May the German Association free distribution to all as a strong value for the the ESCD, who strive
2003, the first general of Dental Implantology members. Following years future! every day to make it
assembly was held at the (DGZI). The ESCD also brought great success for even stronger and the
Isle of Capri in Italy. ESED tooks its first steps toward ESCD annual meetings. thousands of patients
founders were determined international networking With legendary events who enjoy beautiful
to set new goals for in January 2005 by and best-in-class scientific smiles as a result of
aesthetic dentistry and holding its first country programmes, the bar was education and training
stretch old restrictions by chairpersons meeting in raised higher and higher, from ESCD. It’s for these
working with the honorable Frankfurt in Germany. By setting new standards for reasons and more that
existing academies and that time, the society was education, presentation the ESCD’s 15th year is
societies to open new already associated with and networking. being celebrated proudly.
borders for mutual ideas. dentists from 16 countries.
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The Hall of Presidents
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR LEADERS
Our leaders are exceptional people. They understand how
to inspire and motivate others, always pushing for better
but with the empathy and communication skills to make
this a team effort. They are experts in cosmetic dentistry -
specialists who understand the need to collaborate to deliver
the best results.
Dr Luca Dalloca, Italy Dr Florin Lazarescu, Romania
and Function”. As Founding Mandate: 2009 – 2015 Mandate: 2015 – 2018
President of the European Society
of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD) in Dr Dalloca received his dental Dr Florin Lazarescu is the President
2003, he was significantly involved degree from Tufts University School of the European Society of Cosmetic
in the Europe-wide certification of Dental Medicine in Boston, and Dentistry (ESCD) and a founder
system and quality management. from the University of Pavia in member of the most important
From 2005 to 2010, Dr Richter ran a Italy. He was trained in advanced dental society in Romania - the
private aesthetic dental practice in education in Prosthodontics at Society of Esthetic Dentistry in
Salzburg in Austria, and currently he UCLA and he has a CDT certificate Romania (SSER). Dr Lazarescu
runs a practice in Switzerland. from the Dental Technology Institute is the editor in chief of Cosmetic
in Orange County in California Dentistry Romania Magazine, Dental
He is also Honorary President of the as well as from the School of Tribune International’s website and
ESCD and has been Clinical Lead Dental Technology Casati of Today Newspaper.
of the postgraduate programme Milan. He is a visiting Professor in
“Master of Science in Restorative & aesthetic dentistry at the University He is the author of numerous
Prof Dr Wolfgang Richter, Aesthetic Dentistry” (The University Iberoamericana of Santo Domingo, publications on issues surrounding
Switzerland/Germany of Manchester in the UK and Smile- Manchester University in the UK, the dentistry and he is the editor and
Mandate: 2003 – 2009 on Ltd in London in the UK) in 2010 University of Geneva and the Swiss author of the book “Immersion
and 2011. Since 2005, he has been Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. in esthetic dentistry”, which was
After intense education in a member of the Editorial Board of Previously, he was a visiting published and distributed in
Germany and the US in 1986, he Cosmetic Dentistry International Professor for the postgraduate Romania, and sold 10,000 copies.
established his dental practice in and member of the International programme in Restorative Dentistry In 2015, Quintessence International
Düsseldorf in Germany, with the Advisory Board of the Smile at the Department of Oral Science of published Dr Lazarescu’s volume
focus on aesthetic dentistry and Dental Journal since 2009 (mainly the University of Siena and Clinical “Comprehensive Esthetic Dentistry”
oral implantology. For many years, distributed in the Middle East and Associate at Tufts University School in English and in 2017 in Chinese.
he was the course instructor and Gulf Areas). of Dental Medicine in Boston. As
visiting lecturer for dentists in these author of several articles in aesthetic He holds two of the most important
fields. In 1987, he was Founding Currently, Dr Richter is leading dentistry, Dr Dalloca has been an dental clinics in Bucharest. His
Member of the European Academy postgraduate education international speaker since 1993. practice is an aesthetically-based
of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED) and programmes in cosmetic and He is also the Past President of one, with an accent on all-ceramic
Founding President of the German aesthetic dentistry in the Middle the European Society of Cosmetic and implant restorative procedures
Association of Esthetic Dentistry East and Western Asia. Dentistry. Since 1996, he has and aesthetic dentistry.
(DGAEZ) in 1992. In 1992 and 1994, been a member of the Oral Design
he published and co-wrote the Foundation headed by Willi Geller,
double volume textbook “Aesthetics and he is a member of several
prestigious international academies
and associations.
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Fellow and certified members
CELEBRATING OUR PEOPLE The ESCD has been fortunate to have some dynamic and
influential senior members as part of its Executive Committee and
leading team over the years.
ESCD FELLOW MEMBERS
ESCD COMMITTEE 2015/2018
Dr. Mauro Bazzoli, Italy
Dr. Luca Dalloca, Italy
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Richter, Germany
ESCD CERTIFIED MEMBERS
Dr Abby Abraham, India Jan Kurtz - Hoffmann, Germany Dr Florin Lazarescu Dr Seppo Lindroos Dr Marco Nicastro
Dr Aleksandr Kozhemiak, Ukraine Dr Karl Schwaninger, Austria President General Secretary Vice President
Dr Alessandro Arnone, Italy Dr Lara Bakaeen, Jordan
Dr Alessandro Iorio, Italy Dr Laurent Sers, France
Dr Alina Lazar, Germany Dr Liu Feng, China
Dr Antonio Olivo, Italy Dr Luca Tacchini, Italy
Dr Attilio Muscio, Italy Dr Marco Nicastro, Italy
Dr Bogdan Culic, Romania Dr Martin Jöergens, Germany
Dr Daniel Baketić, Croatia Dr Michael Karlstén, Sweden
Dr Elliot Mechanic, Canada Dr Philip Lewis, United Kingdom
Dr Florin Lazarescu, Romania MDT Przemek Seweryniak, Dr Karl Schwaninger Dr Mauro Bazzoli Dr Luca Dalloca
Dr George Freedman, Canada Sweden Treasurer Country Chairpersons Immediate Past
Dr Giacomo Derchi, Italy Dr Roberto Favero, Italy Coodrinator President
Dr Giovanni Faccin, Italy Dr Roberto Mannarino, Italy
Dr Gregory Brambilla, Italy Dr Roberto Rossi, Italy
Dr Guido Picciocchi, Italy Dr Seppo Lindroos, Finland
Dr Igor Ristić, Serbia Dr Simone Vaccari, Italy
Dr Ivo Sighinolfi, Italy Dr Tamás Kovács, Serbia
Dr Ivan Puljić, Croatia Dr Verena Nižić, Croatia
Dr Igor Ristić Prof. Dr Wolfgang Dr Daniel Baketić
Chairman for Education Richter Chairman Chairman for Laboratory
for International Techniques
Postgraduate Education
EXPANDED EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
2015/2018
Dr Gregory Brambilla, Scientific Aspects
Dr Kamila Azimova, Media, PR and Internet
Dr George Freedman, International Affairs
Dr Martin Jöergens, Interdisciplinary Aspects
Dr Maria Csillag, Administration Affairs
Dr Guido Picciocchi, Students Relations
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Our success, in numbers
ESCD AT A GLANCE
17
500
members worldwide
international associations
continuously cooperating with
37
certified members 12,535likes on Facebook
15
ESCD annual
meetings 8,500
112
delegates attended our
events
top class members in
34
speakers at ESCD
events
22 countries
study clubs
operating
worldwide 3,150
participants in study club
52
workshops
study club events
successfully
organised
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Attracting the best
15 ANNUAL MEETINGS AND STILL COUNTING 2005 2006
Berlin Copenhagen
The ESCD sets the stage for its members to grow and learn
from the best international experts in the field of aesthetic
dentistry, providing excellent standards of the education with
world-class lecturers regularly presenting. This is where the
truly world-class nature of our members access to the best
cosmetic dentistry is revealed.
Every year, a meeting is held in a different European city. The ESCD attracts lecturers
from all over the world - “household” names in dentistry as well as specially selected
presenters able to educate on specific topics vital to successful cosmetic practices.
Lectures on practice management are also always included. Dental team members
are treated as highly important as are the most essential helpers we have: dental
technicians. Apart from lectures, there is also time to visit the accompanying trade
2nd ESCD ANNUAL MEETING
exhibition and to talk to other colleagues.
Art and Science in Aesthetic
Dentistry
The ESCD invites dental professionals and technicians from all countries to become
members of our association. All our members receive special discount rates for ESCD
Following the tremendous 1st meeting
Annual Meetings and free attendance to all ESCD study clubs worldwide.
in Barcelona, this congress has
showcased some of the top speakers
2004 world at our first meeting, where
aesthetic dentistry set new goals and
in dental aesthetics. This transformed
the ESED meeting into probably the 3rd ESCD ANNUAL MEETING
Barcelona stretched old restrictions! The ESED
most interesting event of the year in No dentistry is possible but Aesthetic
(today’s ESCD) managed to gather
Europe in 2005 - for dentists, dental Dentistry
many well-known lecturers from
technicians and dental teams seeking
Europe and the US - our president Dr
excellence in aesthetics. Dentists and The quality of the ESED annual
Richter, Dr Winkler from the UK, Dr
dental technicians from 19 different meetings continued to rise. Participants
Dalloca from Italy, Mr Michel Magne
countries were all united by the same from all over the world could smell
from Switzerland, Dr Bergmann from
cause - aesthetic dentistry. They the art, science and passion in
Germany, Dr Dorfman from the US,
attended a parallel meeting of the Copenhagen’s air. Prosthodontics,
Dr Krüger-Janson from Germany,
ESED and the German Association periodontics, orthodontics, restorative
Dr Küpper from Germany, Dr Kim
of Dental Implantology (DGZI) at the dentistry and minimally invasive
Sperly from Denmark, and Certified
Estrel Hotel & Convention Center dentistry were topics covered in two
Dental Technician Mr Seweryniak from
in Berlin. For three days, it set the top-class days. Again, the best were
Sweden. After three exciting days at the
scene for a fantastic exchanges of there to impart their knowledge: Dr
first meeting, we all had the feeling that
ideas, views and different techniques Elliot Mechanic, Dr Howard Glazer,
we were a part of something great in
between delegates, and was a point for Dr André Saadoun, MDT Renzo
the world of international dentistry.
collection of the precious hints received Castellini, Dr Marvin Fier, Dr Bernard
from lecturers all over Europe and the Touati, Dr Robert Miller, Prof. Dr John
US. Finally, the congress party, “Stars Sorensen, Dr Per Vult von Steyern
1st ESCD ANNUAL MEETING in Concert”, capped off the event. and Dr Gregory Brambilla. A boat trip
Impact on Aesthetics around Copenhagen, music and theatre
followed the beautiful time together and
We were honored to have more provided the most electric energy from
than 300 attendees from around the this artistic world.
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2007 dental practice is based on its learned
traditions. 2009 new ideas they had learned, in their
practices.
Vienna Paris
2008
Florence 2010
London
5th ESCD ANNUAL MEETING
Aesthetic Excellence: Fusion of Art
and Science
A delightful welcoming ceremony was
arranged at the magnificent Palazzo
Medici Riccardi, announcing a truly 7th ESCD ANNUAL MEETING
exciting meeting. Esthetics Meets Aesthetics
6th ESCD ANNUAL MEETING
Aesthetic Objectives: Achievements
The 2005 conference departed from “Esthetics meets Aesthetics” brought
4th ESCD ANNUAL MEETING and Potentials
the familiar format of long lectures to together over 500 delegates from
New challenges to update dentistry
provide numerous short presentations around the world. The ESCD was
The outstanding beauty of Paris formed
giving overviews of subjects that involved from the outset in the planning
The meeting was opened with a pre- a perfect backdrop to the outstanding
delegates could choose to explore in and promotion of the meeting,
congress session of members’ pearls beauty that was created and displayed
more detail. The intensive three-day and efforts were rewarded by the
- a ceremony introducing new certified at the 2009 ESCD Annual Conference
seminar featured both famous and attendance of colleagues supporting
members. by some of the world’s finest clinicians
lesser-known lecturers from throughout the society and joining its educational
and dental technicians.
the world. While the clinical team aims.
The official programme revealed great
lectures were in progress, parallel
presentations and highlights from Dr Lecturers from Europe and beyond
sessions provided postgraduate The society provided a number of
Paul Belvedere from the USA, Dr Andrej treated delegates to information and
education for both dental technicians world-famous speakers at the event.
Kielbassa from Berlin, Dr Douglas Terry practical training during the two-day
and dental hygienists. President Wolfgang Richter lectured on
from Houston, Dr Naosaki Otimoto from meeting. This conference was another
the selection and use of composites,
Japan, Dr Nasser Barghi from Texas, Dr tour de force of educational delight as
More than 500 delegates who attended while Dr Martin Jörgens and Dr Marcel
Andreas Kurbad from Germany and Dr well as a hugely enjoyable social event.
the congress experienced, and could Wainwright from Germany delighted
Bill Dorfman.
afterwards attest to, the value this sort delegates with excellent presentations
Well-organised and varied, the
of meeting can provide. featuring lasers and piezoelectric
Hard work during the day was relieved programme offered something for
surgery.
by parties in the evenings, and Vienna everyone with an interest in the dental
proved to be a great venue. The old- cosmetic field.
Dr Ulf Krueger-Janson gave a well-
world charm of the city combined with
received lecture on composite artistry
its more modern elements reflected a Delegates left feeling motivated and
accompanied by a beautiful and
truth in dentistry as well - that current eager to implement some of the
18 Celebrating 15th ESCD Anniversary Celebrating 15th ESCD Anniversary 19impressive slide presentation. Dr
Luca Dalloca from Italy mesmerised
day scientific meeting, presented in
collaboration with the Croatian Dental 2012 with a trade exhibition, live
demonstrations and fabulous social
delegates with his lecture on how to Chamber. Bucharest events.
delight patients by creating beautiful
smiles, illustrating his talk with a superb The scientific programme was stunning,
audio-visual presentation which was
appreciated by all.
with great speakers presenting on
different topics of cosmetic dentistry,
2013
Turin
including lectures on materials, how
Many other ESCD lecturers provided to produce impressive results, internet
even more information and clinical tips, marketing for dental practice promotion
but the meeting was not only about and even new technics in modern
learning - ESCD members always cosmetic dentistry. Delegates were
expect to have a good time! And they able to see particularly impressive
were not disappointed in London. demonstrations and to participate in
Starting with the welcome reception on hands-on sessions.
the first night, through to the tour of the
famous Houses of Parliament on the Other highlights of the scientific
second day to the Gala Ball on the last meeting included the judging of
night that completed the celebrations. the Poster Session where very high
standards were maintained. During
the meeting, delegates could visit
2011 the excellent trade exhibition where a
variety of products and services were
Dubrovnik
presented to help the modern cosmetic
practice.
All work and no play?
Certainly not! ESCD
Meetings are known for
their social events - from the 10th ESCD ANNUAL MEETING
Aesthetic “Truffles”- The Gold
ESCD and Friends party to Standard in 2013
the President’s Dinner. 9th ESCD ANNUAL MEETING
Great success was achieved with the
International Congress of Aesthetic
Turin ESCD Congress, where more
Many of our regular Dentistry
than 250 people from all over the world
attendees look forward to This time, the ESCD Annual Meeting
attended, with one attendee even
travelling all the way from Hawaii.
the fabulous time they have was organised jointly with the Society
Speakers came from abroad, and many
of Esthetic Dentistry in Romania
relaxing with friends and (SSER).
from the old Europe, with presentations
enjoying the evening events. that enthused all the participants.
Their partners have a great The Bucharest meeting managed
The quality of the images and the wide
to gather more than 1100 delegates
time too, exploring the from all over Europe and well-known
screens on which they were shown
8th ESCD ANNUAL MEETING allowed speakers to valorise all their
Artistry and Technology wonderful cities the ESCD speakers lecturing on the most popular
works to an unbelievable level.
topics in aesthetic dentistry.
chooses each year The 2014 meeting gave the entire
Hundreds of dentists and dental dental team the chance to partake and
Top-class education was accompanied
team members arrived for the two-
20 Celebrating 15th ESCD Anniversary Celebrating 15th ESCD Anniversary 21enjoy, with lectures for clinicians, dental
technicians, hygienists, office personnel
ESCD Board put together a programme
with the best professionals in the 2016 The 2017 annual meeting was a truly
unbeatable experience! The ESCD were
and chair assistants. Two social events field that encompassed all related Krakow involved from the outset in the planning
garnered the participation of more than disciplines. Along with the lectures, and promotion of the meeting.
150 people in which each attendee had interesting workshops were offered
the opportunity to taste the exceptional too. The best cases of the I-Poster The scientific programme was
quality of the Piedmont cuisine, the presentation were awarded 4th prize for outstanding, lectures and hands-on
wines, the truffles and the friendly young dentists under 35 in memory of sessions impressed all participants
atmosphere that included live music Prof. Lorenzo Dalloca, and 1st prize for and the social events were stunning.
and dancing. dental students in memory of Dr Carlo By now, the ESCD has proven that it
Bazzoli. As always, all participants had offers unparalleled education and social
the opportunity to attend social events, content for whole dental team. The
2014 including the ESCD and Friends Dinner
and the President Party.
society board and members worked
hard to promote the congress and
Rome
improve it every time. This conference
buzzed with electrifying energy,
2015 13th ESCD ANNUAL MEETING
fantastic networking opportunities, the
best lecturers, and workshops spiced
Cannes
Royal Aesthetics with loads of fun.
The ESCD Royal Aesthetics Congress
in Krakow was hugely successful!
The meeting boasted more than 400
2018
Lisbon
participants, over 20 sponsoring
companies, exciting presentations from
top speakers and an amazing roof top
party! Participants enjoyed top-notch
lectures from speakers, hands-on
sessions, an awards ceremony for the
best posters and Casimir night. Once
again, the conference was marked by
three wonderful days of education and
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friendship.
Stars and Smiles: Latest cosmetic
solutions for better dentistry
The 2015 meeting was a huge success 2017
11th ESCD ANNUAL MEETING for science and for the participants. Zagreb
White and Pink Aesthetics Delegates from 39 different countries
worldwide attended the conference,
The ancient city of Rome provided including a large delegation from
a wonderful experience. The 2014 China. This time, the programme was
meeting’s topic was probably one of
the most exciting for aesthetic dentistry
conceived for the entire dental team,
with many workshops for clinicians
LOOKING FORWARD
- the perfect soft tissue integration, a
“must have” for aesthetic success. A
and dental technicians. In keeping with
tradition, the congress programme
TO OUR JUBILLAR
synergistic relationship between the
dental technician, the restorative dentist
included the best international lecturers
sharing their knowledge and expertise
14th ESCD ANNUAL MEETING
15TH ANNUAL
and the periodontist is necessary to in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere,
achieve the desired goal. This time, the and legendary social events. Heart of Aesthetics
MEETING
22 Celebrating 15th ESCD Anniversary Celebrating 15th ESCD Anniversary 23What our members say…
THE ESCD EXPERIENCE
DR VERENA NIŽIĆ
CROATIA
DR KAMILA AZIMOVA The ESCD means very much to me. activity within it is always recognised.
GREAT BRITAIN The first time I was able to be a part of The ESCD is not a standard association.
ESCD was in 2011 in Dubrovnik. From Other than the possible realisation
Hello from London! I’m Kamila, Country warmth and friendliness right from the then on, many things have changed of professional goals, the ESCD also
Chairperson and Media Director of the beginning. Our team progressively in my professional life thanks to the provides the opportunity to meet new
ESCD. I’ve been a proud team member expanded over the last few years. organisation. people.
of the ESCD since 2013 and it’s one of Besides the scientific programme and
the best achievements in my career. the beautiful social programme during After the certification process, things fell The most beautiful thing in the ESCD
the ESCD annual meetings, as well into place due to the fact that the ESCD is the fact that I made new friendships
To answer why the ESCD became such as the study clubs, you meet lots of gave me the possibility to advance by that I’m sure will last for a lifetime. A
an important part of my dental life, I motivated dentists from all over the increasing my visibility - something particular thank you goes out to the
need to go back to 2013 to share with world that love dentistry with a passion it does for all of its members. One’s board members for their support, their
you my memories of the first time I and are ready to share and help each commitment to the organisation and positive energy and enthusiasm.
attended the ESCD annual meeting in other to provide better dentistry. Every
Turin. It was exciting and, at the same year, I look forward to meeting my old
time, a bit worrying as I was travelling friends during the meeting and, at the
on my own without knowing anyone same time, meeting new members too.
from the team. All worries disappeared The ESCD is not just a society, it’s a
immediately after I met the members family for me that I hope will become
of the society that enveloped me with your family too. DR ABBY ABRAHAM
INDIA
My journey with ESCD started in Krakow. The certification process also changed
Looking back on that day, I realise that my perspective on dentistry. ESCD
moments like that are few and surprises helped me bring out my organisational
like that were, and will always be, an skill’s and clinical abilities to the fore.
DR BOGDAN CULIC unexpected gift for all who join the
organisation as a new member. My mentors and friends in ESCD and
ROMANIA back home have been a motivation and
What does it mean to me to be an ESCD our everyday work (dentistry) raised to An Amazing organisation and very inspiration.
member in two alignments? the rank of art, combined with the joy of friendly and affectionate board members.
making new friends with beautiful, open- They welcomed me and my group with Looking forward to meeting them all at
First of all, the ESCD is a society that minded and talented people from all open arms. the 15 year Celebration of ESCD family.
primarily aims to gather talented, over the world. Along with that, we get The perfect blend of scientific and social
creative and passionate dentists from all to visit new places that are loaded with Was given the responsibility of country interaction .
over Europe and beyond to share their culture and art, to enjoy the goodness chairperson and they supported us in all
experience in this field in a friendly and of local dishes, and to exchange ideas, the activities of the study club.
bohemian environment, with the aim of opinions and emotions.
evolving both in the dental sphere and in
human beauty. You are very welcome to join our family -
At the same time, it also means a great the ESCD family!
experience - a pleasant combination of
24 Celebrating 15th ESCD Anniversary Celebrating 15th ESCD Anniversary 25Our Study Club network spans the globe
BEING WHERE OUR MEMBERS NEED US
ESCD Country Study Clubs are in
operation in each nation in which our
society has a country chairperson.
These are aimed at educating members
and enabling them to share their
professional experiences and to build
camaraderie and pride in belonging to
our association. Here, our members
meet their colleagues and are able to
learn more on a variety of topics that
are presented by certified members
of the society as well as leading guest
speakers.
and market services to patients, how to
All ESCD members have free overcome difficulties in both promotion
and clinical techniques, what sort of
attendance to all ESCD study clubs laboratory to use, where to obtain
from around the world! supplies and where to go for further
information, training and advice.
The study club meetings have many
more benefits in addition to the So far, the society has 22 study
excellent clinical information they clubs in Europe and beyond. Thanks
provide. These include networking to our dedicated members and
with local colleagues and discussing huge contribution from our Country
issues common to all, how to promote Chairpersons, this number is growing
cosmetic dentistry, how to announce every year.
26 Celebrating 15th ESCD Anniversary Celebrating 15th ESCD Anniversary 27What’s next for the ESCD Join the ESCD and you’ll get:
A LOOK AHEAD WANT TO KNOW MORE?
16th ESCD ANNUAL MEETING A regular newsletter Certificate
Sankt Petersburg, 2019
Featuring the latest in cosmetic Hang it proudly on your wall.
One of the world’s most beautiful cities, dentistry, upcoming events, news Membership of the ESCD
St. Petersburg has all the ingredients for from members and much more. Do demonstrates that you are serious
an unforgettable travel experience: high you have an interesting article you about dental education and do
art, lavish architecture, wild nightlife, an would like published? Or news you everything to provide your patients
extraordinary history and rich cultural think other members would like to with excellent service.
traditions that have inspired and nurtured hear about? Send it to us and we
some of the modern world’s greatest will almost certainly include it! Listing on our website
literature, music, and visual art.
Study Clubs Patients looking for a cosmetic
dentist will find your details on our
17th ESCD ANNUAL MEETING ESCD study clubs arrange regional website. If you hold certification
Heidelberg, 2020 meetings all over Europe and by the ESCD, they will have the
beyond. ESCD study clubs are an confidence of knowing your work
Surrounded by forest, Germany’s oldest and ideal place to meet other members has been approved by your peers
most famous university town is renowned from your district, gain some and is of a high standard.
for its baroque Altstadt, beautiful riverside education and enjoy the company of
setting and evocative half-ruined hilltop like-minded professionals. Special The opportunity to obtain the
castle, which draw 11.9 million visitors a offers are given when you attend our valued ESCD Certificate in
year. They follow in the footsteps of the late superb annual meeting, featuring Cosmetic Dentistry
18th- and early 19th-century romantics, internationally acclaimed speakers
most notably the poet Goethe and Britain’s and fabulous social events. Certification by the ESCD
William Turner, who was inspired by ESCD meetings are legendary! demonstrates that you have
Heidelberg to paint some of his greatest Consistently excellent speakers completed a number of clinical
landscapes. from all over the world offer top- cases to a very high standard
class education to what many and have been examined on
people agree is the friendliest dental your knowledge of cosmetic
18th ESCD ANNUAL MEETING society. dentistry. The opportunity to
Athens, 2021 obtain certification is valuable
and all members should aim for
With equal measures of grunge and certification. It provides great
grace, Athens is a heady mix of history professional satisfaction and can
and edginess. The cultural and social life help develop your practice.
of Athens plays out amid, around and in
landmarks that are centuries old, if not
millennia. The remnants of Ancient Greece
get the most attention, of course, thanks
to a little thing called democracy. Oh, and
mythology, and drama, and philosophy. But
don’t overlook the ‘later’ years: thousand-
year-old Byzantine churches, for instance,
which squat, unruffled in the middle of
streets and attached to hillsides.
28 Celebrating 15th ESCD Anniversary Celebrating 15th ESCD Anniversary 29The opportunity to meet dentists Membership of a truly
from all over the world and share international group that always
in their professional experience places members’ interests first
ESCD members love meeting The ESCD does everything it can
each other! Exchanging views and to support its members. If you have
comparing working practices in questions about clinical dentistry,
different countries is one of the most practice management or any other
valuable benefits of membership. dental issue, ask our team and we
On top of that, everyone has a will find someone to help. Send your
wonderful time. questions to contact@escdonline.eu
We are always open to suggestions
about how we can improve the
society and always try to act on our
members’ comments.
Special subscription rates for your
assistants, hygienists and other
staff
We all work better as a team. Superb value
That’s why the ESCD encourages
all members of the practice to Annual individual membership of the
join. Attending lectures with team ESCD costs only €95.00 / €190.00
members greatly improves the (GDP per country) for dentists /
implementation of new ideas when dental technicians. The ESCD really
you return to work. is for everyone. We are passionate
about cosmetic dentistry. We
know it is what more and more of
our patients are asking for, so we
are determined for our members
to get the best possible support
and education to be able to offer Join now at www.escdonline.eu!
excellent services to the public.
Whether you are completely new
to cosmetic dentistry or whether
you are already an experienced
practitioner, the ESCD is for you.
30 Celebrating 15th ESCD Anniversary Celebrating 15th ESCD Anniversary 31ESCD - European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry
Lochhamer Schlag 6, 82166 Gräfelfing, Germany
Tel. +40 21 3175864; contact@escdonline.eu
www.escdonline.eu
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