Dr. Marco Nicastro
President
Marco Nicastro takes a degree in “Odontoiatria e Protesi Dentaria (Dentistry and Dental Prosthesis) at the University of Rome “ La Sapienza in 1989. Since the beginning he is interested in prosthesis restoration dentistry and aesthetic problems. From 1990 to 1996 he attends Prof. Martignoni’s studio, where he develops his prosthesis knowledge. From 1993 to 1998 he cooperates as lecturer with the Oral Design Centre in Rome, directed by Mr. Ferretti and Mr. Felli, giving lectures and courses about aesthetic restoration either in Italy or in foreign countries. In the same period he enlarges his experience in aesthetics, attending training courses at the University of Geneva, in Switzerland. Since 1993 he has been cooperating with Mr. Francesco Ferretti in the organization of Courses and Conferences, paying particular attention to metal free methodology. He is one of the founder and active member of Gimnasium interdisciplinary CAD-CAM (GICC), a certified member of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD), an active member of the Italian Society of Conservative Dentistry and a partner of the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry. He carries on his profession in Rome, confining it to prosthetic and aesthetic restoration. His researches and studies are published in Italy and foreign countries. He gives national and international lectures about the aesthetic restorations.
Dr. Igor Ristic
Vicepresident
After graduating in Serbia in 1996, Dr Ristic searched the new frontiers emerging trends in esthetic dentistry and implantology. In 1999, he finished specialization in dental prosthodontics with special accent on all-ceramic adhesive restorations. In 2001 established in Belgrade, Serbia, his private practice Center for Dental Esthetic and Implantology. Dr Ristic loves teaching treatment planing and various clinical procedures through lectures, hands-on trainings and workshops with focus on all-ceramic and implant restorative procedures. He gave more than 60 lectures nationally and internationally. In 2008 Dr Ristic was awarded with a Fellowship from the ‘International Academy of Dental Facial Aesthetics’ in New York, an recognition shared by worlds eminent dental professionals. One of the founding members of Serbian Academy of Esthetic dentistry, Certified ESCD Member of the board, member of BaSS, ITI, AACD and affiliate member of IADFE.
Dr. Florin Lazarescu
General Secretary
Dr. Florin Lazarescu is the President of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD), the Vice President of American Society of Cosmetic Dentistry ( ASCD) and a founder member of the Society of Esthetic Dentistry in Romania (SSER), the most important dental society in Romania. Dr. Lazarescu is editor in chief of Cosmetic Dentistry Romania Magazine , Dental Tribune International website and Today Newspaper. He is the author of numerous publications on issues surrounding dentistry and he is editor and author of the book “ Immersion in esthetic dentistry” published and distributed in Romania in 10.000 copies. In 2015 Quintessence Intl. published Dr. Lazarescu’s volume ” Comprehensive Esthetic Dentistry” in English. He holds two of the most important Dental Clinics in Bucharest. His practice is an esthetically based one, with an accent on all-ceramic and implant restorative procedures and esthetic dentistry.
Dr. Wolfgang Richter
Chairperson for International Postgraduate Education
After intense education in Germany and U.S.A. in 1986 he established his dental practice in Duesseldorf/Germany focused on Esthetic Dentistry and Oral Implantology. Since many years he is course instructor and visiting lecturer for dentists in those fields of dentistry. In 1987 he was Founding Member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED) and Founding President of the German Association of Esthetic Dentistry (DGAEZ) in 1992. 1992 and 1994 he was publisher and co-author of the 2 volume textbook “Aesthetics and Function”. As Founding President of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD) in 2003 he was significantly involved into the Europeanwide certification system and quality management. From 2005 to 2010 Dr. Richter was running a private esthetic dental practice in Salzburg/Austria and currently is practising in London/UK. He is Honorary President of the ESCD and has been Clinical Lead of the postgraduate program “Master of Science in Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry” (The University of Manchester/UK & Smile-on Ltd, London/UK) in 2010 and 2011. Since 2005 he is member of the Editorial Board of the “International Magazine of Cosmetic Dentistry” and member of the International Advisory Board of “Smile Dental Journal” since 2009 (mainly distributed in the Middle East and Gulf Areas). Currently Professor Richter is leading postgraduate education programs in Cosmetic and Esthetic Dentistry in the Middle East and Western Asia.
Dr. Luca Dalloca
Chairperson for Laboratory Technique
Dr. Dalloca has received his dental degree from Tufts University Boston, and from the University of Pavia (Italy). He has been trained in advanced education in Prosthodontics at U.C.L.A. He also has a C.D.T. certificate from the Dental Technology Institute in Orange California and from the school of Dental Technology Casati of Milan. He is visiting Professor in esthetic dentistry at the University Iberoamericana of Santo Domingo and at the Manchester University (UK), he has been Visiting Professor at the post graduate program in Restorative Dentistry at the department of Oral Science of the University of Siena; Clinical Associate at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Mass. Author of several articles in esthetic dentistry, he has been an International speaker since 1993. He is Past President of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry. Since 1996 he is a member of the Oral Design Foundation headed by Willi Geller and he is a member of several prestigious international academies and associations. Visiting Professor for Ginevra University, and professor for Microinvasive esthetic dentistry course and Professor della Swiss Accademy of Esthetic Dentistry.
Dr. Verena Nizic
CC Coordinator
After graduating from University of Rijeka, School of Dental Medicine in 2001, bases her interest in esthetic dental medicine, prosthodontics and implant-prosthetics as co-owner of dental studio Dental CORE.
Member of several organisations such as ESCD (European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry) – Certificated member, AIOP (Academia Italiana di Odontoiatria Prostesica), HDEDM (Croatian society of esthetic dental medicine) and HKDM (Croatian chamber of dental medicine).
Author and co-author of many scientific papers and awarded poster presentations in esthetic dental medicine
Speaker on many domestic and international events which she frequently attends
In 2015 becomes Chairperson for Croatia at ESCD
In 2016 wins the award for best doctor of esthetic dental medicine in Croatia
In 2017 wins the ESCD award for valuable contribution to the society
In 2018 becomes the Country Chairperson Coordinator at ESCD
Dr. Seppo Lindroos
Chairperson for Education
Dr. Seppo Lindroos graduated in University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine. His private practice Dental Clinic MEDIDENT – Center for Dental Esthetic and Implantology is one of the leading practises in Finland. Dr. Lindroos is a Certified Member of European Society of Esthetic Dentistry and a member in several prestigious associations like American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Finnish Dental Association. He is an author of many articles about esthetic dentistry on which he has lectured in national and international congresses.
Dr. Maciej Zarow
Certified Members Chairperson
Dr Maciej Zarow graduated from Semmelweis University in Budapest in 1995. After a three-year training programme he achieved specialization in operative dentistry in 1999. From 1998 until 2005 he was teaching at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. There, in 2002, he defended his PhD and, in 2005, he achieved specialization in endodontics. He is also the co- author of more than 100 papers published in Polish and international journals. Dr Zarow is the author of a book called Endo-Prosthodontics: Guidelines for Clinical Practice, published by Quintessence Publishing (in Polish, Russian, English, French, Croatian). Since 2012 he has been editor-in-chief of the Polish language dental magazine Medycyna Praktyczna – Stomatologia. A member of the Polish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, Dr Zarow has lectured extensively in Poland and other European countries. Visiting Professor of University in Chieti (Italy) 2015-2016, lecturing for postgraduate master programs at UIC in Barcelona (2012-2016). He is a honorary member of Style Italiano scientific group. He has run a private dental clinic since 1999 and postgraduate course centre, since 2003, in Krakow, Poland.
Dr. Karl Schwaninger
Treasurer
Dr. Karl Schwaninger finished his general medical studies at the University of Innsbruck/Austria and attended the dental school in Vienna/Austria. After graduating he worked at the department of oral surgery in Salzburg/Austria.
Since 1993 he has been running successfully a private practice in Vienna/Austria with currently more than 40 employees.
He absolved extensive post gradual education in Europe and USA (UCLA).
From 2004 to 2008 he was one of the editorial board of “Ästhetische Zahnmedizin, Elsevier”.
Memberships:
During the period between 2001 and 2008 he was President of the working group of Endodontics of the Austrian Dental Society and currently he is President of the successor Society the ÖGEndo, Austrian Society of Endodontology.
He joined the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED) from 1996 to 2005. He is a Founding Member as well as a Member of the Executive Committee of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD) from 2003 until today.
He is also a member of the German Association of Esthetic Dentistry (DGAEZ).
His focus lies in Aesthetic Dentistry, Endodontology and Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Louis Hardan
International Affairs Chairperson
Prof. Louis Hardan is the Head of the Restorative and aesthetic Department at Saint Joseph University Beirut-Lebanon. He graduated dentistry in 1989 and continued his post-doctoral education at Saint Joseph University. Prof Hardan obtained a certificate in basic science in 1993 and completed his specialization in restorative and aesthetic dentistry in 1995, in 2009 completed his Ph.D. in oral biology and materials. Prof Hardan was an active member of the Lebanese Dental Association (LDA) (2006-2009) and was assigned as a General Secretary of the LDA in 2009. At the present, he is an Associate Professor at Saint Joseph University and owns a private practice in his hometown Byblos. He is an honorary and active international Styleitaliano member, head of the networking and media section and coordinator of all Styleitaliano departments. Additionally, he is the inventor of Smile Lite MDP (Smile Line, Switzerland) a device to take high-quality dental pictures with a mobile phone and Posterior Misura (LM instrument) an instrument for direct posterior composites. Prof. Hardan has many publications in international journals and has given several lectures on aesthetic, restorative dentistry and mobile dental photography.
Dr. Paulo Monteiro
Academic Relations Chairperson
– Doctor of Dental Medicine, Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde – Sul, Caparica, Portugal
– Master’s degree in Dental Medicine, Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz, Caparica, Portugal
– Post-graduation in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, ISCSEM, Caparica,Portugal
– International Professional Course of CAD/CAM technology in Restorative Dentistry, University of Zurich
– Coordinator and Professor in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry Post-graduation program at ISCSEM, Caparica, Portugal
– Head of Clinical Aesthetic Dentistry Advanced Consultation, ISCSEM, Caparica, Portugal
– Diploma in Advanced Studies at the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
– PhD student in Dentistry in Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Involved in research of new dental materials, including composite resins, dental adhesives, dental ceramics and new digital technologies
– Active member of the International Association for Dental Research, which regularly presents research in the dental materials field
– Author and co-author of some publications in scientific international journals
– Lecturer in aesthetic dentistry with more than 200 lectures and courses around the world
– Style Italiano effective member
– Member of the General Council of the Portuguese Dental Association-
– Exclusive clinical practice in aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry
Dr. Gregory Brambilla
Scientific Aspects
Dr. Gregory Brambilla has a degree at University of Milan (Italy). He started his career with a particular eye for esthetics with the thesis “Face’s morphometry and aesthetics”. Past tutor for restorative and prosthodontics c/o University of Milan. Master in prosthetic and adhesive esthetic restorative c/o University of Siena (Italy). Author and co-author in several scientific works, he has lectured worldwide on restorative dentistry and veneers. Lecturer in the first “European Master of Science in Esthetic Dentistry”. Active Member of the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Certified Member of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry. Fellow Member of the International Academy for Dental and Facial Esthetics. Honorary Member of the Society of Esthetic Dentistry in Romania.
Dr. Daniel Baketic
International Affairs
Professional with over 15 years of work experience in restorative dentistry
Certified ESCD member – Country Chairman ESCD Croatia 2008-2015- Chairman and Board member ESCD 2015 – Member of the Croatian Chamber of Dental Medicine – Educational Adviser Croatian Chamber of Dental Medicine.
Owner and Director of Center for Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry and Dental Implantology.
Active in organizing educational programs and lecturing an minimally invasive dentistry.
Dentsply – Sirona Opinion leader in Laser Dentistry
Dentsply – Sirona Trainer – Restorative Dentistry
IAS – Academy Trainer -Inman and Clear Aligner
Dr. Alina Lazar
Interdisciplinary Aspects
Dr. Alina Lazar has her own dental practice since 2001. She has a specialisation in implantology since 2007 and in aesthetic dentistry since 2012. In 2013 she got her Certification for Inman Aligner and Digital Smile Design. In 2016 she published her first article in Dental Tribune International 3.2016. In 2017 she became a certified member for European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry and also Country Chairperson for Germany. Since 2017 she holds courses for Inmam Aligner in Romania.
Dr. Ajay Juneja
Corporate Relations Chairperson
Member of professional societies – past and present: Emirates Medical Association Indian Dental Association Indian Prosthodontics Society Honorary Member of Styleitaliano Country Chairperson for European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Trained as a Prosthodontist, he went on to teach at one of the most prestigious post graduate institutes in India, PGIMER. He relocated to Dubai in 2003 and has since worked as a Specialist Prosthodontist. At present he runs a boutique multispecialty practice, the New York Dental Practice in Dubai. He has always had a keen interest in academics and have been part time faculty at the Ajman University at the Prosthetic Department. He have been an international speaker at numerous conferences and has conducted workshops. He has published and written article on Ceramic Veneers and Composite Resins. His primary domain of practice in dentistry is Prosthodontics, Implantology, Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry. He has received the Awards for 2009, 2010, and 2011, 2012 four years in a row at the Mena Awards for Aesthetic Dentistry in 3 different categories. In 2012 he became a member of a group named StyleItaliano, which is at the forefront of teaching and innovating new products in dentistry. In the past 3 years alone he has done more then 50 lectures and courses in The Middle East, Asia Pacific, India and Europe at various conferences or lecture and workshop dates. Currently he also serves as the country chairperson for the prestigious ESCD. He has written many articles for Styleitalaino and his works,techniques are published on the web and been viewed by dentists world wide. His focus is now to be at the fore front of Contemporary Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry.
Dr. Alexandru Cucu
Students Relations
My name is Cucu Alexandru, I am currently enrolled in the 3 year residency programme of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, after previously graduating Dental Medicine in Bucharest at Carol Davila University. Right now I am collaborator at Nicolescu & Agatstein Dental Clinic. I have a particular preoccupation regarding dental photography, which I apply in my daily practice and I am passionate about sharing my knowledge. During faculty years, I have been enrolled in UN Youth Association and also in the main dental student leagues, LSMDB and EDSA developing along with my colleagues all different kind of scientific events, including 1st edition of Dent4All international congress (secretary and administration department). I have also attended at numerous workshops and meetings (SSER, EDSA 59th annual meeting Cardiff, Sofia Dental Meeting, Ivoclar Rome Symposium, Synergija Belgrade etc).
Your Country Chairperson can help with any question you may have about ESCD activities in your own country and can help you with issues like the payment of subscriptions, enrolling your dental team members and traveling to our Annual Meetings. To find your Country Chairperson use the search option bellow.
| Photo | Name | Nation |
|---|---|---|
 | Rozafa Dragusha | Albania |
 | Ajay Juneja | Arab Emirates |
 | Karl Schwaninger | Austria |
| Akhundov Murad | Azerbaijan |
 | Rim Bogari | Bahrein |
 | Natalia Fadeeva | Belarus |
 | Sinisa Kovacevic | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
 | Asja Muhic | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
 | Laurindo Borelli Neto | Brasil |
 | Liu Feng | China |
 | Ivan Puljic | Croatia |
 | Seppo Lindroos | Finland |
 | Alina Lazar | Germany |
 | Kleanthis Manolakis | Greece |
 | Maria Csillag | Hungary |
 | Hronn Robertsdottir | Iceland |
 | Abby Abraham | India |
 | Luca Tacchini | Italy |
 | Lara Bakaeen | Jordan |
 | Enis Maloku | Kosovo |
 | Louis Hardan | Lebanon |
 | Violeta Claus | Luxembourg |
 | Irina Trajkovska-Zareska | Macedonia |
 | Jermine Baljet | Netherland Antilles |
 | Maimoona Khan | Pakistan |
 | Maciej Zarow | Poland |
 | Paulo Monteiro | Portugal |
 | Bogdan Culic | Romania |
 | Andrey Akulovich | Russia |
 | Ena Joksimovic | Serbia |
 | Darjan Knehtl | Slovenia |
 | Jaime Coppel | Spain |
 | Farhim Jameel | Sri Lanka |
 | Selim Pamuk | Turkey |
 | Aleksandr Kozhemiak | Ukraine |
 | Kamila Azimova | United Kingdom |
 | Sujata Basawaraj | USA |
European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry
Europäische Gesellschaft für Kosmetische Zahnheilkunde (ESCD)
Articles of Incorporation as agreed by resolution
of the General Assembly
of 19 October 2021
Vienna, Athens, 16 September 2021
Europäische Gesellschaft für Kosmetische Zahnheilkunde
European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry ESCD
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Europäische Gesellschaft für Kosmetische Zahnheilkunde (ESCD)
Articles of Incorporation as agreed by resolution
of the General Assembly
of 19 October 2021
§ 1 Name and headquarters of the association
1 The society is called “European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD)”.
2 The Articles of Incorporation are submitted at the association authorities with the headquarters of the association in Vienna.
3 The tax year is the calendar year.
4 The headquarters of the association is Vienna.
2 The Articles of Incorporation are submitted at the association authorities with the headquarters of the association in Vienna.
3 The tax year is the calendar year.
4 The headquarters of the association is Vienna.
§ 2 Tasks of the association
5 The purpose of the association is to promote research, evaluation and mediation of the research results, to promote the dentistry education, training and professional development in the field of aesthetic procedures regarding the mouth, teeth and jaw area and also to promote the information exchange and cooperation with regard to practical, scientific and aesthetic matters.
6 Furthermore, the European quality assurance is implemented in the field of aesthetic procedures regarding the mouth, teeth and jaw area, and in the aesthetic dentistry technology, based on the certifications for “Active Certified Member” and “Fellow Member”. Criteria and implementation guidelines are regulated by a separate certification scheme.
7 In addition, the concepts for ensuring a continuous flow of information between the representatives of the practical dentistry, especially between the users of the aesthetic dentistry procedures and the non-dentistry public must be created.
8 A further objective of the ESCD is to present the cosmetic and aesthetic procedures in the field of mouth, teeth and jaw to the members of the medical and dentistry profession, their assistant and the members of other professions within the medical field, in such a manner that the acquired abilities can be directly implemented in their activity according to their powers.
9 The cooperation with scientific associations and institutions on national and international level is desired.
10 Taking into account its purposes, the association must regularly publish a magazine and organize a conference annually. In doing so, account must be taken of the interests of both members of the board and full-time members of the universities.
11 Taking into account its purposes, the Association may, by resolution of the General Assembly, acquire membership in other domestic or foreign associations and organizations. In pursuit of its purposes the association can establish national associations.
6 Furthermore, the European quality assurance is implemented in the field of aesthetic procedures regarding the mouth, teeth and jaw area, and in the aesthetic dentistry technology, based on the certifications for “Active Certified Member” and “Fellow Member”. Criteria and implementation guidelines are regulated by a separate certification scheme.
7 In addition, the concepts for ensuring a continuous flow of information between the representatives of the practical dentistry, especially between the users of the aesthetic dentistry procedures and the non-dentistry public must be created.
8 A further objective of the ESCD is to present the cosmetic and aesthetic procedures in the field of mouth, teeth and jaw to the members of the medical and dentistry profession, their assistant and the members of other professions within the medical field, in such a manner that the acquired abilities can be directly implemented in their activity according to their powers.
9 The cooperation with scientific associations and institutions on national and international level is desired.
10 Taking into account its purposes, the association must regularly publish a magazine and organize a conference annually. In doing so, account must be taken of the interests of both members of the board and full-time members of the universities.
11 Taking into account its purposes, the Association may, by resolution of the General Assembly, acquire membership in other domestic or foreign associations and organizations. In pursuit of its purposes the association can establish national associations.
§ 3 Public benefit
12 The association has exclusively and directly public benefit purposes in the meaning of section “Tax-deductible purposes”, according to Art. 34 et seq BAO.
13 The deductibility of donations offered to the association is regulated by the relevant tax provisions.
14 The association is a non-profit organization; it pursued the ideal purposes described in article 2 of the Articles of Incorporation.
15 The funds of the association may only be used for statutory purposes. The members do not receive any profit share and no other contributions from the association.
16 No persons can benefit from expenses that are above the statutory purpose.
13 The deductibility of donations offered to the association is regulated by the relevant tax provisions.
14 The association is a non-profit organization; it pursued the ideal purposes described in article 2 of the Articles of Incorporation.
15 The funds of the association may only be used for statutory purposes. The members do not receive any profit share and no other contributions from the association.
16 No persons can benefit from expenses that are above the statutory purpose.
§ 4 Membership
17 The company consists of regular, actively certified, invitationally certified member, fellow, international, promoting and corporative members as well as honorary members. The application to become a member of the ESCD must be made in writing.
18 The Board of Directors decides by simple majority on the admission of the applicant. After the positive decision of the Board of Directors and entry of the membership fee, the membership starts.
19 Certified members can become physicians, dentists and dental technicians, who have demonstrated special theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of esthetic procedures in the tooth, mouth and jaw area and dental technology. The evidence criteria are set out in the certification guidelines of the ESCD.
20 Upon request, the Certification Committed, which has certified instructors with certified members, establishes with constitutive effect the prerequisites necessary to obtain the certified membership.
21 Invitationally Certified Membership can be obtained only by invitation from the ESCD Board only. To maintain membership status payment of the annual subscription fee to ESCD is mandatory. After three years of invitationally certified membership promotion to actively certified membership can be applied for.
22 The Certification Committee decides on the certification of ordinary members by simple majority. The decision does not require any justification and the applicant is notified in writing. An appeal of the decision is not possible.
23 In order to maintain the membership category active certified and fellow, the annual contribution to ESCD must be paid (a compensation of membership fees of other partner companies is not possible) and the members must participate in at least two annual meetings within four consecutive years.
24 If there are no significant excuse reasons for non-participation, the Board of Directors decides by a simple majority on the withdrawal of the degree of certification. The decision requires no justification and the applicant is notified in writing about it. An appeal of the decision is not possible.
25 General members can be physicians and dentists, students of medicine or dentistry or members of medical or dentistry assistance professions, as well as dental technicians and other professionals who are directly or indirectly involved in cosmetic or aesthetic procedures in humans.
26 Corporate members may become healthcare agencies, medical or dental professional associations as well as corporate entities of the public right. A promoting member can be any natural or legal person. Promoting members can also participate at the general meeting with one natural person each.
27 International, promotional and corporate members have no voting rights. Honorary members can become members or other persons, who have made a special contribution to the purposes of the association. If a certified member is appointed as honorary member, he/she shall not affect his / her legal status as certified member, unless this statute expressly states otherwise. The honorary membership is awarded by the general meeting in a simple majority on the basis of a proposal passed by the Executive Committee in a secret ballot, by a two-thirds majority.
28 International members are persons from countries outside Europe.
18 The Board of Directors decides by simple majority on the admission of the applicant. After the positive decision of the Board of Directors and entry of the membership fee, the membership starts.
19 Certified members can become physicians, dentists and dental technicians, who have demonstrated special theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of esthetic procedures in the tooth, mouth and jaw area and dental technology. The evidence criteria are set out in the certification guidelines of the ESCD.
20 Upon request, the Certification Committed, which has certified instructors with certified members, establishes with constitutive effect the prerequisites necessary to obtain the certified membership.
21 Invitationally Certified Membership can be obtained only by invitation from the ESCD Board only. To maintain membership status payment of the annual subscription fee to ESCD is mandatory. After three years of invitationally certified membership promotion to actively certified membership can be applied for.
22 The Certification Committee decides on the certification of ordinary members by simple majority. The decision does not require any justification and the applicant is notified in writing. An appeal of the decision is not possible.
23 In order to maintain the membership category active certified and fellow, the annual contribution to ESCD must be paid (a compensation of membership fees of other partner companies is not possible) and the members must participate in at least two annual meetings within four consecutive years.
24 If there are no significant excuse reasons for non-participation, the Board of Directors decides by a simple majority on the withdrawal of the degree of certification. The decision requires no justification and the applicant is notified in writing about it. An appeal of the decision is not possible.
25 General members can be physicians and dentists, students of medicine or dentistry or members of medical or dentistry assistance professions, as well as dental technicians and other professionals who are directly or indirectly involved in cosmetic or aesthetic procedures in humans.
26 Corporate members may become healthcare agencies, medical or dental professional associations as well as corporate entities of the public right. A promoting member can be any natural or legal person. Promoting members can also participate at the general meeting with one natural person each.
27 International, promotional and corporate members have no voting rights. Honorary members can become members or other persons, who have made a special contribution to the purposes of the association. If a certified member is appointed as honorary member, he/she shall not affect his / her legal status as certified member, unless this statute expressly states otherwise. The honorary membership is awarded by the general meeting in a simple majority on the basis of a proposal passed by the Executive Committee in a secret ballot, by a two-thirds majority.
28 International members are persons from countries outside Europe.
§ 5 Amount of the membership contribution
29 An annual contribution shall be charged. The general meeting establishes the amount of the fee. The Board has the right to propose.
30 No admission contribution is charged.
31 Each member shall pay an annual fee. This contribution must be paid until March 31 for each year.
32 In justified exceptional cases, on request, the contribution can be reduced, deferred or exempted.
33 Certified members, who have reached the age of 65-years-old are exempted from paying the contributions according to the own request of the Board, provided that they have been a certified member of ESED for at least 5 years.
34 Honorary members are exempted from paying the contribution. This also applies if they are at the same time certified or regular members.
35 The contributions are only used for statutory purposes; contributions to members from the funds of the association are not allowed.
30 No admission contribution is charged.
31 Each member shall pay an annual fee. This contribution must be paid until March 31 for each year.
32 In justified exceptional cases, on request, the contribution can be reduced, deferred or exempted.
33 Certified members, who have reached the age of 65-years-old are exempted from paying the contributions according to the own request of the Board, provided that they have been a certified member of ESED for at least 5 years.
34 Honorary members are exempted from paying the contribution. This also applies if they are at the same time certified or regular members.
35 The contributions are only used for statutory purposes; contributions to members from the funds of the association are not allowed.
§ 6 End of the membership/termination /exclusion from the association
36 The membership ends with the death of the member as well as by the termination at the end of the year, if the notice of termination is submitted to the Board, in writing, until September 30 of each year.
37 The membership ends by further exclusion according to the decision of the Board.
38 An exclusion with immediate effect is only accepted in exceptional cases, if a particularly serious case of behavior affecting the association, give the Board an important reason for immediate termination, without notice.
39 Members who are in default of payment of their membership contributions, beyond the end of the payment period will be reminded of their obligation to pay. Willingness to pay will lead to exclusion from the association if the Board passes a relevant resolution.
40 Insolvency due to an emergency leads to the deferral of contributions, exceptionally also to the remission. The decision is made by the board.
37 The membership ends by further exclusion according to the decision of the Board.
38 An exclusion with immediate effect is only accepted in exceptional cases, if a particularly serious case of behavior affecting the association, give the Board an important reason for immediate termination, without notice.
39 Members who are in default of payment of their membership contributions, beyond the end of the payment period will be reminded of their obligation to pay. Willingness to pay will lead to exclusion from the association if the Board passes a relevant resolution.
40 Insolvency due to an emergency leads to the deferral of contributions, exceptionally also to the remission. The decision is made by the board.
§ 7 Rights of the Members
41 Members are entitled to use the facilities of the association and to participate at the events of the association.
42 Only certified members and fellow members have voting rights within the general meeting; the election by a representative is not allowed.
43 In case of amendments of the Articles of Incorporation, only the fellow members have voting rights.
44 The amendments of the Articles of Incorporation require a 2/3 majority of the present fellow members.
45 Until the certification of the first fellow members there is a transitional provision that also grants the “Certified Members” the right to vote in the case of amendments to the Articles of Association.
46 After the appointment of the first fellow member, this regulation will terminate automatically.
47 For election of the Board and election for the advisory members of the Board, the certified members have an active and passive election right. Unless the offices of the Commissioners for International Training, the ESCD Internet Website, Interdisciplinary Aspects and Administrative Matters can be filled by a certified member, the sole exception is the extension of the right to vote to another member from among the members of the Society.Both certified and general members can be elected in the ESCD Committee and Extended ESCD Committee. If a general member has been elected in the ESCD Committee and Extended ESCD Committee there is mandatory of becoming certified member in 1 year after the election.
48 Invited Certified Members have no election rights.
49 Only certified members have the right to use the symbol of ESCD and its name but also the addition ‚Certified Member‘or‚Fellow Member” when presenting themselves. As far as they have another position within the association, this can also be stated. The local provisions of the supervisory authorities of the countries shall be considered.
42 Only certified members and fellow members have voting rights within the general meeting; the election by a representative is not allowed.
43 In case of amendments of the Articles of Incorporation, only the fellow members have voting rights.
44 The amendments of the Articles of Incorporation require a 2/3 majority of the present fellow members.
45 Until the certification of the first fellow members there is a transitional provision that also grants the “Certified Members” the right to vote in the case of amendments to the Articles of Association.
46 After the appointment of the first fellow member, this regulation will terminate automatically.
47 For election of the Board and election for the advisory members of the Board, the certified members have an active and passive election right. Unless the offices of the Commissioners for International Training, the ESCD Internet Website, Interdisciplinary Aspects and Administrative Matters can be filled by a certified member, the sole exception is the extension of the right to vote to another member from among the members of the Society.Both certified and general members can be elected in the ESCD Committee and Extended ESCD Committee. If a general member has been elected in the ESCD Committee and Extended ESCD Committee there is mandatory of becoming certified member in 1 year after the election.
48 Invited Certified Members have no election rights.
49 Only certified members have the right to use the symbol of ESCD and its name but also the addition ‚Certified Member‘or‚Fellow Member” when presenting themselves. As far as they have another position within the association, this can also be stated. The local provisions of the supervisory authorities of the countries shall be considered.
§ 8 Obligations of the members
50 Each member is obliged to promote the purpose of the association and avoid any action that could harm the reputation of the association, like violations of the Articles of Incorporation’s regulations and the decisions of the organization.
51 Each certified member undertakes to contribute at least once a year to the informative magazine of the company, if unless he/she otherwise assists the association.
51 Each certified member undertakes to contribute at least once a year to the informative magazine of the company, if unless he/she otherwise assists the association.
§ 9 Association bodies
52 The bodies of the association are the General Meeting, the Board and the Advisory Council.
§ 10 The General Meeting
53 The General Assembly is to be convened annually by the Executive Board, subject to a notice period of four weeks, through personal invitation by letter or e-mail.The meeting place, meeting hour and the agenda set by the Board must be communicated to the Parties.
54 Requests to amend or supplement the agenda of the meeting shall be submitted no later than three weeks before the meeting and shall be submitted to the Board in writing. The board shall amend or supplement the agenda accordingly.
55 The Board and the Advisory Council may convene an ordinary general meeting, as described. The Board has to do this if at least one quarter of the members have requested the summoning in writing, stating the purpose and the reasons.
56 The General Meeting can make decisions regardless of the number of the members present.
57 Resolutions of the General Assembly are made by simple majority of the given votes, unless otherwise specified by law or by these Articles of Incorporation.
58 For the negotiations and resolutions of the General Assembly a minute shall be created, which must be signed by the President and by the secretary appointed by the General Meeting. The minutes shall be sent to all members in writing, in the form of a letter of acknowledgement or by email, at the latest before the next General Meeting.
59 The General Assembly decides on the approval of the annual financial statements, the discharge of the Board and amendments to the Articles of Incorporation.
54 Requests to amend or supplement the agenda of the meeting shall be submitted no later than three weeks before the meeting and shall be submitted to the Board in writing. The board shall amend or supplement the agenda accordingly.
55 The Board and the Advisory Council may convene an ordinary general meeting, as described. The Board has to do this if at least one quarter of the members have requested the summoning in writing, stating the purpose and the reasons.
56 The General Meeting can make decisions regardless of the number of the members present.
57 Resolutions of the General Assembly are made by simple majority of the given votes, unless otherwise specified by law or by these Articles of Incorporation.
58 For the negotiations and resolutions of the General Assembly a minute shall be created, which must be signed by the President and by the secretary appointed by the General Meeting. The minutes shall be sent to all members in writing, in the form of a letter of acknowledgement or by email, at the latest before the next General Meeting.
59 The General Assembly decides on the approval of the annual financial statements, the discharge of the Board and amendments to the Articles of Incorporation.
§ 11 Tasks of the General Assembly
60 The General Assembly has especially the following tasks:
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1. Approval of the minutes of the previous General Meeting;
2. Receipt and approval of business and budget reports of the Board as well as the cash report;
3. Discharge of the Board;
4. Election and recall of the Board;
5. Election and recall of the Advisory Council;
6. Approval of the budget plan for the coming business year;
7. Confirmation of the proposals of the Board about the annual contributions for the coming year;
8. Decision on awarding the honorary membership;
9. Approval of legal transactions performed by the Board, if their value in individual cases exceeds € 30,000. This restriction only applies in internal relationship;
10. Acquiring the membership in other associations and organizations;
§ 12 The ESCD Board (Committee)
62 The Board of Directors consists of:
64 The Association is represented judiciary and extra-judiciary by the President or the Secretary General. There is exclusive power of representation. In internal relationships the Secretary Generalcan use his/her representative power only if the President is actually or legally prevented from this task. Legal transactions, which exceed € 30,000 need the approval of the General Assembly. This restriction applies only for internal relations.
65 Holding the president’s office is limited to one period. Presidents must not get reelected.
66 The members of the Board are elected through secret ballot by all certified members within the General Assembly, for a period of two years.
67 Their recall before the end of this term is allowed for very important reasons only. If a member of the Board resigns during the term of office, the Board shall elect another substitute member for the rest of the term of office of the departing member.
68 The election requires the confirmation of the next General Assembly. In any case, the members of the Board remain in office until the new election.
69 Re-election is permitted.
70 All offices are honorary offices.
71 Meetings of the Board are convened by the President indicating the agenda and observing an invitation term of four weeks. The same applies if at least two members of the Board require the convocation.
72 The meetings of the Board are governed by the president.
73 For the negotiations and decisions of the Board Meeting the minutes shall be created, which must be signed by the President and by the Secretary appointed by the Board. The minutes shall be provided to all members of the Board, at least four weeks before the next meeting.
74 The resolutions of the Board and of the Advisory Board are made by a simple majority of presented votes. In case of a tie, the vote of the President is decisive.
- the President
- Past Presidents
- the Vice President
- the General Secretary
- the Chairperson for international postgraduate education
- the Chairperson for Laboratory Technique
- the Country chairperson coordinator
- the Treasurer
- the Chairperson for education
- the Certified members chairperson
- the Academic relations chairperson
- the International affairs chairperson
64 The Association is represented judiciary and extra-judiciary by the President or the Secretary General. There is exclusive power of representation. In internal relationships the Secretary Generalcan use his/her representative power only if the President is actually or legally prevented from this task. Legal transactions, which exceed € 30,000 need the approval of the General Assembly. This restriction applies only for internal relations.
65 Holding the president’s office is limited to one period. Presidents must not get reelected.
66 The members of the Board are elected through secret ballot by all certified members within the General Assembly, for a period of two years.
67 Their recall before the end of this term is allowed for very important reasons only. If a member of the Board resigns during the term of office, the Board shall elect another substitute member for the rest of the term of office of the departing member.
68 The election requires the confirmation of the next General Assembly. In any case, the members of the Board remain in office until the new election.
69 Re-election is permitted.
70 All offices are honorary offices.
71 Meetings of the Board are convened by the President indicating the agenda and observing an invitation term of four weeks. The same applies if at least two members of the Board require the convocation.
72 The meetings of the Board are governed by the president.
73 For the negotiations and decisions of the Board Meeting the minutes shall be created, which must be signed by the President and by the Secretary appointed by the Board. The minutes shall be provided to all members of the Board, at least four weeks before the next meeting.
74 The resolutions of the Board and of the Advisory Board are made by a simple majority of presented votes. In case of a tie, the vote of the President is decisive.
§ 13 Tasks of the Board
75 The Board manages the business of the association and reports to the General Assembly, on a yearly basis. It makes resolutions of the General Meeting and manages the assets of the association.
76 The Board creates a budget plan for the coming financial year, which must be submitted to the General Assembly, for approval. It reports to the Annual General Assembly about the budget condition of the association.
76 The Board creates a budget plan for the coming financial year, which must be submitted to the General Assembly, for approval. It reports to the Annual General Assembly about the budget condition of the association.
§ 14 Advisory Board of the association
77 The Advisory Board of the association consists of:
79 The task assignment is decided upon by the Advisory Board and the Board. For this, at least three members of the mentioned authorities must be present.
80 The Board may propose to the General Assembly for its discharge and completion to establish further offices in the Advisory Board, and to fill them with members from among certified members. The exemption for members who are exceptionally not certified as well as international members and company members is described in Art. 7. The Advisory Board has no representation authority.
- the speaker for scientific issues
- the speaker for press and Public Relations
- the speaker for international affairs
- the speaker for Interdisciplinary matters
- the speaker for corporate relation
- the speaker for student relations
79 The task assignment is decided upon by the Advisory Board and the Board. For this, at least three members of the mentioned authorities must be present.
80 The Board may propose to the General Assembly for its discharge and completion to establish further offices in the Advisory Board, and to fill them with members from among certified members. The exemption for members who are exceptionally not certified as well as international members and company members is described in Art. 7. The Advisory Board has no representation authority.
§ 15 Dissolution of the association
81 The dissolution of the association can only be decided by the General Assembly by a majority of 2/3 of the presented votes, but at least the majority of all voting members.
82 If at least half of all members entitled to vote are present at a general meeting convened to dissolve the association, the executive committee must convene another general meeting within the next three months, but no earlier than after six weeks. In this general meeting, the dissolution of the association can be decided by a simple majority of the voting members present.
82 If at least half of all members entitled to vote are present at a general meeting convened to dissolve the association, the executive committee must convene another general meeting within the next three months, but no earlier than after six weeks. In this general meeting, the dissolution of the association can be decided by a simple majority of the voting members present.
§ 16 Financial year
83 The financial year is the calendar year.
§ 17 Linguistic equality
84 The names of persons and functions used are valid both in male and in female form.
§ 18 Interpretation of the Articles of Incorporation if translated into other languages
85 The German version of the Articles of Incorporation kept at the association authority in Vienna – including the amendment of the Articles of Incorporation – is decisive for the determination of the legal status of the association. Possible interpretations of the translations of these Articles of Incorporation into another language are not relevant.
§ 19 Applicable law
86 The association is subject to Austrian law.
§ 20 Come into effect
87 These Articles of Incorporation become valid after they have been registered with the association authority in Vienna.