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Shaping the Future of Cosmetic Dentistry Together

About Us

At ESCD, we are passionate about cosmetic dentistry. With an increasing number of patients seeking cosmetic dental services, we are committed to providing our members with the best possible support and education to help them deliver exceptional care to the public.

Whether you are new to cosmetic dentistry or an experienced practitioner, ESCD warmly welcomes you. Our membership is open to students, professors, professionals, and the broader scientific dental community.

Founded in 2003 by a group of practicing dentists, dental technicians, and university dental professors from across Europe, ESCD (formerly ESED) was established in response to the growing public interest in cosmetic and esthetic dentistry. It also addresses the needs of European dental practitioners to expand their skills and knowledge in this field.

The ESCD is governed by the Executive Committee, which oversees primary affairs, and the Expanded Executive Committee, responsible for managing ancillary activities. Additionally, ESCD is represented in various countries by dedicated country chairpersons who promote and enhance membership at a local level.

Dr. Igor Ristic

President

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.

Vicepresident

Dr. Maciej Zarow graduated from Semmelweis University in Budapest in 1995. After a three-year training programme he achieved specialisation 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 specialisation in endodontics. He defended his post-doctoral degree in Medical and
Health Sciences in 2024. He is also the co-author of more than 80 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 (2013 in Polish, 2014 in Russian, 2016 in English, 2017 in French and Croatian) and a book
called “Veneers” (2020 in Polish, 2022 in English, 2024 Chinese and Spanish).

From 2012-2017 he has been editor-in-chief of the Polish language dental magazine Medycyna Praktyczna - Stomatologia, and
since 2020 - Polish Edition of Quintessence. A member of the Polish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, board member and v-ce president of
European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr Zarow has lectured extensively in Poland and worldwide. Visiting Professor of Uniwersiti in
Chieti (Italy) 2015-2016, lecturer of postgraduate master programs at UIC in Barelona (2012-2016), Graduate (2018) and Mentor (2021) of Kois Center. He has run a private dental clinic since 1999 and postgraduate course centre „Dentist”, since 2003, in Krakow, Poland.

General Secretary

Dr. Florin Lazarescu is the Secretary 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.

Chairperson for International Postgraduate Education

After basic studies in Germany and postgraduate training in the U.S.A. from the mid-1980s professional practice in Dusseldorf/Germany, Salzburg/Austria, London/England, Munich and Stuttgart/Germany.

As Founding President of the ESCD in 2003 he was significantly involved raising Esthetic Dentistry on a higher level. From 2016 clinical management of dental practice chains in Switzerland (Medical Director), finally with Bestsmile at 36 locations. From 2023 Clinical Director of the practice chain Vestradent which continues business and reorganises dental practices in countryside areas of Southern Germany, additionally Clinical Advisor for the dental hygiene company Alpinewhite in Switzerland.

Since January 2024 return to Salzburg/Austria with freelance consulting activities (PRMC) in the dental field including lecturing on Practice Management and Team Building.

Chairperson for Laboratory Technique

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

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

Chairperson for Education

Marco Nicastro is the President of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD). He 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.

Certified Members Chairperson

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Interdisciplinary Aspects

Bogdan Culic is an associate professor at UMF "Iuliu Hațieganu" Cluj-Napoca,
Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Dental Prosthetics, a Doctor of
Medical Sciences, and a specialist in dentoalveolar surgery.

Dr. Culic is the author of over 40 ISI articles and has contributed to the publication of 7 books, including "An Excursion into Dental Aesthetics" (a book translated into Romanian, English, and Chinese). He is a member of various professional societies, including ESCD (Country Chairperson), SSER, SRB, IADR, and a founding member of the DDS Society. He is a lecturer on topics related to dental aesthetics and implantology for various professional societies. He runs a private clinic in Cluj-Napoca, specializing in aesthetic dentistry and implantology.

Media, Public Relations and Internet

President of American Society of Cosmetic Dentistry, Country Chairperson of USA & Canada for European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentist at Main Dentistry, PA.

Students Relations

Mara Lăzărescu is a Dentistry student at “Carol Davila” University of Medicine
and Pharmacy in Bucharest. Passionate about digital workflow in implantology, she has organized and coordinated multiple workshops and
congresses, including the SSER and ESCD events. As a member of SSER Young and the extended board of ESCD, she fosters student engagement in dentistry. She has volunteered for projects like “Baby Steps in Dentistry” and Dent-X Congress, helping young students integrate into the field. With experience in event organization, leadership, and teamwork, she is dedicated to advancing dental education.

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.

International Affairs

Dr. Darjan Knehtl graduated in 2010 from the Faculty of Medicine at the
University of Ljubljana, specializing in dental medicine. He came into contact
with innovative procedures immediately after his studies during a visit to
dental centers in Brazil. In the following years, he dedicated his efforts to
gaining as much knowledge and experience as possible. Initially, he worked at
the ZD Dr. Adolf Drolc in Maribor, where he focused on dental care for
children and adolescents, then at the ZD Ptuj, where he concentrated on
dental care for adults. The knowledge he gained through numerous
educational programs was applied in his own practice in Austria, until 2013,
when he joined Dr. Mihaela Benko's team with the ambition to offer top-quality,
innovative, and effective dental therapy, dental prosthetics, and aesthetics
together.

Dr. Luca Dalloca

CDT, DMD, FIADFE, FESCD
He was Clinical Associate Professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine,
Boston, USA; Clinical Visiting Professor at the post graduate program in Conservative Dentistry of the central department of Oral Sciences of the University of Siena.

Contract professor in Dental Anatomy at the Degree in Dentistry at the University of
Milan.
He teaches at the European Master of Aesthetic and Conservative Dentistry at
Manchester University in collaboration with the ESCD, he is a Certified Member, Fellow,
and Past President of the ESCD (European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry).
Professor at the post graduate course of oral rehabilitation at the Ibero-American
University (UNIBE) of the Dominican Republic.
He is a Fellow member of the International Academy for Dental and Facial Esthetics. Since 1996 member of the Oral Design group led by Master Willi Geller of Zurich which is made up of over 100 leading international professionals in Aesthetic Dentistry.
He is an instructor at the university course in Microinvasive Aesthetic Dentistry of the
University of Geneva.

Dr. Seppo Lindroos

Dr. Seppo Lindroos graduated from University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine. He is a Certified Member of European Society of Esthetic Dentistry and a member in several prestigious associations like American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics.

He is member of Advisory Board and past General Secretary of ESCD. His private practice Dental Clinic MEDIDENT – Center for Dental Esthetic and Implantology is one of the leading practices in Scandinavia and rewarded in the Finnish Quality Award Competition with an Honorary Recognition.

He is an author of many articles on esthetic dentistry and advanced dental implantology on which he has lectured in national and international congresses. Dr. Lindroos serves as an advisor for well-respected international companies in 3D technology and he is conﬁdent that the future of dentistry will be deﬁned by artificial intelligence.

Dr. Mauro Bazzoli

Graduated in Medicine and Surgery (MD) at the University of Genoa.
Student of Dr. Carlo De Chiesa of Saluzzo who carries out his training as a prosthodontist in the wake of the classical gnathology of the school of P.K.
Thomas. Since 1991 he has also been dedicated to implantology with particular regard to prosthetic-occlusal problems.
He attended advanced courses at: Dr. W. Beker (Tucson USA), Dr. F.Koury (Oldsberg GERMANY), dr. P. Malo (Lisbon PORTOUGAL).
Pupil of Dr. Ignazio Loi and disseminator of the BOPT technique.
From 2008 to 2012 Professor of Implantology and Prosthesis on Implants at the “Centro Nacional de Estomtologia (CENAEST)” Cuba, which conferred him the title of "Miembro de Honor del Consejo Cientifico".
Founding Member and Past President AIIP (Italian Academy of Implanto Prosthesis).
Active Member I.A.O. (Osteointegration of the Italian Academy) from 1998 till
2018 Fellow Member, Certified Active Member of ESCD (European Society of
Cosmetic Dentistry).
Effective Member and Board Member of the “Amici di Brugg” the oldest Italian
Dental Society.
Teacher at Master Course:
* University of Rome "Tor Vergata" - 2017
* University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli 2018-2019
Lecturer at:
- I.O.A. Istituto de Odontologia Avanzada (Asuncion-Paraguay) 2011
- Universidad Nacional da Asuncion Facultad de Odontologia 2011
Peking University School of Stomatology (Beijing-CHINA) 2015-2016
- Zeijang University (Hangzhou-CHINA) 2024
Author of several articles in the field of implantology and prosthodontic.
Speaker in national and international courses and congresses.
He is in private practice in Brescia, Italy

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	Country
	Ormir Bushati	Albania
	Emilia Mory	Austria
	Akhundov Murad	Azerbaijan
	Asja Muhic	Bosnia and Herzegovina
	Sinisa Kovacevic	Bosnia and Herzegovina
	Liu Feng	China
	Ivan Puljic	Croatia
	Isabelle Manner	Finland
	Alina Lazar	Germany
	Kleanthis Manolakis	Greece
	Aniko Bakos	Hungary
	Nisha Deshpande	India
	Ahmed Saad	Iraq
	Stefano Bertoni	Italy
	Lara Bakaeen	Jordan
	Enis Maloku	Kosovo
	Louis Hardan	Lebanon
	Violeta Claus	Luxembourg
	Aleksandar Trajanoski	Macedonia
	Osama Shaalan	Oman
	Natalia Jakubowicz	Poland
	Paulo Monteiro	Portugal
	Abby Abraham	Qatar
	Bogdan Culic	Romania
	Andrey Akulovich	Russia
	Ena Joksimovic	Serbia
	Darjan Knehtl	Slovenia
	Margarida Henrique	Spain
	Luca Dalloca	Switzerland
	Selim Pamuk	Turkey
	Ajay Juneja	UAE
	Aleksandr Kozhemiak	Ukraine
	Kamila Azimova	United Kingdom
	Sujata Basawaraj	USA

ESCD COMITTEE

Dr. Igor Ristic

President

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.

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.

Vicepresident

Dr. Maciej Zarow graduated from Semmelweis University in Budapest in 1995. After a three-year training programme he achieved specialisation in operative dentistry in 1999.

General Secretary

Chairperson for International Postgraduate Education

After basic studies in Germany and postgraduate training in the U.S.A. from the mid-1980s professional practice in Dusseldorf/Germany, Salzburg/Austria, London/England, Munich and Stuttgart/Germany.

Since January 2024 return to Salzburg/Austria with freelance consulting activities (PRMC) in the dental field including lecturing on Practice Management and Team Building.

Chairperson for Laboratory Technique

Professional with over 15 years of work experience in restorative dentistry

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

CC Coordinator

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

Chairperson for Education

Certified Members Chairperson

Treasurer

International Affairs Chairperson

Academic Relations Chairperson

EXPENDED EXECUTIVE COMMITTE

Dr. Gregory Brambilla

Scientific Aspects

Interdisciplinary Aspects

Media, Public Relations and Internet

President of American Society of Cosmetic Dentistry, Country Chairperson of USA & Canada for European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentist at Main Dentistry, PA.

Students Relations

Corporate Relations Chairperson

International Affairs

ADVISORY BOARD

Dr. Luca Dalloca

Dr. Seppo Lindroos

Dr. Mauro Bazzoli

COUNTRY CHAIRPERSON

Photo	Name	Country
	Ormir Bushati	Albania
	Emilia Mory	Austria
	Akhundov Murad	Azerbaijan
	Asja Muhic	Bosnia and Herzegovina
	Sinisa Kovacevic	Bosnia and Herzegovina
	Liu Feng	China
	Ivan Puljic	Croatia
	Isabelle Manner	Finland
	Alina Lazar	Germany
	Kleanthis Manolakis	Greece
	Aniko Bakos	Hungary
	Nisha Deshpande	India
	Ahmed Saad	Iraq
	Stefano Bertoni	Italy
	Lara Bakaeen	Jordan
	Enis Maloku	Kosovo
	Louis Hardan	Lebanon
	Violeta Claus	Luxembourg
	Aleksandar Trajanoski	Macedonia
	Osama Shaalan	Oman
	Natalia Jakubowicz	Poland
	Paulo Monteiro	Portugal
	Abby Abraham	Qatar
	Bogdan Culic	Romania
	Andrey Akulovich	Russia
	Ena Joksimovic	Serbia
	Darjan Knehtl	Slovenia
	Margarida Henrique	Spain
	Luca Dalloca	Switzerland
	Selim Pamuk	Turkey
	Ajay Juneja	UAE
	Aleksandr Kozhemiak	Ukraine
	Kamila Azimova	United Kingdom
	Sujata Basawaraj	USA

Guiding Principles and Regulations of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry

ESCD By-Laws

Name and headquarters of the association

The society is called “European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD)”.
The Articles of Incorporation are submitted at the association authorities with the headquarters of the association in Vienna.
The tax year is the calendar year.
The headquarters of the association is Vienna.

Tasks of the association

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.
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.
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.
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.
The cooperation with scientific associations and institutions on national and international level is desired.
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.
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.

Public benefit

The association has exclusively and directly public benefit purposes in the meaning of section “Tax-deductible purposes”, according to Art. 34 et seq BAO.
The deductibility of donations offered to the association is regulated by the relevant tax provisions.
The association is a non-profit organization; it pursued the ideal purposes described in article 2 of the Articles of Incorporation.
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.
No persons can benefit from expenses that are above the statutory purpose.

Membership

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.
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.
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.
Upon request, the Certification Committed, which has certified instructors with certified members, establishes with constitutive effect the prerequisites necessary to obtain the certified membership.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
International members are persons from countries outside Europe.

Amount of the membership contribution

An annual contribution shall be charged. The general meeting establishes the amount of the fee. The Board has the right to propose.
No admission contribution is charged.
Each member shall pay an annual fee. This contribution must be paid until March 31 for each year.
In justified exceptional cases, on request, the contribution can be reduced, deferred or exempted.
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.
Honorary members are exempted from paying the contribution. This also applies if they are at the same time certified or regular members.
The contributions are only used for statutory purposes; contributions to members from the funds of the association are not allowed.

End of the membership/termination /exclusion from the association

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.
The membership ends by further exclusion according to the decision of the Board.
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.
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.
Insolvency due to an emergency leads to the deferral of contributions, exceptionally also to the remission. The decision is made by the board.

Rights of the Members

Members are entitled to use the facilities of the association and to participate at the events of the association.
Only certified members and fellow members have voting rights within the general meeting; the election by a representative is not allowed.
In case of amendments of the Articles of Incorporation, only the fellow members have voting rights.
The amendments of the Articles of Incorporation require a 2/3 majority of the present fellow members.
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.
After the appointment of the first fellow member, this regulation will terminate automatically.
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.
Invited Certified Members have no election rights.
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.

Obligations of the members

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.
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.

Association bodies

The bodies of the association are the General Meeting, the Board and the Advisory Council.

The General Meeting

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.
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.
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.
The General Meeting can make decisions regardless of the number of the members present.
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.
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.
The General Assembly decides on the approval of the annual financial statements, the discharge of the Board and amendments to the Articles of Incorporation.

Tasks of the General Assembly

The General Assembly has especially the following tasks:
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;
For the fulfillment of their tasks, the General Meeting must create commissions.

The ESCD Board (Committee)

The Board of Directors consists of:
- 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
The Board decides on the assignment of the detailed tasks. The board can make decisions if at least three of its members are present.
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.
Holding the president’s office is limited to one period. Presidents must not get reelected.
The members of the Board are elected through secret ballot by all certified members within the General Assembly, for a period of two years.
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.
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.
Re-election is permitted.
All offices are honorary offices.
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.
The meetings of the Board are governed by the president.
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.
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.

Tasks of the Board

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.
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.

Advisory Board of the association

The Advisory Board of the association consists of:
- 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
The members of the Advisory Board are elected by secret ballot by all certified members during the General Assembly, for a period of three years.
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.
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.

Dissolution of the association

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.
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.

Financial year

The financial year is the calendar year.

Linguistic equality

The names of persons and functions used are valid both in male and in female form.

Interpretation of the Articles of Incorporation if translated into other languages

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.

Applicable law

The association is subject to Austrian law.

Come into effect

These Articles of Incorporation become valid after they have been registered with the association authority in Vienna.

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About Us

Dr. Igor Ristic

President

Dr. Maciej Zarow

Vicepresident

Dr. Florin Lazarescu

General Secretary

Dr. Wolfgang Richter

Chairperson for International Postgraduate Education

Dr. Daniel Baketic

Chairperson for Laboratory Technique

Dr. Verena Nizic

CC Coordinator

Dr. Marco Nicastro

Chairperson for Education

Dr. Alina Lazar

Certified Members Chairperson

Dr. Karl Schwaninger

Treasurer

Dr. Louis Hardan

International Affairs Chairperson

Dr. Paulo Monteiro

Academic Relations Chairperson

Dr. Gregory Brambilla

Scientific Aspects

Dr. Bogdan Culic

Interdisciplinary Aspects

Dr. Sujata Baswaraj

Media, Public Relations and Internet

Dr. Mara Lazarescu

Students Relations

Dr. Ajay Juneja

Corporate Relations Chairperson

Dr. Darjan Knehtl

International Affairs

Dr. Luca Dalloca

Dr. Seppo Lindroos

Dr. Mauro Bazzoli

Dr. Igor Ristic

President

Dr. Maciej Zarow

Vicepresident

Dr. Florin Lazarescu

General Secretary

Dr. Wolfgang Richter

Chairperson for International Postgraduate Education

Dr. Daniel Baketic

Chairperson for Laboratory Technique

Dr. Verena Nizic

CC Coordinator

Dr. Marco Nicastro

Chairperson for Education

Dr. Alina Lazar

Certified Members Chairperson

Dr. Karl Schwaninger

Treasurer

Dr. Louis Hardan

International Affairs Chairperson

Dr. Paulo Monteiro

Academic Relations Chairperson

Dr. Gregory Brambilla

Scientific Aspects

Dr. Bogdan Culic

Interdisciplinary Aspects

Dr. Sujata Baswaraj

Media, Public Relations and Internet

Dr. Mara Lazarescu

Students Relations

Dr. Ajay Juneja

Corporate Relations Chairperson

Dr. Darjan Knehtl

International Affairs

Dr. Luca Dalloca

Dr. Seppo Lindroos

Av. de la Palmera, s/n, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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