The Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE)’s Graduating European Dentist (GED) Taskforce convened a diverse group of oral health education and regulation stakeholders for a two-day event in Dublin (5 and 6 of February, 2025). The meeting brought together representatives from educators, regulators, chief dental officers, student bodies, and dental practitioners, alongside European and international organizations focused on public dental health, education, and regulation.
The discussions centered on the GED curriculum framework, exploring its relevance and implementation in a rapidly evolving oral health education landscape. Key insights were shared by representatives from the Dental Council of Ireland, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Cork University Dental School and Hospital, and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Dental School, with a particular focus on the Irish experience of integrating the GED framework.
ADEE expressed gratitude to the many organizations that contributed to the event’s success, including the Federation of European Dental Competent Authorities and Regulators (FEDCAR), Council of European Chief Dental Officers (CECDO), The Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe, the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), the European Dental Hygienist Federation (EDHF), the Irish Dental Hygienist Association (IDHA), the General Dental Council UK (GDC), the European Dental Students Association (EDSA), the Council of European Dentists, the European Association of Dental Public Health (EADPH), and the European Regional Organisation of the Fédération Dentaire Internationale (ERO).
ADEE also acknowledged the support of the Chief Dental Officer of Ireland and the Oral Health Policy Unit at the Department of Health Ireland for their engagement in this important multi-stakeholder dialogue.
The GED Taskforce is currently preparing a meeting report and an academic publication, which will be shared with stakeholders and ADEE members in due course.
