VDZI opposes CDU proposal to remove statutory dental benefits in Germany
German statutory dental coverage is under political pressure: understand what the CDU Economic Council proposals mean for patient access and the broader European debate.
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Italian dental technicians push for recognition under bill C.2700
Italian bill C.2700 may redefine the legal relationship between dentists and dental technicians: relevant context for cross-border laboratory work and EU MDR compliance.
Peer-reviewed study: EU MDR fails its own regulatory standards
Peer-reviewed analysis shows MDR structural gaps directly affecting compliance obligations for dental laboratories producing custom-made devices.
Italy debates formal recognition of dental technicians as healthcare professionals
Italian legislation may redefine dental technician status under MDR: relevant to any dentist working closely with lab partners across Europe.
UNPPD President warns against accepting low-cost dental imports as inevitable
French Senate debate on dental prosthesis imports signals possible regulatory action: clinicians and lab owners should follow policy developments.
Belgian UDB urges stricter MDR controls on non-EU dental imports
Dental technicians and lab owners: FEPPD is consolidating national input on the MDR revision. Your association can still contribute.
CED adopts six policy updates at May 2025 General Meeting in Gdańsk
The updated CED AI resolution clarifies dentist liability when using AI tools: relevant for any practice integrating AI-assisted diagnosis.
CED joins Coalition for Vaccination call to boost HPV and vaccine coverage
HPV vaccination reduces oropharyngeal cancer risk: the CED position supports dentists raising this with patients in clinic.
€58 Million Fraud Alleged at French Dental Centres
French dental centre ownership changes in late 2024 preceded large-scale fictitious billing: a regulatory gap worth monitoring across EU markets.
CED adopts three policy documents at November 2025 General Meeting
Three new CED policy documents directly address ageing patients, sports injury prevention, and professional safety in conflict zones.
CED urges EU-wide sugar taxes and ad bans at Parliament event
CED's six policy recommendations show how dental associations can shape EU sugar regulation beyond clinical practice.