Monthly Updates November 2025

‍Dear EAED members affiliates and friends,

A short while ago, we held our autumn meeting in the beautiful Algarve region, which was attended by 58 people. Most of them were active members, but we also had the pleasure of welcoming representatives of our industry partners, candidates for membership, and former and future local meeting chairs. We were also honoured to welcome a new Honorary Member, Dr Robert Gottlander, a long-time friend and supporter of our Academy through his previous management roles at several industry partners.   

The theme of this meeting was “Rethinking the Compromised Tooth”, and it was explored from all possible perspectives. We brought together an amazing panel of speakers who are all recognized as key opinion leaders in their field, to discuss how orthodontic, endodontic, periodontal, implantology and restorative strategies can enhance the lifespan of compromised teeth or the development of implant sites. Overall, the presentations once again revealed how important treatment planning, diagnosis, and clinical protocols are in achieving success in such cases. Another key take-home message was that monotherapy offers no solution to complex biomechanical issues. This implies the careful selection of evidence-based procedures and proper biomaterial choice for final restorations. Short presentations by five members (Aris Tripodakis, Sanjay Sethi, Basil Mizrahi, Grégoire Audi and Tidu Manko) rounded off the overview with original case presentations. These presentations sparked lively discussions, guided by our moderators, Stefano Gracis and Aris Tripodakis. We would like to thank our speakers once again: David De Franco, Oliver Pontius, Julio Rasperini, Inaki Gamborena, Raphael Wymann and Jorge Andre Cardoso, for their brilliant contributions.

We finally had the pleasure of listening to our future active members, Gaetano Paolone, Jean-Pierre Gardella, Maxim Kopylov and Lara Stangaciclovic. We congratulate them on successfully completing their case preparation and presentation to the membership committee and group present at this autumn meeting. They will receive their diploma at our Gala Dinner in Barcelona next year, and we look forward to welcoming them into our active members' family.

The dedicated webpage documenting the entire event will be published shortly. Check it out!

Warm regards,

Didier & Organization’s team of 2025 EAED Fall Meeting

Prof. Nitzan Bichacho, together with Prof. Irena Sailer, proposed a new committee which will work with the ExCo to identify, evaluate, and present cutting-edge innovations in aesthetic and interdisciplinary dentistry - fostering meaningful scientific exchange within the Academy and with the broader professional community.

The main activities of the innovation committee will be:

1.       Screen and evaluate emerging technologies, materials & digital workflows, clinical protocols, and interdisciplinary approaches

2.       Curate relevant content for both the Open and Closed Meetings

3.       Recommend presenters to the EAED Scientific Committee and ExCo

4.       Clarity of communication and educational impact

5.       Define ethical standards and commercial independence

We’re truly delighted to welcome our new Active Members:

Dr. Gaetano Paolone (IT)

Dr. Jean-Pierre Gardella (FR)

Dr. Maxim Kopylov (RU)

Dr. Lara Stangacilovic (RO)

Each one of them will bring something special to our academy, scientifically, professionally, and most of all, on a human level. Having them with us is not only an honor, it’s a real enrichment for the whole group. We can’t wait to grow, learn, and share this journey together!

Past Presidents and Past Secretaries General

The growth and the development of the Academy as the leading forum in Esthetic Dentistry worldwide, both academically and clinically, is due to the leaders who in the past have contributed to the achievement of its goals. They are a fundamental and a vital asset for our group as their accumulated wisdom and experience becomes crucial especially when the management of the Academy is passed on to younger upcoming leaders. Their long-lasting service becomes inevitably the leading force for guiding safely the new executives, complying with the wise quote of Cicero:

"If you are proud of your ancestors, do not deprive your descendants from this prospect".
MarcusTullius Cicero

One of the reasons why the EAED has maintained its leading academic position in the world of dental esthetics is due to the fact that past leaders (Presidents and Secretaries General) keep on remaining heavily involved in the active life of the Academy. As a matter of fact, they are appointed in different roles in various committees, ranging from the Membership Committee to the Affiliate Committee, to the Financial Advisors.

Strategic Presidential Advisors

Since several years, two members of the Presidential Advisory Committee are also appointed by the Past Presidents to participate in the Executive Committee Meetings in order to provide advice and an historical perspective, whenever requested or necessary. The members appointed for the 2025-2026 presidential term are:

·       Dr. Stefano Gracis, Past President 2016-2018

·       Professor Aris Petros Tripodakis, Past President 2012-2014

An additional duty of the strategic presidential advisors is to guide and assist the President-Elect in his/her mission as the Scientific Chairman/Chairwoman of the EAED Autumn Closed Meetings. Additionally, they are charged with the responsibility to coordinate and organize the Proceedings of those meetings when structured (biannually) as Workshops, to be published separately as an IJED supplement, acting as the Co-Editors. The aim of such documentation, in general, is to distil the EAED Active Members’ clinical knowledge, experience and creativity addressing a clinical yet arguable topic of Esthetic Dentistry, thus generating a scientific publication which, whenever possible, represents the consensus of the group. 

Aris Petros Tripodakis & Stefano Gracis

We are pleased to announce our participation in the upcoming ANGLE-net Session!
Together with one of the most influential voices in the American community, we will take part in a webinar that will explore different approaches within our profession. Through varying ideas and perspectives, we aim to offer a comprehensive and global outlook on the topic at hand on the U.S. side, we will hear from renowned experts such as Dennis Tarnow, Stephen Chu, and Mark Hochman, while Europe will be represented by equally outstanding professionals including Stefano Gracis, Isabella Rocchietta, David De Franco, with Nitzan Bichacho as moderator.
This webinar is part of a broader educational project that connects over 9,000 registered professionals and offers a valuable opportunity to engage with enriching, cross-cultural viewpoints. Don’t miss the chance to take part in the event!

Find all the details at the link...

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The affiliate committee organizes online webinars 2-3 times every year.
On Wednesday, October 15th, we were please to host Dr.  Finlay Sutton (UK).

Title: Beautiful Dentures in an Implant World: Rediscovering the Art of Removable Prosthodontics

Synopsis:
Dentures are often misunderstood, underappreciated, and even scorned in the modern implant era. Some colleagues visibly recoil when I say I work exclusively in removable prosthodontics—and yes, I’ve genuinely been asked, “Would you give your wife a denture?” My answer: If it’s the right option—yes.

This presentation challenges the stigma. Beautiful, well-made dentures are not only still relevant—they are, in many situations, the most appropriate, aesthetic, and functional solution for patients. Whether implants aren’t possible, have failed, or simply aren’t wanted, dentures can be the key to restoring smiles and confidence.
But this talk goes further. It shows how removable prosthodontics can serve as a powerful diagnostic tool to answer the fundamental question behind all restorative work: where should the teeth go? Through honest storytelling, humour, and a wealth of clinical images and videos, I’ll demonstrate how:

·  Denture scan achieve exceptional aesthetic outcomes—often better than fixed alternatives

·   Pre-implant diagnostic dentures create the blueprint for ideal tooth position and facial support

·  Removable prosthodontics is not a backward step—but an advanced, creative discipline

· Mastering dentures raises the standard of care across all treatment modalities

Let’s bring this ‘Cinderella subject’ back to the ball.

Brief Biography of Finlay Sutton

Finlay Sutton is a specialist prosthodontist from the northwest of England who focuses entirely on removable prosthodontics—and loves it. Working side-by-side with master technician Rowan Garstang (in the room next door), Finlay provides patients with dentures that not only look incredibly natural but also function beautifully.
After qualifying in 1993 and spending six unpredictable years in general practice, Finlay realized he needed to go deeper. This led to seven years of specialist training in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry at Manchester and Liverpool dental hospitals. In2007, he opened his own referral practice dedicated to removable prosthetics.
These days, his time is split between treating patients, teaching dentists how to make better dentures(and enjoy it), and developing new ideas to improve care. His mission? To help more people chew, smile, and live better—with dentures that actually work.

Dr. Siegfried Marquardt, Active Member | Germany
Dr. Stavros Pelekanos, Active Member | Greece
Dr. Rafi Romano, Active Member | Israel

The Sponsorship committee works extensively to finalize the list of EAED partners for the Barcelona meeting. We are delighted to announce our new Gold Partner, SprintRay.
We are glad to inform that our devoted Gold partners, Align Technology Switzerland GmbH, Meisinger GmbH, Thommen Medical AG will continue their partnership for the coming year. Our Silver partners, Tecnoss Dental Srl, Deppeler SA, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Hu-friedy will also continue their support and we send our grtitude.

We will announce soon the new companies which will join soon and will share the full list in the next newsletter.