What are you going to find in the April newsletter?
Alumni Mentorship program, Amsterdam General Meeting updates, Budapest General Meeting registrations, ongoing mobility projects, and the Online General meeting
President-elect for the 2026/2027 term
We are honoured to announce Jimmy Huy Thien Le being the next President for the 2026/2027 term.
We’re launching the EDSA Alumni Mentorship Programme
This initiative connects alumni and experienced members with current EDSA participants to exchange knowledge, guidance, and experience.
Georgs Alberts Pimanovs: “Upper-Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders and Ergonomic Interventions Among Latvian Dental Students and Dental Healthcare Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study”
Undīne Una Heidemane: “Bridging Oral and Systemic Health: Medical Students’ Knowledge of the Associations Between Periodontitis, Diabetes Mellitus, and Cardiovascular Diseases in Latvia”
Çağrı Yurtseven, Prof. Dr. Çoruh Türksel Dülgergil, DDS, PhD: “Dental Caries in a Migratory Setting: The Role of Cultural Background in a Cross-Sectional Study from Mardin, Türkiye”
Case report
Lena Sobiech, Paulina Adamska, Dorota Pylińska-Dąbrowska: “Socket-Shield: A Predictable Solution for Managing Tooth Loss in the Aesthetic Zone”
Brina Završnik, Jernej Ludvig, Aleš Fidler, Rok Gašperšič: “Preserva'on of Pulp Vitality in Maxillary Molars via a Vital Root Resec'on Protocol: A Case Series”
Nikolina Smajkan, dr. med. dent. Ana Glavina: “Linear IgA disease confined solely to the oral cavity”
Congratulations to the winners for their outstanding work!
AI in Dentistry Policy Paper
We are pleased to announce the publication of the EDSA Policy Paper on Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry. As artificial intelligence continues to shape healthcare systems and clinical practice, this paper highlights the need for structured integration of AI into dental education and practice. It addresses key aspects such as ethics, transparency, and student involvement, and emphasises the importance of preparing future dentists for an increasingly digitalised professional environment. The paper reflects EDSA’s position on AI literacy, responsible implementation, and the role of dental students in shaping the development and governance of emerging technologies. We encourage all members and delegates to explore the paper and engage with its recommendations.
Save the Date - May Policy Café
The next Policy Café will take place on 16 May at 11:00 CET. Further information and participation details will be shared via EDSA’s Instagram channels.
This issue is filled with valuable knowledge, diverse voices, and meaningful personal experiences from dental students across Europe. A huge round of applause to all the talented writers who poured their hearts into making this edition special.
Online General Meeting
We are thrilled to officially invite you to our upcoming Online General Meeting of EDSA! From electing Host City for 79th Meeting to approving the adoption of the online GM, your voice matters in our democratic process.
When: Saturday, 2nd of May 2026 Time: 08:00 CET Where: Online via Zoom
