What are you going to find in the October newsletter?
Introducing the new EDSA Board for the 2026/2027 term ,Highlights from the 78th General Meeting in Budapest & upcoming Online GM dates, Research Competition winners & upcoming scientific opportunities, Mobility projects & Policy updates, Public Health campaigns & initiatives, A special thank you to our partners & sponsors.
We are proud and delighted to introduce the newly elected EDSA Board for the 2026/2027 term! Following elections at the General Meeting in Budapest, our dedicated team of student representatives is ready to lead EDSA into an exciting and impactful year ahead.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing board members for their remarkable contributions, and we wish the incoming executive team great success as they work to empower dental students across Europe.
78th General Meeting in Budapest & Save the Date for the Online GM
The 78th EDSA Summer Meeting in Budapest brought together passionate dental students, delegates, and speakers from all corners of Europe. From fruitful policy debates and scientific exchanges to unforgettable social evenings, Budapest was an incredible success. Thank you to the organizing committee and everyone who contributed to making it such an inspiring week!
Mark your calendars for our next Online General Meeting, where key organizational motions and upcoming initiatives will be voted on
Date: 7th of November 2026 Platform: Online via Zoom Agenda & Registration: Link will be circulated to national delegates via email.
Research Competition Winners & Upcoming Opportunities
September was an exciting month for EDSA research. We wrapped up the FDI–ERO Scientific Essay Competition, we would like to once again congratulate our winners on their outstanding work! Thank you to everyone who took part – we hope to see you back next year, and if you haven't tried yet, we warmly encourage you to join in and share your ideas with the dental community.
October brings new opportunities. In cooperation with FDI, we are hosting two webinars on 21 and 29 October, featuring Dr. Doris Seiz and Dr. Edoardo Cavallé.
Details will follow on our Instagram @edsaweb, so stay tuned! We are also looking for motivated students to join the research team as Webinar Co-lead or Scientific Co-lead. Whether you want to organise webinars or get involved in competitions and research projects, this is a great chance to gain experience, build your network and make a real impact. Don't hesitate to apply!
78th General Meeting Research Competition Winners
Original Research
Kristijan Donev: “Salivary diagnostics in sports medicine: can saliva replace blood for lactate monitoring in cyclists?”
Luka Hrupački: “Comparison of Quantative Salivary Parameters in Conventional Cigarette Smokers, Heated Tobacco Product Users, and Non-Smokers”
Rim Alhakim Kabani: “Biological Drilling versus Conventional Drilling During Static Computer-Assisted Implant Surgery: Autogenous Bone Harvesting and Patient-Reported Outcomes”
Case report
Sofia Perepechko: “Localized IgG4-Associated Lymphoplasmacytic Infiltration in a Lateral Radicular Cyst: A Case Report”
Georgs Alberts Pimanovs: “Iatrogenic displacement of an impacted maxillary third molar into the infratemporal fossa in a 15-year-old patient: a rare complication of orthodontically indicated extraction”
Elizabete Korule-Ceriņa: “Long-Term Outcomes of Untreated Dental Trauma: A Case Report”
Congratulations to the winners for their outstanding work!
Policy Updates: What We've Been Working On
September was a busy and productive month for EDSA Policy! We wrapped up our Mental Health Position Paper by integrating the Board’s valuable feedback and submitting the final draft to EPSA. Alongside that, we teamed up with the Public Health Officer for Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week and worked closely with the Vice President of External Affairs to map out updates for EDSA’s existing policy papers. It was also wonderful connecting with many of you to hear which policy topics matter most to you, while kicking off outreach to potential speakers for our upcoming Policy Cafés. Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas!
October brings even more exciting steps forward. With Board approval, we are kicking off the renewal process for the WHO Global Strategy and Action Plan on Oral Health 2023–2030, while getting ahead on our upcoming policy reviews well before the Spring Meeting. We are also lining up dates and topics for our Policy Cafés, so stay tuned for updates! Your voice shapes our work—if there is a policy issue you care about, don't hesitate to reach out and get involved!
Public Health in Action: Highligts and What's Next
September was a busy month for EDSA Public Health. We ran our Make Sense Campaign week, dedicating each day to a different focus under the theme "Right care at the right time." The campaign reached 42.8K views in just six days. Thank you to everyone who watched, liked and shared!
Patient Day was our strongest post, with over 9,000 views and the widest audience of the week, showing how powerful real patient stories can be. Our Awareness carousel was the most liked post, and its "Early signs" slide stood out. We hope the message stays with you: 1 symptom, 3 weeks. If it doesn't go away, get it checked.
October keeps the momentum going. On 10 October we are marking World Mental Health Day, shining a light on the wellbeing of dental students and professionals. Then, on 14 October, we are teaming up with the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF) for World Cavity-Free Future Day.
And there's more: join the Public Health team! We are opening one Co-lead position to help plan our prevention calendar and shape the campaigns ahead. If you're passionate about prevention and ready to make a real impact, this is your chance. Don't hesitate to apply!
New Destinations, New Expireances: Mobility Updates
The new academic year brings another exciting chapter of mobility opportunities for EDSA members. As we look ahead, we are preparing a new term filled with opportunities to explore different countries, meet dental students from across Europe, experience new cultures and broaden your perspective beyond your home university.
Many of the projects and opportunities that students enjoyed last year will continue, including Winter Camps and European Visiting Programmes, while new opportunities and destinations will also be introduced. We are especially excited to welcome a new host country to our mobility family this year! There is already a lot happening behind the scenes, and we cannot wait to share more with you. All information regarding the First Term Mobility opportunities will be announced throughout November.
So, stay tuned — you might want to keep your plans flexible for what is coming next!
A Word From Our Sponsors & Partners
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15 Years of mucoderm®
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This year botiss is celebrating 15 years of mucoderm®, marked with a live event in Berlin bringing together leading clinicians, with Prof. Giovanni Zucchelli as the highlight among other renowned speakers. Register to watch live, details on botiss.com or write to us.
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