European Committee Meeting Highlights • May 18, 2004, Aarhaus, Denmark. Photos from this event. • October 12, 2004, Montreal, Canada Highlights • November 7, 2005, Bratislava, Slovak Republic Highlights • September 27, 2006, Maidstone, England Highlights

The European Committee is a sub-committee of the International Federation of Denturists (IFD). It is comprised of European members of the IFD who meet to share information, and assist each other wherever possible to establish or enhance Denturist legislation in their country. Among the recent topics of discussion have been:

· Country Legislation
· Education
· Clinical Examinations
· European Union Issues
· Influencing the MEU to look favourably on
  Denturism in EU countries
· Professional Qualifications
· Medical Devices
· Development of Partnerships with allied professions

All European members of the IFD are invited to participate on this committee. Non-member countries are invited to observe, with the permission of the members. There is no additional fee; however, travel costs are the responsibility of the member country or representative. The European Committee meets once or twice annually to discuss matters of mutual interest.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE MEMBERS
As of September 2006, the members of the European Committee are representatives of the following countries:

· Cyprus
· Denmark
· Finland
· France
· Hungary
· Ireland
· Italy
· Malta
· Poland
· Slovakia
· Switzerland
· The Netherlands
· United Kingdom

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE CHAIR
Eric Engelbrecht
Rijnlaan 32
3522 BN Utrecht
THE NETHERLANDS
Tel: +3130 288 01 45
Fax: +3130 280 50 44
Email: e.w.engelbrecht@planet.nl

Secretary:
Chris Allen
Chief Executive
Clinical Dental Technicians Association
8, Crosslands Road
Fulford, York, North Yorkshire
United Kingdom  Y010 4JD
Tel: +44 01904 625 130
Email: clinicaldental@btconnect.com

Special Interest: Eastern and Central Europe
Mario Wojcicki
2402 - 389 Dundas Street
London ON N6B 3L5
CANADA
Tel: 001 519 672 6050
Fax: 001 519 675 0513
Email: mariowdent@hotmail.com

CLINICAL EXAMINATIONS
At the request of the member country, following their consultation with government, the IFD will coordinate a Clinical Examination in that country. The examination follows the Baseline Curriculum of the IFD. This is not a licensing examination; however, it is an indication of the competency of the candidates in their own jurisdiction. The clinical examination and assessment have been developed by Professor Michael Vakalis and Carlo Zanon DD of the International Denturist Education Centre, Canada. All expenses for the examination are paid by the candidates, including:

· Travel, accommodation and per diem for Examining Committee (3 persons plus 1 IFD observer)
· Laboratory equipment and fees
· Administration fees and certificates


IFD BASELINE CURRICULUM (TO COME)
EXAMINING COMMITTEE CRITERIA (TO COME)