Executive Committee

President
W. Betz
W. Betz
Vice President
R. de Ruijter
R. de Ruijter
Secretary General
M. Apap
M. Apap
Auditor
A. Szymanska
A. Szymanska
Auditor
H-M. Guenther
H-M. Guenther

What We Do

Our Objectives

According to its Bylaws, the objectives of the European Society of Dental Ergonomics are: Collection, analysis, making applicable, and distribution of existing knowledge in the field of ergonomics in dentistry (as methods of working, development of new technologies and equipment, information and communication technology, hygiene, organisation, management, and quality development).

Our Activities

ESDE organises webinars and meetings in European countries. Hosts are either national societies for ergonomics or dental industries. During these meetings, specific ergonomic themes are discussed. Existing knowledge is presented and discussed with respect to integration in dental practice, dental training, development of new technologies, and equipment by dental industries.

Who We Are

The European Society of Dental Ergonomics is an independent society dealing with all aspects of dental ergonomics for concerns in dental practices, dental schools, and the dental industry. ESDE sees itself as an umbrella organisation for European organisations and working groups concerned with dental ergonomics. ESDE was founded in 1987.

Organizational Structure

Bodies are the Executive Committee (EC) and the General Assembly representing all members.

Membership

European Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Nurses (regular members)

  • Members of the dental industry,
  • Members of the dental trade,
  • Other dental professionals.

Physical and juridical persons who are interested in (medical) ergonomics (associated members)

Membership Fees

The current annual membership fee is 90 Euro. Retired members can apply for a reduced fee of 50 Euro.

Member Benefits

Information by president letters, enrolment for annual meetings, and participation in webinars at a reduced fee.

Dr. Werner Betz

Position: President

Education: Study of dentistry, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany 1977 - 1982

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Drs. Rolf A.G. de Ruijter

Position: Vice President

Born: 1963

Profession: Dentist, Dental Ergonomist

Education: Studied dentistry at the University of Groningen 1984-1991

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Marc Apap

Position: Secretary General

Education: Docteur en Chirurgie Dentaire (1975), Docteur en Sciences Odontologiques (1983), Diplôme Universitaire de Presse et d’Informations médicales (Paris, 1999)

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Anna Szymańska MSc., DH

Position: Auditor

Born: Poland

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She holds a degree in marketing and management, a postgraduate degree in human resources management, and a dental hygienist certificate, allowing her to seamlessly combine practical knowledge in the medical field with expertise in human resources management processes in a dental office.

Experience:

She is a member of the European Society of Dental Ergonomics, a founding member of the Polish Society of Dental Ergonomics, and a member of the PTS Prevention Section. For 15 years, she has been actively involved in Polish dentistry, developing training programs for dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants. She is also the author and originator of the Krakdent Edu Conference series at the KRAKDENT trade fair, one of the largest dental trade fairs in Poland. For many years, she has been the head of the training department at Esdent, where she is responsible for developing training programs, collaborating with lecturers, and implementing educational processes. She actively collaborates with numerous experts in various fields of dentistry.

Dr. Heinz-Michael Günther

Position: Auditor

Born: 1948 in Hessisch-Lichtenau

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