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38 I I meetings _ ESCD Annual Meeting As an alternative to the afternoon lectures, delegates had the opportunity to attend work- shops, at which Dr Romanos expanded on in his lectureonrecession,ProfBarghishowedclinicians how to produce impressive composite veneers withasimpletechniqueandDrKhannagavealive demonstration on the use of dermal fillers. Other highlights of the scientific meeting in- cluded the judging of the poster session, where once again very high standards were achieved, and the presentation of certification to an ESCD member, who had successfully submitted case reports and passed the oral examination required by the society. Throughout the meeting, delegates could visit the excellent trade exhibition in the foyers, where a variety of products and services for the modern cosmetic practice were available. All work and no play? Certainly not! ESCD meetings are well known for their social events and this year was no exception. From the ESCD and Friends’ Party to the President’s Party in a leading Dubrovnik restaurant, delegates had plenty of time to enjoy themselves to the full— withthemoreenergeticpartyingonuntillateinto the night! How much do members enjoy these meetings? Well,togiveyouanidea,onememberfromFrance broke away from his honeymoon to bring his beautiful new wife to the event! ESCDmeetingsreallyareverygoodindeed.The standard of education is excellent, with world- class lecturers regularly presenting. There is time to meet up with old friends and make many new ones. The discussions that go on outside the lecture halls can be as valuable as the lectures themselves as delegates from around the world share ideas that improve their practices. ESCD meetingsarealsoverygoodvalue.Thesocietytries tokeepratestoaminimumtoencourageallprac- titioners with a love of this area of dentistry to attend. Everyone attending an ESCD meeting for the first time typically can’t wait for the next one! The next meeting really will be special! To be held in the Romanian capital Bucharest from 17 to 19 May 2012, the scientific meeting will be the best value yet. Why? Because it is FREE! Thanks to the cooperation of the ESCD and the Romanian SSER, funds were raised from the EU and there will be no charge for the three-day tuition. Delegates will pay only for travel, accom- modation, food and the social events. This offer is only open to ESCD members, so if you would like to benefit from it, join the society now by visiting www.escdonline.eu. The annual membership fee of only €190 for dentists and less for team members is very affordable. The offer of the free meeting is strictly limited so you must act quickly if you want to attend. Personally, I can’t wait and hope to see you there!_ Fig. 7_The President’s Dinner party. Fig. 8_Outside the lecture halls, there was much to enjoy. Photographs courtesy of Magda Wojtkiewicz, Poland, and Dr Philip Lewis, UK. cosmeticdentistry 3_2011 ESCD Head Office Via Gilera 12 Arcore Italy info@escd.info www.escdonline.com cosmeticdentistry _contact Fig. 7 Fig. 8