Association for Dental Education in Europe

Learning together to improve oral health and quality of life

FEHDD Summer Session

Tuesday, 19th August 2025 - 13:30 to 17:30
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Timezone: 

Dublin (IST, UTC+1)

Duration: 

240 minutes

Venue: 

Dargan Auditorium TCDBS

Session type: 
Type 2: Organised, planned and delivered by a subgroup, special interest group, community of practice of ADEE
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Session synopsis: 
The summer meeting of FEHDD (The Forum of European Heads and Dental Deans).
Programme: 

Theme and programme to be confirmed by the end of March.

Chair: 

Corrado Paganelli

Dean
The Dental School, University of Brescia, Italy

Corrado Paganelli DDS, MD is currently chair of the Board of IFDEA (International Federation of Dental Educators and Associations) and FEHDD (Forum of European Heads and Deans of Dental Schools), Former President CECDO (Council of European Chief Dental Officers) and ADEE (Association for Dental Education in Europe). Dean of dental school / clinic, and previously hygienist school and orthodontic program, Erasmus coordinator for medical school at University of Brescia – Italy. President-elect of IADR Nutrition group. He also chairs the dental expert panel (Expamed) for the EU Commission of the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on Medical Devices.

Irina Laura Chivu-Garip

Head of Scientific Affairs Europe
Colgate Palmolive Europe Sàrl

With a career spanning over 16 years, centred on corporate scientific affairs and public health, Irina Laura Chivu-Garip is currently leading scientific and public health engagement strategy for the European region at Colgate-Palmolive, securing strong scientific expertise for key oral care brands, innovating with NGOs and associations’ partnerships and developing professional education and patient behaviour change strategies for better oral health.  Prior to joining industry, Irina worked as a general dentist, co-managing a private practice, and held teaching positions in Restorative Dentistry.

Speakers: 

Richard W. Valachovic

Clinical Professor and Executive Director
New York University College of Dentistry Center for Oral Health Policy & Management

Richard W. Valachovic, D.M.D., M.P.H., is Clinical Professor and Executive Director, New York University College of Dentistry Center for Oral Health Policy & Management. Dr. Valachovic is a Clinical Professor at NYU College of Dentistry and Founding Director of the Center for Oral Health Policy and Research. He previously served as President of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). Before joining ADEA, he held faculty and administrative positions at Harvard University and the University of Connecticut. His expertise encompasses health policy, clinical decision analysis, and interprofessional education. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Past President of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Karl Haden

President
Academy for Advancing Leadership

N. Karl Haden, Ph.D., President, Academy for Advancing Leadership; Consultant, Center for Oral Health Policy & Management; and Lecturer, New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Haden is the founder and President of the Academy for Advancing Leadership (AAL). Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Atlanta, AAL has worked with over 150 universities around the world and thousands of faculty members and students in health sciences through professional development, consulting, and coaching services. He is the author of The 9 Virtues of Exceptional Leaders (Deeds, 2015), 31 Days with the Virtues (Deeds, 2020), and over 80 articles in educational policy. His contributions to dental education have earned him numerous awards and recognition, including Fellowship (Hon.) in the American College of Dentists, the College’s Professionalism and Ethics Award, and the Gies Award for Achievement-Public or Private Partner from the ADEAGies Foundation.

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