Goals
- To organize international microscope dentistry meetings on a regular basis in Europe.
- To introduce the use of microscope magnification to all dental disciplines.
- To provide initiating courses for those considering working with the microscope as well as courses for those wanting to enhance their skills in microscope dentistry.
- To stimulate the implementation of the operating microscope in dental schools.
- To encourage the development of techniques and equipment specifically for microscope dentistry.
- To enhance open communication amongst microscope dentists.
Origin
Some enthusiastic Dutch and Flemish dental operating microscope users met and felt that within Europe there was a lack of information, communication and education in the field of microscope dentistry.
The idea grew to found a European Society and offer individual dentists as well as national or regional organisations, interested in or devoted to Microscope Dentistry, the opportunity to meet. ESMD was founded in the Netherlands in 2007.
By organising congresses we intend to exchange experiences, discuss possibilities and enhance our skills. Also the ESMD stimulates manufacturers to develop newer and more appropriate instruments for microscope dentistry.
Infinite devotion and time was spent by Dr. Hidde Doornbusch, the first ESMD President. Unfortunately him was not allowed to live the first and successful accomplishment of ESMD, being the 2008 congress in Amsterdam. Dr. Hidde Doornbusch passed away very sudden in October 2007. The ESMD owes him its existence and will always honour and remember him as its founding President.
