Dental education and dentistry in Europe.

This paper provides a perspective on the evolution of dental education in Europe and in particular the European Union. It outlines the main differences in dentistry and dental education throughout the continent. For ease of reference, what follows is set out under these headings: The development and impact of the European Union, some historical perspectives on the evolution of dental education in Europe, the DentEd project and its influence on convergence towards higher standards in the EU, and organization of dentistry and oral health care services in Northern Europe.