Roman Šmucler resigns as President of the Czech Dental Chamber

Roman Šmucler resigned as President of the Czech Dental Chamber on November 14, 2026. The decision followed a board discussion regarding the operational functioning of the board and the Chamber as a whole. The board proposed the removal of Roman Šmucler, and 11 of the 13 members present voted in favor of the motion.

Leadership transition and interim management

Jan Černý, a member of the board, will lead the Czech Dental Chamber until a new president is elected. The board has already contacted board member Bára Jurčíková regarding a potential nomination for the presidency. According to the organization's rules, a new election for the presidency can take place no earlier than 60 days after the resignation of the previous president.

The board of the Czech Dental Chamber will decide the exact date for the upcoming election next week. This leadership change occurs during a period of vacancy in other high-level positions, as the position of vice president will also be up for election following the death of Robert Houba at the end of October 2026.

Institutional structure and membership

The Czech Dental Chamber is a professional organization that legally represents all dentists in the Czech Republic. The institution currently has nearly 12,000 members. The highest governing body of the Chamber is an assembly consisting of 99 members who are elected by regional chambers.

Roman Šmucler had served as the president since 2017. He was most recently re-elected in November 2024 for a term intended to span from 2025 to 2029. Regarding his tenure, Roman Šmucler stated that his and his team's work will hold a significant place in the history of the profession.

Board discussions and previous reports

The board's decision to move for removal followed discussions about the internal functioning of the organization. Jan Černý stated that the communication style of the leadership was a specific issue for the board. While Roman Šmucler had previously reported a 150 percent increase in payments from health insurance companies, the board's focus turned toward governance issues.

The duration of the remaining mandate for Roman Šmucler was a subject of varying reports, with some sources suggesting two years remained while others suggested three years. However, the resignation was finalized on November 14, 2026.