1986: Graduation in Dental Sciences from the Faculty of Medicine of the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
1986/87: Military service in the Belgian Army as a Dentist, École Royale de Gendarmerie, Brussels, Belgium
1987: Specialization in Implantology, Assistant in surgery with Prof. Chantal Malevez, Hôpital St. Pierre-Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
1988: First Osseointegration Course ad modum Brånemark, Prof. Dr. G. Watzek & Prof. Dr. R. Slavicek, Universitätsklinik für Zahn-,Mund- und Kieferheilkunde, Vienna, Austria
1989: Seminar on the “IMZ Osteointegrated Implant Modality for Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation”, Hôpital St. Pierre-Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
1989: Post-graduation Course in Oral Implantology, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, Netherlands
1990: Post-graduation Course in “Medical emergencies in the dental office”, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, Netherlands
1991: Attendance at the Scientific Meeting of the Dutch Society for Oral Implantology (NVOI), Amsterdam, Netherlands
1991: Residency in Dr. Kenneth Judy’s private practice, Chairman of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), New York, USA
1992: Participation in Workshop on “Guided Tissue Regeneration” (GORE® Regenerative Materials), GORE Creative Technologies Worldwide, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
1992: Attendance at the ICOI European Section Inaugural Congress, Estoril, Portugal
1992: Post-graduation Course in “Advanced restorative treatments”, A.Z.-St.-Jan, Bruges, Belgium
1994: Course on “Advanced Techniques in Rehabilitation with Brånemark System® Implants”, Nobelpharma, Madrid, Spain
1997: Course on “Advanced Successes and Complications in Implant Therapy and Periodontics”, New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD), Lisbon, Portugal
1997: Participation in the 6th Annual NYU Implant Symposium “Exploring the Options in Implant Therapy and Periodontics”, New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD), Barcelona, Spain
1998: Diploma in “Aesthetic advances in prostheses supported by Brånemark implants”, Lisbon, Portugal
2001: Biohorizons speaker at the European Congress –Cascais, Portugal
2002: Course on “Growth Hormones in Implantology”, BTI – Prof E. Anitua, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
2003/04: Diploma in Implant Dentistry, Dr. Carlos Aparício, Universities of Barcelona, Spain and Gothenburg, Sweden
2004: Course on “Advanced International Studies in Surgical Implant Dentistry”, Prof. Sascha Jovanovic, University of California (UCLA) School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, USA
2004: Certificate Course “A to Z in Implant Dentistry” (12 Lecture Certificate Series), Global Institute for Dental Education (gIDE), Los Angeles, USA
2004: Participation in the Workshop on “Incisions and Sutures in Oral Surgery”, integrated in the 13th Annual Meeting of the Portuguese Dental Association (OMD), Lisbon, Portugal
2004: Member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
2004: WebLIVE! Curriculum in “Advanced Implant Therapy”, Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic, Global Institute for Dental Education (gIDE), Los Angeles, USA
2005: Participation in the Nobel Biocare 10th Anniversary Symposium on “Restorative Implantology and Odontology: Future Perspectives”, Madrid, Spain
2005: SimPlant 3D Image Planner Training Course, Materialise, Leuven, Belgium
2005: Course on “Current Concepts of Immediate Function in Aesthetic Implantology”, Nobel Biocare, Algarve, Portugal
2005/06: Member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
2006: Member of the SimPlant Academy
2007 : Participation in the Nobel BiocareWorld Conference – Las Vegas, USA
2009: Participation in the BioHorizons European Congress, Cascais, Portugal
2012: Course on Conscious Sedation, Lx Clinic Oral Care Center, Lisbon, Portugal
2013: Participation in Workshop on “Tissue Manipulation in Implantology – Hands-on Course”, MIS Implantology Training Center and Same Day Solutions (SDS), Portimão, Portugal
2014: Participation in the Nobel Biocare Symposium, Sintra, Portugal
2014: Course on “Mucogingival Aesthetic Surgery”, Prof. Giovanni Zucchelli, The Royal College of Physicians, London, UK
2014/15: Associate Fellow of the Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation (FOR)
2014: Seminar on “Advanced Surgical Dental Implant Procedures”, Prof. Carlos E. Nemcovsky, The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
2014: Course on “Advanced Concepts in Implant Dentistry, Treatment of Complex Cases: Simplification, Reproducibility, Reliability”, Dr. Patrick Palacci & Dr. Ulf Nannmark, Brånemark Osseointegration Center, Marseille, France
2014: Course on “Clinical application of Advanced PRF and I-PRF in Periodontology, Sinus lift, Bone grafting”, Dr. Joseph Choukroun, International Symposium on Growth Factors (SYFAC) in conjunction with the Kiev Educational Center, Kiev, Ukraine
2015: Attendance at the Nobel Biocare Congress on “Carrying on the legacy”, Algarve, Portugal
2015: Course on “3D imaging and Diagnostics”, Nordic Institute of Dental Education (NIDE), Together with Planmeca and the University of Turku, Helsinki, Finland
2015: Participation in the EuroPerio8 Congress, London, UK
2015: Course on “Advanced Bone Regeneration Techniques in Implant Therapy”, Dr. István Urbán, Nobel Biocare, Urban Regeneration Institute, Budapest, Hungary
2015: Clinical Residency “Working on the Aesthetic Zone, A In-Depth Review of Soft-Tissue Management and Implant Placement Protocols to Maximize Optimal Aesthetics Results”, Dr. Eric Van Dooren, MIS Implantology Training Center and Same Day Solutions (SDS), Clínica Dentária d’Avenida, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
2015: Presentation of Workshop “Implantology in clinical practice: complex cases, simple solutions”, Same Day Solutions (SDS) stand, integrated in the 24th Annual Meeting of the Portuguese Dental Association (OMD), Lisbon, Portugal
2015: Course on “Ceramic Laminates – Planning and Execution”, Dr. Nelson Massing, Faro, Portugal
2016: Course on “Immediate Rehabilitation of the Edentulous Jaws”, MIS Implantology Training Center and Same Day Solutions (SDS), Palmela, Portugal
2016: Immersion Course in Immediate Dentoalveolar Restoration (IDR), Dr. José Carlos da Rosa, Rosa Odontologia, Caxias do Sul, Brazil
2016: Advanced Course in Immediate Dentoalveolar Restoration (IDR), Dr. José Carlos Martins da Rosa, Rosa Odontologia, Caxias do Sul, Brazil
2016: Cris Piessens Dental Clinic / CP Dental Education: Clinical Residency on “All-On-4 Immediate Load, Full Arch Rehabilitation” (1st, 2nd, 3th Editions), Albufeira, Portugal
2017: Course on “Occlusion”, Dr. Luis Redinha, Lisbon, Portugal
2017: Advanced Course on “All-On-4 Immediate Load, Full Arch Rehabilitation”, Dr. Anthony Sclar, Anthony Sclar Center, Miami, USA
2017: Guest Speaker/ Lecturer on “All-On-4 Immediate Load” Military Hospital, Oporto, Portugal
2017: Guest Speaker/ Lecturer on “Dento-Facial Dysmorphia” Integrated at the IV International Congress in DTM and DOF – Oporto Dental University at São João Hospital, Oporto, Portugal
2017: Cris Piessens Dental Clinic / CP Dental Education: Clinical Residency on “All-On-Four Immediate Load, Full Arch Rehabilitation” (4th, 5th Editions ), Albufeira, Portugal
2017: Guest Speaker/ International Lecturer on “All On 4, immediate load – full arch rehabilitation” in Anthogyr, Sallanches, France
2018: Guest Speaker/ Internation Lecturer on “All On 4, immediate load – full arch rehabilitation” in Anthogyr, Sallanches, France
2018: Guest Speaker/ Lecturer on “All On 4, immediate load – full arch rehabilitation – Anthogyr Axiom Multi Level Tour, Lisbon, Portugal
2018: Guest Speaker/ Lecturer on “All On 4, immediate load – full arch rehabilitation – Anthogyr Axiom Multi Level Tour, Oporto, Portugal
2019: Specialist for Regeneration, Dental Implantology and Periodontology – initiated by University Medical Centre Hamburg – Eppendorf (UKE) – Prof. Dr. Péter Windisch / Prof. Dr. Adrian Kasaj – Berlin – Germany
2019: MIS / European Congress, Lisboa, Portugal
2019: Guest Speaker/ Lecturer on “All On 4, immediate load – full arch rehabilitation – Lisbon – Portugal
2019: CP Clinic – INEM: Life basic support – Albufeira – Portugal
2019: Dental Regeneration specialist – initiated by University Medical Centre Hamburg – Eppendorf (UKE) – Prof. Dr. Marius Steigmann – Berlin – Germany
2019: Dental Regeneration specialist – initiated by University Medical Centre Hamburg – Eppendorf (UKE) – Prof. Dr. Daniel Rothamel – Berlin – Germany
2019: Guest Speaker/ Lecturer on “All On 4, immediate load – full arch rehabilitation” – APAD – Albufeira
2019: Moving to portugal – Guest Speaker/ Lecturer on “All On 4, immediate load – full arch rehabilitation.” – Manchester – UK
2019: Dental Regeneration Specialist – initiated by University Medical Centre Hamburg – Eppendorf (UKE) – Prof. Dr. Ralph Smeets – Hamburg – Germany
2020: Dental Regeneration specialist – initiated by University Medical Centre Hamburg – Eppendorf (UKE) – Dr. Theodor Thiele / Prof. Dr. Stavros Pelikanos – Hands on Human Cadaver Course. – Hamburg – Germany
2020: Le circle – 3rd scientific reunion – Le cercle – Anthogyr – Sallanches / Chamonix – France
2020: Webinar on “Ao4 Immediate Load: Prosthetic Work Flow” for dentists and technicians, Lecturer and Organizer – Algarve – Portugal
2021: Graduation in Specialist for Regeneration in Dental Implantology and Periodontology – University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) – Prof Dr. Dr. Ralf Smeets / Dr. Dr. Alireza Houshmand – Hamburg, Germany
2022: Advanced Course in “Reconstructive Periodontal and Plastic Surgery in the Esthetic Zone” – Società di Aggiornamento Stomatologico – Prof Giovanni Zucchelli – Bologna, Italy
2023: Specialist – Implants – Practical, in-person course – Heidelberg, Germany