Meet the Speakers
Keynote and special invited speakers from across Europe and beyond
Prof. Dr. Gil Alcoforado
Periodontics, Implantology
Prof. Dr. Gil Alcoforado is a Professor of Periodontology at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Lisbon, where he has been a member of the academic staff since the 1990s. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty (2004–2010), contributing significantly to the development of dental education in Portugal.
Dr. Alcoforado’s clinical and research interests focus on periodontal disease, implant dentistry, and oral rehabilitation. He has authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications and has been an invited speaker at international congresses for over two decades. He is an active member of leading professional organisations, including the European Federation of Periodontology.
Prof. Dr. Christof Pertl
Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Implantology
Prof. Pertl obtained his MD from the University of Graz (1987) and his DMD from the University of Vienna (1991). He has held academic positions at the University of Graz, the University of Pennsylvania (adjunct faculty), and Harvard School of Dental Medicine (visiting associate professor), with postgraduate training at Columbia University and King’s College London.
His expertise spans oral surgery, implantology, and endodontics. He is currently active in private practice in Graz and serves on the boards of Austrian implantology and endodontic societies.
Prof. Dr. Michael Payer
Oral Surgery, Implantology, Tissue Regeneration
Affiliated with the Medical University of Graz, Prof. Payer serves as Deputy Head of the Clinical Department of Oral Surgery and Orthodontics and became associate professor in 2014. He holds degrees in both medicine and dentistry and has completed international research stays in Zurich, Hong Kong, and Düsseldorf.
His research focuses on oral surgery, implant dentistry, tissue regeneration, and biomaterials. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and holds leadership roles in international implantology organizations.
Prof. Dr. William Papaioannou
Periodontology, Tissue Regeneration
Prof. Dr. William Papaioannou is Professor of Periodontology at the School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he has been actively involved in teaching and research since the early 2000s. He earned his DDS and completed his postgraduate specialisation in Periodontology before obtaining his PhD, focusing on periodontal microbiology and peri-implant diseases.
Dr. Papaioannou’s research spans biofilm-related oral diseases and evidence-based periodontal therapy, with numerous publications in international peer-reviewed journals. He is a regular speaker at European and international congresses and an active member of the European Federation of Periodontology, contributing to postgraduate education and clinical training.