Celebrating Research Excellence: Professor Gil Alcoforado at CiiEM

January 13th 2025

CiiEM proudly highlights the outstanding achievements of Professor Gil Alcoforado, whose leadership has significantly advanced dental research and education.

Key Milestones: • 2018: Appointed Chair of the Education Committee of the European Association of Osseointegration (EAO) and elected Treasurer of the EAO Executive Committee. • 2019–2021: Served as President of the International College of Dentists. • 2019: Elected member of the Academia das Ciências de Lisboa. • 2020: Honored with the European Federation of Periodontology Achievement Award and elected General Secretary of the EAO. • 2024: Appointed President of the EAO.

Impact on CiiEM Research: Professor Alcoforado’s international roles and accolades have enriched CiiEM’s research environment by fostering collaborations, attracting funding, and enhancing educational programs. His vision and dedication continue to inspire groundbreaking work within the dental community at CiiEM.