Graduated as a dentist at VUB in 1980
Since 1991 dedicated to laser use both Biomodulation and surgical lasers.
Master in Laser Dentistry, University of Vienna 2002-2004 (Austria),
Master in Laser Dentistry-Academy for Laser Dentistry (ALD) 2003-2008 (US),
M.Sc. Laser dentistry, Univ Genoa 2012-2014 (Italy),
Linked to periodontology service as researcher and laser application specialist, periodontology service, KULeuven 2013-2018,
PhDs KULeuven 2014- 2020 in biomedical sciences and periodontology service.
Although officially retired, since 2021, still active in private practice (1981-present),
Joined UTC -VUB since academic year 2024-2025.