Gil Alcoforado (Portugal)
EAO President
Board
of Directors
Gil Alcoforado
President
Irena Sailer
President Elect
Robert Haas
Treasurer
Jose Manuel Navarro
Secretary General
Ronald E. Jung
Past President
Helena Francisco
Iva Milinkovic
Frank Schwarz
Giovanni Zucchelli
Council
Luca Cordaro
Björn Klinge
Henning Schliephake
Alberto Sicilia
Our EAO 2025 Board of Directors
RECOGNITIONS
The strength of the EAO has been achieved throughout the years with the help of devoted men and women who have worked hard in boards and committees to define and set up numerous projects for members of the association.
Thanks to this, the association has greatly evolved over the past 25 years and is now offering a range of activities and services in education and research.
Who we are
A non-profit organisation formed as an international, interdisciplinary and independent science-based forum for all professionals interested in the art and science of osseointegration.
Our mission
As one of the leading associations within the field of implant dentistry in the world, the EAO aims to improve the quality of patient care by bridging the gap between science and clinical practice.
Our vision
- Promoting and facilitating clinical applications of osseointegration for the benefit of patients all over the world
- Promoting the advancement of treatment methods in reconstructive surgery and prosthetic rehabilitation based on the principles of osseointegration and related disciplines
- Promoting and initiating research into improved clinical procedure for rehabilitation as a consequence of osseointegration.
Our history
The European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) is a non-profit organisation founded in Munich in 1991.
It was formed as an international, interdisciplinary and independent science-based forum for all professional interested in the art and science of osseointegration.
Our governance
The Board of Directors appointed by the General Assembly, convenes at least twice a year. Among those directors are nominated the 4 members of the Executive Committee (President, President elect, General Secretary and Treasurer), also validated by the General Assembly.
The Executive Committee approves the day-to-day management decisions in coordination with the Committees’ Chairs.
Our Office
Philippe Brégaint
Executive Director
p.bregaint@eao.org
Vincent Laudun
Congress Manager
v.laudun@eao.org
Pauline Rabec
Office Manager
p.rabec@eao.org
Sophie Maupoil
Association Manager
s.maupoil@eao.org
Samya Boufar
Membership and Marketing Manager
s.boufar@eao.org
Marie-Charlotte Lamy
Education Project Manager
m.lamy@eao.org