Algirdas Puisys has been working at private practice in Vilnius, Lithuania since 2002. He graduated from Vilnius University (Lithuania) in 2002 and periodontology residency from Lithuania University of Health science in 2006 and was awarded PhD from Vilnius University (Lithuania) in 2016 . Dr. Algirdas Puisys is an ITI Fellow. He is international course instructor and lecturer. Winner of clinical research competition of EAO in 2012 Copenhagen, in 2022 Geneva and in 2025 Monaco, winner of Andre Schröder prize 2025, contributor of „Zero bone loss concepts“ book, Quintessence.
Biographical Sketch
Name: Dr. Algirdas Puisys, DDS, Dip Perio, PhD
Current position: Periodontologist, Meliva VIC Clinic, Vilnius, Lithuania
Specialization: Periodontics
Areas of expertise: Immediacy, Bone augmentation, Soft tissue management, Biomaterials, Periimplantitis prevention and treatment, Practice Management
Affiliations: ITI Fellow, EAO Member
Education and Professional Training
- 2016 – PhD in Periodontology, Vilnius University, Lithuania
- 2014 – EAO Implant basic knowlege Certification Program
- 2003–2006 – Residency in Periodontology, Kaunas Medical University, Lithuania
- 1997–2002 – DDS, General Dentistry, Vilnius University, Lithuania
Academic and Clinical Achievements
- 2025 – Winner, Clinical Research Competition Prize, EAO, Monte-Carlo, Monaco „Surgical treatment of peri-implantitis using autogenous bone with or without electrolytic cleaning“
- 2025 – Winner, André Schröder Prize for Clinical Research
- 2022 – Winner, Clinical Research Competition Prize, EAO, Geneva, Switzerland
"Crestal bone stability after soft tissue vertical thickening. 10 years follow-up" (Puisys A, Vindasiute-Narbute E, Auzbikaviciute V, Razukevicius D, Linkevicius T) - 2012 – Winner, Clinical Research Competition Prize, EAO, Copenhagen, Denmark
"Crestal bone stability after soft tissue vertical thickening" - 2010 – Winner, Poster Presentation Prize, ITI, Geneva
"Influence of margin location on undetected cement excess in cement-retained implant restorations"
Professional Experience
- Private practice since 2002
- Founder and lead clinician at Meliva VIC Clinic (20-chair facility)
- Over 20,000 implants placed
- International lecturer, having spoken at over 100 congresses and symposiums
- Conducted more than 200 hands-on courses on bone and soft tissue augmentation around implants
- Runs live surgical courses in Lithuania with over 400 participants annually
- Creator of a successful online dental education platform
Scientific Contributions
- Author/co-author of over 45 scientific publications
- Contributor to 2 international textbooks:
- "Zero Bone Loss Concepts", Quintessence Publishing, 2019
- "Screw-Retained Implant Restorations in the Aesthetic Zone", Quintessence, 2019
Memberships
- ITI (International Team for Implantology): Member since 2010, Fellow since 2017
- EAO (European Association for Osseointegration): Member since 2008