Professor Helena Francisco acquired a Ph.D. from the University of Lisbon, School of Dental Medicine. She received the Postgraduate Certificate in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry from the New York University College of Dentistry (USA) and is a member of the Biomedical and Oral Sicences Research Unit. Besides practicing dentistry, Professor Francisco also works as an Assistant Professor and co-coordinator of the Oral Surgery and Implant Dentistry Post-graduate Programs at the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Lisbon. She has authored several posters, as well as national and international publications.