Background
Alcoforado, Gil Pessanha was born on June 4, 1955 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Alcoforado, Gil Pessanha was born on June 4, 1955 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Medical school, Lisbon U., 1977; Doctor of Medical Dentistry, Lisbon U., 1980; Master of Science, U. Bergen, Norway, 1983.
Clinical instructor, U. Bergen, 1982-1983; clinical assistant professor, U. Lisbon Dental School, 1983-1985; visiting researcher, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1986; assistant professor, U. Lisbon, 1987-1988; visiting professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1989-1990; assistant professor, U. Lisbon, since 1990.
Secretary Medical Auto Club, Lisbon, since 1990. Fellow International College Dentists (secretary since 1985), Pierre Fauchard Academy. Member Portuguese Periodental Society (president since 1990).
Son of Gil de Melo and Maria Helena (Alves) A. Married Ana Mafalda Cabral, September 9, 1978. Children: Mafalda, Mariana, Isabel.