Dr. Stijn Vervaeke is a Belgian periodontist who graduated as a dentist from KU Leuven in 2007 and later specialized in periodontology and oral implantology at the University of Ghent. He completed his PhD in 2014, focusing on factors that determine long-term implant treatment success. Since 2010, he has been part of the academic staff in the Department of Periodontology at Ghent University, contributing to both clinical training and research. His scientific work centers on soft- and hard-tissue preservation, peri-implant health, and evidence-based implant therapy, resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications and international lectures. Alongside his academic role, Dr. Vervaeke maintains a clinical practice at the Centre for Dentistry in Geluwe, where he serves as a referral specialist in periodontology and implantology.