Dr. Van Dooren attended the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, where he received his dentistry degree in 1982. After graduating, he opened a private practice in Antwerp, Belgium, which is limited to periodontics, fixed prosthodontics, and implants. Currently, Dr. Van Dooren is an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. In addition, he is a member of the editorial staff of Teamwork (Germany) and a member of the Belgian Dental Society. Dr. Van Dooren lectures nationally and internationally, mainly on aesthetics, implants and aesthetic periodontal surgery. He has published several articles in international journals and is co-author of The Art of Smile.