The Magic Triangle “Master the angle, find the island — and the case turns from challenge to art.” Heading off to Madeira Island to do some cool cases with my friend Jeanne! This island feels like the tropics — it reminds me of the Caribbean, of Venezuela! I always told Elena that I’ve always had the feeling I was born on the wrong side of the world. My body breathes the tropical forests, the beaches, the sun, the people, the food, the fruits, and the joy of living! So Madeir

“The lamp only glows in the hands of those who dare to run first.” Andre Chen I’m in transit — from Lisbon to Baku, sitting at Frankfurt airport — and this moment from Wednesday suddenly came to mind. It was a pure autumn day, October fading into November. Not too cold yet, but that kind of humid air that already calls for a mountain raincoat. I was at Palmense ( the local soccer club), watching the boys train — running around the field. Nothing special, a basic drill, perhap

My First Dynamic Surgery with the Falcon System by André Chen, DDS, MSc, PhD – IAD Lisbon Introduction Dynamic navigation represents one of the latest frontiers in digital implantology. Unlike static guides, which depend on pre-fabricated templates, dynamic systems combine real-time optical tracking, AI-assisted calibration, and software-guided drilling to allow intraoperative adjustments with sub-millimetric precision. At IAD Lisbon, our commitment to innovation naturally le

A New Era in Implant Dentistry The technological position of a clinic is crucial for developing new approaches and procedures. Precision, accuracy, and reduced morbidity for our patients — that’s the true outcome of innovation. Digitalization of Dental Units with AI On Friday, October 17, 2025, we performed our first navigated surgery with the Falcon System at IAD Lisbon. ✨ And so a new era in implant dentistry has begun… It was a truly important day at @IADLisbon — together,

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