Chief resident – General dentist specialized in periodontology and implantology
Implant Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Periodontology
Michael Gabai graduated in Dental Sciences from the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) in 2000. For more than 25 years, he has dedicated his clinical practice to oral surgery, implant dentistry and periodontology. After several years at Erasme University Hospital (CHU Erasme – ULB), particularly within the prosthodontics and implant dentistry departments, he founded Centre Messidor in Brussels in 2011.
His practice has progressively focused on complex implant dentistry and full-arch implant rehabilitations, adopting a comprehensive approach that takes into account each patient's individual situation, the prosthetic treatment plan and close collaboration with the referring dentist.
Digital technology serving treatment
Passionate about the digital evolution of implant dentistry, Michael Gabai has integrated advanced technologies into his daily practice for many years, including 3D imaging, low-dose CBCT, intraoral optical scanning, clinical photography, digital implant planning, guided surgery, X-Guide dynamic navigation, photogrammetry and fully digital workflows.
These technologies make it possible to create a digital twin of the patient, allowing every stage of treatment to be anticipated while improving communication between the surgical and prosthetic phases, particularly in complex implant rehabilitations.
Technology, however, remains a means rather than an end. It is incorporated whenever it provides a genuine benefit for treatment planning, precision and patient care.
Teaching and sharing knowledge
Alongside his clinical activity, Michael Gabai has been actively involved for many years in the education and training of dentists, dental assistants and dental hygienists.
He lectures and has taught in a variety of university programmes and postgraduate courses, including at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), the University of Technology of Troyes, the SFBSI (French Society for Bone Regeneration and Implantology) and the European Academy of Oral Implantology, as well as in continuing education programmes in Belgium and internationally, notably in collaboration with companies such as Nobel Biocare.
His teaching focuses primarily on implant treatment planning, communication, bone regeneration, guided and dynamic navigation surgery, and digital workflows in implant dentistry.
For Michael, teaching is also a way of continuing to learn. Exchanging ideas, comparing techniques and sharing clinical experience with colleagues directly enrich his own practice.
Putting people first
Beyond the technical aspects of treatment, Michael places great importance on listening, clear communication and building a relationship of trust. Complex treatments can be lengthy and often raise many questions. Helping patients understand their treatment plan, its different stages and the available alternatives is an integral part of the care he provides.
This commitment to people also extends to his involvement with DentalFLUX, a Brussels-based non-profit organisation that he helped establish and develop to improve access to preventive and dental care for people facing social and financial hardship.
Innovation, education and social commitment all reflect the same philosophy of dentistry: placing expertise and technology at the service of the individual.
- Graduated in Dental Sciences from ULB in 2000
- University Diploma in oral implantology (Bordeaux2 and University of Technology of Troyes)
- University Diploma in mechanical engineering in implantology (University of Technology of Troyes)
- University Diploma in pre- and peri-implant surgery (Paris Sud)
- ICOI Expert since 2017
- Trained in medical hypnosis
- International lecturer, teacher and program director at the University of Technology of Troyes for the oral implantology diploma
- Supervisory authority: INAMI (Avenue de Tervueren 211, 1150 Brussels)
- Member of the Society of Dental Medicine, Belgian Society of Periodontology, ICOI, French Society of Biomaterials and Implantable Systems
- INAMI number: 3-00025-93-001
- Company number: 697.840.863
- Contracted: No