Dr. Antonio Pedro Silva

Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry from Oporto Dental Medical School (FMDUP-UP), Portugal. Pediatric Dentist practicing exclusively in Antwerp, Belgium. Founder and Administrator of the Pediatric Dentistry Forum, the world's largest online community for pediatric dentistry with over 46,000 members from around the globe. Member of the PR Committee of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry (IAPD). Chairman of the Young IAPD Network.

Over 19 years of clinical experience since dental school graduation in 2007. Expert in behavior management in pediatric dentistry, non-pharmacological and pharmacological behavior management techniques, minimally invasive caries treatment approaches including Hall Technique and silver diamine fluoride (SDF), and comprehensive pediatric dental care. Known for innovative approaches to behavior management including integration of digital tools. Creator of educational content on psychology and technology applications in pediatric dentistry.

International lecturer having presented extensively throughout Europe, Americas, Middle East, and worldwide at major pediatric dentistry conferences in Italy, Spain, United States, Portugal, Mexico, Russia, Israel, Egypt, Iraq, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and numerous other countries. Regular faculty at conferences including Smart Pedodontics Conference and International Congress of Contemporary Pediatric Dentistry (ICCPD). Co-creator of educational courses on daily manipulations in pediatric dentistry covering communication, diagnosis, anesthesia, isolation, restoration, endodontic treatment, and crown placement. Presenter of popular lectures on "Behavior Management: Psychology and Technology Applied to Pediatric Dentistry" featuring the Roogies virtual tool for behavior management. Author and educator focusing on cognitive behavioral intervention models for pediatric patients aged 4-7 years for prevention and management of behavior problems. Through the Pediatric Dentistry Forum, has created the world's largest professional community for knowledge sharing among pediatric dentists globally.

DDS from Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Oporto, Portugal (2007). Specialist Degree in Pediatric Dentistry from Oporto Dental Medical School (FMDUP-UP, University of Porto, 2011). Maintains exclusive practice in pediatric dentistry in Antwerp, Belgium.