Frank Vanhove
Surgeon
Dr. Frank Vanhove has been working as an implantologist in AZ Monica Deurne since 2003. He mainly focuses on implantology, pre-prosthetic surgery and the digitalisation of the clinical workflow.
Combining his surgical expertise and interest in technology, he manages the Immediate Loading team in Antwerp in their quest for the most efficient digital process for patients whose entire dental arch needs to be replaced.
Teamapproach, clear communication and a comfortable patient experience are crucial to him.
“The constant search for innovation is the engine of our team.”

Frank Vanhove
Surgeon
Patrick Winderickx
Surgeon
Dr. Patrick Winderickx obtained his doctorate in medicine at KU Leuven in 1984 and a licentiate in dentistry at KU Leuven in 1987.
This was followed by a specialisation as Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the Philipps Universität in Marburg, Germany in 1991.
Since 1992, he has been working in A.Z. Monica in Deurne. He focuses on implantology, including zygomatic implants and aesthetic facial surgery.

Patrick Winderickx
Surgeon
Joris Wilmaers
Dentist
Since 2002, dentist Joris Wilmaers has focused on crowns, bridges and implant-based prosthetics. His prosthetic expertise and professional drive were important ingredients to fine-tune the digital flow for full arch immediate loading.
His clinical experience and clear treatment planning often makes the difference in extensive treatments.
“Teamapproach is crucial for a top result.”

Joris Wilmaers
Dentist
Xavier Bekaert
Manager
Xavier studied economics and sociology and worked as a financial manager in Belgium and Germany.
Then, he became a strategy consultant at AT Kearney and later Bain & Company,where he advised clients in Europe and America. In 2012, he co-founded Benthurst & Co in Amsterdam, Brussels and Zurich, which focuses on strategic advice for Financial Services, Mobility and Healthcare.
Xavier is passionate about client experience and end-to-end process optimisation. Together with the Alto Dental surgeons and dental technicians, he radically redesigned the patient’s journey; from an average of 6 months to 6 hours, with greater precision and comfort.
