Brace yourself for an interview with the renowned Gil Alcoforado – a multiple award-winning luminary from Portugal who has served as the former president of the EFP and is the current president-elect of the EAO! In this episode, our equally famous host, Frank Schwarz, delves into the beginnings of Alcoforado's remarkable career. Discover how he started in dentistry and ultimately specialised in periodontology. Tune in to find out more about the intriguing concept of "failing and ailing," and how it has evolved over time. Alcoforado shares his valuable insights on this subject, shedding light on what it means in today's context.