The Alumnights event, dedicated to the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Lisbon (FMD ULisboa), took place at the Pavilion of Portugal, under the motto “Pride in Belonging”. The gathering aimed to celebrate the institution's history and strengthen the academic community, bringing together former and current students, faculty, researchers, and technical and administrative staff.
At the opening session, the Director of FMD ULisboa, João Caramês, highlighted the Faculty's innovative training model, which has become an international benchmark by bringing together, for the first time in a single School, the courses of Dental Medicine, Oral Hygiene, and Dental Prosthetics.
An intergenerational debate, moderated by the President of the Academic Association, Renato Parreira, allowed for the sharing of experiences and memories from different generations, with the participation of Professor Cecília Casaca and former students Pedro Roberto and Bruno Seabra.
The reflection on the present and future of the profession addressed the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in supporting diagnosis, treatment planning, and adapting language for various audiences, aiming to foster a higher quality and closer relationship between doctor and patient.
The evening also included a Tribute and Recognition session, directed at retirees, teaching staff, technical and administrative personnel, and the best students.
The cultural aspect was present with the "Music that Inspires Us" segment, led by Pedro Roberto, accompanied by Daniel Ramalho and Luísa Serrão, and later with the highly anticipated and lively performance by Palatuna – Tuna da Faculdade de Medicina Dentária of the University of Lisbon.
