Dr. Eric Van Dooren attended the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, where he received his degree in dentistry in 1982. After graduating he opened a private practice in Antwerp, Belgium, which is limited to periodontics, fixed prosthodontics, and implants.

Currently Dr. Van Dooren is a member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. In addition, he is a member of the editorial staff of Teamwork (Germany). Dr. Van Dooren lectures in Belgium and internationally, mainly on esthetics.