Faculdade Ilapeo

What Faculdade Ilapeo does

Faculdade ILAPEO (Instituto Latino Americano de Pesquisa e Ensino Odontológico) is a Brazilian private higher education institution headquartered in Curitiba, Paraná, founded in 2004 by Dr. Geninho Thomé — co-founder of dental implant maker Neodent — and Clemilda Thomé. The institution specializes in dentistry and oral health education, serving undergraduate students (Radiology Technology, Dentistry), postgraduate trainees across seven specialization areas (Implantology, Stomatology, Orthodontics, Dental Prosthesis, Esthetic Dentistry, Orofacial Harmonization, Periodontics), master's and professional doctorate candidates, continuing education professionals, and dental patients receiving clinical care.

Its core curriculum is differentiated by the co-development of the Grand Morse implant system with Neodent and by holding Brazil's only MEC-approved Professional Doctorate programs in Implantology and Orthodontics, an MEC Portaria Nº 879 certification, and a Nota Máxima MEC rating. Commercial relationships with Straumann and ClearCorrect plus secondary sponsors (Blueem, JS Brasil, Neoortho, Qualidental, Dental Med Sul) provide technology and equipment access that anchors clinical instruction. The institution also operates an international cooperation program that has trained 1,000+ students from 28 countries since inception.

Revenue is generated through recurring postgraduate specialization and master's tuition, recurring ProUni government scholarships for undergraduate students, one-time continuing education fees, and transaction-based patient care services. Complementary revenue and engagement come from the ILAPEO Cast podcast, the CLINICAL IMPLANTOLOGY eBook, and recurring flagship events (Congress, Summit, Meetings). The headcount stands at approximately 125 employees, with Geninho Thomé serving as Director General and Tânia Able as Vice-Director General.

Name

Faculdade Ilapeo

Legal name

Instituto Latino Americano de Pesquisa e Ensino Odontológico

Website

https://ilapeo.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Faculdade ILAPEO is a Brazilian private dental education institution in Curitiba offering undergraduate, specialization, master's, and professional doctorate programs, plus patient care, continuing education, and events, serving domestic and international dental students and practitioners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAGAF

Dental Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYEDAOAJAJ

Dental Assisting

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Healthcare Allied & Clinical Support Training

Keywords

• Dental education
• Postgraduate dental training
• Specialization courses dentistry
• Higher education dentistry
• Dental clinical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Curitiba

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Postgraduate Specialization Programs: Revenue generated from tuition fees for specialization courses (graduate-level programs) in dental specialties such as Implantology, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Dental Prosthesis, Endodontics, and others.
2. Professional Master's Programs: Tuition-based master's degree programs in Implantology and Orthodontics, including the first Professional Doctorate in Implantology approved in Brazil.
3. ProUni Government Scholarships: The institution participates in ProUni, a Brazilian government program offering full and partial (50%) scholarships for undergraduate programs, generating revenue through government-allocated seats rather than direct student payments.
4. Continuing Education Courses: Intensive, workshop-based, and clinical courses in areas including digital dentistry, ceramic laminates, orthodontic aligners (ClearCorrect), implant prosthetics, zygomatic implants, and periodontal surgery, offered as standalone fee-for-service programs.
5. Patient Care Services: Clinical services provided by postgraduate students under faculty supervision, covering oral surgery, prosthodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, and dental aesthetics, generating revenue from procedure fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Faculdade Ilapeo is a private higher education institution founded in 2004 in Curitiba, Brazil, focused exclusively on dentistry. It offers undergraduate programs, multiple specialization (lato sensu) courses, master's and doctoral degrees, and continuing education, while simultaneously operating a teaching dental clinic that delivers patient care and serves as the practical training environment for its academic programs.

Product overview

Faculdade Ilapeo (Instituto Latino Americano de Pesquisa e Ensino Odontológico) is a dental education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and clinical services. The institution provides undergraduate programs in Radiology Technology and Dentistry, alongside specialization programs in Implantology, Stomatology, Orthodontics, Dental Prosthesis, Esthetic Dentistry, Orofacial Harmonization, and Periodontics. Advanced academic offerings include Professional Master's and Doctorate programs in Orthodontics and Implantology. The institution also delivers continuing education through intensive courses in Digital Dentistry, Orthodontic Aligners (ClearCorrect), Zygomatic Surgery, Ceramic Restorations, and Implant Prosthetics. Clinical services are provided to patients through postgraduate student treatment. Additional offerings include the ILAPEO Cast podcast, scientific publications such as the CLINICAL IMPLANTOLOGY eBook, annual congress and summit events, library services with database access, and social programs including PRONUNI scholarships and community outreach initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ILAPEO Cast: Podcast series featuring educational content and interviews with dental professionals for continued education.
• Congresso ILAPEO
• ILAPEO Summit
• ILAPEO Meeting

Products and services

• Undergraduate Dentistry Program (Bacharelado em Odontologia) Full-length undergraduate dental degree program preparing students for professional dental practice, taught on the Curitiba campus with integrated clinical training.
• Dental Specialization Courses (Cursos de Especialização)

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1,000 international students trained since 2004, with 400 students received in 2019 alone from approximately 28 countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NeodentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeodent is a flagship strategic partner of ILAPEO. Dr. Geninho Thomé, ILAPEO's General Director, is also the co-founder of Neodent. ILAPEO and Neodent co-developed the Grand Morse (GM) implant system, and Neodent sponsored the publication of the Clinical Implantology eBook. Neodent provides implant systems for courses and clinical training, and ILAPEO serves as a key education partner for Neodent's products. Prof. Dr. Sérgio Bernardes (ILAPEO faculty) serves as Head of Global Education & Research at Neodent.
• StraumanncoreTechnology or IntegrationStraumann is a key technology partner providing implant systems, intra-oral scanners (Sirios), surgical planning software (coDiagnostiX), and 3D printing solutions used in ILAPEO's digital dentistry courses. Straumann products are integrated into ILAPEO's continuing education curriculum for guided surgery and digital workflows.
• ClearCorrectcoreTechnology or IntegrationClearCorrect partnered with ILAPEO to deliver the Imersão em Alinhadores Ortodônticos (Orthodontic Aligners Immersion) course, including a 'Clear Experience' factory visit component. ILAPEO serves as an authorized training provider for ClearCorrect's orthodontic aligner system.
• NeoorthominorOthersNeoortho is a Brazilian orthopedic solutions company mentioned as a partner on ILAPEO's partners page. Their partnership scope involves product integration and course support.
• QualidentalminorOthersQualidental is a dental products company referenced as a partner on ILAPEO's partners page, providing dental materials and equipment for educational programs.
• Dental Med SulminorOthersDental Med Sul is a Brazilian dental procurement company and is listed as a partner, with a focus on public procurement (licitações) in the dental sector.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Straumann Group: Global leader in dental implants and digital dentistry solutions. ILAPEO's core technology partner and the parent of Neodent; relationship is commercial/educational rather than competitive, but Straumann's education programs serve as an adjacent training ecosystem.
• Neodent: Brazilian dental implant company co-founded by ILAPEO's Diretor Geral and now part of Straumann Group. Strategic co-development partner for the Grand Morse implant system rather than a direct competitor; included because the institutional linkage is material to ILAPEO's value proposition.

Direct peers

• UNESP - Faculdade de Odontologia (Araraquara): Public São Paulo state dental school known for its orthodontics and doctoral programs. Directly comparable as a Brazilian dental graduate education provider; notably referenced in ILAPEO's Academic Director's training background.
• Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic: Another leading Brazilian private dental college offering specialization, master's, and doctoral programs across multiple campuses. Direct competitor for postgraduate dental students in Brazil with a similar private-institution profile and national footprint.
• Associação Brasileira de Odontologia (ABO): Brazilian Dental Association operates continuing education and specialization programs nationwide through regional chapters. Competes directly for practicing dentists seeking short-format intensives and credentials.
• Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) - Faculdade de Odontologia: Top-tier public dental school in Minas Gerais offering graduate specialization and doctoral programs. Direct competitor for postgraduate dental students and research output in Brazil.
• Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) - Faculdade de Odontologia: Major public dental school in Rio de Janeiro offering full undergraduate through doctoral programs in dentistry. Comparable in academic scope and competes for graduate students across Brazil.
• Universidade de São Paulo (USP) - Faculdade de Odontologia: Brazil's flagship public dental school, offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in dentistry. Competes with ILAPEO for top graduate talent and faculty credibility in Brazilian dental academia.

Broad incumbents

• University of Michigan School of Dentistry: Top-ranked U.S. dental school offering DDS, master's, and doctoral programs with strong research output. Comparable as a benchmark institution for academic rigor and graduate dental education.
• New York University College of Dentistry: One of the largest U.S. dental schools with strong international student programs, particularly for internationally-trained dentists seeking U.S. credentials. Comparable as a globally-recognized dental education brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9iRjzLoerVw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ilapeo

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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