At 80 years old, Pierre-Hubert Dupas continues to practice dentistry two days a week, defying expectations and demonstrating a commitment to his patients that spans over five decades.
A Lifetime Dedicated to Dentistry-and a Refusal to Retire
The former dean of the lille dental faculty isn’t ready to hang up his tools, even as former students begin their own retirements.
- Pierre-Hubert Dupas has practiced dentistry for 55 years.
- He continues to work two days a week at the Francs office in Tourcoing.
- Dupas is a rare specialist in bruxism, a condition involving teeth grinding.
- He attributes his continued practice, in part, to his expertise in this specialized field.
Bruxism-the very word evokes images of clenched jaws. But for Pierre-Hubert Dupas, it’s a specialty that keeps him engaged and in demand. The former dean of the Lille dental faculty could have easily retired decades ago. “Now I meet former students who tell me they are retiring,” he laughs, having recently celebrated his 80th birthday. Could his wife, Danièle, have influenced his longevity? She stopped working at 76. not quite. The ex-university professor has no intention of passing on his instruments. And a significant reason? His expertise in bruxism, a relatively uncommon field within dentistry.
Published: January 24, 2026 at 6:20 p.m.
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* Why is Pierre-Hubert Dupas still working? Dupas continues to practice dentistry primarily because of his expertise in bruxism, a specialized field that keeps him engaged and in demand. He also enjoys the work and doesn’t feel the need to retire.
* who is pierre-hubert Dupas? He is an 80-year-old retired dean of the Lille dental faculty who continues to practice dentistry two days a week at the Francs office in Tourcoing. He is a specialist in bruxism.
* What is his story? Dupas has been practicing dentistry for 55 years and is defying expectations by continuing to work well into his 80s. He finds fulfillment in his work, notably in treating bruxism, and isn’t ready to give it up.
* How did it end? The article doesn’t have a definitive “end” in the traditional sense. It presents a snapshot of Dupas’s current situation and his continued dedication to his profession. It concludes with the publication date.
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