CARLOS MORAIS

Endodontics Department

My name is Carlos Morais. I have been a dentist since 2006 when I graduated from Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde from University Pessoa in Porto. I have been part of White Clinic’s team since 2007, the same year that I did a post-graduate course in prosthetics at the Amial (Porto) course center. Even though my specialty is Endodontics, as White Clinic’s focus is oral rehabilitation, I felt the need to improve my knowledge in implantology and therefore in 2008 I attended a postgraduate course at Same Day Solutions. The same year at the International University of Cataluña, I began my Endodontics Masters and completed it in 2010. Since then I have dedicated my practice to Endodontics, not only at the clinic but also as a teacher for courses at EndoAcademy.

I have had the opportunity to hold presentations at several national and international congresses, as well as being the author of posters and scientific articles in the field of Endodontics.

ALESSANDRA CURTO 

Orthodontics Department

My name is Alessandra Curto. I completed my dentistry degree in Italy at the University of Bari in 1989. Becoming a dentist runs in the family, my parents and grandparents were dentists. . After twelve years’ practice at my own clinic in Italy, my life choices led me to practice in Lisbon, where I chose to dedicate myself exclusively to orthodontics, which has always been my passion.

My first steps in orthodontics were taken at a course run by Dr Genome in Rome. He taught me the latest principles of application of forces. After that, I did a practical course at Tweed Foundation in Arizona. This was followed by a course at the University of Napoli in orthodontic diagnosis and TMJ pathology. I also did a postgraduate diploma in orthodontic diagnosis and TMJ pathology at the University of Napoli. The seminars with Doctors Roth, Mc Laughing(??) and Ricketts were enriching. Internships in TMJ pathology at New York University with Dr Gelb and periodontal surgery in Boston with Dr Nevins were a step forward to include articulation and osteopathic support in my diagnosis. In addition, I did a course in lingual technique with Dr Scuzzo in Rome. I became certified in the Invisalign technique in 2005 and obtained a Masters in Damon System in 2012; both considered the most innovative techniques to date. I have been part of the White Clinic team since 2002 where I am in charge of the orthodontics department, essentially following cases in adults and complex rehabilitations. So far, after 27 years’ experience, I have treated over 2,000 cases successfully.

CÁTIA ÍRIS GONÇALVES

Periodontology department

Medicine, music, writing and drawing are a few of my passions but it has been in Periodontology that I have found my professional fulfillment and to which I have dedicated the past 16 years.

I graduated in Dental Medicine in 2000 and later enrolled in a Master’s Degree in Periodontology at FMDUP, which I completed in 2007. In order to help incorporate Periodontology with other areas of dentistry, I also completed a postgraduate modular course in Implantology, Fixed Prosthodontics and Endodontics between 2000 and 2011. I very much enjoy teaching and I have been giving national lectures in Periodontology – on Periodontal Disease, the workflow of Periodontologists, Soft tissue Manipulation and the Treatment of Peri-implantary disease – since 2014, in which I have also integrated workshops on bone regeneration and periodontal disease, one of the sub-areas that has seen rapid growth in recent years, and is still evolving. It is with a sense of pride and responsibility that I currently hold the position of coordinator for the Basic Clinical Periodontology Course, taught in Amarante, in the north of Portugal. Alongside my dental work, I have the pleasure of contributing as a chronicler to a monthly professional journal, addressing various issues in the dentistry world, and keeping alive my passion for writing. It is a great pleasure, both professionally and personally, to work at White Clinic under the exceptional mentorship of Dr Miguel Stanley, who invited me to be a part of his outstanding clinical team in 2014. Although I am a Porto girl, through and through, my work trips to Lisbon are a joy!

JOANA PINTO

Oral Hygiene and periodontology department

My name is Joana Pinto and I am an Oral Hygienist. I studied at St. Julian’s International School until I completed year thirteen, which gave me great linguistic and cultural awareness. I graduated in 2014 from Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, University of Lisbon. After completing my degree, I took a gap year where I had the opportunity to volunteer for an ONG in Peru, where I gave basic Spanish and Maths lessons to less fortunate children. Since then I have been working at White Clinic. At White Clinic, I have the opportunity to grow as a professional. I have learnt to work with the latest technology and to become part of a multidisciplinary team. It is very satisfying to be able to follow the most complex cases that come to us and see how much a hygienist can help change oral health habits and knowledge.

PETRA MENEZES

Oral Hygiene and periodontology department

My name is Petra Menezes and I graduated in Oral Hygiene in 2016 from Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, University of Lisbon. In that same year I became a part of the oral hygiene and periodontology department at White Clinic.

The work I do is aimed at keeping the oral integrity and health of my patients through prevention and maintenance, which are a key factor for the wellbeing of an individual. This task is simplified when the help of a multidisciplinary team and latest technology is available, such as the ones available at White Clinic.

I’m an active member in charity movements targeted at people of a low socioeconomic level, chronically sick and with delicate oral pathology’s, which has allowed me to become more skilled in these areas. I also organize movements that, in a school environment, teach young students about oral health. I do this because I believe that early education provides a lower level of minor oral diseases, and greatly increases the knowledge of general health.

I also attend numerous seminars and conventions for updates and specialization, which enables me to closely and continuously update myself about the most recent developments in the areas of oral hygiene and dental medicine, allowing me to execute my service with techniques and methods more capable of changing smiles.