Our Team

Prof.ª Dr.ª Dina Martins

Dentist - Implantology, Surgery and Oral Rehabilitation Founder and Director

  • Prof. Dr. Dina Martins Dentist - Implantology, Surgery and Oral Rehabilitation Founder and Director
  • Dental Clinic Dr. Dina Martins/HD Clinic since 2002
  • Degree in Dental Medicine at the Higher Institute of Health Sciences-Sul (ISCS-S) in 2000
  • Master of Periodontology and Implants (Straumann) with diploma from the University of Bern, 2002
  • Master in Oral Medicine,
  • Oral Surgery and Implantology at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Santiago de Compostela, 2002-2005
  • Diploma of Advanced Studies by the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Santiago de Compostela, 2005
  • Conscious Sedation Course, Malo Clinic Education, 2008
  • PhD in Dentistry with European Mention from the University of Santiago de Compostela, 2010
  • Postgraduate in International Clinical Periodontology, 2018
  • Professor of Oral Surgery at the Egas Moniz University Institute, 2022
  • Member of the Portuguese Society of Stomatology and Dental Medicine, Spanish Society of Oral
  • Surgery, Spanish Society of Oral Medicine and the International Team for Implantology (ITI)
  • Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish and French
Dr. André Martinez

Dentist - Orthodontics

  • Degree in Dentistry from Instituto Superior Egas Moniz 2007/08
  • Postgraduate in Clinical Orthodontics (Lisbon 2009)
  • Postgraduate in Orthodontic Biomechanics (Lisbon 2008)
  • Accreditation in Implantology (Belo Horizonte 2011)
  • Postgraduate in Clinical Biomechanics (British Dental Association 2014)
  • Postgraduate in Invisible Aligners (British Dental Association 2014)
  • Master in Invisalign (Lisbon 2017)
  • Functional Jaw Orthopedics Course (Lisbon 2017)
  • Member of the Orthodontics Team at Instituto Superior Ciências Egas Moniz
Dr.ª Daniella Barrea

Dentist

  • Languages: English, French, German, Portuguese and Dutch
  • Degree in dentistry at the Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium)
  • More than 27 years treating foreign patients in the Algarve
Dr. João Melo

Doctor - General Surgeon and Aesthetic Medicine

OM No.: 51175

Member of the Portuguese Society of Surgery (SPCir) and the Portuguese Society of Aesthetic Medicine (SPME)

  • Graduated and Master in 2010 by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto
  • Specialist Degree in General Surgery (2019)
  • Practicing at the Hospital and University Center of the Algarve as a Hospital Assistant in General Surgery
  • Postgraduate in Aesthetic Medicine from the University of Alcalá (2021)
Tânia Nunes

Assistant at HDClinic

Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French

Zélia Carvalho

Patient Reception and Support

She is the first smile, the first voice, and the first welcoming gesture our patients encounter when they get in touch with us.

Warm, highly competent, and attentive to every detail, Zélia has a rare gift for creating instant empathy. Whether over the phone or at the front desk, she inspires trust, calm, and genuine care — making everyone feel heard, understood, and truly valued.

Nothing goes unnoticed: from schedule coordination to administrative support, and every small gesture that helps turn an appointment into a more human and personal experience. Her dedication to her work and to our patients is evident, making every visit unique and pleasant.

Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French

Sara Trindade

Business Unit Manager

Ana Padaratz

Assistente na HD Clinic Algarve

Idiomas: Português, Inglês, Italiano

Abigail Vilas-Boas

Oral Hygienist

A highly dedicated, professional, and meticulous oral hygienist whose top priority is your oral health. With a personalized and gentle approach, she ensures not only a deep and effective cleaning, but also preventive care that truly makes a difference in your smile.

More than just removing tartar and plaque, her focus is on educating and guiding each patient with practical, personalized advice tailored to individual oral hygiene needs.

Feel confident you're in the best hands to keep your oral health on track — with comfort, trust, and visible results.

Drª Cristina Pinheiro

Dentist

Degree in Dental Medicine, Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde – Sul, 1998

Postgraduate Training in Implantology, Oral Rehabilitation and Aesthetic Dentistry.

Over 25 years of clinical experience in Dental Medicine.

Profª Drª Susana Falardo

Doctor of Dental Medicine – European and International Specialist in Dental Sleep Medicine

Consultation in Snoring, Sleep Apnea, Bruxism, and other Sleep Disorders, in adults and children

  • Dental Surgeon, PhD Cum Laude in Dental Sciences (focus on Prophylaxis, Pediatric Dentistry, and Orthodontics), Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid, 2015
  • Master’s in Myofunctional and Orofacial Therapy, ISEP-Madrid, 2018
  • Mastery in Dental Sleep Medicine, AADSM – American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (Chicago, USA), 2020
  • Course in Obstructive Sleep Respiratory Disorders, Harvard Medical School, Boston-USA, 2021
  • Pediatric Sleep Residency, Tufts University, Boston-USA, 2021
  • International Diplomate, ABDSM – American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, 2020
  • Board Diplomate, EADSM – European Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, 2021
  • President of the EADSM since 2022
  • Chair of the Scientific Committee of the AADSM since May 2025
  • Board Member of IPSA – International Pediatric Sleep Association, since 2023
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Sleep Medicine, Medical School – Universidade Católica Portuguesa
  • Researcher in Sleep Medicine at Catholic Med – Universidade Católica Portuguesa
  • Dedicated to the clinical diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in both adults and children