Team
Our Dental Medical Team
Clinical excellence results from the combination of talent, experience and dedication. Our team includes dentists with advanced training in different areas of specialisation, committed to the highest standards of quality and scientific rigour.
Through a multidisciplinary approach and the use of the most modern diagnostic and planning technologies, we develop personalised solutions for simple and complex cases, always focusing on the predictability of results and the wellbeing of patients.
Every team member shares the same vision: to offer reference dental medicine, based on trust, innovation and attention to detail.

Dr. Luís Bacalhau
Dental Surgeon and Clinical Director (OMD 5103)
Dr. Luís Bacalhau is a dentist with more than 20 years of experience. He dedicates himself exclusively to oral surgery and implantology, in particular complex and multidisciplinary cases.

Dra. Carina Brito
Dental Surgeon - Orthodontics (OMD 5102)
Dra. Carina Brito dedicates herself exclusively to orthodontics, with several postgraduate degrees in orthodontics and facial orthopaedics. She has extensive training in the Invisalign, Spark and Damon systems.

Dr. Abílio Martins
Dental Surgeon - Endodontics (OMD 4080)
Dr. Abílio Martins is a reference endodontist in the Algarve with more than 22 years of experience. Specialised in treatments with a microscope and laser.

Dr. João Machado
Dental Surgeon - Oral Rehabilitation and Dental Aesthetics (OMD 8094)
Dr. João Machado dedicates himself to aesthetics and oral rehabilitation, with advanced postgraduate studies in these areas. At Gambelas Smile Clinic since 2016, focused on harmonising smiles.

Dra. Cecília Miranda
Dental Surgeon - Paediatric Dentistry (OMD 8401)
Dra. Cecília Miranda has a postgraduate degree in paediatric dentistry and functional jaw orthopaedics. She has vast experience in performing treatments under sedation and general anaesthesia.

Dra. Andreia Azinheira
Dental Surgeon - Oral Rehabilitation (OMD 8529)
Dra. Andreia Azinheira dedicates herself to endodontics using a microscope and to oral rehabilitation. She has extensive training in these areas, ensuring precise, high-quality treatments.

Dra. Olga Gagieva
Oral Hygienist (C-074856081)
Dra. Olga Gagieva is an oral hygienist from the University of Portsmouth since 2014. She stands out for her careful approach, professionalism and excellent relationship with patients.

Dra. Ana Carina Coelho
Oral Hygienist (C-034108084)
Dra. Ana Carina Coelho is an oral hygienist from the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Lisbon since 2006. She is recognised for her team spirit, collaboration and dedication to patients.

Dra. Ana Mimoso
Dental Surgeon - Paediatric Dentistry (OMD 11250)
Dra. Ana Mimoso is a specialist in paediatric dentistry by the Portuguese Dental Association. Experienced in monitoring children and adolescents, with an approach adjusted to each stage.

Dr. Rafael Dias
Dental Surgeon - Oral Surgery (OMD 12815)
Dr. Rafael Dias obtained his master's degree from the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Lisbon in 2019. He dedicates himself to oral surgery, with a practice focused on rigour and patient care.

Dra. Filipa Fernandes
Dental Surgeon - Paediatric Dentistry (OMD 15248)
Dra. Filipa Fernandes graduated from the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Porto. At Gambelas Smile Clinic, she dedicates herself exclusively to paediatric dentistry.

Vera Rodrigues
Patient Manager
Vera Rodrigues is a patient manager and has been at the clinic for more than 10 years. She is the face of the clinic, following each patient with closeness and dedication.

Eva Faustino
Clinical Assistant
Eva Faustino is a clinical assistant with vast experience and many years of dedication to the team. She stands out for her competence, taking on coordination and organisational support roles.

Dâmaris Alves
Dental Assistant
Dâmaris Alves is a dedicated assistant, always available and ready to help. She stands out for her positive spirit and the way she supports the team and patients on a daily basis.

Marta Castro
Receptionist
Marta Castro welcomes patients with friendliness and professionalism. She ensures organised, efficient service from the very first contact.

Daniela Batarda
Dental Assistant
Daniela Batarda is a dedicated and competent dental assistant. She stands out for her sense of responsibility and excellent teamwork.

Marco Simão
Dental Assistant
Marco Simão is a dental assistant with training in different areas. He brings added value to the team, contributing a versatile and distinctive vision.

Sandra Mendes
Dental Assistant
Sandra Mendes is a dental assistant with more than 20 years of experience. She stands out for her positive spirit and the energy she brings to the team.

Elsa Simas
Receptionist
Elsa Simas is an experienced receptionist with a broad career in hospital environments. She stands out for her competence and dedication in supporting patients and the team.

Dr. Luís Bacalhau
Dental Surgeon and Clinical Director (OMD 5103)
Dr. Luís Bacalhau is a dentist with more than 20 years of experience. He dedicates himself exclusively to oral surgery and implantology, in particular complex and multidisciplinary cases.

Dra. Carina Brito
Dental Surgeon - Orthodontics (OMD 5102)
Dra. Carina Brito dedicates herself exclusively to orthodontics, with several postgraduate degrees in orthodontics and facial orthopaedics. She has extensive training in the Invisalign, Spark and Damon systems.

Dr. Abílio Martins
Dental Surgeon - Endodontics (OMD 4080)
Dr. Abílio Martins is a reference endodontist in the Algarve with more than 22 years of experience. Specialised in treatments with a microscope and laser.

Dr. João Machado
Dental Surgeon - Oral Rehabilitation and Dental Aesthetics (OMD 8094)
Dr. João Machado dedicates himself to aesthetics and oral rehabilitation, with advanced postgraduate studies in these areas. At Gambelas Smile Clinic since 2016, focused on harmonising smiles.

Dra. Cecília Miranda
Dental Surgeon - Paediatric Dentistry (OMD 8401)
Dra. Cecília Miranda has a postgraduate degree in paediatric dentistry and functional jaw orthopaedics. She has vast experience in performing treatments under sedation and general anaesthesia.

Dra. Andreia Azinheira
Dental Surgeon - Oral Rehabilitation (OMD 8529)
Dra. Andreia Azinheira dedicates herself to endodontics using a microscope and to oral rehabilitation. She has extensive training in these areas, ensuring precise, high-quality treatments.

Dra. Olga Gagieva
Oral Hygienist (C-074856081)
Dra. Olga Gagieva is an oral hygienist from the University of Portsmouth since 2014. She stands out for her careful approach, professionalism and excellent relationship with patients.

Dra. Ana Carina Coelho
Oral Hygienist (C-034108084)
Dra. Ana Carina Coelho is an oral hygienist from the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Lisbon since 2006. She is recognised for her team spirit, collaboration and dedication to patients.

Dra. Ana Mimoso
Dental Surgeon - Paediatric Dentistry (OMD 11250)
Dra. Ana Mimoso is a specialist in paediatric dentistry by the Portuguese Dental Association. Experienced in monitoring children and adolescents, with an approach adjusted to each stage.

Dr. Rafael Dias
Dental Surgeon - Oral Surgery (OMD 12815)
Dr. Rafael Dias obtained his master's degree from the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Lisbon in 2019. He dedicates himself to oral surgery, with a practice focused on rigour and patient care.

Dra. Filipa Fernandes
Dental Surgeon - Paediatric Dentistry (OMD 15248)
Dra. Filipa Fernandes graduated from the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Porto. At Gambelas Smile Clinic, she dedicates herself exclusively to paediatric dentistry.

Vera Rodrigues
Patient Manager
Vera Rodrigues is a patient manager and has been at the clinic for more than 10 years. She is the face of the clinic, following each patient with closeness and dedication.

Eva Faustino
Clinical Assistant
Eva Faustino is a clinical assistant with vast experience and many years of dedication to the team. She stands out for her competence, taking on coordination and organisational support roles.

Dâmaris Alves
Dental Assistant
Dâmaris Alves is a dedicated assistant, always available and ready to help. She stands out for her positive spirit and the way she supports the team and patients on a daily basis.

Marta Castro
Receptionist
Marta Castro welcomes patients with friendliness and professionalism. She ensures organised, efficient service from the very first contact.

Daniela Batarda
Dental Assistant
Daniela Batarda is a dedicated and competent dental assistant. She stands out for her sense of responsibility and excellent teamwork.

Marco Simão
Dental Assistant
Marco Simão is a dental assistant with training in different areas. He brings added value to the team, contributing a versatile and distinctive vision.

Sandra Mendes
Dental Assistant
Sandra Mendes is a dental assistant with more than 20 years of experience. She stands out for her positive spirit and the energy she brings to the team.

Elsa Simas
Receptionist
Elsa Simas is an experienced receptionist with a broad career in hospital environments. She stands out for her competence and dedication in supporting patients and the team.

“Caring for oral health is much more than treating teeth: it is restoring self-esteem, confidence and quality of life.”
Dr. Luís BacalhauClinical Director
About the Clinic
Since 2010, Gambelas Smile Clinic has been a reference in dental medicine in the Algarve.
With state-of-the-art equipped offices, we offer a complete service across the various dental specialities for the whole family.
We invest in prevention from the first appointment, with personalised follow-up in every treatment plan.
We have a team of diverse professionals dedicated to making every patient feel special, because at Gambelas Smile Clinic, we build smiles.
