Functional-Ortho Evolution: Фундаментальные принципы Функциональной Ортопедии. Часть I

Dentist and researcher specializing in Jaw Functional Orthopedics (JFO). Professor and Researcher at Wilma Simões European Institute (WSEI), Portugal. Professor at Biofokus Institute, Turkey. Professor at FAOA, Brazil.

Over 35 years of clinical, teaching, and research experience in functional jaw orthopedics following the philosophy of Dr. Wilma Simões. Graduated from Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil. Completed Doctorate in Physiology at UFMG. Post-doctoral research as Junior Fellow by CNPq (National Research Council), Brazil. Post-doctoral research as Senior Fellow by FAPEMIG (Foundation for Research Support of Minas Gerais), Brazil. Invited researcher at Aveiro University, Portugal; Marmara University, Turkey; and University of Ioannina, Greece.

International lecturer having taught functional orthopedic principles in over 10 countries including Brazil, Portugal, Turkey, Greece, Spain, and across Latin America. Trained more than 2000 dental professionals worldwide in JFO methodology during 35+ years of educational activity. Professor at Orthodontics Specialization course at Itaúna University, Brazil. Professor at São Leopoldo Mandic postgraduate programs. Chair of scientific meetings including International Functional Jaw Orthopedics Congress in Lisbon featuring 33 international speakers.

DDS from Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil. PhD in Physiology from Federal University of Minas Gerais. Post-doctoral training in Brazil, Portugal, Turkey, and Greece. Specialist in Jaw Functional Orthopedics. Founding member of FIOFM (International Federation of Functional Jaw Orthopedics) representing multiple countries. Published extensively on functional orthopedics, Planas appliances, neuro-occlusal rehabilitation, therapeutic posture changing, proprioception in orthodontics, and long-term results of functional treatment approaches.