Author: DentalPro
Paulo Melo re-elected director of FMDUP
Running as the sole candidate in the election held on July 15, Paulo Melo has once again earned the confidence of the Council of Representatives of the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Porto (FMDUP) to lead the institution’s future for another four years, between 2026 and 2030.
Multicare opens first dental clinic in Lisbon
Multicare, the health insurer of the Fidelidade Group, will open a network of its own clinics in Portugal, consolidating its role as an integrated health partner.
Career of Dentist in the SNS approved unanimously
In a statement sent to the DentalPro editorial team, the Portuguese Dental Association (Ordem dos Médicos Dentistas, OMD) and the Union of Dentists of the Public and Social Sector (SMDSP) welcome the approval of the final text presented by the Health Committee of the Assembly of the Republic (AR) regarding the creation of the Dentist Career within the National Health Service (SNS).
APORMED with new governing bodies for 2026-2028
The Portuguese Association of Medical Device Companies (APORMED) has re-elected Antonieta Lucas as president of its board for the 2026-2028 term. The public inauguration ceremony for the new governing bodies, held on June 22nd, was attended by approximately 80 people.
Dentists’ Union will launch a Psychological Support Office in July
New free and confidential service aims to support the mental health of dentists associated with SMD.