Co-Founder & Executive Director
Professional Background
Dr. Ana Carina Cardoso Mendes graduated in Dental Medicine from CESPU in 2008. She began her career with a strong focus on continuous education, completing a postgraduate program in Orthodontics under Prof. Messias Rodrigues, followed by multiple advanced training programs in self-ligating techniques, Damon System, and clear aligner therapies.
She later expanded her clinical practice to Oral Rehabilitation and Implant Prosthodontics, completing national and international programs, including several clinical residencies in Barcelona and other European centers.
Leadership & Educational Roles
In 2013, Dr. Mendes became a partner at Clínica Jorge Moura and assumed roles in clinical management and organization.
That same year, she co-founded Foramen Dental Education, where she has played a key role in developing innovative training programs for dentists and dental assistants. Foramen quickly established itself as a reference in advanced dental training.
In 2019, she co-founded Clínica Mendes Moura, a boutique dental clinic dedicated to high-quality multidisciplinary treatments, prioritizing excellence, comfort, and an elevated patient experience.