Iolanda Sousa

Invited Teaching Assistant

Bio

Dentist | Sports Dentistry

Professional License Nº 9080 — Portuguese Dental Association

Invited Assistant at the Faculty of Dental Medicine of Universidade Católica Portuguesa.

PhD Candidate in Surgery and Odontostomatology at University of Salamanca (USAL), conducting research in sports-related orofacial traumatology.

Developed international clinical practice in dental clinics across China — including Chengdu, Shenyang, Shanghai, Macau, Beijing, Qingdao, and Zhengzhou, Angola (Benguela), and several European countries.

FIELDS OF PRACTICE

Sports Dentistry

Sports Orofacial Traumatology Emergency protocols in sports settings

Training for sports teams and emergency professionals Multidisciplinary approach to health in sport

ACADEMIC EDUCATION

Postgraduate Degree in Sports Dentistry

Postgraduate Degree in Minimally Invasive Adhesive Dentistry

Master’s degree in dental medicine — Portuguese Catholic University

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Advanced complementary training in football medicine, concussion management, basic life support, medical-dental emergencies in sport, and sports performance, including FIFA Diploma certifications, Barça Innovation Hub programs, and specialized education in “Pre-Season: Planning, Evaluation and Training Program Design”, applied to football and high-performance sports environments.

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES AND AFFILIATIONS

European Association for Sports Dentistry (EA4SD) International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) European Council of Disaster Medicine (ECDM)

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Guest Lecturer | FPF Academy - Basic Healthcare Course - Module: Management of Dental Trauma on the Field Author and co-author of conferences, scientific communications, and workshops at national and international level.

LANGUAGES

Portuguese

English (IELTS – B2 Level)

Mandarin Chinese (HSK 1 and HSK 2)