Adaia Valls

Specialization: Oral and maxillofacial surgeon
20 years of experience
Speaks:
English, Spanish
Online consultations: available
Workplace: Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery certified by the European Board of Oro-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
The doctor is a highly qualified specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery based at Centro Médico Teknon. With a dual background in medicine and dentistry, the doctor holds a PhD and is certified by the European Board of Oro-Maxillo-Facial Surgery. Clinical expertise encompasses orthognathic and jaw surgery, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, salivary gland surgery, and pediatric maxillofacial procedures.
The doctor utilizes advanced 3D virtual planning to address facial deformities and complex skeletal corrections. Beyond clinical practice, the doctor is an ANECA-accredited lecturer at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, actively contributing to research in minimally invasive surgical techniques and facial reconstruction.

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Qualifications

Dra. Adaia Valls Ontañón is a specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, where she has been working as a specialist physician in oral and maxillofacial surgery since January 2023.

Main Areas of Expertise

Orthognathic surgery
Jaw surgery
Temporomandibular joint surgery — TMJ
Pediatric maxillofacial surgery
Salivary gland surgery
Facial deformities and facial harmony
3D planning in maxillofacial surgery
Oral and maxillofacial reconstruction

Dra. Valls describes her clinical specialization as jaw and TMJ surgery, salivary gland surgery, and pediatric maxillofacial surgery.

Education and Training

Graduate in Medicine and Surgery, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 2006.
Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vall d’Hebron Hospital, 2012.
Fellowship at an Operation Smile Comprehensive Cleft Care Center, 2013.
Graduate in Dentistry, Universitat de Barcelona, 2014.
PhD, summa cum laude, 2014.
Master’s in Clinical Research Design and Analysis, Universitat de Barcelona, 2015.
Certification from the European Board of Oro-Maxillo-Facial Surgery — EBOMFS, 2016.

Academic and Teaching Activity

Dra. Valls is a contracted lecturer / PhD holder accredited by ANECA and teaches at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. She is involved in teaching medical and dental students and coordinates training programs in jaw surgery, surgical dentistry and orthognathic surgery.

Scientific Activity

Dra. Valls has participated in multiple research projects in Spain and Europe and has published in high-impact journals. Her listed publications include research on 3D virtual planning in orthognathic surgery, postoperative recovery in orthognathic surgery, facial projection references, minimally invasive Le Fort I techniques, mandibular surgery, dental implants and cleft lip and palate fat grafting.

Languages

English
Spanish
Catalan

Why International Patients Choose Dra. Adaia Valls

Dra. Valls is especially suitable for international patients seeking advanced evaluation for orthognathic surgery, facial skeletal correction, TMJ disorders, jaw surgery, facial asymmetry and complex maxillofacial planning. Her combined background in medicine, dentistry, maxillofacial surgery, research and 3D surgical planning allows a precise, multidisciplinary approach to both functional and aesthetic facial concerns.

At Centro Médico Teknon, patients benefit from modern diagnostic technology, 3D planning resources and coordinated care within one of Barcelona’s leading private hospitals.