Flávio Pinheiro

Specialization: Oral rehabilitation specialist
20 years of experience
Workplace: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Dream Smile Odontologia
- Specialist at the clinic: developed exclusive surgical protocols to place dental implants in up to 5 minutes.
- Uses computer-guided surgery and digital implant planning to improve precision and patient comfort.
- Leads implant and aesthetic rehabilitation work for 10,000+ patients over 20+ years at Dream Smile Odontologia.
- Recognized by Align Technology with “Invisalign Top Doctor 2026”.
Flávio Pinheiro is a specialist at the clinic and a dental implant and aesthetic rehabilitation doctor with 20+ years of practice. His approach is built around digital planning and computer-guided surgery, including an exclusive protocol for implants in up to 5 minutes. Patients can also benefit from Straumann PURE Ceramic zirconia implants and same-day solutions such as immediate-load implant restorations.

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Qualifications

With implants placed in up to 5 minutes using an exclusive surgical protocol, Flávio Pinheiro turns complex planning into a streamlined clinical pathway. As a specialist at the clinic, he focuses on implantodontics and dental aesthetic rehabilitation, combining digital workflows with techniques designed for predictability and comfort. The clinic reports 20+ years of experience and 10,000+ patients treated under his direction across its units in Ilha do Governador and Barra da Tijuca. Treatments are planned digitally, discussed with the patient, and supported by in-clinic 3D tomography and intraoral scanning.

Education

Medical Doctor (year of graduation not stated).

Work experience

Technical Director — Dream Smile Odontologia (Technical Direction / Dr. Flávio Pinheiro).
Mentor and speaker (shares knowledge as a mentor and lecturer).

Clinical focus and techniques

At the clinic, Flávio Pinheiro’s work connects implant surgery with digital smile planning—so the aesthetic outcome is designed before the first step of treatment.

Implant Straumann PURE Ceramic (zirconia implant), positioned as a metal-free option for patients seeking bio-aesthetic results.
Computer-guided surgery using surgical templates for minimally invasive implant procedures.
Digital Smile Design (DSD — Planejamento Digital do Sorriso) to simulate the smile before treatment starts.
In-office intraoral scanning with 100% digital impressions (no traditional impressions).
3D tomography for precise diagnostics and treatment planning.
Exclusive protocol for implants in up to 5 minutes.
Immediate-load implant restorations (implants fixed in the bone with teeth installed at the same moment).
Dental mock-up / diagnostic test to “try” the new smile format before the definitive work.
Dental contact lenses (Lentes de Contato Dental) planned with DSD for predictable aesthetic planning.
Resin veneers (Facetas em Resina) with immediate, reversible results in a single session.
Orofacial aesthetic procedures: hyaluronic acid facial fillers.
Orofacial aesthetic procedures: collagen bio-stimulators.
Orofacial aesthetic procedures: micro-needling and radiofrequency.
Orofacial aesthetic procedures: buccal fat removal (bichectomy) and facial support threads.

Professional societies and certifications

CRO-RJ 31261.
EPAO 07922.

Awards and recognition

Align Technology — “Invisalign Top Doctor 2026” (Invisalign Top Doctor 2026 award).

In patient-facing care, the clinic emphasizes digital planning, clear communication, and a comfort-first environment. Flávio Pinheiro’s practice is based in Rio de Janeiro, with consultations conducted in Portuguese. The clinic also supports second-opinion style planning by reviewing digital diagnostics and treatment options with patients before decisions are finalized.