{"id":1068,"date":"2026-02-12T12:59:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T20:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/?p=1068"},"modified":"2026-02-12T12:59:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T20:59:40","slug":"the-pioneer-who-created-a-new-specialty-in-brazilian-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/12\/the-pioneer-who-created-a-new-specialty-in-brazilian-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pioneer Who Created a New Specialty in Brazilian Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At a time when many were waiting for permission to innovate, Dr. Julliana Cunha chose to act. While the market debated limitations, she identified opportunities. While part of the profession sought validation, she built new pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>A specialist, Master\u2019s and PhD holder in Facial Harmonization and an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Cunha built her career on strong technical expertise combined with strategic vision. As the founder of Oral Face Academy, she launched Brazil\u2019s first postgraduate program in Aesthetic Facial Surgery designed specifically for dental surgeons. The initiative faced resistance, skepticism, and criticism, but it introduced a new perspective that would ultimately reshape aesthetic dentistry in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"863\" src=\"https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG-20260212-WA0054.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG-20260212-WA0054.jpg 748w, https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG-20260212-WA0054-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG-20260212-WA0054-450x519.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Under her leadership, Oral Face Academy \u2014 recognized since 2021 as the best facial harmonization school in Latin America and consistently maintaining this position \u2014 has become a benchmark for high-level professional training. The institution graduated Brazil\u2019s first class of specialists in Aesthetic Facial Surgery, officially marking the beginning of a new generation of professionals prepared to practice with technical excellence, anatomical mastery, and scientific responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The movement extended beyond academia and gained national prominence. In 2026, during CIOSP (S\u00e3o Paulo International Dental Congress), the specialty of Aesthetic Facial Surgery was officially launched, consolidating a new chapter in Brazilian dentistry.<br>For Dr. Cunha, the vision was always greater than creating a course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u201cI take the first step, and God provides the ground \u2014 it has always been this way. The same happened with the Facial Harmonization specialty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>She adds:<br>\u201cWe innovate, we are criticized, but in the end, we open new doors for professionals. I\u2019m very proud of that.\u201d<br>Her words reflect a journey marked by boldness and faith. Years before Facial Harmonization was formally recognized, she was already structuring protocols, educational frameworks, and solid training programs for dental surgeons. What was once considered new became an officially recognized specialty. What once generated doubt evolved into established practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>With the postgraduate program in Aesthetic Facial Surgery, the pattern repeated itself. Backed by technical and scientific foundations, Dr. Cunha advocated that dental surgeons are fully qualified to perform procedures on the face \u2014 an anatomical territory historically linked to dentistry. According to her, this is not about entering someone else\u2019s field, but about competently practicing within an area that has always been part of dental education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u201cI feel proud to open doors in the market for dental surgeons, who are highly qualified to perform this type of surgery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The impact goes beyond professional training. It represents market repositioning, expanded scope of practice, and the elevation of a professional class that is increasingly taking a leading role in high-complexity facial aesthetic procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>An entrepreneur at heart, Dr. Julliana transformed vision into action \u2014 and action into legacy. Her work not only anticipated transformations in the sector but also helped shape a new reality for Brazilian dentistry.<br>Today, the specialty of Aesthetic Facial Surgery represents more than technical advancement. It stands for pioneering spirit, courage, and the certainty that innovation begins when someone decides to take the first step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Brazilian dentistry has reached a new level. And someone chose to open that door.<br>For dental surgeons who seek innovation, follow the school on Instagram @oralfaceacademy.<br>To stay updated on the latest innovations in the beauty world, follow @drajullianacunha.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At a time when many were waiting for permission to innovate, Dr. Julliana Cunha chose to act. While the market debated limitations, she identified opportunities. While part of the profession sought validation, she built new pathways. 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