Maria de La Salete Pinheiro Alves

- La Salete Alves is currently Invited Auxiliar Professor at the University Institute of Health Sciences (IUCS) at CESPU, Regent of the Curricular Unit of Forensic Dentistry.
- She is Researcher at Unit for Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine (UMIB)/ITR – Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health – ICBAS, Oporto University
- She is Researcher at Oral Pathology and Rehabilitation Research Unit (UNIPRO), the R&D Unit of IUCS-CESPU
- She is Dentist, was born in Felgueiras (Oporto, Portugal), city where she lives and practices private dental clinic in “Clínica La Salete Alves”, since 2004.
- She is a writer, author of the book “Prof. J. Pinto da Costa – The Doctor, the Teacher, the Communicator”, released on June 8, 2022, in ICBAS, Oporto University.

EDUCATION

- Doctor in Dental Surgery, ISCS-N/CESPU, 2003
- Post-Graduation in Medico-Legal Sciences, ICBAS, Oporto University, 2004
- Master in Legal Medicine, ICBAS, Oporto University, 2007
- PhD in Medical Sciences, ICBAS, Oporto University, 2014
- Forensic Dentistry Specialist at the Centro Medico-Legal Prof. J. Pinto da Costa, Lda.
- Postgraduate in Oral and Extra-Oral Rehabilitation with OsteoIntegrated Implants, FMUP, Oporto University, 2009
- Post-Graduation in Post-Traumatic Body Damage Assessment, FMUP, Oporto University, and INML North Delegation, 2009
- Postgraduate in Medicine for Travel and Mobile Populations, FMUP, Oporto University, 2010
- Specialization in Orthodontics, Bases, Fundamentals and Practice, FMUP, Oporto University, 2011
- Specialization in Aesthetic Oral Rehabilitation, Bases, Fundamentals and Practice, FMUP, Oporto University, 2012
- Specialization in Advanced Endodontics, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Spain, 2014

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Forensic Dentistry

FUTURE PROJECTS

Scopus Publications

Pattern of maxillofacial fractures in severe multiple trauma patients: A 7-year prospective study
La-Salete Alves, Irene Aragão, Maria-José Carneiro Sousa, Ernestina Gomes
Brazilian Dental Journal, 2014
The incidence of facial trauma is high. This study has the primary objective of documenting and cataloging maxillofacial fractures in polytrauma patients. From a total of 1229 multiple trauma cases treated at the Emergency Room of the Santo Antonio Hospital - Oporto Hospital Center, Portugal, between August 2001 and December 2007, 251 patients had facial wounds and 209 had maxillofacial fractures. Aged ranged form 13 to 86 years. The applied selective method was based on the presence of facial wound with Abbreviated Injury Scale ≥1. Men had a higher incidence of maxillofacial fractures among multiple trauma patients (86.6%) and road traffic accidents were the primary cause of injuries (69.38%). Nasoorbitoethmoid complex was the most affected region (67.46%) followed by the maxilla (57.42%). The pattern and presentation of maxillofacial fractures had been studied in many parts of the world with varying results. Severe multiple trauma patients had different patterns of maxillofacial injuries. The number of maxillofacial trauma is on the rise worldwide as well as the incidence of associated sequelae. Maxillofacial fractures on multiple trauma patients were more frequent among males and in road traffic crashes. Knowing such data is elementary. The society should have a key role in the awareness of individuals and in prevention of road traffic accidents.
Rectrospective analysis of 186 cases of maxillofacial trauma from road traffic accidents
La-Salete Alves, Maria-José C. Sousa, Ernestina Gomes
Revista Portuguesa De Estomatologia Medicina Dentaria E Cirurgia Maxilofacial, 2013
Este estudo foi realizado no Hospital de Santo António - Centro Hospitalar do Porto e teve como objetivo caraterizar o tipo e a gravidade das lesões numa cohorte de politraumatizados graves, vítimas de acidentes de viação, com trauma maxilofacial. Este estudo caraterizou um total de 251 pacientes admitidos à sala de emergência, com traumatismos maxilofaciais entre agosto de 2001 e dezembro de 2007, dos quais 186 (74,1%) sofreram acidentes de viação. Usou o registo prospetivo que usa a metodologia TRISS para análise da gravidade. O critério de inclusão foi a presença de lesão anatómica na face. Um total de 159 (85,48%) doentes pertenciam ao sexo masculino, as idades variaram entre 13-86 anos e a faixa etária dominante foi a dos 15-19 anos (17,73%). A fratura da órbita (91; 48,92%), seguida da maxila (88; 47,31%) e do zigomático (66; 35,48%) foram as lesões nos tecidos duros mais frequentes. Os traumatismos crânio-encefálicos estavam presentes em quase todos os indivíduos (172; 92,47%). A redução aberta da fratura mandibular foi o tratamento mais frequente (16; 8,6%). A ocorrência de lesões maxilofaciais em pacientes politraumatizados foi mais frequente em indivíduos do sexo masculino e os veículos de 2 rodas foram a causa principal de acidentes de viação. This study was conducted in Hospital de Santo António - Porto Hospital Centre, and had the objective to characterize the type and severity of injuries in a cohort of severe multiple trauma, victims of car accidents, maxillofacial trauma. This study featured a total of 251 patients admitted to the Emergency Room with maxillofacial trauma between August 2001 and December 2007, of which 186 (74.1%) suffered road traffic accidents. Used the prospective registry using the TRISS methodology for analysis of gravity. The inclusion criterion was the presence of anatomical lesions on the face. A total of 159 (85.48%) patients were male, ages ranged from 13-86 years and the age range was the dominant of 15-19 years (17.73%). The orbital fracture (91; 48.92%), followed by the maxilla (88; 47.31%) and zygomatic (66; 35.48%) lesions were more frequent in the hard tissues. The traumatic brain injury trauma were present in almost all (172; 92.47%) individuals. Open reduction of mandibular fracture was the most common treatment (16; 8.6%). The occurrence of maxillofacial injuries in polytrauma patients was more frequent in males, and two-wheelers were the cause leading of road traffic accidents.
The dentist's role in the child abuse: Diagnosis and report
Acta Medica Portuguesa, 2011
Characterization of dental and maxillofacial injuries from road-traffic and work-related accidents - From epidemiology to results
La Salete Alves, Ernestina Gomes, Cláudia Dias, M.J. Carneiro Sousa
Revista Portuguesa De Estomatologia Medicina Dentaria E Cirurgia Maxilofacial, 2008
Este trabalho caracterizou as lesões dentárias e maxilofaciais nos tecidos moles e duros num estudo cohorte de doentes politraumatizados graves. Utilizou o registo prospectivo de doentes politraumatizados que usa a metodologia TRISS para a análise da severidade. O critério de inclusão foi a presença de lesão anatómica na face, utilizando o Abbreviated Injury Scale decorrente de acidente de viação e trabalho. O estudo foi complementado com a consulta do processo clínico e a consulta de follow-up aos 6 meses. Entre 2002 e 2005 admitiram-se na Sala de Emergência do Hospital Geral de Santo António, 868 doentes politraumatizados graves. 151 tiveram lesão na face por acidente de viação (92%) e acidente de trabalho (8%). 85% pertencia ao sexo masculino e à faixa etária 15–19 anos de idade (18%). 37% das lesões localizaramse nos tecidos moles e a região mais atingida foi a órbita direita (14%). A região dos tecidos duros mais atingida foi a nasal (28%). A observação dos processos clínicos dos doentes complementou a informação do registo prospectivo mas só a entrevista aos 6 meses permitiu compreender a importância destas lesões no seu todo. Os registos das lesões desde o processo clínico à base de dados prospectiva, passando pela observação dos doentes no follow-up revelam que o trauma maxilofacial e principalmente dentário é pouco valorizado na avaliação inicial do doente. This study characterized the dental and maxillofacial injuries in hard and soft tissues in a cohort of severe trauma patients. Used the prospective registry of trauma patients that uses TRISS methodology for severity analysis. Inclusion criterion was the presence of anatomical lesion in the face, using the Abbreviated Injury Scale due to road traffic accident and work-related accidents. The study was complemented with the patient's registries and 6 months follow-up. Between 2002 and 2005 were admitted to the Emergency Room of Santo Antonio General Hospital, 868 severe trauma patients. 151 had lesions on the face due to traffic accident (92%) and accidents at work (8%). A total of 85% was males, and the age group 15–19 years of age dominated (18%). 37% of lesions were located in the soft tissues and the region most affected was the right orbit (14%). The region most affected in the hard tissue was the nasal (28%). The records of injuries from the clinical prospective data through observation of patients in follow-up show that the main dental and maxillofacial trauma is of little importance in the initial evaluation of the patient.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Child Abuse Dental Report Form
LS Alves, MJP da Costa
Scientific Letters 1 (1), 6-6 , 2023
2023.0
Citations: 1
Pattern of maxillofacial fractures in severe multiple trauma patients: a 7-year prospective study
LS Alves, I Aragão, MJC Sousa, E Gomes
Brazilian dental journal 25, 561-564 , 2014
2014.0
Citations: 61
Traumatismos Maxilo-faciais e dentários em politraumatizados-sua importância Médico-Legal.
MLSP Alves
2014.0
Análise retrospetiva de 186 casos de traumatismos maxilofaciais por acidentes de viacão
LS Alves, MJC Sousa, E Gomes
Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia, Medicina Dentária e Cirurgia … , 2013
2013.0
Citations: 1
The Role of the Dentist in the diagnosis and signaling of Child Abuse (vol 24, pg 939, 2011)
M Crespo, D Andrade, LS Alves, A Norton, T Magalhaes
ACTA MEDICA PORTUGUESA 26 (4), 481-481 , 2013
2013.0
C-10. RESINAS COMPOSTAS E FIBRAS DE REFORÇO–UMA OPÇÃO TERAPÊUTICA A CONSIDERAR: CASOS CLÍNICOS
JC Ramos, J Pires, S Matos, A Vinagre, AL Costa
Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia, Medicina Dentária e Cirurgia … , 2012
2012.0
C-8. FACETAS LAMINADAS NÃO INVASIVAS EM CASO DE HIPOPLASIA DE ESMALTE
LS Alves, E Miyashita
Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia, Medicina Dentária e Cirurgia … , 2012
2012.0
O papel do médico dentista no diagnóstico e sinalização do abuso de crianças.
M Crespo, D Andrade, ALS Alves, T Magalhães
Acta medica portuguesa 24, 939-48 , 2011
2011.0
Citations: 37
O PAPEL DO MÉDICO DENTISTA
SA de Crianças
Acta Med Port 24, 939-948 , 2011
2011.0
Traumatismos dentários e Maxilo-Faciais por acidentes de viação/trabalho.
MLSP Alves
Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar , 2009
2009.0
Caracterização dos traumatismos dentários e maxilofaciais por acidentes de viação e trabalho–da epidemiologia aos resultados
LS Alves, E Gomes, C Dias, MJC Sousa
Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia, Medicina Dentária e Cirurgia … , 2008
2008.0
Citations: 1
A Patologia Oral em doentes HIV
TA Lavandeira, M Mota, R Vieirad
Scientific Letters
LS Alves, MJ Pinto da Costa
VII Congresso Virtual HIV/AIDS: O VIH/SIDA na Criança e no Idoso A Patologia Oral em doentes HIV
LS Alves, TA Lavandeira, M Mota, R Vieira

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Pattern of maxillofacial fractures in severe multiple trauma patients: a 7-year prospective study
LS Alves, I Aragão, MJC Sousa, E Gomes
Brazilian dental journal 25, 561-564 , 2014
2014.0
Citations: 61
O papel do médico dentista no diagnóstico e sinalização do abuso de crianças.
M Crespo, D Andrade, ALS Alves, T Magalhães
Acta medica portuguesa 24, 939-48 , 2011
2011.0
Citations: 37
Child Abuse Dental Report Form
LS Alves, MJP da Costa
Scientific Letters 1 (1), 6-6 , 2023
2023.0
Citations: 1
Análise retrospetiva de 186 casos de traumatismos maxilofaciais por acidentes de viacão
LS Alves, MJC Sousa, E Gomes
Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia, Medicina Dentária e Cirurgia … , 2013
2013.0
Citations: 1
Caracterização dos traumatismos dentários e maxilofaciais por acidentes de viação e trabalho–da epidemiologia aos resultados
LS Alves, E Gomes, C Dias, MJC Sousa
Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia, Medicina Dentária e Cirurgia … , 2008
2008.0
Citations: 1
Traumatismos Maxilo-faciais e dentários em politraumatizados-sua importância Médico-Legal.
MLSP Alves
2014.0
The Role of the Dentist in the diagnosis and signaling of Child Abuse (vol 24, pg 939, 2011)
M Crespo, D Andrade, LS Alves, A Norton, T Magalhaes
ACTA MEDICA PORTUGUESA 26 (4), 481-481 , 2013
2013.0
C-10. RESINAS COMPOSTAS E FIBRAS DE REFORÇO–UMA OPÇÃO TERAPÊUTICA A CONSIDERAR: CASOS CLÍNICOS
JC Ramos, J Pires, S Matos, A Vinagre, AL Costa
Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia, Medicina Dentária e Cirurgia … , 2012
2012.0
C-8. FACETAS LAMINADAS NÃO INVASIVAS EM CASO DE HIPOPLASIA DE ESMALTE
LS Alves, E Miyashita
Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia, Medicina Dentária e Cirurgia … , 2012
2012.0
O PAPEL DO MÉDICO DENTISTA
SA de Crianças
Acta Med Port 24, 939-948 , 2011
2011.0
Traumatismos dentários e Maxilo-Faciais por acidentes de viação/trabalho.
MLSP Alves
Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar , 2009
2009.0
A Patologia Oral em doentes HIV
TA Lavandeira, M Mota, R Vieirad
Scientific Letters
LS Alves, MJ Pinto da Costa
VII Congresso Virtual HIV/AIDS: O VIH/SIDA na Criança e no Idoso A Patologia Oral em doentes HIV
LS Alves, TA Lavandeira, M Mota, R Vieira

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Clínica La Salete Alves - CEO, Clinical Director, Private Clinic