PREDENTE Clinica Odontologica is a multi-specialty dental practice located at Rua Felipe Schmidt, 303, Sala 1401, in the Edificio Dias Velho in downtown Florianopolis, Santa Catarina. Founded by Dr. Marcelo Medeiros, a UFSC graduate and specialist in Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics, the clinic has operated for more than 30 years and has served over 20,000 patients, building one of the most established reputations in Florianopolis dental care. The clinic's mission is the satisfaction of every patient through the best in oral health care, and its team of eight credentialed specialists delivers that mission across every major dental discipline.
The Clinical Team
PREDENTE's specialist team covers implantology, orthodontics, prosthetics, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, and dental aesthetics. Dr. Marcelo Medeiros (CRO 2155/SC) leads the practice as Technical Director with his specialty in orthodontics and facial orthopedics. Dra. Roberta Michels (CRO 15758/SC) specializes in implantology and periodontics. Dra. Marina P. Maldaner (CRO 24698/RS) covers prosthetics and dental aesthetics. Dra. Kiany S. Nunes (CRO 23932/SC) is the endodontic specialist. Dr. Mastrangelo Campelo (CRO 12132/SC) brings expertise in implantology and oral-maxillofacial surgery. Dra. Tatiana A. Di Giorgi (CRO 12548/SC) adds a second orthodontic specialist to the team, while Dra. Flavia M. Gomes handles general dentistry. All practitioners hold current CRO-SC registration and advanced post-graduate credentials.
Dental Implants and Prosthetics
Implantology is one of the clinic's flagship specialties. Using titanium implants and modern surgical protocols, the team restores full chewing function and natural aesthetics for patients who have experienced tooth loss. For patients with extensive or total tooth loss, PREDENTE offers the full-arch Dental Protocol, a fixed implant-supported prosthesis that replaces an entire arch of teeth and eliminates the limitations of conventional removable dentures. All post-surgical prosthetic work is handled in-house by the prosthetics specialist, including porcelain-fused crowns, implant-supported bridges, and porcelain jacket crowns for severely damaged teeth.
Invisalign: Certified Invisalign Doctor
PREDENTE holds official Invisalign Doctor certification, making it one of a select number of practices in Florianopolis authorized to provide this globally leading clear-aligner orthodontic system. Treatment begins with a 3D digital scan using the iTero Element intraoral scanner, generating a personalized ClinCheck simulation that shows the projected smile outcome before any aligner is fabricated. Patients progress through custom aligner sets, replacing each approximately every seven to ten days, with regular clinic check-ups to monitor progress. Invisalign is available for a wide range of cases including crowding, spacing, diastema, open bite, and crossbite.
Orthodontics
Beyond Invisalign, the orthodontics service covers the full range of fixed appliances: conventional metal brackets, aesthetic porcelain and sapphire bracket systems, and self-ligating brackets in metal and ceramic. Self-ligating systems are valued for their reduced friction, lighter forces, and improved patient comfort during active tooth movement.
Aesthetic Dentistry and Periodontics
The aesthetics portfolio spans professional teeth whitening in tray and laser formats, ultra-thin porcelain veneers and dental contact lenses, and crown-lengthening surgery for patients with excessive gum display. Periodontics services include professional cleaning, scaling and root planing, gingivoplasty, gingivectomy, and advanced periodontal surgery, giving patients the healthy foundation that every other dental treatment depends on. Root canal therapy uses automated rotary instrumentation for precision, efficiency, and in many cases single-visit completion.
Facial Harmonization and Bruxism
Facial harmonization procedures including botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are offered by trained dental professionals, addressing expression lines, lip volume, and facial symmetry alongside the smile transformation. Custom occlusal splints for bruxism and TMJ management protect teeth from nocturnal grinding and relieve jaw muscle tension. Pediatric dentistry with a preventive focus, general dentistry, and emergency care complete PREDENTE's comprehensive service offering.
Thirty Years at the Heart of Florianopolis
The Edificio Dias Velho address on Rua Felipe Schmidt is one of the most accessible locations in central Florianopolis, easily reached by public transport from across the island city. Over three decades of consistent, specialist-level care, the clinic has become a trusted reference for residents of Florianopolis and the greater Santa Catarina region, with patient relationships stretching back nearly 20 years reflected in the long-term testimonials on the clinic's website.
