Instituto Clínico do Barlavento

Instituto Clínico do Barlavento is a dental clinic in the centre of Portimão, next to the town hall, with more than 20 years of experience treating patients across the western Algarve. The clinic is run by Dental Council, Lda. (NIF 508899885, ERS registration E118283, ARS Algarve licence 4812/2012), under the clinical direction of Dr. Tiago Pires Frazão (Cédula OMD 5148), who is training in maxillofacial surgery. Its treatment list covers implants, specialised orthodontics using articulators and condylography, Invisalign and Spark clear aligners, whitening, aesthetic and full-mouth rehabilitation with digital and facial scanning, endodontics, periodontics, paediatric dentistry, jaw joint (TMJ) and posture work carried out with osteopathy, digital dentures, oral surgery, and oral cancer screening through the SNS-funded PIPCO cheque scheme. Diagnostics are supported by intraoral and facial scanners, 3D CT and AI-assisted digital radiology. Payment can be spread interest-free over up to 6 months, or over up to 48 months through financing partner Dental Council, Lda. (a credit intermediary registered with the Bank of Portugal). The clinic is open Monday to Wednesday from 9.30am to 1pm and 3pm to 7pm, and Thursday and Friday from 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm, with same-day emergency appointments. It is based at Rua Teófilo Braga 29, in Portimão, and also treats patients travelling from Alvor, Ferragudo, Lagoa, Carvoeiro, Monchique and Lagos.