Introduction
Dr. Heleia Nestal Zibo is a maxillofacial surgeon with Brazilian roots, specialising in craniofacial surgery, aesthetic facial surgery and cosmetic procedures such as botulinum toxin injections, dermal fillers and facial modelling.
She is a dedicated and perfectionist surgeon who chose her specialty because the face is a mirror of human emotions and thoughts, through which we can express ourselves both visually and emotionally. Dr. Zibo highly values continuous self-improvement and is an active speaker at seminars and conferences.
She is the only surgeon in Estonia who holds both a medical and dental degree, with advanced knowledge in craniofacial anatomy and its functions. Dr. Zibo is also the initiator of craniosynostosis (premature fusion of skull sutures leading to skull deformities and growth disorders) treatment in Estonia and is actively developing this field.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
| 2010 – … | University of Tartu, Maxillofacial surgery, Doctoral studies |
| 2011 – 2017 | University of Tartu, Faculty of Medicine |
| 2011 – 2012 | Oulu University Hospital, Practical training in craniosynostosis surgery, Oulu, Finland |
| 2008 – 2010 | Helsinki University Hospital HUSUKE Centre, Maxillofacial surgery residency cycle, Helsinki, Finland |
| 2006 – 2011 | University of Tartu (North Estonia Medical Centre), Maxillofacial surgery residency |
| 2001 – 2002 | Santa Casa de Misericórdia Hospital, Maxillofacial surgery advanced course, São Paulo, Brazil |
| 1997 – 2000 | UNESP, Faculty of Dentistry, São Paulo, Brazil |
Work experience
| 2021 – … | Health Clinic, Maxillofacial surgeon, Aesthetic medicine |
| 2013 – … | Tallinn Children’s Hospital, Maxillofacial surgeon |
| 2011 – … | North Estonia Medical Centre, Maxillofacial surgeon |
| 2018 – 2020 | LaserMed Aesthetic Medicine Clinic, Maxillofacial surgeon |
| 2013 | Maxillofacial surgery fellowship, University Medical Center Freiburg, Germany |
| 2006 – 2011 | North Estonia Medical Centre, Resident doctor in maxillofacial surgery |
| 2009 – 2010 | Helsinki University Central Hospital, Maxillofacial surgery residency cycle, Helsinki, Finland |
Professional memberships
| 2008 – … | European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery |
| 2007 – … | Baltic Association for Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery |
| 2007 – … | Estonian Association for Maxillofacial Surgery |
Further training
2021. Aesthetic Deep Dives – Periorbital area: from anatomy to aesthetic evaluation and advanced treatment. Ipsen Aestheti Academy
2021. Facial rejuvenation with synergic techniques. Ipsen Aesthetic Academy
2020. Materialise ProPlan CMF demo, PERH-is
2020. Webinar Reconstruction of the Midface. Prof Julio Acero
2020. Webinar COVID-19 in Chronic Respiratory Diseases. Prof. Arschang Valipour, Viin, Austria
2020. BSCOSO Webinar Facially driven Tx plan in orthognathic surgery. Dr. Octavio Cintra, Brazil
2020. BSCOSO Webinar The evolution of structured rhinoplasty, Dr. Joao Daniel, Brazil
2020. BSCOSO Webinar Management of TMJ in patients submitted to orthognathic surgery. Dr. Vanessa Castro, Brazil
2020. BSCOSO Webinar Rhinoplasty, surgical techinique. Dr. Miguel Bueno, Spain
2020. BSCOSO Webinar A journey through universaal paintings to understand face and neck’s conditions. Prof. Florencio Monje, Sapin
2020. BSCOSO Webinar Tips for acquisition of MRI in patients referred for temporomandibular dysfunction. Prof. Adalsa Hernandez, Venezuela
2020. BSCOSO Webinar Unconventional Orthosurgical preparation, Prof. Ertty Silva, Brazil
2020. BSCOSO Webinar Common TMJ conditions that cause Facial Assymtery:Dyagnosis and managment. Prof. Larry Wolford, USA
2020. Webinar Surgical therapy for OSA patients. Prof. Jan de Lange, Amsterdam University Medical Centre
2020. Webinar The different approaches to the TMJ. Dr. Niall McLeod, Barts Health NHS Trust London
2020. Webinar Craniofacial microsomia. Dr. Nadeem R. Saeed, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London
2020. Maintaining Perioral Function and Reanimation- Satheesh Prabhu, Oxford
2020. KARL STORZ NAV1 EM Demonstration Session, A. Elias Schnell
2020. Webinar Diagnosis and treatment of vascular anomalies, Prof. Jürgen Hoffmann, National Cancer Center University Hospital Heidelberg
2020. Webinar The role of customized implants in corrections of jaw deformities, Prof. Max Heiland, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
2020. Webinar Surgical management of the patients with simultaneous TMJ internal derangement and dentofacial deformity, Dr. Raúl González-García, University Hospital of Badajoz
2020. Webinar Orthognathic Surgical Protocol and Orthodontic Aligners – Do they work together? Dr. Octavio Cintra, Sao Paulo
2020. Webinar Rhinoplasty and Orthognathic Surgery: when and how Dr J Gonzalez Lagunas, Spain
2019. International Congress of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rio de Janeiro, Brasiilia
2017. S.O.R.G. Modular Training Series, 2 Congenital & Developmental Deformities. North American S.O.R.G. Academy. University of Cincinnati · Cincinnati
2016. S.O.R.G. Course Craniofacial Anomalies: Philosophy practice of craniosynostosis therapies. SORG Academy. Prof.Michael Engel, Heidelberg (Germany) – 10 CME credits (12 hours)
2016. S.O.R.G. Aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, with fresh frozen cadaver preparation . Prof. Peter Kessler – S.O.R.G. Academy. Maastricht (The Netherlands) – 15 CME credits (12 hours)
2016. Orthognathic surgery, cleft surgery and distraction osteogenesis. Prof. Piet Haers – European Orthodontic Society (Riga, Latvia) – 6 hours
2014. Arthroscopic and Open Temporomandibular Joint Surgery, with fresh frozen cadaver preparation. Prof. Gerhard Undt, Vienna (Austria) – S.O.R.G. Academy – 17 CME credits (28 hours)
2014. Advances in TMJ Surgery with fresh frozen cadaver preparation. Prof. Rudolf Reich – AOCMF. Leipzig (Germany) – 12 CME credits (12 hours)
2013. AOCMF Fellowship in maxillofacial surgery. Prof. Rainer Schmelzeisen – University Clinic of Freiburg – 2 weeks -2013 (not completed)
2011. 9th European Craniofacial Congress (ECC), Salzburg
2010. Pea ja kaela kirurgia kursus. Dr. Enn Tuulik, Põhja-Eesti Regionaalhaigla, Tallinn
2010. 14th European Conference of Scientists and Plastic Surgeons (ECSAPS), Helsinki
2010. Külaliskirurg Kraniofatsiaalse ja Lõhe keskuses (HUSUKE), Helsingi Ülikooli keskhaigla. Töölön Haigla, Helsingi
2010. 7th Congress of Baltic Association for Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, 2010, Riga, Latvia
2010. Otsivõimalused tõenduspõhise meditsiini infoallikates. SA Tartu Ülikooli Kliinikum Medinfo Keskus, Tallinn
2009. New perspectives in surgical and functional treatment of TJM disorders. University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
2009. Infektsioon. Sisehaiguste kliiniku koolituspäev. Põhja-Eesti Regionaalhaigla, Tallinn
2009. Taaselustamise koolitus arstidele. Dr. Kaja Pukk anestesioloog-vanemarst. Põhja-Eesti Regionaalhaigla, Tallinn
2009. Süljenäärme haigused, nende diagnostika ja ravi täienduskursus. Prof. Edvitar Leibur . Tartu Ülikooli arstiteaduskonna täienduskeskus, Tartu
2008. 6th Congress of Baltic Association for Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, Tallinn
2008. Different techniques and materials for reconstruction of big defects with natural tissue (course). Dr. Bernhard Giesenhagen (Germany) at the 6th Congress of Baltic Association for Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery in Tallinn
2008. Biological and clinical factors for ultimate implant aesthetics (course). Dr. Thomas Hanser (Germany) at the 6th Congress of Baltic Association for Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery in Tallinn
2008. Regional AO Craniomaxillofacial Principles Course. Tallinn
2008. EHL implantoloogia ja parodontoloogia alane koolitus. S. Dibart, L. Montesani, I. Hermann. Eesti Hambaarstide Liit , Tartu
2007. Sisehaiguste kliiniku koolituspäev. Põhja-Eesti Regionaalhaigla, Tallinn
2007. 2nd Baltic Scientific Conference of Dentistry, Riga, Latvia
2007. Valu ja palliatiivse ravi täienduskursus. Dr. Pille Sillaste. Tartu Ülikooli arstiteaduskonna täienduskeskus, Tallinn
2007. Concept, indication and handling of the Friadent Implant System XIVE at the FRIADENT Congress Center in Mannheim, Germany and at the clinic of Dr. Orcan Yüksel in Frankfurt am Main, Germany
2007. S.O.R.G. 01st Alpine Symposium on Craniomaxillofacial and Oral Surgery-Midfacial and Frontobasal Traumatology- Hands on course with cadaver dissections and preparations at the University Hospital Innsbruck and the Department of Anatomy Innsbruck, Austria
2007. AO Craniomaxillofacial Principles Course, Budapest, Hungary
2007. Alalõualiigese haiguste täienduskursus. Dr. Ülle Voog. Tartu Ülikooli arstiteaduskonna täienduskeskus, Tartu
2006. Esteetiline tulemus implantoloogias – Praktiline implantoloogia seminar. Dr. Michael Stiller (Saksamaa), Dr. Alon Rass (Eesti). Dentsply Friadent konverents, Tallinn
2006. Sisehaiguste kliiniku koolituspäev. Põhja-Eesti Regionaalhaigla, Tallinn
2006. Implantoloogia viodeokonverents. Dr. Bernd Giesenhagen (Saksamaa). Bone ring transplantation, sinuslifting, implantation. Dentsply Friadent konverents, Tallinn
2001. Jornada de Cirurgia Buco Maxilo Facial. Hospital Municipal Dr. Carmino Caricchio, São Paulo, Brasil
2001. XV Jornada Acadêmica da Faculdade de Odontologia de Araraquara (XV JAFOA) – UNESP, São Paulo, Brasil
2001. XIV Jornada Ododntológica Cervantes Jardim. Reunião da Academia Latino-amerivana de Osteointegração. Faculdade de odontologia de São José dos Campos – UNESP, São Paulo, Brasil
2001. VIII Jornada Odontológica de Piracicaba (JOP) – UNICAMP, São Paulo, Brasil
2001. 5a. Jornada Odontológica do Noroeste Paulista. APCD, São José do Rio Preto
2001. Curso de Articulação temporomandibular. Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein, São Paulo, Brasil, 2001., São Paulo, Brasil
2001. Congresso Universitário Brasileiro de Odontologia, II Jornada Acadêmica de Câncer bucal. Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de São Paulo – USP, São Paulo, Brasil
2000. 6˚ Congresso dos ex-alunos da Faculdade de Odontologia de São José dos Campos – UNESP, São Paulo, Brasil
2000. XII Congresso de Iniciação Científica da UNESP, São Paulo, Brasil
2000. Curso de Implantes. Dr. Marco Antonio Bottino. Faculdade de Odontologia de São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brasil
2000. Curso de Disfunção Craniomandibular. Dr. Wagner de Oliveira. Centro de Oclusão e Articulação Temporomandibular (COAT) da Faculdade de Odontologia de São José dos Campos – UNESP, São Paulo, Brasil
2000. Curso de Soluções clínicas para dentes traumatizados. Prof. Maria A. Máximo de Araujo, Prof. Marcia Carneiro Valera. Faculdade de odontologia de São José dos Campos – UNESP, São Paulo, Brasil
1998. Curso de Cirurgia Bucais Menores. Dr. Paulo S. P. de Carvalho. XIII Jornada Odontológica Cervantes Jardim da Faculdade de Odontologia de São José dos Campos – UNESP, São Paulo, Brasil
1998. 23º Congresso Universitário Brasileiro de Odontologia. Curso de Cirurgia Ortognática, Dr. Waldyr Jorge. Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil
1998. 5˚ Congresso dos ex-alunos da Faculdade de Odontologia de São José dos Campos- UNESP. Curso de Laser em odontologia. São Paulo, Brasil