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Ana Cristina Lins Galvao De Lima

Ana Cristina Lins Galvao De Lima

Madrid,Spain

Summary

Clinical education leader and dentist with extensive experience in clinical practice and at Align Technology, specializing in global clinical training, workflow implementation, and education content development. Over the past six years, have supported global training initiatives and digital workflow development, partnering closely with the Global Clinical Education team and contributing to the creation, refinement, and worldwide rollout of the Invisalign Personalized Plan and ClinCheck Signature Experience. Recognized for clear, structured, and engaging training and for strong cross-functional collaboration with Product, Marketing, Clinical, and Commercial teams to support adoption and build clinician confidence globally.

Work history

Global Invisalign Protocol Language Training Specialist

Align Technology
Madrid
2022 - 2025
  • Co‑responsible for the creation, refinement, and global implementation of the Invisalign Personalized Plan and the Global Clinical Preferences Template (ClinCheck Signature Experience).
  • Developed and delivered comprehensive global training programs for all clinical teams (commercial and operational) across Americas, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, ensuring consistent understanding and adoption of the new submission workflow.
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify skill gaps and created targeted training solutions for digital tools including Flex Rx, Template Editor, and Plan Editor.
  • Designed and delivered multi‑format education (workshops, e‑learning, hands‑on sessions), improving global alignment and clinician confidence.
  • Monitored training effectiveness through feedback and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement.
  • Ensured all training content remained aligned with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
  • Recognized for delivering exceptionally clear, structured, and engaging clinical training, contributing to successful global adoption of the ClinCheck Signature Experience.

Global Supervisor Clinical Protocol Specialist

Align Technology
Madrid
2020 - 2022
  • Led and mentored the Clinical Protocol Specialist team, ensuring clinical and operational goals were met in the creation of Invisalign Personalized Plans.
  • Managed multiple global projects, timelines, and resources to support consistent protocol implementation.
  • Collaborated closely with Product Marketing, Development, and Clinical teams to align protocol creation with product evolution and market needs.

Global Clinical Protocol Specialist

Align Technology
Madrid
2019 - 2020
  • Automated Invisalign Doctors’ Clinical Preferences and conducted interviews with high submitters to create automated Clinical Protocols for Invisalign Personalized Plan.
  • Applied knowledge of orthodontic protocols and software behavior to ensure protocol accuracy and consistency.
  • Ensured clinical protocols reflected doctor needs and preferences, improving treatment planning quality.

Clinical Advisor

Align Technology
Spain & Brazil
2010 - 2014
  • Delivered clinical training and aligner education to clinicians, supporting adoption and protocol consistency.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to maintain high-quality clinical support.
  • Built relationships with universities, KOLs, and key clinicians to support clinical excellence and market expansion.

Dentist & Clinic Director

Private Practice
Brazil & Spain
1998 - 2018
  • Managed restorative, prosthodontic, and orthodontic workflows, including digital planning and patient care.
  • Implemented new digital protocols and trained staff on clinical and workflow processes.
  • Provided hands-on case assessment, treatment planning, and troubleshooting in daily practice.

University Lecturer & Clinical Trainer

Federal University of Goiás
Brazil
1998 - 2000
  • Delivered clinical education in emergency care and prosthodontics, enhancing students' practical skills and knowledge.
  • Coordinated student training and collaborated with academic teams to ensure comprehensive learning experiences.

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

Federal University of Goiás
Brazil

Specialist - Prosthodontics

Federal University of Uberlândia
Brazil

Skills

  • Clinical Education Program Development
  • Digital Orthodontic Workflows & Protocols
  • Instructional Deck & Content Creation
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Global Training Delivery & Localization
  • Global Clinical Workflow Implementation
  • Program Ownership Across Global Teams

Websites

Languages

Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Timeline

Global Invisalign Protocol Language Training Specialist

Align Technology
2022 - 2025

Global Supervisor Clinical Protocol Specialist

Align Technology
2020 - 2022

Global Clinical Protocol Specialist

Align Technology
2019 - 2020

Clinical Advisor

Align Technology
2010 - 2014

Dentist & Clinic Director

Private Practice
1998 - 2018

University Lecturer & Clinical Trainer

Federal University of Goiás
1998 - 2000

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

Federal University of Goiás

Specialist - Prosthodontics

Federal University of Uberlândia
Ana Cristina Lins Galvao De Lima