History of the Stomatology Service at Hospital de Santo António in Porto

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ThisarticlepresentsahistoricaloverviewoftheStomatologyService at Hospital de Santo António (Porto), framed within the broader evolution
of medical specialization at the institution. It begins by examining the early organizational model of the Hospital in the nineteenth century, highlighting the gradual differentiation of medical disciplines and the context in which Stomatology emerged as a distinct area of practice.

The study then traces the formal establishment and consolidation of the Stomatology Service from 1913 onwards, emphasizing the biographies and professional trajectories of the specialists who shaped its clinical, academic,
and organizational development. Particular attention is given to the interaction between Stomatology and other medical and surgical specialties, as well as to the Service’s progressive integration within the Portuguese National Health Service.

Finally, the article addresses the modernization of the Service in the late twentieth century and its development in the twenty-first century, including technological advances, expansion into maxillofacial surgery, and its ongoing
role in training healthcare professionals. By situating Stomatology within the institutional history of HGSA, this study underscores its continued relevance and adaptability in contemporary medicine.