Born in Catania on 18/12/1964.
In 1991, degree in Medicine and Surgery, with top marks, honors, and nomination for the Tempestini award.
2nd session 1991/1992. Qualification to practice as a Medical Surgeon
In 1995, specialization in Odontostomatology with top marks and honors at the University of Catania.
In 2004, second-level university Master's degree in Oral Surgery with top marks and honors, at the Department of Odontostomatological Sciences of the First Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of “La Sapienza” Rome
March 2000 Clinical Training Course in implantology of the Astra Tech osteointegrated implant system Rome
In 2010 advanced course in implant surgery on the “All on Four” system Prof. Paulo Malo Lisbon
In 2015 theoretical-practical course on surgical-implant solutions in severe bone atrophies Dr. D. Cecchinato Padua
In 2016 theoretical-practical course on the use of the Sausage Technique in vertical and horizontal bone augmentation with collagen membrane and particulate bone graft held by Prof. Istvan Urban Turin.
In 2016 advanced Implant Surgery course Dr. M. Merli Rimini.
In 2022 course on new acquisitions on the use of the Sausage Technique held by Prof. Istvan Urban Rome
ACTIVITY
1991-1998 internal physician with assistance duties at the Institute of 2nd Dental Clinic of the University of Catania directed by Prof. Girolamo Pappalardo.
Former lecturer in Human Anatomy and Gnathology at Secondary High Schools and Ministerial Commissioner for the exercise of health professions
He has carried out educational activities in schools and has actively participated in national prevention activities by organizing the 2013 edition of the Oral Cancer Day in the city of Riposto (CT).
Freelancer since 1992 as a Medical Specialist in Odontostomatology in Catania, and province and in Rome.
Since 2013 Medical Director of the Car.Sil Polyspecialistic Center.
Since 2015 expert Odontostomatologist as part of a multidisciplinary team for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-related pathologies (OSAS).
Ordinary member S.I.O.C.M.F. (Italian Society of Odontostomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Ordinary member O.C.I. (Italian Catholic Dentists)
Ordinary member S.I.D.C.O. (Italian Society of Oral Surgery).
Former provincial councilor A.N.D.I. (National Association of Italian Dentists).
FIELDS OF GREATEST INTEREST AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Diseases of the soft tissues, oral cavity and tongue, prevention and early diagnosis of oral cavity neoplasms. Oral and implant surgery, bone regeneration and tissue engineering, piezoelectric bone surgery, guided implant surgery, surgical treatment of periodontal diseases, laser-assisted surgery.
Author and co-author of several scientific works in collaboration with a group of researchers from the University of Catania.
Speaker at numerous national and international congresses of Odontostomatology and Oral Surgery.
