Anna Colonna

Orthodontist and researcher specializing in bruxism, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), orofacial pain, and sleep medicine. Private practitioner at Ortodonzia Adulti e Bambini Colonna & Albertini in Latisana, Udine, Italy. Research affiliate, University of Ferrara, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences.

Clinical practice covers orthodontic treatment across all age groups combined with functional diagnostics of bruxism and sleep-related orofacial disorders. Research activity focuses on the etiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and evidence-based management of sleep bruxism and awake bruxism, with an emphasis on instrumental and non-instrumental diagnostic tools. Co-author of international peer-reviewed publications on awake bruxism assessment and sleep bruxism in patients with sleep disorders, including collaborative work within the INfORM (International Network for Orofacial Pain and Related Disorders Methodology) network under Prof. Daniele Manfredini.

Leading Italian expert-tutor in evidence-based bruxism treatment. International lecturer on the clinical management of bruxism and TMD within interdisciplinary congresses and postgraduate programs.