Ortho Perio Synergy

Professor of Orthodontics specializing in lingual orthodontics, passive self-ligating systems, and interdisciplinary orthodontics. Former Head of the Department of Orthodontics at North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov, Saint Petersburg, Russia (2008-present or recent).

Over 31 years of clinical and academic experience in orthodontics. Graduated from Tver State Medical Academy (1993), completed residency at Saint Petersburg Medical Academy for Postgraduate Studies (1995), defended PhD thesis (1999), appointed Associate Professor at Saint Petersburg Medical Academy for Postgraduate Studies (2004), appointed Head of Department of Orthodontics at Mechnikov University (2008), defended doctoral dissertation (2013), awarded academic title of Doctor of Medical Sciences (2014), and awarded academic title of Professor (2015).

Certified European expert in lingual orthodontics and passive self-ligation philosophy. Chief Scientific Consultant for Ormco in Russia. One of the leading orthodontic specialists in Russia. Certified consultant in Incognito and WIN lingual systems for orthodontists in Russia, having completed in-depth training in Incognito philosophy at Dr. Wiechmann's clinic in Germany. International lecturer delivering courses on complex orthodontic cases, TMJ dysfunction treatment, passive self-ligation, microimplant anchorage, and adolescent growth modification.

DDS from Tver State Medical Academy (1993). PhD (Candidate of Medical Sciences, 1999). DMSc (Doctor of Medical Sciences, 2013). Academic title of Professor (2015). Expert of the Stomatological Association of Russia in specialty "orthodontics." Active member of Professional Society of Orthodontists of Russia. Author of over 80 scientific articles and teaching materials for dentists. Author of patents including "Method of comprehensive treatment of adult patients with maxillary constriction," "Method for improving quality of diagnostics and treatment outcome assessment in patients with maxillary constriction," and "Method for determining individual occlusal plane in treatment of dentofacial anomalies." Teaching experience of 20+ years training orthodontists in Russia and internationally. Current practice at ESPO clinic and BiOS clinic treating complex adult orthodontic cases combining passive self-ligation with microimplant anchorage and TMJ therapy.

Associate Professor of Dentistry and Periodontology at the Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Italy. Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, USA.

Over 35 years of clinical and academic experience in periodontology, regenerative medicine, and implant dentistry. Founding member of iPerio Education Center in Piacenza, Italy (2017), established with Dr. Giorgio Pagni and Dr. Raffaele Acunzo to teach modern dentistry philosophy and treatment concepts. Research focus on guided tissue regeneration, periodontal and peri-implant reconstruction, 3D-printed bioresorbable scaffolds for periodontal repair, and tissue engineering applications.

International authority on periodontal regeneration having published extensively and lectured globally on surgical techniques for periodontal reconstruction, enamel matrix derivatives, and biological approaches to tissue regeneration. Winner of multiple research awards: International Quintessence Publishing Award (Boston 2000, 2004), Goldman Prize from Italian Society of Periodontology (1996, 2010, 2017), Clinical Research Award from European Association for Osseointegration (EAO 2010), Earl Robinson Periodontal Regeneration Award from American Academy of Periodontology (AAP 2012), and Align Research Award (2013).

DDS from University of Pavia, Italy (1990). Certificate as Specialist in Orthodontics from University of Milan (1997). Certificate as Active Member of Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology (SIdP, 1997). Active Member of European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED, 2009). Full Member of British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (2016). Editorial Board member of International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry and ad hoc reviewer for multiple international journals. Over 10,900 citations on Google Scholar (H-index 36). Published landmark papers on vertical ridge augmentation, platform switching, soft tissue grafting, 3D-printed scaffolds, and periodontal-orthodontic interactions.

Periodontist and implantologist in exclusive private practice in Ferrara, Italy. Director of the International Master Program in Periodontology at Istituto Stomatologico Toscano (Unicamillus University Roma). Visiting Professor in Postgraduate Periodontology at the University of Turin School of Dentistry. Professor in the Master's Program in Oral Surgery and Pathology at the University of Parma, with a focus on guided bone regeneration.

Over four decades of clinical and academic activity in periodontology — from pioneering research on periodontal anatomy and root morphology to contemporary clinical practice in periodontal plastic surgery, GBR, peri-implant disease management, and regenerative approaches to infrabony and furcation defects. Author and co-author of more than 150 publications in international peer-reviewed journals and multiple book chapters and volumes on periodontology.

International lecturer at periodontal and implant congresses and master programs worldwide, across Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Australia. Former Professor of Periodontology at Ferrara University (1986–2000). Past President and Active Member of the Italian Society of Periodontology (SIdP).

MD, University of Ferrara (1978). DDS (Specialization in Dentistry), University of Genova (1981). MScD in Periodontology, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (1984).

Academic researcher from University of Ferrara