Andrea Ravidà

Dr. Andrea Ravidà is an Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Advanced Education Program in Periodontics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He holds a PhD from the University of Granada and completed advanced training in Periodontics at the University of Michigan. His clinical and research expertise focuses on peri-implantitis, periodontitis, short implants, and guided bone regeneration. Dr. Ravidà has published over 90 peer-reviewed articles and serves as a section editor for International Journal of Oral Implantology and Journal of Translational Medicine.

Education: PhD, University of Granada (2020–2023); Periodontics Dental Graduate Program, University of Michigan (2018–2021); Master of Science, Complutense University of Madrid (2015–2016); DDS, Alfonso X El Sabio University (2009–2014).

Research Interests: Dr. Ravidà’s work emphasizes clinical innovations in implant therapy, peri-implant disease management, and regenerative techniques. His studies often address challenges in anatomically constrained sites, such as atrophic jaws, and explore novel approaches to improve implant stability and patient outcomes. He collaborates with industry leaders and global organizations like the International Team for Implantology (ITI).

Awards: Recipient of prestigious awards including the Schoor Research Award (2020), William Laney Award (2020), and the Educator Scholarship (2021). His contributions to education and research are further recognized through editorial roles and grant-funded projects.

Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, his research has been supported by grants from the AAP Foundation, ITI, and the Academy of Osseointegration. He actively contributes to translational research bridging clinical practice and academic innovation.

Labs/Teams: Directs the periodontics program at the University Faculty Practice (UDHS), integrating clinical care, education, and research in periodontal and implant therapies.