Enrico Gherlone

Enrico Gherlone is the Magnificent Rector of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and Full Professor of Dental Clinic in the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. He holds leadership roles including Vice President of the University Board, Director of the Department of Dentistry at San Raffaele Hospital, and National University Council member. His academic journey began with a Medicine degree from the University of Genoa (1983) and specialization in Odontostomatology (1986). He has held international academic roles, including Professorships in Spain and Italy, and led major research initiatives in bone physiology and implantology.

• Education: Medicine & Surgery (Genoa, 1983), Odontostomatology (Genoa, 1986)
• Leadership: Rector (2018–present), Past roles include Pro-Rector for Institutional Relations (2017–2018)

Research focuses on dental prosthetics, biomaterials, and bone physiology, with over 295 publications. He co-directed the Bone Physiopathology Program (2009–2014) and led projects like the “Overland for Smile” initiative for global dental care. Awards include the William Laney Award (2016) and the Bonifacio VII Prize (2022).

His articles emphasize implantology, prosthetic techniques, and biomaterials, with recent studies on microbiome alterations in orthodontic patients and CAD/CAM resin composites. He advises the Italian Ministry of Health and chairs national dental societies.