Gherlone Enrico

Professor Gherlone Enrico is the Rector of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and Full Professor of Clinical Dentistry. He holds leadership roles including Vice-President of the University Board, Director of the Dentistry Unit at San Raffaele Scientific Hospital, and former Dean of Dentistry programs. His academic journey includes professorships at the University of Genoa and Madrid, spanning over three decades.

• Education: Medical Degree (University of Genoa, 1983), Specialization in Dentistry (1986).
• Research Interests: Focus on implantology, prosthetics, bone physiology, and dental materials. Leads projects on bone homeostasis and clinical prosthetic outcomes.

His 379+ publications and editorships in journals like Journal of Osseointegration underscore his expertise. Awards include the William Laney Award (2016) and the Dental Materials Award (2017). He chairs national committees for dental guidelines and advises on pandemic-era dental protocols.

• Grants & Projects: Led the BO-Net Bone Physiopathology Program and FIRB-funded implant material studies. Coordinated national guideline initiatives for oral health prevention.
• Labs/Teams: Heads the San Raffaele Dentistry Service and directs specialized clinics like the San Raffaele Incontro for disabled patients.