Mario Perez-Sayans Garcia

Mario Perez-Sayans Garcia is a Professor of Stomatology at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties. He serves as Principal Investigator of the ORALRES group at IDIS and the sole Stomatology PI at iMATUS Institute, Academic Secretary of the Stomatology Area, and co-director of the Advanced Implantology Chair.

He earned a Licentiate in Dentistry (2003) from USC with National First Prize at Graduation, USC Licentiate Extraordinary Award, and Galicia Regional Government Extraordinary Award. His dual PhDs include Dentistry (2010; Outstanding Cum Laude, Doctoral Extraordinary Award) and Clinical Medicine (2021; International Mention).

His research spans Oral Pathology, Gerodontology, Biomaterials, Dental Implantology, Oral Oncology, and Oral Radiology through the MedOralRes group. Work on molecular/genetic hypotheses in oral medicine has driven clinical protocol changes and top-decile publications, with international collaborations including UNESP and São Paulo universities.

Notable awards include:

• Doctoral Extraordinary Award (2010)
• USC Licentiate Extraordinary Award (2003)
• Galicia Regional Government Extraordinary Award (2003)
• National First Prize at Graduation (2003)

He has directed 14 doctoral theses and supervises 6 more while securing 11 competitive grants (MINECO, José Castillejo, IACOBUS, Erasmus+). His MINECO/Next Generation project developed bone regeneration biomaterials with industry partners.

As ORALRES and MedOralRes PI, he advances oral pathology research and biomaterials innovation. Through the Advanced Implantology Chair, he improves care for underserved patients and promotes advanced technology training. He serves on the Spanish Society of Implants (SEI) Board and presided over SEI Congress 2024.