Raffaele Vinci

Raffaele Vinci is an Associate Professor of Odontostomatological Diseases at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, where he serves as Director of the School of Specialization in Oral Surgery. He is also Head of the Advanced Oral Surgery Department at the Department of Dentistry of the IRCCS San Raffaele in Milan, working under the direction of Professor EF Gherlone.

His educational background includes:

• Graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Milan (1980)
• Specialization in Oro-maxillofacial Surgery at Center for Correction of Dento-maxillo-facial Deformities, University of Texas (1983)
• Diploma of Specialization in Maxillofacial Surgery with full marks from University of Milan (1985)

Dr. Vinci has extensive expertise in oral and maxillofacial surgery, with particular focus on dental implantology, bone grafting techniques, and rehabilitation of atrophic jaws. His research explores innovative approaches to sinus augmentation, tilted implant placement, and digital workflows in oral surgery. He has contributed significantly to establishing evidence-based protocols for complex oral rehabilitation cases.

His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on clinical outcomes of dental implant procedures, with emphasis on long-term follow-up studies and comparative analyses of different surgical techniques. Recent work investigates digital versus traditional workflows, marginal bone loss around short implants, and multidisciplinary consensus approaches for challenging maxillary rehabilitation cases.

Professional achievements include:

• National scientific qualification as associate professor (2014)
• Appointment as Associate Professor of Odontostomatological Diseases (2016)
• President-elect of SidCo, the Italian Society of Dental Surgery (2019)

Dr. Vinci has been actively involved in teaching since 1993, initially as a Contract Professor at the University of Ferrara, and subsequently at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University where he teaches Major and Pre-implant Oral Surgery and Special Odontostomatological Surgery. He has directed the School of Specialization in Oral Surgery since 2018.

He leads the Advanced Oral Surgery Department at IRCCS San Raffaele, which serves as a clinical and research hub for complex oral rehabilitation cases, focusing on evidence-based approaches to implant dentistry and maxillofacial surgical procedures.