Simona Tecco

Simona Tecco serves as Associate Professor of Odontostomatological Diseases at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan since 2017, concurrently holding a consultancy position at San Raffaele Hospital's Dentistry Unit. Her academic career spans over two decades with clinical and research expertise in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and temporomandibular disorders.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Graduation with honors in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics (University of Chieti, 1999)
• PhD in Odontostomatological Sciences (University of Chieti)
• PhD in Physiology of Mastication and Dental Materials (University of Turin)
• Specialization in Orthodontics (Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome)

Professor Tecco's research centers on clinical applications in pediatric dentistry and orthodontic innovation, with significant contributions to temporomandibular joint pathology and craniocervical biomechanics. Her work emphasizes digital dentistry integration, particularly in clear aligner therapy, implant navigation, and TMD management protocols.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals dominant themes in digital workflow optimization across implantology, orthodontics, and prosthodontics. Key trends include mixed reality navigation for implant placement, predictability analysis of clear aligner treatments, and comprehensive digital approaches for temporomandibular disorders management.

She maintains active research funding from European Community agencies and private dental companies since 2000, with teaching responsibilities spanning orthodontics courses for both undergraduate dental hygiene and graduate dentistry programs. Her clinical work integrates with San Raffaele Hospital's Dentistry Unit, focusing on evidence-based approaches to complex craniofacial conditions.