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Professor Stefano Fedele is Professor of Oral Medicine at University College London's Eastman Dental Institute, where he serves as Head of Department of Clinical Research (since 2015), Deputy Head of Research Department (since 2015), and Programme Director of the MSc in Oral Medicine (since 2008). His work focuses on advancing clinical evidence in oral medicine through rigorous research methodologies and patient-centered approaches.
His educational background includes a Doctor in Dental Medicine (1998), Certificate in Oral Medicine (2000), Diploma in Oral Medicine (2002), and PhD (2005), all from the University of Naples, Italy. His formal qualifications establish a strong foundation in both clinical practice and academic research in oral medicine.
Professor Fedele's research spans four primary domains: clinical development and testing of diagnostics and therapeutics, high-quality observational clinical studies, patient-related outcome measures, and establishment of large tissue collections relevant to oral diseases. His specific research interests include developing new therapeutics for salivary gland dysfunction, creating non-invasive point-of-care diagnostics for oral cancer, investigating genetic predisposition to medication toxicity, and repurposing therapies for oral cancer chemoprevention. His observational studies focus on jaw osteonecrosis, medication-related complications, and chronic immunologically-mediated oral diseases.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on patient-centered outcomes in oral epithelial dysplasia, innovative approaches to osteoradionecrosis treatment, and development of novel diagnostic tools for oral cancers. His work consistently incorporates patient perspectives and clinical applicability, with recent publications including protocol development for the RAPTOR trial on mandibular osteoradionecrosis and multiple studies examining patient information needs regarding oral dysplasia.
As an educator, Professor Fedele is deeply committed to high-quality teaching and serves as Programme Director for the MSc in Oral Medicine at UCL. He regularly lectures at national and international conferences and has extensive experience with examinations, having served as Chair of the Board of Examiners for the MSc in Oral Medicine. His teaching philosophy emphasizes delivering up-to-date, interactive, and engaging educational content to diverse audiences ranging from small groups to large conferences with over 300 participants.
His leadership extends to directing the Oral Medicine Unit at UCL Eastman Dental Institute, where he oversees clinical research initiatives and maintains active involvement in the NIHR UCLH Biomedical Research Centre (serving as Programme Lead for Oral Health & Disease from 2017-2022). Professor Fedele's collaborative network spans multiple institutions and research teams focused on advancing the field of oral medicine through evidence-based practice and innovative clinical research.
