Prof. Dr. Francesco Inchingolo is a leading Italian clinician-scientist in oral and maxillofacial sciences, renowned for his multidisciplinary contributions spanning dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, implantology, regenerative medicine, and public health. A Full Professor of Odontostomatological Diseases and long-standing director of major specialization programs, he has significantly advanced clinical training and translational research at the University of Bari “Aldo Moro.” His global scholarly impact is exemplified by 12,137 citations from 6,038 documents, 489 publications, and an h-index of 66, demonstrating sustained excellence and international recognition. A Principal Investigator in multiple funded projects, he has driven innovation in stem-cell applications, platelet-derived biomaterials, piezosurgery, bone regeneration, orthodontic biomechanics, geriatric dentistry, pediatric oral care, and complex maxillofacial pathologies. His extensive editorial and reviewer roles, together with collaborations across Europe, Asia, and the United States, emphasize his position as a central figure in global dental research networks. Prof. Inchingolo has delivered numerous invited lectures worldwide and serves as Visiting Professor in several international institutions, strengthening academic exchanges and capacity building. His work has been recognized through an exceptional series of national and international distinctions—including the prestigious Sant’Apollonia Award, multiple CDUO, SIDO, and SIOH honors, international research incentive awards, and cultural and scientific excellence recognitions such as the Carthage 2.0 Prize, “Tribute to Life,” and best research poster awards across diverse dental disciplines. Through his high-impact publications, clinical innovations, and leadership in advanced oral surgery and implantology programs, he has contributed substantially to improving patient outcomes, advancing therapeutic technologies, and shaping modern dental and maxillofacial practice on a global scale.
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