ISDH Milan 2026 Exhibitor List

Filippo Graziani is Full Professor of Periodontology of the University of Pisa (Italy). At the present is also Visiting Professor in Periodontology at UCL of London (Eastman Institute) and Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, Hong Kong. His clinical activities are fully dedicated to Periodontology and he runs his private practice limited to periodontology. He obtained his DDS in Pisa and then a PhD in Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery. He gained the Mastership in Periodontology at the Eastman Dental Institute of London. He also holds a Master in Clinical research and an Oral Surgery Specialty. He is the Past President of the European Federation of Periodontology and past chairman of the European Project Committee of the European Federation of Periodontology. His research activities focus on periodontal surgical treatment and periodontal medicine. He achieved grants for millions of euros and created more than 20 research positions throughout the years. He published more than 170 scientific manuscripts in impacted factor journals. Reviewer of numerous scientific journals and member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. He was awarded in 2013 with Earl Robinson Award for Periodontal Regeneration of the American Academy of Periodontology, in 2015 with the Clinical research -Jaccard Prize of the European Federation of Periodontology, in 2017 the Goldman prize of the Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology, in 2024 the International Prize of the French Society of Peridontology and Implantology. He won numerous research grants from institutional and private companies to run his research activities. He is the founder of Periocampus ( www.periocampus.com ), a new way of teaching Periodontology and editor of the Periocampus Herald. He is also founder of a fully dedicated periodontal clinic: Parocentro using his clinical protocols ( www.parocentro.it ). He founded Bee Queen 33, a start-up focusing on health communication and supporting dentists worldwide in creating and developing their communication and marketing ( www.beequeen.it/en ). This allowed to create a project to support any practice in developing periodontology with the system Bioperio ( www.bioperio.it) .

Jeanie achieved her dental hygiene qualification at the University of Alberta, Canada. Following work in clinical practice and teaching, she moved to the Department of Periodontology, University of Bern, Switzerland, beginning her research activities. After an MSc at the University of Oxford in Evidence Based Healthcare, she completed a PhD in Clinical Dentistry investigating obesity and periodontitis at UCL and more recently, an LLM in Medical Law and Ethics at University of Edinburgh. For many years Jeanie was involved in patient care, post-graduate teaching and clinical research at UCL Eastman Dental Institute Unit of Periodontology where she was Associate Professor and Director of the MSc Dental Hygiene Programme. Her most recent roles include part-time Honorary Senior Lecturer at University of Glasgow Dental School and Honorary Clinical Lecturer, University of Siena, Italy and GDC Fitness-to-Practice Panelist.

I was born in Bologna, Italy, on the 27th November 1975. I achieved my first diploma degree as a dental technician in Bologna and then I dedicated my study to Medicine for two years, and then to Dental Hygiene. On March 2000 I achieved my Laurea degree in Dental Hygiene at the University of the Study of Bologna. I spent my professional life as a freelance clinician in several private clinics and as a communication and training & education consultant for many international companies. Passionate about teaching and lecturing, I had the chance to work as a tutor at the University of Bologna and I am currently a teacher at the University of the Study in Torino, Dental Hygiene course. I am still lecturing both at national level and abroad, covering topics of Dental Hygiene interest. During the last 10 years I had the privilege to represent my country as a Delegate in the European Dental Hygiene Federation and also covered the EDHF Secretary role for two terms. At national level I am a board member of AIDI, the Italian Dental Hygienist Association, and together with many colleagues we work for the development of the DH profession. Together with my wife, who is also a Dental Hygienist, we own a Dental Hygiene office in Torino, the city where we live in Italy. I live with my wife, my son and my daughter in Torino; we love traveling, meeting people and exchanging experiences.

Wedad Aljneibi is a Dental Hygienist with over 10 years of clinical and educational experience in preventive, periodontal, pediatric, and special needs oral healthcare. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and a Master’s degree in Leadership in Health Professions Education. Actively engaged in Health Systems Science, Wedad has designed and delivered advanced educational initiatives for dental hygienists, including hands-on training in local anesthesia and periodontal management. She has led and contributed to awareness campaigns aimed at improving access and quality of care for pediatric and special needs patient groups. She is a Certified Patient Experience professional and a Certified Cognitive Coach, with a strong interest in patient-centered care, special needs oral healthcare and quality improvement.

Dr. Eveline van der Sluijs BoH, MSc. PhD is a dental hygienist with a Master and a PhD affiliated as Assistant Professor at the Department of Periodontology at ACTA. She is actively involved in postgraduate dentist specialist training in periodontology, supervising clinically in advanced non-surgical periodontal therapy. Lecturing the dental students on periodontology and selfcare. Supervises bachelor, master and PhD thesis’s and treat patients in the periodontology staff clinic and the specialized halitosis clinic. She is a board member of the International Journal of Dental Hygiene and internationally recognized for her expertise in the diagnosis and evidence-based management of halitosis.

Andrea Butera graduated in Dental Hygiene from the University of Genoa in 2009. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Technical Healthcare Professions in 2011 and an International PhD in Health Sciences from UCAM University of Murcia and the University of Pavia in 2021. In 2024, he achieved the National Scientific Qualification as Associate Professor. He is Director of Educational Activities for the Dental Hygiene Degree Program at the University of Pavia, where he also holds a research fellowship. He is a contract professor, author of numerous scientific publications, editorial board member of international journals, speaker at national and international conferences, and recipient of the Sunstar European Award of Distinction 2024 and the IFDH Innovation Award 2025.

Janet Kinney, RDH, MS, MS is the Dr. Dorothy G Hard Legacy Professor Emerita and Clinical Professor Emerita of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry. She earned a Bachelor and a Master of Science degree in Dental Hygiene and an addition Master of Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis degree from the University of Michigan. She has been involved in clinical research studies focusing on salivary diagnostics for periodontitis disease progression, treatment options for peri-implantitis, and natural supplemental approaches to reducing halitosis. Her academic career includes teaching undergraduate and graduate students in didactic and clinical courses.

Graduated in Dental Hygiene at the University of Siena in 2004, already graduated in Sociology at the University of Urbino, in 2006 she obtained the II level Postgraduate Degree in Prevention and health promotion and in 2009 the Master’s Degree in healthcare Professions and Technical Assistance Sciences. Advanced training course in behaviour analysis and modification of people with intellectual disabilities (2005), in non-surgical periodontology at the School of Dental Medicine Department of Periodontics University of Buffalo (New York – 2005/06) and in Regulatory Medicine and Biophotonics at the University of Eastern Piedmont and at the National Research Council (CNR-Milano) from 2016 to 2024. Already contract professor at the University of Medicine of Verona and Sassari from 1999 to 2007, she is currently Director of Professional Education and teacher of Medical Technical Sciences in the Degree Course of Dental Hygiene at the Politecnica University of Marche since 2008. She worked as Dental Hygienist at Lega del Filo d’Oro, a care, education, rehabilitation and reintegration institute for people with severe multiple psychosensory disabilities and at the Surgical and Special Dentistry department of the Marche Hospital for 15 years. She has been speaker at numerous national and international conferences, and teacher at professional development courses. Publishes scientific articles in international indexed and impacted dental journals.

A dental hygienist graduate from Geneva Higher School (2009), she currently practices at the University Dental Medicine Clinics of Geneva (2018) and Zurich (2019), specializing in oral health care for older adults and individuals with special needs. Active in professional education, she developed local anesthesia training programs for dental hygienists (2017-2022). Holding a CAS in Health Management (2022) and pursuing a MAS in Public Health (University of Geneva, 2023-2026), her research focuses on preventive oral care strategies for institutionalized older adults. Author of qualitative studies examining barriers to care and access to oral health services, she combines clinical expertise and public health research to develop evidence-based interventions for vulnerable populations.

After teaching italian literature in high school, Marisa Roncati began her career in dentistry as a dental hygienist graduating from the Forsyth School, USA. She later earned her dental degree in Italy. With over 35 years of clinical and academic experience, Marisa has achieved outstanding results treating periodontal and peri-implant diseases. Her work is documented in numerous evidence-based publications and textbooks translated into multiple languages. She is internationally recognized as a leading expert in laser-assisted procedures. Recently, she co-authored a book for the general public highlighting how oral care affects overall health and well-being, in an engaging and accessible style.

Full Professor and Chair, Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Ferrara. Director, Research Center for the Study of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases, University of Ferrara (1999-present). Assistant Professor at Advanced Education Program in Periodontics and Implant Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California (USA) (1995-2004). Director, Dental Clinic, University Hospital, Ferrara (2013-present). Director Primary Care Department, Azienda Sanitaria di Ferrara (2021-22). Dean, Dental Hygienist School, University of Ferrara (2002-2010). Dean, Dental School, University of Ferrara (2013-16). President, Medical School, University of Ferrara (2014-2016). Director, Post Graduate Program for Proficiency in Periodontology (2022-present). Coordinator of the Italian University Faculty in Periodontology for the Collegio Docenti di Odontostomatologia (2019-present). Member of the National Committee for the Scientific Abilitation of the Ministry of Education and Research (2017-2020). President of the Italian Society of Osseointegration (2007-2009). President elect, Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology (2024-25). Editorial Board member for the Journal of Clinical Periodontology (2000-present), Journal of Dental Research (2018-present). He is co-author of 198 papers (PubMed database) with a H-index=49 (Scopus), 2 textbooks and 10 textbook chapters. He was actively involved in the formulation of the 2018 Classification of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases and Conditions as well as the recent Clinical Practice Guidelines for the treatment of Stage I-III periodontitis (2020), stage IV periodontitis (2022) and Peri-implant Diseases (2023). His private practice is limited to Periodontology and Oral Surgery.

Giulia Montemezzo, RDH, M.Sc. PhD, was born and raised in Ferrara. She holds a degree in Literature and a PhD in Literary Theory and Analysis, In addition to her humanities background, she earned a degree in Dental Hygiene, a Master’s degree in Coordination Functions for Healthcare Professions from the University of Ferrara and a M.Sc. in Technical Healthcare Professions Sciences from La Sapienza University of Rome. Since 2011, she has been Director of Professional Teaching Activities for the Dental Hygiene Degree Course at the University of Ferrara and she is also a lecturer and clinical tutor for the Postgraduate Program for Proficiency in Periodontology at the University of Ferrara, under the guidance of Professor Leonardo Trombelli. From 2021 she has been working full-time at the Operating Unit of Dentistry within the Ferrara Local Health Authority. Her primary focus is on the prevention of dental and periodontal diseases at both primary and secondary community levels. She’s also been the contact person for the Piano Libero 20 of the Regional Prevention Plan (2020-25) for the Primary Care Department of the Ferrara Local Health Authority. She is a trainer in Short Motivational Interviewing for the Ferrara Local Health Authority Dr Montemezzo is also affiliated with the Research Center for the Study of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases at the University of Ferrara, is a member of the National Commission for Dental Hygiene Degree Courses and is affiliated with the Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology.