He graduated from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles where he obtained the Certificate in Periodontics as well as the Master of Science in Craniofacial Biology. He was awarded “Outstanding Periodontal Researcher in Surgery and Implantology” by the California Society of Periodontists for his study on bone remodeling. Furthermore, he is the Scientific Coordinator, Director of O.R.E.C.-Oral Reconstruction and Education Center (www.TABANELLAOREC.com), and is reviewer and author of several publications in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Tabanella lectures all over the world on implant and periodontal surgery, aesthetic management in dental implant and periodontal therapy, peri-implant bone remodeling, soft and hard tissue reconstruction around natural teeth and implants as well as the re-treatment of failures. His research focuses on tissue regeneration and augmentation with different bone and soft tissue grafting materials, peri-implant and dental bone loss, novel protocols for the repair of ailing dental implants. Dr. Tabanella maintains a private practice in Rome, Italy where he also holds advanced courses and live surgeries on tissue regeneration and retreatment of implant failures.