Dr. Francesco D Aiuto

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Biography

Francesco qualified with a DMD honour's degree from the University of Naples in 1997. He attended numerous post-graduate training courses in periodontology in Italy and Sweden, completing a specialty program (MClinDent) at University College London in 2008. His research career began with a Clinical Research Fellowship from the Italian Society of Periodontology in 2000, which was followed by a PhD in clinical periodontology. He has received several awards including the AAP Clinical Research Award in 2005, the Antony Rizzo Young Investigator Award in 2009, and the Innovators Diabetes Award from Diabetes UK in 2012. He was appointed Professor of Periodontology and Head of the Periodontology Unit at UCL in 2017. His research focuses on the association between periodontal diseases and systemic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, and on identifying novel treatments for periodontitis through both non-surgical and surgical means. His clinical focus includes managing periodontitis, utilizing both non-surgical and surgical techniques, soft and hard tissue regenerative therapies, and advanced management of dental implant placement including addressing treatment complications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor (Head Unit)

2017-01-01 — 2100-01-01

UCL Eastman Dental Institute Hospital • United Kingdom

Head of the Periodontology Unit, overseeing clinical and research activities.

Reader

2015-10-01 — 2016-12-31

UCL Eastman Dental Institute Hospital • United Kingdom

Senior academic position focusing on teaching and research.

Clinical Senior Lecturer/Hon Consultant

2010-08-01 — 2015-09-30

UCL Eastman Dental Institute Hospital • United Kingdom

Lectured and conducted research while serving as a consultant.

Clinical Senior Lecturer

2009-10-01 — 2010-07-31

UCL Eastman Dental Institute Hospital • United Kingdom

Taught advanced periodontology courses and supervised research.

Clinical Lecturer

2007-02-01 — 2009-09-30

UCL Eastman Dental Institute Hospital • United Kingdom

Taught undergraduate students and partook in clinical research.

Lecturer

2004-02-01 — 2007-01-31

UCL Eastman Dental Institute Hospital • United Kingdom

Conducted lectures and supported student clinical training.

Clinical Research Fellow

2000-11-01 — 2004-01-31

UCL Eastman Dental Institute Hospital • United Kingdom

Performed research in clinical periodontology.