[P]test web Dr. Gianluca Plotino

Founder of GPT Studio, a private practice limited to endodontics and restorative dentistry in Rome, Italy. Associate Editor of the European Endodontic Journal and Italian Journal of Endodontics. Member of Editorial Boards of multiple international endodontic journals. Certified Member of the European Society of Endodontology (ESE). International Member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). Active Member of the Italian Academy of Endodontics (AIE), Italian Society of Endodontics (SIE), and Italian Society of Conservative Dentistry (SIDOC). One of Italy's most distinguished endodontists and researchers.

Over 24 years of combined clinical and research experience since graduation in 2002. Expert in complex endodontic retreatment, management of iatrogenic complications including ledges and separated instruments, treatment of teeth with complex anatomy, CBCT applications in endodontics, microscopic endodontics, contemporary instrumentation techniques, and adhesive restorative procedures following endodontic treatment. Holder of four patents for endodontic innovations. Founder of a start-up company developing endodontic technologies. Known for systematic evidence-based approaches to managing the most challenging endodontic cases.

Author and co-author of over 90 articles published in international scientific peer-reviewed journals on various endodontic and restorative topics. Contributing author of chapters in multiple endodontic textbooks and monographs. Recipient of several international prizes recognizing contributions to endodontic research and education. International lecturer having presented extensively throughout Europe and worldwide on topics including advanced endodontic retreatment protocols, management of complex anatomical cases, separated instrument removal techniques, CBCT interpretation and applications, and contemporary endodontic materials and techniques. Instructor for hands-on courses teaching systematic protocols for complex cases including ledge management, open apex treatment, and root resorption cases. Regular faculty at major endodontic conferences including Annual Christmas Endodontic Congress in Berlin alongside world-renowned experts. Official reviewer for several international journals. Organizer of multiple international research groups advancing endodontic knowledge.

DDS from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy (2002). PhD from same university (2009). Professor of Endodontics in the School of Dental Hygiene (2005-2008). Faculty member at Department of Endodontics, Sapienza University of Rome (since 2009).