Giovanni Zucchelli
Dr. Giovanni Zucchelli
World leader in periodontal plastic and esthetic surgery
- Professor and Head of Periodontology and Dental Hygiene, University of Bologna
- PhD in Medical Biotechnology; more than 130 scientific publications
- Author, Mucogingival Esthetic Surgery (Quintessence), translated into 12 languages
- Editorial boards: Journal of Periodontology; International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry
- Honorary member, American Academy of Periodontology
Clinical and academic role
Dr. Giovanni Zucchelli is globally recognized for his contributions to periodontal plastic and reconstructive surgery. Professor and Head of the Department of Periodontology and Dental Hygiene at the University of Bologna, one of Europe’s oldest universities, he has shaped modern mucogingival surgery with his clinical precision and esthetic sensibility.
Research and editorial work
He holds a PhD in Medical Biotechnology and has authored more than 130 scientific publications, earning numerous international awards. He serves on the editorial boards of leading journals such as the Journal of Periodontology and the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, and he is an honorary member of the American Academy of Periodontology.
Publications and teaching
Dr. Zucchelli is the author of Mucogingival Esthetic Surgery (Quintessence), a textbook translated into 12 languages. His lectures at major international conferences are known for their clarity and clinical impact.
AMS 2026: The Masters' Debate
2026/06/14–06/17・W Taipei





- Masters' dialogue | Zucchelli × Steigmann (Interview · 1:30)