Faculty: Meet the Mentors
Learn from internationally experienced clinicians who combine surgical expertise, prosthetic knowledge, and a structured clinical approach to modern dentistry.
Dr. Francesco Mintrone
Course Director
He began his career as a dental technician, developing a deep passion for precision and aesthetics, which led him to specialize as a ceramist in fixed prosthesis. After graduating with honors in Dentistry from the University of Modena, Italy, he pursued extensive training in prosthetic dentistry, implant surgery, and periodontology, refining his expertise in comprehensive dental rehabilitation.
An active member of the EAED, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of modern dentistry. With his dedication, he won the Master Clinician in Implant Dentistry at gIDE in both 2011 and 2012.
Today, he serves as a Faculty member at gIDE, sharing his knowledge and mentoring professionals in the Implant Master Program across Europe, China, and Vietnam.
He has authored numerous articles in leading international scientific journals and is a sought-after speaker on digital dentistry, implants, and prosthodontics.
For many years, he has traveled the world as a global speaker, inspiring and educating professionals in the field of prosthetic and implant dentistry.
In 2025, he further expanded his expertise by earning an Executive Education certificate from Harvard University (AL in Health Care: From Strategies to Implementation), solidifying his commitment to advancing the profession.
His clinical practice in Modena, Italy, is dedicated to delivering excellence in aesthetics and prosthetic rehabilitation on both implants and natural dentition. With a relentless passion for innovation and education he continues to refine his clinical approach and contribute to the advancement of modern dentistry.
Leonardo Bacherini
Guest Faculty
Graduated as a dental technician from the Leonardo Da Vinci Technical Institute in Florence in 1988, followed by a Degree in Dentistry from the University of Florence in 1995.
He furthered his expertise through extensive postgraduate programs led by world-renowned experts, including Dr. M. De Sanctis, Dr. M. Fradeani, Dr. M. Molina, Dr. M. Simion, Dr. J. Kois, and Dr. E. Van Dooren.
An international speaker at national and international congresses, he is a Founding Member of Mauro Fradeani Education in Pesaro, where he serves as a lecturer. He is also a Founding Member of SIPRO (Italian Society of Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation) and an Active Member of the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.
Prof. José Márcio
Guest Faculty
Dr. José Márcio is a global authority in implant dentistry and restorative sciences with over 33 years of clinical expertise. A pioneer of digital workflows in Brazil, he coordinates the postgraduate programs at UNIMES in Santos and serves as a Professor at the Central University of Quito.
As the founder of Instituto Implante Vida, an advanced center integrating radiology and digital laboratories, Dr. Márcio is a member of the SBOE and a key opinion leader for major dental brands.
In his clinical practice, he specializes in guiding complex surgical procedures, bridging the gap between digital planning and biological success. His partnership with Dr. Francesco Mintrone creates an elite synergy, blending European aesthetic precision with Brazilian surgical mastery.
Dr. Niccolò Rizzi
Guest Faculty
Graduated in Dentistry and Dental Prosthodontics in 2005. He acquired advanced training in conservative dentistry, aesthetic prosthodontics, endodontics, and periodontics, and obtained a Level I and II Master's degree in Aesthetic Medicine.
He has participated as a speaker at national and international congresses. He collaborates with Fradeani Education, where he serves as a lecturer. He practices dentistry with a particular focus on Prosthodontics, conservative dentistry, and Implantology, operating at his own practice in Florence.
Dr. Antonio Perri
Guest Faculty
Graduated in Dentistry and Dental Prosthodontics in 2005. He acquired advanced training in conservative dentistry, aesthetic prosthodontics, endodontics, and periodontics, and obtained a Level I and II Master's degree in Aesthetic Medicine.
He has participated as a speaker at national and international congresses. He collaborates with Fradeani Education, where he serves as a lecturer. He practices dentistry with a particular focus on Periodontics, conservative dentistry, and Implantology, operating at his own practice in Florence.
Expert Guidance for the Modern Clinician
Evidence-Based Clinical Excellence
Our faculty embraces a multidisciplinary approach in which every clinical decision is grounded in biological principles and supported by the latest scientific evidence.
International Clinical Leadership
Engage with an international faculty of mentors who bring decades of experience from leading universities and high-level private practices into a structured learning environment.
Mastery Through Digital Technology
Develop the ability to manage complex clinical workflows using advanced digital tools, enhancing precision, predictability, and aesthetic outcomes in everyday practice.