Lorenzo Tavelli

Dr. Lorenzo Tavelli is a periodontist, clinical researcher, and faculty at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He received his dental degree from the University of Milan and completed a three-year residency in Periodontology together with a Master of Science at the University of Michigan. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and previously served as Director of the Postgraduate Program in Periodontology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Tavelli’s clinical and research activities focus on microsurgical and minimally invasive soft tissue grafting procedures around teeth and dental implants. His work has focused on the integration of high frequency ultrasonography and biologic markers of wound healing to assess soft tissue perfusion and optimize surgical outcomes. He lectures internationally and has authored more than 180 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He currently serves as an Associate Editor for Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research