Dr. Tabanella is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He graduated from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA where he obtained the Certificate in Periodontics, as well as the Master of Science in Craniofacial Biology.

He was awarded “Outstanding Periodontal Graduate Student Research in Surgery and Implantology” by the California Society of Periodontists for his study on bone remodelling. He is the Scientific Coordinator of the International Implant Conference, Director of the O.R.E.C.- Oral Reconstruction and Education Center, and reviewer and author of numerous articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants, Journal of American Dental Association, Journal of Inflammation, World Journal of Stomatology, Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research.

Dr. Tabanella lectures throughout Europe, Asia and the US on implant and periodontal surgery, aesthetic management in dental implant and periodontal therapy, peri-implant bone remodelling, soft and hard tissue reconstruction. His research focuses on tissue regeneration and augmentation with different bone and soft graft materials as well as peri-implant and dental bone loss. He maintains a private practice in Rome, Italy where he also holds advanced courses and live surgeries on tissue regeneration for small groups of participants.