Speciality: Orthodontics

Private practice: Catania, Italy

Biography:

Dr. Sambataro actively collaborated with Professor Robert Murray Ricketts at the American Institute for Bioprogressive Education in the development of new brackets and orthodontic wires, while studying facial growth and anthropology in depth.  He translated scientific texts from English and he has tutored and lectured at the University of Messina at the Level II Master of Orthodontic Science and Orthognathic Surgery.

Education and Training:

·        Degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, University of Catania (Italy), 1993 (Vote 110/110 cum Laudem)

·        Master of Science in Orthodontics and TMJ Disorders, University of Catania (Italy), 1998 (Vote 70/70 cum Laudem)

·        Postgraduate High Degree (PhD) in Interceptive Orthodontics, University of Catania (Italy), 2004

·        Advanced Orthodontic Seminar, American Institute for Bioprogressive Education, Director: Dr. Robert Murray Ricketts, (Scottsdale, AZ, USA) 2000

Professional Experience:

·        Internship at the Orthodontics Department, University of Catania, 1991-1995

·        Internship at the Oral and Maxillo-facial & Orthodontics Department, Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham (England), Aug-Oct 1992

·        Internship at the American Institute for Bioprogressive Education, Director: Dr. Robert Murray Ricketts, (Scottsdale, AZ, USA) 1998-2003

·        Dedicated Continuing Education of various training courses and conferences in Italy and abroad on the following topics: orthodontics, TMJ Disorders and cranio-facial growth

Scientific Activities:
Lecturer and speaker at different Courses and Meetings in Brasil (Sao Paulo), Italy (Bari, Catania, Firenze, Messina, Reggio Calabria, Rimini, Roma, Verona), and Spain (Santiago de Compostela)

Education Affiliations:

·        University of Messina, Department of Orthodontics, lecturer and tutor

Professional Affiliations:

·        Member of the Italian Orthodontic Society (SIDO), active member since 2001

·        Member of the Bioprogressive Italian Orthodontics Society (SIOB)

·        Member of the European Orthodontic Society (EOS)

·        Member of the Italian Orthodontic Academy (AIDO)

Publications:

·        Angle Orthodontics

·        Progress in Orthodontics

·        Mondo Ortodontico

Lecture Topics:

·        Cranio-facial growth

·        Orthodontic treatment prediction (VTO)

·        Mechanics and biomechanics

·        TMJ