CURRICULUM VITAE ET STUDIORUM

Dr. Simone Deliperi

Born on June 9th 1974 in Cagliari -Italy
1998: graduated from Cagliari Dental School (University of Cagliari ) with the thesis: “Vertical
Ridge Augmentation In Conjunction With Implants Placement”
1998: passed examination for the Italian National Board
1999: accepted in the program of Esthetic Dentistry at Tufts University, Boston, MA (U.S.A.)
1999: started practicing as associate limited to Esthetic Dentistry
1999:became a member of the AACD (American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry)
1999-2000: attended numerous courses of continuing education on Restorative Dentistry at Tufts
University
2000: won the 2000 AACD Student Research Award
2000: graduated in Esthetic Dentistry (Department of Restorative Dentistry) Tufts University-
Boston, MA (U.S.A.)
2000: became a member of the Tufts University Dental Alumni Association
2000: practice limited to esthetic dentistry- Cagliari (Italy)
2001: became member of the IADR
2001: poster presenter at the annual AADR meeting (Chicago March 7-10)
2001: author of some abstracts on light curing and bleaching materials - Journal of Dental Research
(Vol. 80 special issue, January 2001, Abstract #: 1293-1355)
2001: became Visiting Instructor and Research Associate in the Department of Restorative
Dentistry-Tufts University-Boston, MA (U.S.A.)
2001: presentation of a research work at the 17th AACD Scientific Meeting in Boston ( May 22-27)
2002: completed the “Human Participants Protection Education for Research Teams” course
sponsored by the National Institutes of Health http://www.nih.gov
2002: presentation on dental adhesive systems at the Yankee Dental Meeting (Boston, Jan 31-Febr
3)
2002: poster presenter at the annual IADR meeting (S. Diego March 6-9)- Journal of Dental
Research (Vol. 81 special issue, March 2002, Abstract #: 1887)
2002: presentation of a research work at the 1st PEF (Pan European Festival of Oral Science)
meeting, Cardiff, UK- 25-28th Sept 2002
2003: 3 hours presentation on dental adhesives and restorative materials at the 28th Yankee Dental
Meeting (Jan 2003 Boston, MA)
2003: Co-chairperson (Dental materials VIII) and Oral presenter at the 32nd AADR meeting, San
Antonio-TX (March 12-15)
2003: Lecturer for a Continuing Education Course at Tufts University (May 14, 2003):
“Techniques available to control polymerization shrinkage with composite restorations: increase
their longevity”
2004: minuteman lecturer on “Light Curing Systems” at the 29th Yankee Dental Meeting (Jan 29-
Feb 1), Boston (USA)
2004: Oral presenter at the 82nd general session of the IADR, Honolulu-Hawaii (10-13 March)
2004: member of the Medical Science Monitor International Reviewers Panel (IRP)
http://medscimonit.com/
2004: Lecturer for a Continuing Education Course at Tufts University (April 30): “Creating
life-like and long-term direct posterior restorations using the Point 4 composite resin system: a
comprehensive hands-on course”
2005: lecturer on “Light Curing Systems and posterior composites” at the 30th Yankee Dental
Meeting, Boston (USA)
2005: Oral presenter at the 83rd general session of the IADR, Baltimore, MD (March, 9-12)
2005: Lecturer for Continuing Education hands-on courses (posterior composites and porcelain
veneers) at Tufts University (April 27, 30)
2005: Lecturer on Dental Implant Prosthetics at the University of Milan-Bicocca (July 8)
2006: lecturer for a hands-on course on “Achieving excellence with direct posterior composites”
at the 31st Yankee Dental Meeting, Boston , MA (January 25-29)
2006: Poster and oral presenter (Late Breaking News Session) at the 35th AADR meeting, Orlando
March 8-11
2006: Lecturer for Continuing Education hands-on courses (posterior composites and porcelain
veneers) at Tufts University (May 17, 20)
2006: promoted to Adjunct Assistant Professor- Department of Prosthodontic and Operative
Dentistry-Tufts University-Boston, MA (U.S.A.)
2006: Lecturer for Continuing Education hands-on courses (Tooth whitening-October 28; Implant-
prosthetics-November 1) at Tufts University
2006: joined the Editorial Board of the Journal of Esthetic & Restorative Dentistry
2007: lecturer for a hands-on course on “Achieving excellence with direct posterior composites”
at the 32nd Yankee Dental Meeting, Boston , MA (January 22-28)
2007: Lecturer for Nobel Biocare (Procera system) and 3MESPE (posterior composites)
courses, Cagliari- Italy
2007: Co-chairperson (Dental materials IV) and poster presenter at the 85th IADR meeting, New
Orleans, LA (March 21-24)
2007: joined the Editorial Board of the Operative Dentistry Journal and Practical Procedure &
Aesthetic Dentistry
2007: 2nd prize winner of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Scientific Award
Competition, Baden-Baden, Germany (June 14-16)
2007: Co-chairperson (Clinical trials) and oral presenter at the 42nd CED / IADR meeting,
Thessaloniki, Greece (September 26-29)
2007: Lecturer for Continuing Education hands-on courses (Porcelain Veneers-October 31;
Posterior Composites-November 3) at Tufts University

IADR- AADR/CADR PRESENTATION:

• Poster presentation
- 30th AADR/CADR meeting (Chicago, March 7-10, 2001):
Deliperi S.*, Bardwell D.N., Papathanasiou A., Kastali S. In vitro evaluation of composite
microleakage using different methods of polymerization.
Bardwell D.N.*, Papathanasiou A, Deliperi S. In vitro evaluation: tooth color modifications
utilizing differing hydrogen peroxide concentrations.
- 17 th AACD Scientific Meeting ( Boston, May 22-27, 2001)
Deliperi S.*, Bardwell D.N., Papathanasiou A., Kastali S. In vitro evaluation of composite
microleakage using different methods of polymerization.
- 80th IADR meeting (San Diego, March 6-9, 2002)
Deliperi S*., Bardwell D.N., Papathanasiou A., Falcone K., Congiu D., Kastali S. Microleakage of
resin liners and packable composites using filled and unfilled adhesives.
- 23rd Congresso Nazionale di Medicina Estetica (Roma, March 22-24, 2002)
Massidda E & Deliperi S. Labbra e sorriso: potenzialita' della medicina e odontoiatria estetica.
- 1st PEF (Pan European Festival of Oral Science) meeting (Cardiff, September 25-28, 2002)
Deliperi S.*, Bardwell DN., Papathanasiou A., Kastali S., Garcìa-Godoy F. Microleakage of a
microhybrid composite using three differing adhesive placement techniques.
- IV th convegno di Medicina Estetica (Milano, October 11-13,2002)
Massidda E & Deliperi S. Potenzialita' della medicina e odontoiatria estetica nella valorizzazione
di labbra e sorriso: risultati ad un anno
- 32nd AADR/CADR meeting (San Antonio, March 12-15, 2003)
Deliperi S., Bardwell D.N., Papathanasiou A., Wegley C.*. In Vitro Evaluation of a Combined In-
office and Take Home Bleaching System.
- 82nd IADR meeting (Honolulu, March 10-13, 2004)
Deliperi S., Bardwell D.N., Wegley C. Microleakage of Giomers after exposure to 33% hydrogen
peroxide: total-etch vs self-etch adhesives.
-83rd IADR meeting (Baltimore, March 9-12 2005)
Deliperi S, Bardwell DN, Wegley C, Alkhiari Y. Microleakage of class V composite restorations
utilizing differing self-etch adhesives.

-35th AADR meeting, (Orlando, March 8-11, 2006)

Deliperi S, Bardwell DN, Locci V. Clinical evaluation of class II restorations using direct fiber-
reinforced composite resins.

-85th IADR meeting (New Orleans, March 21-24, 2007)

Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. Reconstruction of devital molar teeth using direct composite resins

Oral presentation
- 32nd AADR/CADR meeting (San Antonio, March 12-15, 2003)
Deliperi S.*, Bardwell D.N., Papathanasiou A., Mi-jeong Kim. Effectiveness of a Combined In-
office and Take Home Bleaching System.
- 82nd IADR meeting (Honolulu, March 10-13, 2004)
Deliperi S., Bardwell D.N. Clinical evaluation of a microhybrid composite to reconstruct endo-
bleached teeth.
-83rd congresso IADR (Baltimore, March 9-12, 2005)
Deliperi S, Bardwell DN, Zawawi KH. Clinical evaluation of direct cuspal coverage composite
resin restorations.
-35th AADR meeting, (Orlando, March 8-11, 2006)
Deliperi S, Bardwell DN, Zawawi KH. Five-year clinical evaluation of non-vital bleaching and
direct composite restorations.
-42nd CED / IADR meeting (Thessaloniki, Greece;September 26-29, 2007)
Deliperi S. Four-year clinical evaluation of direct cusp-replacing composite resin restorations.
Lectures and hands-on courses
- 27th Yankee Dental Meeting (Boston, Jan 31 - Feb 3, 2002)
Deliperi S. 2002 State of the Art of Adhesive Systems for the New Millenium
- 28th Yankee Dental Meeting (Boston, Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2003)
Deliperi S., Bardwell DN. Contemporary use of Adhesive and Resin Composite Systems: Clinical
applications
- Continuing Education Course at Tufts University (Boston, May 14, 2003)
Deliperi S. Techniques available to control polymerization shrinkage with composite restoration:
increase their longevity.
- 29th Yankee Dental Meeting (Boston, Jan 29 - Feb 1, 2004)
Deliperi S. Current Concepts and Clinical Applications of Conventional and New Light Curing
Systems
- Continuing Education Course at Tufts University (Boston, April 30, 2004)
Bardwell DN, Deliperi S, Williams J. Creating life-like and long-term direct posterior restorations
using the Point 4 composite resin system: a comprehensive hands-on course
- Dr Deliperi’s hands-on course ( Cagliari, May 15-16, 2004)
Deliperi S. Il corretto utilizzo dei sistemi adesivi smalto dentinali e delle resine composite: come
migliorare la longevità dei restauri diretti.
- Cenacolo Odontostomatologico Cagliaritano (Cagliari, Sept 24, 2004)
Deliperi S. Restauro diretto sugli anteriori e posteriori.
- Centro Corsi Edizioni Martina (Bologna, October 24, 2004)
Deliperi S. Il corretto utilizzo dei sistemi adesivi smalto dentinali e delle resine composite: come
migliorare la longevità dei restauri diretti.
- Dr Deliperi’s hands-on course ( Cagliari, November 27-28, 2004)
Deliperi S. Il corretto utilizzo dei materiali compositi in odontoiatria estetica: come raggiungere
l’eccellenza
- 30th Yankee Dental Meeting (Boston, January 26-30, 2005)
Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. The science and art of posterior composites.
Deliperi S. The influence of light curing systems on composite restoration.
-Continuing Education Course at Tufts University (Boston, April 27, 30 2005)
Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. Achieving excellence with direct posterior composite restorations: a
comprehensive hands-on course
Deliperi S, Coiana C. Integration of porcelain veneers and full ceramic crowns with gingival
recountering: how to achieve excellence.
- Implant-prosthetics course- University of Milan (Monza, July 8, 2005)
Corso di perfezionamento in protesi. “La protesi tradizionale ed impiantare: aspetti clinico
tecnici ed estetici”- Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca
Deliperi S. Approcci clinici, tecnologie e materiali innovativi: protocolli in evoluzione
- Cenacolo Odontostomatologico Cagliaritano (Cagliari, December 3, 2005)
Deliperi S, Coiana C et al. Parodontologia e protesi combinate: principi e soluzioni per migliorare
l’estetica e la funzione.
-31st Yankee Dental Congress (Boston, January 25-29, 2006)
Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. Achieving Excellence with Direct Posterior Composite Restorations: a
Comprehensive Hands-on Course
-Continuing Education Course at Tufts University (Boston, May 17, 20 2006)
Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. The Art and Science of Porcelain Laminate Veneers and Full Ceramic
Crowns
Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. Mastering adhesion and direct posterior composites: what’s new, what
works. A Comprehensive Hands-on Course
- Continuing Education Course at Tufts University (Boston, October 28, November 1, 2006)
Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. Essential of tooth-whitening: secrets for patient satisfaction
Deliperi S, Coiana C. Anterior Implant Aesthetics: surgical and prosthetic guidelines to achieve
excellence-A comprehensive hands-on course
- Nobel Biocare Seminar
Deliperi S. Il metodo Procera Semplicità, Resistenza e Bellezza (Cagliari, January 20, 2007)

-32° Yankee Dental Congress (Boston, January 24-28, 2007)

Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. Materials and techniques for the restorative team
Deliperi S. Light-curing systems of clinical performance

- 3MESPE Hands-on Course

Deliperi S. Restauri diretti nei settori posteriori. Cagliari, February 10, 2007
- European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Meeting
Deliperi S. Clinical evaluation of non-vital tooth whitening and composite resin restorations: five-
year results. Baden-Baden (Germany), June 14-16, 2007
- Continuing Education Courses at Tufts University (Boston, October 31, November 3, 2007)
Deliperi S. Porcelain Veneers and Full ceramic crowns: a Step by Step Guide to Long-term
Success.
Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. Posterior Composites: The Next Level

PUBLISHED PAPERS AND ABSTRACT

1-Deliperi S.*, Bardwell D.N., Papathanasiou A., Kastali S. In vitro evaluation of composite
microleakage using different methods of polymerization. Journal of Dental Research 80; AADR
meeting 2001, abstract # 1293

2- Bardwell D.N.*, Papathanasiou A, Deliperi S. In vitro evaluation: tooth color modifications

utilizing differing hydrogen peroxide concentrations. Journal of Dental Research 80; AADR
meeting 2001, abstract #1355

3- Deliperi S*., Bardwell D.N., Papathanasiou A., Falcone K., Congiu D., Kastali S. Microleakage
of resin liners and packable composites using filled and unfilled adhesives. Journal of Dental
Research 2002; 81: abstract # 1887

4- Massidda E & Deliperi S “ Labbra e sorriso: potenzialita' della medicina e odontoiatria estetica”.
La Medicina Estetica 26;1: Gen-Mar 2002

5- Massidda E & Deliperi S “Potenzialita’ della medicina e odontoiatria estetica nella

valorizzazione di labbra e sorriso: risultati ad un anno”. 4° Congresso Nazionale di Medicina
Estetica, Milano 11-13 ottobre 2002: pag. 70,71

6- Bardwell D.N., Papathanasiou A, Deliperi S. In vitro evaluation of tooth colour modifications

using differing hydrogen peroxide concentrations. Restorative & Aesthetic Practice 2002; 4(6): 55-
60.

7- Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. An alternative method to reduce polymerization shrinkage in direct

posterior composite restorations. Journal of American Dental Association 2002; 133: 1387-1398

8- Deliperi S.*, D. Bardwell , A. Papathanasiou , S. Kastali , F. Garcìa-Godoy . Microleakage of a

microhybrid composite using three differing adhesive placement techniques. Journal of Dental
Research 2003; 82 (special issue C): abstract # 370

9- Deliperi S, Bardwell DN, Congiu D. A clinical challenge: Reconstruction of severely damaged

endo/bleached teeth using a microhybrid composite resin. Two year case report. Practical
Procedure & Aesthetic Dentistry 2003:15; 221-226

10- Deliperi S.*, Bardwell D.N., Papathanasiou A., Mi-jeong Kim. Effectiveness of a Combined
In-office and Take Home Bleaching System. Journal of Dental Research 2003; 82 (special issue
A): abstract # 1218

11- Deliperi S., D.N. Bardwell, A. Papathanasiou, C. Wegley*. In Vitro Evaluation of a Combined
In-office and Take Home Bleaching System. Journal of Dental Research 2003; 82 (special issue
A): abstract # 981
12- Deliperi S., Bardwell D.N., Papathanasiou A. Effect of different polymerization methods on
composite microleakage. American Journal of Dentistry 2003;16:73A-76A

13- Deliperi S., Massidda E. The lips and the smile: the potential of aesthetic medicine and
dentistry. La Medicina Estetica 2003;27:331-337 ( Italian-abstract in English, German and
Spanish)

14- Deliperi S., Bardwell D.N., Papathanasiou A, Perry R. Microleakage of resin-based liner
materials and condensable composites using filled and unfilled adhesives. American Journal of
Dentistry 2003;16:351-355

15- Deliperi S., Bardwell D.N.Clinical evaluation of a microhybrid composite to reconstruct

endo-bleached teeth. Journal of Dental Research 2004; 83, Special issue A: abstract # 1376

16-Deliperi S., Bardwell D.N., Wegley C. Microleakage of Giomers after exposure to 33%
hydrogen peroxide: total-etch vs self-etch adhesives. Journal of Dental Research 2004; 83,
Special issue A: abstract # 1776

17- Deliperi S., Bardwell D.N., Papathanasiou A., Kastali S., Garcìa-Godoy F.. Microleakage of a
microhybrid composite using three different adhesive placement techniques. Journal of Adhesive
Dentistry 2004; 6:135-140

18- Deliperi S., Bardwell D.N., Papathanasiou A. Clinical Evaluation of a combined In Office and
Take Home Bleaching System. Journal of American Dental Association 2004; 135: 628-634

19- Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. New layering and curing techniques for class III restorations: a case
report. Practical Procedure & Aesthetic Dentistry 2005;17:221-228

20- Deliperi S, Bardwell DN, Coiana C. Reconstruction of devital teeth using direct fiber-
reinforced composite resins: a case report. Journal of Adhesive Dentistry 2005;7:165-171

21- Deliperi S, Bardwell DN*, Wegley C, Alkhiari Y. Microleakage of class V composite

restorations utilizing differing self-etch adhesives. J Dent Res 2005; 84, Special issue A:
abstract # 3017

22- Deliperi S*, Bardwell DN, Zawawi KH. Clinical evaluation of direct cuspal coverage
composite resin restorations. J Dent Res 2005; 84, Special issue A: abstract # 165

23- Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. Two-year clinical evaluation of non vital tooth whitening and
resin composite restorations. J Esthetic & Restorative Dentistry 2005;17:369-379

24- Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. Direct Cuspal-Coverage Posterior Composite Resin Restorations:
A Case Report. Operative Dentistry J 2006; 31:143-150

25- Mechanic E, Levin RP, Deliperi S. Strategies for practice building using advanced tooth
whitening. A roundtable discussion. Dental collaboration 2006

26- Deliperi S, Bardwell DN, Locci V. Clinical evaluation of class II restorations using direct fiber-
reinforced composite resins. J Dent Res 2006; 85, Special issue A: abstract # 285
27- Deliperi S, Bardwell DN, Zawawi KH. Five-year clinical evaluation of nonvital bleaching and
direct composite restorations. Late Breaking News Session http://www.iadr.com/

28- Deliperi S, Bardwell DN, Wegley C, Congiu MD. In vitro evaluation of Giomers
microleakage after exposure to 33% hydrogen peroxide: self-etch vs total- etch adhesives.
Operative Dentistry J 2006; 31:227-232

29- Deliperi S, Congiu MD, Bardwell DN. Integration of composite and ceramic restorations in
tetracycline stained teeth. J Esthetic & Restorative Dentistry A case report. 2006;18:126-134

30- Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. Clinical evaluation of cuspal coverage direct posterior composite
resin restorations. J of Esthetic & Restorative Dentistry 2006;18:256–267

31- Deliperi S, Bardwell DN, Wegley C. Restoration Interface Microleakage Using a Total-etch and
Three Self-etch Adhesives. Operative Dentistry Journal 2007; 32:174-179

32- Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. Class IV replacement and tooth morphology enhancement using
direct composite resin restorations. Aesthetic Dentistry Today 2007; 1;10-16

33- Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. Pre-heating composite resin: a clinical perspective. Practical
Procedure & Aesthetic Dentistry 2007;19:161-4

34- Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. Reconstruction of devital molar teeth using direct composite resins: a
clinical study. Journal of Dental Research 2007; 86, Special issue A: abstract # 1574

35- Deliperi S. Case report-Interaction of peroxides with amalgam. Journal of Esthetic &
Restorative Dentistry 2007;19:208-211

36-Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. Clinical evaluation of non-vital tooth whitening and composite resin
restorations: five-year results. In press in the European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry

37- Deliperi S. Direct fiber-reinforced composite restoration in molar teeth: a three-year case report.
Accepted in the Operative Dentistry Journal

38- Deliperi S. Modified matrix band design for ultra-conservative posterior restorations. Accepted
for publication in the Operative Dentistry Journal

Submitted papers

1- Deliperi S, Bardwell DN. Reconstruction of non-vital teeth using direct fiber-reinforced

composite resin: a clinical study. Submitted to the Journal of Adhesive Dentistry

2- Deliperi S, Bardwell DN, Zawawi KH. A comparison of carbon and polyethylene fiber-
reinforced composite posts: 2-year results. Accepted as a poster presentation at the Italian Academy
of Prosthetic Dentistry
Ongoing Research Project and presentations :
- differing research project on bleaching , adhesives and composite materials
- Lecturer for Continuing Education hands-on courses at the 33rd Yankee Dental Congress (January
2008) and at Tufts University (Fall 2007) on posterior composites, light curing systems, tooth
whitening, porcelain veneers and implant-prosthetics
-Lecturer for Continuing Education hands-on courses on direct and indirect restorations in Italy