Rate My Professor Mauro Farella

Farella's research specializations encompass clinical orthodontics, biomechanics, craniofacial growth and imaging, jaw function, oral biology, translational research using animal models, development of wearable devices in dentistry and orthodontics, orofacial muscles, bruxism, and temporomandibular joint research. The Craniofacial Research programme under his direction investigates dentofacial growth, jaw function, malocclusions, orofacial pain, and patient-centered treatments. His international research has been funded by grants totaling over one million Euros, and he has lectured in 22 countries. Notable awards include the Alan Docking Award from the International Association for Dental Research, the Sir John Walsh Award, and the Research Supervisor of the Year Award in 2021. Key publications comprise "A review of the epidemiological evidence on tooth wear" (Berry et al., 2025, New Zealand Dental Journal), "Late facial growth and continuous dentoalveolar eruption: Implications for optimal dental implant placement" (Valente et al., 2025, Periodontology 2000), "Microplastics and nanoplastics in clinical dentistry and orthodontics" (Shariff et al., 2025, Progress in Orthodontics), "The effect of clear aligners with posterior occlusal attachments on daytime masticatory muscle activity" (Hu et al., 2025, American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics), and "Treatment outcomes of Class II subdivision with clear aligners" (Hatami et al., 2025, American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics). He serves as Associate Editor for Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research and the Korean Journal of Orthodontics, and as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.