PATRIZIA DEFABIANIS , DMD,DDS • Degree in Medicine cum laude with Honors in 1981 at the University of Torino ( Italy) • Specialisation in Dentistry cum laude with Honors in 1984 at the University of Torino ( Italy) FUNCTIONS: • Associate Professor in Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Torino, • Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry, Dental School, University of Torino • Lecturer in a postgraduate course in Paediatric Dentistry, Specialty in Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Torino • Lecturer in a postgraduate course in Dental Prevention , Specialty in Odontostomatologic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Torino • Director of a postgraduate course in Paediatric Dentistry, Dental School,University of Torino • Chairman of the Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Lingotto Dental Institute, University of Torino. ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP: Prof. Defabianis is a fellow of the Italian Society of Orthodontics (SIDO) , of the Italian Society of Paediatric Dentistry (SIOI), of the European Academy of Paediatric dentistry (EAPD) and of the International Association for Functional Orthodontists (IFUNA).