Ottaviano Tapparo MD
Dr. Vita Ottaviano Tapparo is a highly accomplished dentist, professor, and researcher, specializing in implantology, metal-free dentistry, laser therapy, and regenerative procedures. With a career spanning over four decades, his work has significantly influenced the fields of biocompatible dental solutions, posturology, and neural therapy.
Education & Academic Achievements
Dr. Tapparo studied dentistry at Friedrich-Alexander University in Erlangen from 1974 to 1979, earning his state examination in 1979. In 1981, he completed his Doctorate in Dental Medicine (Dr. med. dent.). His academic career expanded internationally, holding multiple associate professorships in implantology at prestigious institutions, including:
- 1992 – Associate Professor of Implantology at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iași and Apollonia University in Iași
- 1993 – Associate Professor of Implantology at the University of Ovidius in Constanța
- 1993-1997 – Associate Professor at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timișoara, where he founded and led the Chair of Implantology, was appointed Associate Professor for life, and successfully integrated implantology into the university curriculum. He also played a pivotal role in introducing English-language training into Romania’s university education system.
In 1997, Dr. Tapparo was accepted into the Romanian Academy of Medical Sciences, recognizing his groundbreaking contributions to medical research and education.
Professional Distinctions & Research Contributions
Dr. Tapparo’s expertise in biocompatible dental care and innovative treatment methodologies has led to several distinguished academic honors:
- 2003 – Honorary Professor (Prof. h.c.) at Lucian Blaga University in Sibiu
- 2014 – Visiting Professor at the Medical Institute of Traditional and Nontraditional Medicine in Dnipropetrovsk
Fields of Expertise & Innovation
Dr. Tapparo’s cutting-edge research and clinical practice focus on biocompatible, regenerative, and minimally invasive dentistry, particularly for patients with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and immunotoxicological concerns. His areas of expertise include:
✔ Development of protective measures for metal removal in dental procedures
✔ Individually tested, metal-free dentistry for MCS and immunotoxicologically stressed patients
✔ Diagnosis and treatment of dental foci/NICOs (Neuralgia-Inducing Cavitational Osteonecrosis) and the tooth-organ relationship (Author of the book ISBN 978-3-9817880-0-6)
✔ Advanced laser therapy for dental and oral health applications
✔ Regenerative procedures using autologous growth factors and CD 34+ stem cells
✔ Metal-free implantology, including autologous coating of titanium and zirconium implant surfaces
✔ Posturology and CMD (Craniomandibular Dysfunction) analysis, specializing in head rotation zone diagnosis (atlas-axis), particularly in cases of whiplash and vagus nerve disorders
✔ New neural therapy (Lamers-Tapparo method), utilizing procaine, NADH, and autologous platelet concentrates (CGF/Concentrated Growth Factors)
Dr. Tapparo continues to be a pioneering force in biocompatible dentistry, implantology, and interdisciplinary dental medicine, contributing to safer, patient-centered dental care approaches worldwide.