--- title: "Dr. Gallone" url: "https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/dr-gallone/" type: "page" published: "2020-03-30T17:01:23+02:00" modified: "2026-10-15T17:44:34+02:00" author: "fedefra" --- # **Dr. Mariano Gallone** *“I don’t just straighten teeth. I help people regain confidence in their smiles.”* ![](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Dottor-Mariano-Gallone-Forbes-40.webp) ABOUT ME Credo che il sorriso sia una delle forme più autentiche con cui ci presentiamo al mondo. That is why I have chosen to specialize in orthodontics that never compromises on aesthetics or safety. For me,**taking care of a smile means, first and foremost, listening to the person behind it**. Understanding what makes them feel uncomfortable, what they’d like to change, and what self-image they hope to rediscover. Because feeling free to smile isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about how we relate to others, communicate, and present ourselves to the world. **It is this vision that led me to choose to specialize in lingual orthodontics.** Una disciplina che mi ha affascinato proprio per la sua capacità di accompagnare il cambiamento con discrezione: il trattamento lavora dall’interno, mentre la persona continua a vivere, parlare e sorridere senza dover mostrare all’esterno il percorso che sta facendo. Over the years, **this approach to orthodontics has evolved into Smile Inside**: an approach that combines clinical precision, aesthetics, and a multidisciplinary perspective, with the goal of developing personalized treatment plans that respect each person’s identity and are as conservative as possible. The result **I’m looking for isn’t just a healthier, straighter smile, but a smile that looks natural, harmonious, and above all, authentic.** A smile in which a person can recognize themselves and finally feel free to be themselves. ![Dottor Mariano Gallone - Forbes 33](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Dottor-Mariano-Gallone-Forbes-33.webp) ## My **path** 1996 ##### Bachelor's Degree in Dentistry At the University of Catania 1996 2003 ##### Specialization in Dentistry At the University of Catania 2003 2008 ##### University Diploma in Lingual Orthodontics At the University of Paris 2008 2012 ##### Master of Science in Lingual Orthodontics at the University of Hannover Medical Center 2012 2017 ##### Adjunct professor. University of Padua Postgraduate Course in Lingual Orthodontics 2017 and Level II Master's Degree in Lingual Orthodontics 2017 ![](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/intervista-forbes-Mariano-Gallone-1.jpg) I am an ordinary member of SIDO (Italian Society of Orthodontics), EOS (European Society of Orthodontics) member, AIOL (Italian Association of Lingual Orthodontics) member and ESLO (European Society of Lingual Orthodontics) active member. I practice as a freelancer dedicated to Oral Surgery, Implantology and Orthodontics. I have attended numerous Masters and Specialist Courses in Oral and Periodontal Surgery, Implantology and Gnathology. Speaker at Courses and Conferences nationally and internationally. Author of scientific publications. ## CERTIFICATIONS ### Bachelor's, diploma and master's degrees [!\[1\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/1.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/1.jpg) Degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics from the University of Catania in 1996 [!\[2\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2.jpg) Specialization in Orthodontics at the University of Catania in 2003 [!\[3\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/3.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/3.jpg) University Diploma in Lingual Orthodontics, at the end of the two-year attendance period, in 2008 at the Université René Descartes Paris-V, where he has Dr. Alain Decker as teaching supervisor and Dr. Didier Fillion as “Course Director.” [!\[\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/3b.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/3b.jpg) Master of Science in Lingual Orthodontics, at the end of the two-year period of attendance, in 2012 at MHH Hannover Medical School. ### Certifications courses [!\[7\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/7-750x1024.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/7.jpg) Certification on the Incognito lingual orthodontic system held by Dr. D. Wiechmann in Milan, Italy in 2009 [!\[5\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/5.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/5.jpg) Seminar on Lingual Orthodontics S.T.b. Study Club “Light Lingual Concept” held by Drs. G. Scuzzo and Dr. D. Fillion in Paris in 2007 [!\[4\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/4-1024x771.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/4.jpg) Basic Certification Course in Lingual Orthodontics “S.T.b. Light Lingual System” held by Drs. G. Scuzzo and K. Takemoto in Rome in 2006 [!\[6\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/6-1024x769.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/6.jpg) Advanced Certification Course in Lingual Orthodontics “S.T.b. Light Lingual System” held by Drs. G. Scuzzo and K. Takemoto in Rome in 2008 [!\[Scansione 9\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Scansione-9-721x1024.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Scansione-9.jpg) Certification on the WIN Lingual Orthodontics system held by Dr. D. Wiechmann in Milan, Italy in 2015 [!\[Scansione 8 e1468327093942\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Scansione-8-e1468327093942-1024x770.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Scansione-8-e1468327093942.jpg) Certification as an active member of the European Society of Lingual Orthodontics [!\[\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/scansione-6-e1468275090443-1024x719.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/scansione-6-e1468275090443.jpg) Level I Digital Smile Design certification held by Dr. Christian Coachman in Madrid in 2016 [!\[\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Scansione-11-1024x712.jpeg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Scansione-11.jpeg) Certification Level II Digital Smile Design held by Dr. Christian Coachman in Madrid in 2016 ### Advanced courses taught by **Prof. R. Martina** at the Federico II University of Naples in 1999 [!\[8\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/8.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/8.jpg) Degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics from the University of Catania in 1996 [!\[9\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/9.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/9.jpg) Specialization in Orthodontics at the University of Catania in 2003 [!\[10\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/10.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/10.jpg) Basic and advanced courses in “Ricketts’ Bioprogressive Technique” [!\[11\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/11.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/11.jpg) Course “Functional Equipment in Orthodontics” ### **Annual** courses [!\[12\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12-1024x748.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12.jpg) Theoretical and practical course in Orthodontics on the straight-wire technique given by Dr. A.D. Mirabella in 1997 [!\[13\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/13-812x1024.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/13.jpg) Course in Orthodontic Biomechanics and Segmented Arch Technique given by Dr G. Fiorelli in Arezzo in 2000-01 ### Courses in Implantology and Periodontology [!\[\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Scansione-7-e1468274315104-1024x707.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Scansione-7-e1468274315104.jpg) Annual theoretical-practical implant-prosthetic course held by Drs. M. Chiapasco and P. Casentini in 2005 [!\[\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Schermata-2015-02-03-alle-00.05.24-1024x767.webp)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Schermata-2015-02-03-alle-00.05.24.png) Periodontal plastic surgery course given by Dr. D. Gonzalez in 2014 in Murcia(Spain) [!\[\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Scansione-51-e1468274718265-1024x730.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Scansione-51-e1468274718265.jpg) Periodontal and peri-implant soft tissue surgery course held by Prof. G. Zucchelli in 2015 in Catania, Italy [!\[\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Scansione-41-e1468274908998-1024x733.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Scansione-41-e1468274908998.jpg) Annual implantology clinical methodology and technique course taught by Dr. M. Merli in 2015 in Rimini, Italy ### **Gnathology** Courses [!\[14\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/14-1024x747.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/14.jpg) “Occlusion and TMJ in Orthodontics” course given by Dr. R. McLaughlin in Milan, Italy in 2000 [!\[15\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/15.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/15.jpg) Course “Diagnosis and therapy of temporomandibular dysfunction and oro-facial pain” held by Prof. J. Okeson in Catania, Italy in 2008 [!\[\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/16.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/16.jpg) Course “The Oro-Cranio-Facial Pain” held by Prof. M. Molina in Messina in 2009 ### Scientific contributions [!\[\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/18.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/18.jpg) Minerva Stomatologica 2004 Apr; 53(4): 185-9. Oral-facial-digital syndrome type I. A case report Leonardi R, Gallone M, Sorge G, Greco F. [!\[\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/17.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/17.jpg) When biomechanics serves aesthetics : basic principles of Light Lingua System philosophy” Speaker : Dr Mariano Gallone Regional SIDO Congress “From biomechanical theories to clinical practice” held in Santa Tecla (Catania) in 2008 [!\[\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/19.jpg)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/19.jpg) The Incognito™ lingual system; Class II corrections with the Forsus™ system. In collaboration with the University of Messina (Prof. G. Cordasco). [!\[\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Schermata-2015-02-02-alle-23.37.10.webp)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Schermata-2015-02-02-alle-23.37.10.png) “State of the ‘art in Lingual Orthodontics : from standard equipment to fully individualized lingual systems” Speaker Dr. Mariano Gallone 1st Symposium Catanese Orthodontics held at Sheraton Hotel Aci Castello (Catania) February 2012 [!\[Schermata 2014 03 02 alle 17.08.40\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Schermata-2014-03-02-alle-17.08.40.webp)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Schermata-2014-03-02-alle-17.08.40.png) “Lingual Orthodontics” REPORTER Dr. Mariano Gallone MASTER IN CLINICAL ORTHOGNATODONTICS 2010/2011 UNIVERSITY OF PALERMO STUDIES. [!\[Schermata 2014 03 02 alle 17.46.31\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Schermata-2014-03-02-alle-17.46.31.webp)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Schermata-2014-03-02-alle-17.46.31.png) “Lingual Orthodontics” REPORTER Dr. Mariano Gallone MASTER IN CLINICAL ORTHOGNATODONTICS 2011/2012 UNIVERSITY OF THE STUDIES OF PALERMO. [!\[\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Schermata-2015-02-02-alle-23.02.57.webp)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Schermata-2015-02-02-alle-23.02.57.png) “Lingual Orthodontics in adolescents : taboo or new frontier ?” Speaker Dr. Mariano Gallone Congress AIO “Orthodontics in developmental age : from diagnosis to therapy” held at 4Spa Aci Castello (Catania) March 2014 [!\[\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Schermata-2015-02-02-alle-23.21.54.webp)](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Schermata-2015-02-02-alle-23.21.54.png) “Lingual Orthodontics : the best alternative of invisible orthodontics” Speaker Dr. Mariano Gallone Refresher Course Order of Physicians and Dentists of Caltanissetta October 2014 ## Scopri gli altri membri del **team** [torna al team](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/il-team) [!\[Rosario Caschetto Ortodonzia Linguale Catania\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Rosario-Caschetto-Ortodonzia-Linguale-Catania.jpeg) Dr. Caschetto](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/dr-caschetto/) [https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/dr-caschetto/](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/dr-caschetto/) [!\[Elena Nicolosi Ortodonzia Linguale Catania\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Elena-Nicolosi-Ortodonzia-Linguale-Catania.jpeg) Elena Nicolosi](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/elena-nicolosi/) [https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/elena-nicolosi/](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/elena-nicolosi/) [!\[Roberta Russo Ortodonzia Linguale Catania\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Roberta-Russo-Ortodonzia-Linguale-Catania.jpeg) Roberta Russo](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/roberta-russo/) [https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/roberta-russo/](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/roberta-russo/) [!\[GRAZIANA PUGLISI Ortodonzia Linguale Catania\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/GRAZIANA-PUGLISI-Ortodonzia-Linguale-Catania.jpeg) Graziana Puglisi](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/graziana-puglisi/) [https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/graziana-puglisi/](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/graziana-puglisi/) [!\[Martina Giurdanella Ortodonzia Linguale Catania\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Martina-Giurdanella-Ortodonzia-Linguale-Catania.jpeg) Dr. Martina Giurdanella](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/dr-giurdanella/) [https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/dr-giurdanella/](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/dr-giurdanella/) [!\[EMANUELA DI MARIA Ortodonzia Linguale Catania\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EMANUELA-DI-MARIA-Ortodonzia-Linguale-Catania.jpeg) Emanuela Di Maria](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/emanuela-di-maria/) [https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/emanuela-di-maria/](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/emanuela-di-maria/) [!\[Giulia Ortodonzia Linguale catania\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Giulia-Ortodonzia-Linguale-catania.jpeg) Giulia Barbagallo](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/giulia-barbagallo/) [https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/giulia-barbagallo/](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/giulia-barbagallo/) [!\[drssa ilenia Pappalardo\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/drssa-ilenia-Pappalardo.jpg) Dr. Ilenia Pappalardo](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/dr-ilenia-pappalardo/) [https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/dr-ilenia-pappalardo/](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/dr-ilenia-pappalardo/) [!\[Giulia Sapienza 2\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Giulia-Sapienza-2.jpg) Dr. Giulia Sapienza](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/julia-wisdom/) [https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/julia-wisdom/](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/julia-wisdom/) [!\[\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Maria-Inviveri.webp) Maria Inviveri](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/maria-inviveri/) [https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/maria-inviveri/](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/maria-inviveri/) [!\[Profilo Chiara Cultraro Ortodonzia Catania\](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Profilo-Chiara-Cultraro-Ortodonzia-Catania.webp) Dr.ssa Chiara Cultraro](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/dr-ssa-chiara-cultraro/) [https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/dr-ssa-chiara-cultraro/](https://www.ortodonzialinguale.net/en/the-team/dr-ssa-chiara-cultraro/)