Dr Crystal Marruganti is an award-winning dentist & periodontal (gum) expert, researcher, academic, and international lecturer, currently based in London, and also holding teaching positions in Italy for the Undergraduate and the Postgraduate degrees at the University of Siena (Italy). She earned her Dentistry degree from the University of Florence (Italy) and completed her advanced clinical training and PhD in Periodontology at the University of Siena (Italy) in 2023. Furthermore, she also received the habilitation as Professor in Periodontology by the Italian Ministry of University & Research. Dr Marruganti’s clinical activity is focused on Periodontology & Implant Dentistry, treating all sorts of gum and implant related diseases and conditions (both non-surgical and surgical treatments), with specific focus also on Cosmetic Periodontics, that is the management of gum recessions and gummy smiles.

Dr Marruganti received numerous accolades for her significant contribution to Periodontology, including the H.M. Goldman Prize from the Italian Society of Periodontology, the Robert Frank Prize and the Hatton Award from the International Association for Dental Research, as well as the Sir Wilfred Fish Prize from the British Society of Periodontology. She also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Osseointegration and the Journal of Periodontal Research, as well as reviews for leading journals in periodontology and implant dentistry. Dr Marruganti has also contributed to multiple articles leading to the clinical guidelines set out by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) for the treatment of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions.

With over 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals cited more than 1000 times, Dr Marruganti’s research focuses on the interplay between periodontal disease, lifestyle factors, and systemic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and psoriasis. Her research also focused on the factors influencing the long-term outcomes of dental implants. Due to her holistic and cutting-edge approach to dental and periodontal care, Dr Marruganti has been featured multiple times in national and international news, including the Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, Forbes, and The London Standard.

In 2025, Dr Marruganti was the first ever dentist to be included among the Forbes 30 Under 30 most influential people in Europe for Science & Healthcare due to her pioneering research on oral and systemic health, and for uncovering the first established link between psoriasis and gum disease.

Cat Edney is a multi-award-winning Dental Therapist, educator and global Key Opinion Leader whose work centres on elevating clinical practice through collaborative, evidence-based periodontal and restorative care. With over fifteen years of experience in specialist and private practice, she is recognised for championing the integration of Dental Therapists within multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes, efficiency and clinical confidence.

Cat is the founder of The Modern Therapist, an education platform delivering hands-on training, structured mentorship, and clinical development designed to empower dental professionals to work to their full scope. Her courses influence a growing international audience and are grounded in contemporary concepts of minimally invasive care, communication-led practice, and reproducible clinical excellence.

Alongside her role as Lead KOL for NSK’s MIT framework, Cat serves on faculty for the UK’s largest private dental training organisation and collaborates widely with industry partners to support innovation, product application and clinician education. She contributes regularly to professional publications, appears on international speaking stages, and has been recognised in the Dentistry Top 50 for her influence within the profession.

With postgraduate qualifications in aesthetic and restorative dentistry, as well as coaching, mentoring and dental education, Cat’s mission is clear: to support the global dental community in delivering modern, confident and patient-centred therapy.