Dentist with a specialist interest in Periodontology
DMD, PhD (Periodontics), MBA – GDC Reg No: 306551
Dr Crystal Marruganti qualified in Dentistry from the University of Florence (Italy) in 2020. Afterwards, she completed her clinical and research training in Periodontology at the University of Siena (Italy). She also carried out clinical and research experiences at the University of Bern (Switzerland) and at the University College London (UK).
Crystal treats a wide range of patients with a variety of gum (periodontal) conditions and complex clinical needs, including:
– Treatment of all forms of periodontitis (both non-surgical and surgical)
– Pre-implant and pre-orthodontic stabilisation
– Bone regeneration
– Peri-implant disease treatment
– Gummy smile correction (gum lifts, gum contouring)
– Gum recessions treatment, including complex gum grafting procedures
– Frenectomy
Her research focuses on the links between periodontitis, lifestyle, and systemic diseases, as well as the management of periodontal and peri-implant conditions.
From 2021-2022, Crystal has worked as a research fellow at the University of Pisa before joining the Unit of Periodontology of the Eastman Dental Institute at University College London.
Crystal is an international academic and lecturer that has published more than 50 articles in international peer reviewed journals. She is also Editorial Board member of the Journal of Osseointegration and the Journal of Periodontal Research, as well as serving as reviewer for the leading journals in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry.
Her work has received several accolades from the most prestigious scientific societies in the world, including the Italian Society of Periodontology (Henry Goldman Award in 2020), the British Society of Periodontology (Sir Wilfred Fish Prize in 2024), and the International Association for Dental Research (Robert Frank Award in 2022 and Hatton Award in 2023).
Her ground breaking research work has been also featured in national newspapers such as the Telegraph, the Independent and the London Standard. In 2025, she was featured among on the prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 list as one of the most influential people in healthcare in Europe.
