Dentist & Periodontal Specialist
DDS (Florence), PhD Periodontology (Siena)
Dr Crystal Marruganti is an award-winning dentist and periodontal (gum) expert, researcher, academic, and international lecturer, currently based in London. She also holds teaching positions in Italy for the Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees at the University of Siena.
Dr Crystal Marruganti brings particular expertise in the following areas:
She earned her Dentistry degree from the University of Florence and completed her advanced clinical training and PhD in Periodontology at the University of Siena in 2023. She also received habilitation as Professor in Periodontology by the Italian Ministry of University & Research.
Dr Marruganti’s clinical focus is on Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, treating all sorts of gum and implant-related diseases and conditions, with specific focus on Cosmetic Periodontics — the management of gum recessions and gummy smiles.
She has received numerous accolades including the H.M. Goldman Prize from the Italian Society of Periodontology, the Robert Frank Prize and Hatton Award from the International Association for Dental Research, and the Sir Wilfred Fish Prize from the British Society of Periodontology.
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, recognised for her pioneering research on oral and systemic health and for uncovering the first established link between psoriasis and gum disease.
Dr Marruganti serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Osseointegration and the Journal of Periodontal Research. With over 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals cited more than 1,000 times, her research focuses on the interplay between periodontal disease, lifestyle factors, and systemic conditions. She has been featured in The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, Forbes, and The London Standard.
To book an appointment with Dr Crystal Marruganti, call us on 020 7736 6276 or contact us online. We look forward to welcoming you to Pure Smiles.
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