Silverio Di Rocca

Recognized international expert in craniofacial orthopedics, posturology and interdisciplinary rehabilitation. He was born in Buenos Aires (1950), where he received his dental degree in 1974. Eight years later, he specialized in functional orthopedics. In the early 1990s, he expanded his qualifications in Europe by graduating from the University of Turin with a second degree and a doctorate in orthopedics with an emphasis on orthodontic technology; In 1991, he completed a course in posturology in Marseille.

Since the mid-1990s, Di Rocca has been actively collaborating with clinics and academic institutions in Europe and Latin America. He founded and directs the International School of Myofunctional Postural Rehabilitation (M.P.R. International School), organizes face-to-face and online courses with practice, and is Vice President of the International Association of Postural Dentistry (API Swiss). In addition, he taught at the universities of Seville, Palermo, Madrid, Siena, Havana and others.

Key achievements
— DDS and certified orthopedist (Buenos Aires, 1974, 1982)
– PhD in Dentistry and Prosthodontics (Turin, 1991)
– Founder and Director of the International School of M.P.R.
– Vice President of API Swiss – Association of Postural Dentistry
— Teacher and speaker in more than 15 countries around the world

Major publications and works
- First published - "Total Prothesis in Three Sessions" (1974)
– Thesis on Ricket's orthodontic techniques (1991)
— Works on posturometry and stabilometry, application in orthodontics and orthopedics
– Innovative Myofunctional Postural Rehabilitation (M.P.R.) Di Rocca Method", published in Spanish, Italian and English, is also available as an e-book

Accomplishments
– Development and implementation of the M.P.R. method, covering dentistry, osteopathy and postural therapy
– Conducting master classes, seminars and conferences around the world – Europe, Asia, America, the Middle East
— An educational platform that brings together specialists in dentistry, physiotherapy and osteopathy

Skills taught
– Diagnosis and correction of postural disorders, taking into account dental factors
– Myofunctional Postural Rehabilitation – a comprehensive therapeutic protocol
– Application of posturology in dentistry to combat pain, bruxism, TMJ dysfunctions and sports problems
– Methods of harmonious interaction of the maxillomotor and musculoskeletal systems

For students of Otexe.com courses, Professor Di Rocca is a unique opportunity to go beyond the usual dental approach, introduce an interdisciplinary vision and master techniques that provide not only dental treatment, but also posture correction, normalization of whole-body function and long-term recovery of patients.