Domenico (Professor of Pedodontics, Degree Course in Dental Hygiene at University in Chieti) graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 1985, with specialty in Odontostomatology and in Orthodontics. He is currently  holds the Chair of Pedodontics at CLOPD and he is the Director of the School of Specialization in Pediatric Dentistry and he is Director of the II Level Master in Sports Dentistry and Postgraduate Courses in Pediatric Dentistry. As past president of the Italian Society of Sports Odontostomatology, Prof Tripodi presented at  numerous national and international conferences and frequently authors scientific publications.