She completed her dental studies at University of Perugia cum laude in 1993, her PhD in Medical Forensic Sciences cum laude in 1999 at University of Brescia and Master in Bioethics in Clinical Daily Activity at University of Firenze in 2009.Since 1993 she has worked as private practitioner and is regularly appointed as expert witness in criminal and civil Courts both in cases involving body identification, age assessment and dental professional liability. She is the Secretary of Pro.O.F. (Forensic Odontology Project) and the course organizer of the annual post-graduate Master in Forensic Odontology at University of Firenze . She is co-author of forensic odontology and legal medicine textbooks, has written several scientific articles and lectures nationally and internationally.