„Discipline beats talent.“
What is your personal career path?
Born in Palermo, Italy, I left my home country driven by the ambition to work across the UK and Europe. After four years at Zirkonzahn, I refined my skills as a dental technician. Today, I live in Australia, pursuing new challenges and opportunities.
Please give us a very short quote.
Discipline beats talent. Work relentlessly and you’ll reinvent yourself – and every smile.
What has shaped your path?
I became who I am through failure. I still show my first terrible cases in lectures to prove that talent isn’t essential – discipline, resilience, and an unstoppable mindset are what shape you. As a kid, I stuttered, was bullied, and many expected a hard future for me. A middle school teacher urged my parents to place me in a school where I could express myself with my hands; that advice changed everything. In craft, I found my voice, overcame my speech struggles, and today I speak multiple languages and have built a career defined by transformation.
What inspires and motivates you?
I believe mastery begins with copying what we admire, not with trying to invent from nothing. I’ve always used inspirational photos, mostly of natural smiles. Early on, I relied on books like Shigeo Kataoka’s and Ubassy’s collections. Later, virtual mentors like Stefan Picha and Jungo Endo shaped my vision. Over time, imitation became reinvention, helping me discover my own unique style.
What are you particularly proud of?
I’m proud of achieving every professional goal I once set as a young technician – but even more proud of the person I’ve become. My greatest achievement is the mindset and character I’ve built over time. A sharp mind, mental discipline, consistent training, and a healthy lifestyle are what drive me every day.
What is your personal path to success?
My path to success is built on discipline, relentless learning, and the courage to fail – many times. Every fall became fuel. I learned more from setbacks than from smooth wins. There is no real success story without struggle, deep lows, and the climb back out. You fall, you rebuild, you rise stronger.
What are your professional goals?
To create a personal brand that lives beyond my name – an academy or lab that leaves a lasting legacy of craftsmanship and innovation.
What advice would you give to young talents?
You don’t need talent to excel. Work hard, stay disciplined, remain curious, and always stay humble. Outwork everyone.
What role do Creation products play in your daily work?
Most of my full-arch cases are made with zirconia and Creation ceramic, making them essential tools for achieving the aesthetic results I aim for.
What is your favourite Creation product – and why?
The ZI-F Gingiva Kit is unmatched in giving me the freedom to create natural, lifelike gum shades.
Is there anything else you would like to share?
The first sign of success is learning to embrace solitude. Be your own best friend, make yourself proud, work hard, and never give up. Become the hero your younger self needed.
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