Dr. Morelli earned his Specialization Certificate and Master’s degree in Periodontics at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology, a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology, and has been practicing for over 20 years.

Dr. Morelli practices periodontics full time and continues to teach at UNC Chapel Hill as an adjunct professor in the Division of Periodontology. He has authored numerous articles and book chapters in the fields of regenerative medicine, implant dentistry, genetics, and tissue engineering. He is highly respected in the periodontal and implant field and has received multiple industry, foundation and NIH research awards.

When Dr. Morelli is not involved in dentistry he enjoys traveling within North Carolina, exploring the outdoors with his wife and two children. He also enjoys playing acoustic guitar and cheering for the Carolina Hurricanes.