Stefano Gracis received his D.M.D. degree in 1986 from the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) and, in 1987, from the University of Pavia (Pavia, Italy). In 1990, under the guidance of Prof. Ralph Yuodelis, he obtained the certificate in Prosthodontics with an M.S.D. degree at the University of Washington in Seattle.

He is President for the 2017-18 term of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED) and the Past President of the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry (AIOP) in 2007-2008. He is on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Prosthodontics and of the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry.

He has contributed several articles and chapters in the field of restorative dentistry and he lectures and gives courses regularly, both nationally and internationally, on topics related to fixed prosthodontics and implant prosthodontics. He has been a consultant for several companies and has been involved in the Scientific Committee of several International congresses.