He studied medicine at the Insubria University, Varese, Italy, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Insubria University of Varese. In 2005, he undertook a Research Fellowship in Haematology, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Doctor Dentali is a member of the of the International Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis and of the American Society of Haematology. He also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Doctor Dentali has published more than 80 papers in international peer reviewed journals. His areas of interest include oral anticoagulation, and prophylaxis and treatment of venous thromboembolism.