Dattoli has contributed to over 75 publications on cancer alone, and has served on editorial review boards for medical journals, thanks to his internationally recognized expertise. He frequently presents his findings to peers at state, national, and worldwide level talks, conferences, and symposia. Dattoli likes traveling to exotic locations when he is not aiding patients or doing research. He favors off-the-beaten-path destinations. He's traveled extensively across Southeast Asia, surfed on world-famous beaches, and likes skiing.