Doctors with experience in Braces

Gratsia Sofia DDS, MSc is a Specialist Orthodontist (officially recognized specialty by the Central Health Council of the Ministry of Health) and maintains a private practice in Cholargos, also collaborating with the Happy Tooth Clinic in Voula. She was admitted to the Faculty of Dentistry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, ranked 1st, receiving an honorary award from the University from where she graduated in 2016.

She commenced her specialization in Orthodontics at the Orthodontics Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, from which she obtained her Postgraduate Diploma, and was awarded the title of Specialist Orthodontist following examinations by the Central Health Council (K.E.S.Y.) of the Ministry of Health. As part of her specialization program, she completed a thesis entitled “Cervical headgear effectiveness in distalizing molars in relation to patients’ compliance,” which was published in the European Journal of Orthodontics.

In addition, she has presented her research at national and international orthodontic conferences and journals. The orthodontist has also participated in other postgraduate training programs in "Craniofacial Radiology with an emphasis on Digital Techniques and Dental Computed Tomography", obtaining the corresponding certification for the use of modern imaging techniques in the craniofacial area.

She is a member of the Hellenic and European Orthodontic Societies.

Giannis Brokos was born in Athens and graduated from Leonteios Lyceum of Nea Smyrni in 2001. He was admitted to the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, from which he graduated in 2007. He then specialized in Pediatric Dentistry through the 3-year postgraduate program at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (2009-2012). He served as a Scientific Associate at the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of the Dental School of Athens from 2013 to 2016, while since 2012 he has practiced dentistry exclusively in children and adolescents as a partner in Athens and Zakynthos. His scientific interests include behavioral techniques for practicing dentistry in uncooperative children and adolescents. He speaks English and French. He is a member of the Athens Dental Association and the Hellenic Pediatric Dentistry Society, and his articles have been published in Greek and international scientific journals.

Dentist Sofia Panagiotaki has specialization and experience in treating children, having served for 3 years as a Second-Level Consultant at the General Children’s Hospital "Agia Sofia," where she gained experience in managing emergency cases such as dental trauma and dental abscesses, as well as implementing preventive dental care programs for children with complex medical histories. The pediatric dentist uses psychological techniques and specialized vocabulary to explain treatments to the child. The pediatric dental practice is based on preventive dental care. Educating parents on the oral care of their children is the ultimate goal of the doctor, who believes that prevention ensures strong teeth, a beautiful smile, and functional jaws.

Additionally, orthodontic services are provided at the clinic by our orthodontists Tasios Thomas and Orthodontiko Paidodontiko Iatreio Kourakou Maria - Tasios Thomas - Sunshine Smiles.

Gkaveli Maria is a Pediatric Dentist and operates a private dental clinic in Paleo Faliro. She holds a degree in Dentistry from the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed a postgraduate program in Pediatric Dentistry and Oral Biology at the same university. Additionally, she has attended a continuing education program at the Catholic University of Brussels. She is a Scientific Collaborator in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Finally, Dr. Gkaveli is a member of the International Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Antonis Sygouros is a Specialist Orthodontist who maintains a private practice in Zakynthos. He graduated from the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate diploma in Orthodontics from Marmara University in Istanbul. Additionally, he is certified in the use of lingual orthodontic techniques (Harmony, Incognito) and in orthodontic treatment with clear aligners (Invisalign, OrthoCaps, ClearAligner, eCligner). His research interests include rapid maxillary expansion, evidence-based orthodontics, mini-implants, and accelerated orthodontic treatment. He is a member of numerous scientific societies, such as the American Orthodontic Society, the European Orthodontic Society, and the World Federation of Orthodontists. Furthermore, he has been a speaker at international orthodontic and maxillofacial surgery conferences in Greece and abroad, and has published studies in internationally recognized scientific journals such as the French Orthodontic Review, the Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists, and the esteemed American Journal of Orthodontics.

Fakiridis Vasileios is a Dentist who maintains a private dental practice in Nea Ionia. He holds a degree in Dentistry from the University of Bucharest, Romania, and completed his specialization in Orthodontics. Additionally, he has expanded his knowledge by attending postgraduate seminars organized by the Dental Association of Athens both in Greece and abroad, as well as by the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. During his career, he has served as a Dentist at the Konstantopouleio General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Agia Olga," and has been a Reserve and Auditor Dentist in various units of the Hellenic Air Force. Finally, in his capacity as a Reserve Dentist, he has participated in lectures on preventive Dentistry.

Liarellis Stratis D.M.D, Dr., is an Orthodontist who maintains a private practice in Agios Dimitrios, Attica. He is a member of the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO), the Hellenic Orthodontic Society, and the Society of Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research. His extensive experience in orthodontic care since 1997 enables him to thoroughly understand the need for a personalized approach for each patient, providing unique touches that ensure comfort throughout the treatment process, not only in the final result but also during the course of therapy. Specifically, he offers orthodontic treatment for children and adults using braces without tooth extractions, ceramic braces, transparent braces, and lingual/invisible braces, as well as treatment with clear aligners (Invisalign, K-Line, CA aligners) and the latest type of self-ligating aligners, GRAPHY. Special attention is given to the analysis and correction of developmental abnormalities of the jaws and facial bones, as well as combined orthodontic/orthognathic treatment for complex cases. Throughout the patient’s treatment, he provides medical support and an aesthetic outcome, a powerful tool in boosting self-confidence that captivates those around them at a glance.

Tzovara Eufimia is a Pediatric Dentist who has maintained a private practice in Pangrati since 1992. She graduated from the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Pediatric Dentistry with a NATO scholarship at King's College University in London. She has performed numerous dental treatments on infants and children using sedation and general anesthesia, as well as managing trauma to primary and permanent teeth. For over 20 years, she has monitored cases of children with dental phobias, disabilities, and infants, focusing on prevention for good oral health. She has attended psychology courses for 7 years and was the first to actively introduce and present mouthguards for athletes in Greece since 1993. In her private dental office, she administers electronic anesthesia and uses an intraoral camera for caries diagnosis. She is a former Scientific Associate of the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a former Dentist at the outpatient dental clinics of the Athens General Hospital “Evangelismos.” Additionally, she has worked as an assistant Dentist in private practices of three professors from the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Finally, she has presented numerous scientific papers at conferences in Greece and abroad and continues to attend conferences and seminars on dentistry for children, adolescents, and children with special needs.

Orthodontiko Paidodontiko Iatreio Kourakou Maria - Tasios Thomas - Sunshine Smiles is located in Piraeus. The scientific directors of the clinic are Tasios Thomas and Kourakou Maria.

Tasios Thomas was admitted to the School of Dentistry at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2005 as a scholarship recipient from IKY with the highest entrance score. During his studies, he was awarded a merit-based scholarship due to his academic performance. He graduated in 2010 and in 2011 was immediately accepted into the orthodontic department of Marmara University in Istanbul. Upon completion of the four-year program, he earned the title of Master of Science and subsequently, after examinations, obtained the orthodontic specialty certification from KESY of the Hellenic Ministry of Health. Since 2015, he has been practicing orthodontics in the Netherlands and since 2018 has been the director of the specialized Orthodontic Clinic Top Ortho in Hengelo, Netherlands, where he is responsible for hundreds of new smiles each year. He performs treatments spanning the full spectrum of orthodontics (surgical cases, tooth autotransplantations, etc.) using both traditional methods and modern techniques such as clear aligners. From 2017 to 2019, he attended the English-language postgraduate program (MSc) Medical Resource Methodology at the Faculty of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His postgraduate thesis, conducted in collaboration with the dental schools of Thessaloniki and Zurich, received the award for best publication from the Orthodontic Society of Northern Greece. He is a member of international and national scientific societies such as the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), the European Orthodontic Society (EOS), the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO), and the Hellenic Society of Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research and Study.

Additionally, our facility provides pediatric dentistry services through Dr. Sofia Panagiotaki and Dr. Ioannis Brokos.

Kalou Maria & Associates is a dental practice operating the Dental - Art Unit in Neo Irakleio, providing an innovative and patient-friendly choice for dental care needs. Utilizing the latest technology in equipment, Kalou Maria and her Associates are able to offer a full range of dental services aimed at ensuring professional dental care. From routine check-ups and cleanings to advanced aesthetic restorations, dental implants, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, surgical procedures, and laser treatments, they can address all patient needs. Appointments take place in a comfortable and relaxing environment, creating a friendly atmosphere for every patient. As professionals, their priority is the patients, and they are always ready and willing to assist.

Dedoudi Marianna is a Dentist who operates private dental clinics in Cholargos and Nea Smyrni. She studied at the Dental School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Medical School of the same university. Additionally, she has completed a three-year postgraduate training in Orthodontics at the New York College of Dentistry and in Aesthetic Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Institute. The doctor has extensive experience in smile aesthetics (orthodontics with braces and aligners, prosthetic oral restorations, whitening, cleaning). The dental clinic is equipped with all modern machinery and offers specialized services across the full spectrum of dentistry, with a dedicated area exclusively for the sterilization of instruments where all hygiene protocols are strictly applied. The doctor's many years of experience, having worked for six years at a clinic of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki as a Scientific Collaborator and twelve years in a private dental practice, as well as her continuous education through numerous conferences in Greece and abroad, is reflected in the thousands of cases she has successfully managed.

Hellinicon Dental "Digital Smiles" is a state-of-the-art and fully equipped clinic based on European standards located in Argyroupoli. The cases that can be managed cover the entire spectrum of dentistry, from the simplest to the most complex. In summary, the clinic specializes in General and Preventive Dentistry, Aesthetic and Prosthetic Dentistry, Implants, Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery, Endodontics, Periodontology, Pediatric Dentistry, and Orthodontics. Following a diagnostic examination, the patient can receive a personalized treatment plan based on their needs and desires, scientifically substantiated to ensure both functional and aesthetic excellence. Additionally, a recall program is implemented for the prevention of future dental problems, aiding in their timely diagnosis and management. One of the associates and the scientific head of the clinic is Dentist Merti Konstantina Hellinicon Dental Digital Smiles.

Antoniou Adonis is a Oral Surgeon with a private practice in Neo Psychiko. He holds a degree from the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has received advanced training in Implantology at the Dentale Academy in the United Kingdom. In 2024, he successfully completed the postgraduate program of the Dental School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki on the subject “Reconstruction of Deficient Alveolar Ridges - Preprosthetic Surgery - Advanced Dental Implantology.” He is a member of the Athens and Great Britain Dental Associations. The doctor has extensive experience in aesthetic dentistry, particularly in cases involving composite or porcelain veneers and tooth whitening. The dental clinic is equipped with all modern machinery and offers specialized services across the full spectrum of dental care with an emphasis on prevention. The clinic applies the strictest international hygiene protocols, and for this reason, there is a dedicated area exclusively for the disinfection and sterilization of instruments. The doctor’s extensive experience abroad, where he has successfully managed thousands of cases, along with his continuous education on the latest advancements, is reflected in the quality of his work.

Mixailidou Zoi, a graduate of the Faculty of Dentistry at Medial University of St. Petersburg, successfully manages a wide range of cases over several years at the model General & Aesthetic Dentistry clinic located in Petroupoli, Attica. These cases include the introduction of complete dentures, braces, resin veneers, wisdom tooth extraction, periodontitis treatment, gingivitis treatment, and teeth whitening. Dental surgeon Mixailidou Zoi has specialized in orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, as well as prosthetic rehabilitation of dental implants. It is important to note that she continuously participates in specialized seminars and is a member of the Hellenic Stomatological Society. Her primary concern is the satisfied and happy faces of her patients.