Pediatric dentists

Smiles4kids - Mpakala Vera is based in Marousi. Mpakala Vera holds a specialty degree in pediatric dentistry from Tufts University, Boston USA, where she earned, in addition to her pediatric dentistry specialty, a distinct certification in the use of the innovative air-abrasion technique, a new method for removing caries without the use of a drill. The pediatric dentist employs psychological techniques and specialized vocabulary to explain the treatment to the child. The pediatric dental clinic is founded 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.

Theoxaropoulou Katerina DDS, MSc & Associates is a Pediatric Dentist who operates a private dental practice in Galatsi. She is a graduate of the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and during her studies, she attended the University of Gothenburg in Sweden for six months. In 2011, she was accepted into the Dental School of Amsterdam in the Netherlands for her specialization in Pediatric Dentistry, gaining significant experience in dental care for children and individuals with special needs, as well as in performing dental treatment using sedation, conscious sedation, and general anesthesia. Her professional experience has been accumulated through her employment at the 251st Air Force General Hospital, as well as in private clinics abroad, in England and Amsterdam. She is a member of the Attica Dental Association, the European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Hellenic Pediatric Dental Society. Finally, her goal is the pleasant familiarization of children with dentistry, the elimination of dental "phobia" in children, and the treatment and prevention of oral diseases in children. The practice also offers Orthodontic Treatment.

Lyro Dental Clinic - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic is located in Heraklion, Crete. The primary objectives of Lyro Dental Clinic are to provide high-quality dental services, strictly adhere to the EU principles across all related activities of Lyro Dental Clinic, and fully satisfy both the explicit and implicit needs of the patient. Furthermore, there is a commitment to the continuous improvement of Lyro Dental Clinic's performance concerning quality and safety issues. To achieve the above, the Management of Lyro Dental implements procedures to identify patient needs and legislative requirements, subsequently establishing appropriate measurable/objective goals and actions for their implementation. Lyro Dental Clinic is committed to providing all necessary resources to fulfill its objectives. Additionally, it is dedicated to the continuous improvement of the effectiveness of the Quality Management System by applying suitable procedures for objective measurement and monitoring of goal achievement progress, as well as taking necessary actions to eliminate causes of any deviations.

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.

Smile4ever - Panagiotaki Sofia is located in Nea Filadelfeia. The dentist specializes and has experience in pediatric dentistry, having served as a Senior Registrar at the General Children’s Hospital Agia Sofia for 3 years, where she gained experience in managing emergencies such as dental traumas and dental abscesses, as well as implementing preventive dental care programs for children with complex medical histories. The pediatric dentist employs psychological techniques and specialized vocabulary to explain the treatment to the child. The pediatric dental clinic 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.

Papoutsis Georgios DDS, MSc & Associates is a Pediatric Dentist with a private practice in Haidari. He is a graduate of the School of Dentistry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed extensive postgraduate studies in Healthcare Management at the University of Surrey, sedation administration in dentistry at King's College London, and pediatric dentistry at University College London. The doctor's objective is to create a dental experience that allows his patients to enjoy the benefits of comprehensive dental care in a pleasant and comfortable environment. Through his experience and specialization in administering anesthesia without anesthetic needles and the use of laser technology for caries diagnosis, the doctor is capable of serving every demanding patient. Finally, he is a member of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry, the Hellenic Pediatric Dentistry Society, the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry, the International Federation of Dental Anaesthesiology Societies, and the Dental Sedation Teachers Group.

Drogkari Eugenia is a Pediatric Dentist maintaining private dental clinics in Elliniko and Sparta. She holds a degree from the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. From 2008 to 2011, she attended the three-year postgraduate program at the University of Leeds, where she obtained the Clinical Specialty and Master of Dental Science degrees in Pediatric Dentistry, as well as the Maxine Pollard Prize for the best clinical cases during that period. From 2007 to 2008, she worked in a dental clinic in the United Kingdom for the National Health Service (NHS), and since late 2011, she has exclusively practiced Pediatric Dentistry at a private level. Simultaneously, from mid-2012 to late 2013, she worked in the Pediatric Dentistry and Disability Departments of the National Bank Dental Center, as well as in the Dental Surgical Department of Ygeia Melathron for these individuals. Since 2014, she has been practicing privately in Sparta, working exclusively as a Pediatric Dentist, with the aim of providing specialized dental care to children, adolescents, and individuals with disabilities. She is a member of the Hellenic and European Pediatric Dental Societies. Additionally, she has attended and continues to attend workshops, seminars, and conferences as part of her ongoing education.

Dr. Mastora Aleksandra is a Specialist Pediatric Dentist and operates a private pediatric dental clinic in Argyroupoli. She is a graduate of the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate specialization diploma in Pediatric Dentistry from the same university. Additionally, she is a Scientific Associate at the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of the University of Athens. In her private practice, she provides high-quality services for the care and restoration of all dental problems in children, such as cleaning, fluoridation, fillings, prevention of dental trauma and orthodontic anomalies, preventive sealants for pits and fissures, endodontic treatment, as well as management of dental developmental disorders. Furthermore, she offers consulting services for maintaining children's oral hygiene, preventing caries and periodontal diseases, and preventing harmful habits affecting the mouth and teeth (pacifiers, bottle feeding, thumb sucking). Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Pediatric Dental Society, the International Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Dental Association of Attica, and has numerous publications in scientific journals.

Apostolopoulou Dafni is a Pediatric Dentist who maintains a private practice in Gerakas. She graduated from the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate diploma in Oral Biology as well as clinical specialization in Pediatric Dentistry, having completed a three-year postgraduate program. She possesses extensive professional experience, having worked for over 8 years in a pediatric dental clinic in Piraeus, and subsequently, after many years of effort, established a pediatric dental clinic that combines advanced equipment with a particularly warm and friendly environment. The clinic aims to provide dental treatment and prevention for children of all ages, always applying the unique approach and philosophy of her specialty. Currently, she collaborates, among other institutions, with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Marina Lazaratou is a Pediatric Dentist who operates a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She graduated from the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed a 3-year pediatric dentistry fellowship at Tokyo Medical and Dental University in Tokyo, receiving a scholarship from the Japanese Ministry of Education. Upon her return to Greece, she served as a scientific collaborator at the Pediatric Dentistry clinic of the Dental School of the University of Athens while concurrently opening her private practice in Agia Paraskevi, providing exclusively services for children and adolescents. The specially designed clinic offers a warm and friendly environment for young patients, and her extensive experience with children and adolescents aims to make their dental visits as pleasant as possible. Particular emphasis is placed on educating both children and parents regarding oral health instructions and advice, as well as on the prevention of dental and gum diseases.

Maria Madytinou is a Dental Surgeon with postgraduate training at New York University, and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. Additionally, she works as an external collaborator in dental clinics as a Dental Surgeon specializing in implant placement and the management of aesthetic interventions (veneers, mesotherapy, etc.). In the past, she has worked as a Dental Surgeon at Vostaneio General Hospital of Mytilene. Finally, she is a member of the Dental Association of Piraeus and has attended numerous theoretical and practical seminars as part of her ongoing professional development.

Ziounas Ioannis is a Dentist, specialist in Implantology and Prosthodontics, with a private practice in Kolonaki. He is a graduate of the "historic" dental school of Tver State Medical University, with many years of experience in the functional and aesthetic restoration of patients' oral health. Additionally, he holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree from the University of Manchester in Aesthetic Dentistry and Implants. At the private dental center idDental Clinic, the doctor and his team offer a wide range of dental services, from routine fillings and teeth and gum cleaning to complete oral rehabilitation with implants. Services provided include oral surgical restoration, occlusal rehabilitation, endodontic treatments, orthodontics, and prosthetic restoration. Furthermore, the services cover the full spectrum of aesthetic dentistry (teeth whitening, resin or porcelain veneers, gingivoplasty, and all-ceramic crowns). Finally, the clinic's goal is always the high-quality provision of all oral health services, as well as the maintenance of the results of each treatment, through the use of modern, clinically tested materials and state-of-the-art equipment.

Ο Χαντράς Σταυρουλάκης Αλέξανδρος είναι Χειρουργός Οδοντίατρος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Αθήνα. Αποφοίτησε από την Οδοντιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και είναι Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης της Σχολής. Παρακολουθεί και συμμετέχει ενεργά σε πλήθος συνεδρίων και σεμιναρίων, πρακτικού και θεωρητικού χαρακτήρα, με στόχο τη συνεχή επιστημονική και επαγγελματική του επιμόρφωση και την παροχή σύγχρονων, υψηλής ποιότητας οδοντιατρικών υπηρεσιών. Δίνει ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη διατήρηση της φυσικής οδοντοφυΐας, όπου αυτό είναι κλινικά εφικτό, καθώς και στην εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα κάθε ασθενούς. Παράλληλα, μεριμνά για τη δημιουργία ενός άνετου και φιλικού περιβάλλοντος στο οδοντιατρείο, με συνέπεια, ενσυναίσθηση και αφοσίωση στις ανάγκες κάθε ασθενούς. Τέλος, ο οδοντίατρος είναι μέλος του Οδοντιατρικού Συλλόγου Αττικής και της Πανελλήνιας Οδοντιατρικής Ομοσπονδίας.

Koutsos Theodoros is a Dentist and maintains a private practice in Keratsini. He holds a degree from the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed a postgraduate program in Implantology at Dentale Shrewsbury, as well as a postgraduate program in Oral Surgery and Implantology at BPP University in London. He has worked as an Associate Dentist at a Dental Polyclinic in Downham Market and at a Dental Clinic in Watton, England. Additionally, he has served as a military dentist in Kastelorizo and as a surgical assistant in the maxillofacial surgery department of I.K.A. Athens. The doctor has attended numerous conferences and seminars aimed at his continuous education and is proficient in English, French, and Italian.

Panagiotis Kaknavatos is a Dentist who has maintained a private practice in Vrilissia since 2002. He holds a Master's degree from the Dental School and has attended a training seminar on Implants in 2008. He has worked as a Dentist at the Dental Care Center of Vrilissia and has participated in Preventive Dental Check-ups in schools within the Municipality of Vrilissia in 2009. Additionally, he has attended numerous conferences organized by the Hellenic Dental Federation, the Dental Association of Attica, and the Hellenic Stomatological Society. Finally, he is a member of the Dental Association of Athens and a member of the Committee for Young Dentists of the Association.

Meintanis Xarilaos is a Dental Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. He completed his dental studies at the Faculté de Medecine Pharmacie d’Odonto-Stomatologie de L'UCAD. He is also a member of the Athens Dental Association. His private clinic is a modern and well-equipped facility that covers the full spectrum of dental services. The dentist has extensive experience in aesthetic dentistry, particularly in cases involving dental restorations, replacement of amalgam fillings with composite resin, and teeth whitening. Additionally, he collaborates with specialized dentists, such as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for implants and periodontitis treatment, as well as an Endodontist and Orthodontist for all types of dental procedures. Finally, the doctor has participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad concerning General and Aesthetic Dentistry with the aim of continuous professional development in his field.

Anastasopoulou Dimitra is a dentist who maintains a private practice in Paiania. She is a graduate of the School of Dentistry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate diploma in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics from the Manchester University Hospital. Additionally, she completed a postgraduate training program at the University of Athens, where she obtained the necessary certifications in implant surgery placement and clinical implant monitoring. Currently, her practice offers a range of services including cleaning, fluoride treatment, whitening, gingivitis and periodontitis treatment, fillings, root canal therapy, and extractions, while equipped with digital technology and utilizing a computer and an intraoral camera. Furthermore, she provides high-level services in fixed and removable prosthodontic cases such as implants, bridges, and porcelain veneers. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic and British Dental Associations and has participated in numerous seminars and conferences aimed at advancing her services in dentistry and prosthodontics.

Konstantopoulos Ioannis is a Dental Surgeon, trained in Implantology and Oral Rehabilitation at the New York University, USA (NYU, USA) and is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in Implantology and Dental Surgery MSc (Dresden University, Germany). He graduated with honors from the dental school and also completed the Implantology program at New York University. In addition to maintaining a private dental practice in Piraeus, he is a scientific collaborator at the General Hospital Tzaneio, Piraeus. He has worked across the full spectrum of dentistry with a special focus on surgical procedures and has been trained in numerous seminars, including modern techniques for treating pulp diseases and endodontics as well as guided bone regeneration and oral rehabilitation techniques. He is an active member of the Piraeus Dental Association with ongoing participation in preventive dentistry initiatives and volunteer activities.