Orthodontists in Attica

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.

Aggelakis Dimosthenis is an Orthodontist and operates private Orthodontic Clinics in Melissia and Glyfada. He holds a degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a doctorate from Humboldt University of Berlin, with further training in the Invisalign method (Orthodontics for adolescents and adults using clear aligners). At his private clinics, he provides high-level services for the diagnosis and treatment of all orthodontic problems in adults and children. More specifically, he offers pediatric orthodontics with removable appliances and braces without tooth extractions, orthodontics for adolescents and adults with ceramic and clear braces, and treatment with clear Invisalign aligners within 8 - 16 months. The doctor has been certified in Germany in this advanced method since 2001 and was among the first orthodontists to implement it in Greece. Most patients treated with the Invisalign method in Greece have been treated at his clinics. Finally, he provides services for the management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. His goal is always to achieve the optimal therapeutic and aesthetic outcome.

Kids & Family Dental - Syrkou Anastasia is a modern multi-specialty dental clinic in Piraeus, where all dental specialties are practiced by experienced and specialized professionals. The scientific director of the clinic is Kids Kai Family Dental - Syrkou Anastasia, a Dental Surgeon - Pediatric Dentist - Myofunctional Orthodontist with training in Myofunctional Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in New York, Kiev, and Bucharest. She possesses extensive experience and expertise. At Kids & Family Dental, high-quality services are provided, and appropriate dental protocols are applied using modern techniques and the most advanced equipment in all areas of dental practice. Services are offered for the whole family, primarily for children, including General and Preventive Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Myofunctional Orthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Aesthetic and Prosthetic Dentistry, Periodontology and Endodontics, Implants, Whitening, Hyaluronic Acid, and Botulinum Toxin.

Η Δρ Κατερίνα Δούμα - Μιχελάκη DDS, Dipl. Ortho, PhD, ΑΒΟ είναι ειδική Ορθοδοντικός με πολυετή εμπειρία στην Ορθοδοντική στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό, και επικεφαλής του Οδοντιατρικού Τμήματος της Κλινικής Dermadental Care, μαζί με την κόρη της Δρ Ίρις Μιχελάκη DDS, Dipl Ortho, MSD, ΑΒΟ.

Είναι απόφοιτος της Οδοντιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών απ’ όπου αποφοίτησε με συνεχείς υποτροφίες στους πρώτους του έτους της και έγινε άμεσα δεκτή για εξειδίκευση με υποτροφία στις ΗΠΑ. Έλαβε πλήρη ειδικότητα, Specialty in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics με επιπλέον πιστοποιήσεις σε όλες τις κλινικές τεχνικές από το University of Louisviile, με ταυτόχρονη συνεργασία του στρατιωτικού Τμήματος Fort Knox United States Army Dental Activity Unit. Είναι Αριστούχος Διδάκτωρ του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με κλινικές μελέτες σε παιδιά με προγναθισμό της κάτω γνάθου.Παράλληλα διετέλεσε επί σειρά ετών επιστημονικός συνεργάτης στο Τμήμα Ορθοδοντικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει διατελέσει επίκουρη κλινική καθηγήτρια στο Dubai, UAE, επιβλέποντας μεταπτυχιακούς φοιτητές ορθοδοντικής.

Το 2019 μετά από ιδιαίτερα απαιτητικές εξετάσεις στις ΗΠΑ έλαβε τον διεθνώς τίτλο αναγνωρισμένο τίτλο Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists (ABO).

Τόσο η Κατερίνα Δούμα-Μιχελάκη, όσο και η Ίρις Μιχελάκη, απόφοιτος του Παγκοσμίου φήμης Ορθοδοντικού Προγράμματος Ορθοδοντικής University of Washington in Seattle, είναι πλήρως πιστοποιημένα μέλη του American Board of Orthodontics, fully certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.

Η Κατερίνα Δούμα συμμετέχει διαρκώς σε ελληνικά και διεθνή επιστημονικά συνέδρια ως ομιλήτρια και είναι ενεργό μέλος διεθνών επιστημονικών οργανισμών ορθοδοντικής.

Είναι από τους πρωτοπόρους σε όλες τις νέες ψηφιακές τεχνολογίες, όπως οι θεραπείες με διαφανείς νάρθηκες Invisalign έχοντας θεραπεύσει έναν πολύ μεγάλο αριθμό περιστατικών ως Invisalign Premium Elite Provider. Έχει διατελέσει μέλος πολλών Επιστημονικών Συμβουλίων και είναι τώρα Αντιπρόεδρος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Ορθοδοντικών Ναρθήκων, Greek Orthodontic Aligner Society.

Στο ιατρείο Greatsmiles by Dermadental Care παρέχονται σύγχρονες ορθοδοντικές θεραπείες για παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες, όπως ακίνητοι ορθοδοντικοί μηχανισμοί, διαφανείς νάρθηκες (Invisalign), γλωσσική ορθοδοντική και άλλες σύγχρονες τεχνικές, με στόχο τη βελτίωση της στοματικής υγείας και την επίτευξη ενός αρμονικού και αισθητικού χαμόγελου. Πάντα με εξατομικευμένο σχεδιασμό θεραπείας και αξιοποίηση όλων των σύγχρονων ψηφιακών τεχνολογιών, με έμφαση στα άριστα αποτελέσματα και την ανθρώπινη προσέγγιση.

Specialist Orthodontist Papagiannis Aleksandros professionally practices in Lamia, Fthiotida, and in Palaio Faliro, Attica. He obtained his degree in Dental Surgery from the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) in 2013 and continued his studies in the postgraduate Orthodontics program of the same university, graduating in 2019. He is a Scientific Collaborator in the Orthodontics Department and a PhD candidate at the Dental School of NKUA. He has participated in numerous scientific presentations and conferences in Greece and abroad. Additionally, he has published scientific articles in international journals and is an active member of both Greek and international scientific associations. Therapeutically, particular emphasis is placed on the prevention of orthodontic anomalies and facial aesthetics using the most modern scientific approaches. Aesthetic treatments using invisible orthodontic appliances and aligners result in discreet yet effective orthodontic therapy that meets the expectations of both young and adult patients.

Kaima Katerina DDS, MSc, MOrth is an Orthodontist with private practices in Peristeri ("Orthodontic Clinic" - next to Anthoupoli Metro Station) and Nikaia ("Contemporary Dental" - next to Nikaia Metro Station), where she exclusively deals with the full spectrum of Orthodontics. She obtained her Dental Surgery degree in 2016 (DDS). In September 2018, she began her Orthodontic specialty training at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom. The three-year specialty program included both clinical practice with a wide range of patients and research activities. In 2021, after submitting her thesis titled “Does the use of lateral cephalometric radiography increase the reliability and accuracy in localisation of ectopic maxillary canines?”, she graduated with distinction, earning the Master's degree "Master of Science (MSc) in Orthodontics." Simultaneously, after passing the examinations of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, she received the Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) title. From September 2021 to September 2022, she worked at the University Dental Hospital of Manchester and the orthodontic clinic at Countess of Chester Hospital. The Orthodontist is certified in the Invisalign technique (clear aligners – invisible orthodontics) and is a member of the Dental Association of Attica (DAS), the Society of Orthodontics & Craniomaxillofacial Study & Research (EOΓME), the British Dental Association (GDC), the British Orthodontic Society (BOS), as well as the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) – Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England).

Gkeka Olga is an Orthodontist who maintains a private practice in Kallithea and manages cases across the full spectrum of orthodontics (children and adults). She has completed a three-year laboratory Master of Science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Biomedical Sciences in Dental Medicine) with a scholarship and received Orthodontic Specialty training from the Hadassah University Medical Center in Israel. During her three-year specialization, she was trained to address all types of orthodontic anomalies, including complex cases of impacted teeth, surgical cases, as well as full proficiency in the Invisalign method.

In recent years, she has attended conferences and has participated as a speaker or poster presenter.

Upon completion of her studies, she obtained recognition of her Orthodontic specialization for Europe following examinations.

She completed a two-year Dental Internship at the Naval Hospital of Athens in the Therapy and Orthodontics clinics and has worked in general dentistry and orthodontics in private practice. 

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.

Markopoulou Dimitra is a Dental Surgeon with a master's degree (MSc) in Orthodontics from the University of Warwick and over 10 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom.

She is exclusively dedicated to Orthodontics, offering personalized solutions for children, adolescents, and adults. Her goal is for every patient to feel comfortable and informed at every stage of the treatment, within an environment of calm and trust.

She specializes in:

• Fixed and removable orthodontic appliances

• Clear aligners (Invisalign, ClearCorrect, Spark)

• Early orthodontic intervention

With experience in public and private clinics in Greece and the United Kingdom, she places special emphasis on accurate diagnosis, comprehensive treatment planning, and long-term follow-up.

She believes that a beautiful smile is not only about aesthetics but also confidence and quality of life.

Andrianopoulou Panagiota Kai Synergates have been established in Ilion since 1995. Andrianopoulou Panagiota was admitted with a scholarship to the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, from which she graduated, and also holds a Master's degree from Manchester University. She has worked at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," the General Hospital of Attica KAT, and the Athens Medical Center. Additionally, she has participated in seminars on periodontology, endodontics, orofacial pain, and dental surgery, as well as seminars on implantology and aesthetic dentistry, and has attended numerous Greek dental conferences. The doctor is a member of the Dental Association of Athens and speaks English and French. Finally, for orthodontic cases, she collaborates with Orthodontist Mr. Rammos Anastasios, a graduate of the Dental School and holder of a specialty in Orthodontics.

The orthodontic clinic Orthodontiki Kanavakis is located in Marousi, with Scientific Directors being the Specialist Orthodontist Orthodontiki Kanavakis Mihalis and the Specialist Orthodontist Orthodontiki Kanavakis Giorgos. Orthodontiki Kanavakis Mihalis studied at the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Orthodontics at the University of Münster – Nordrhein Westfalen in Germany. He has over 30 years of experience in orthodontics, making him one of the pioneering Orthodontists in Athens. Orthodontiki Kanavakis Giorgos is an Assistant Professor of Orthodontics at the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). He is also an Associate Professor at the University of Basel in Switzerland, a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Orthodontics Department at Tufts University in Boston, USA, holds a doctorate from the University of Bern in Switzerland, and a doctorate from the University of Oulu in Finland. He studied at the Dental School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and subsequently moved to the USA for postgraduate studies at Tufts University in Boston. At Tufts, he initially trained in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Facial Pain, and Sleep/Obstructive Sleep Apnea Disorders, and subsequently attended the Orthodontics program, from which he earned his orthodontic specialty diploma. He has published a significant number of papers in international journals focusing on modern orthodontic methods and has delivered numerous lectures both in Greece and abroad. Furthermore, he is a member of the American Board of Orthodontics and a full member of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists. In the modern and friendly environment of the orthodontic clinic, orthodontic services are provided using the most contemporary and scientifically validated methods.

Tsiggene Foteini is a Specialist Orthodontist with a private practice in Ilisia. She is a graduate of the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and exclusively practices Orthodontics for children and adults, with a special focus on invisible and aesthetic new Orthodontic methods for adolescents and adults in a friendly and modern environment. The clinic is certified for treatments with invisible transparent aligners (Invisalign, Clear Aligners), as well as for the use of invisible lingual techniques (Incognito, WIN, 2D). It is equipped with the most advanced intraoral scanner, iTero Element 2 Plus, for taking digital impressions. It is the only scanner on the market that provides a personalized prediction of your orthodontic treatment outcome from the first visit! The doctor actively participates in international and nationwide conferences and seminars for continuous education and training on contemporary Orthodontic techniques and is a member of numerous Greek and international scientific associations and societies.

Kotinas Anastasios is a Specialist Orthodontist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh. The doctor has extensive professional experience in Greece and abroad, specifically in Edinburgh, and has managed cases spanning the entire spectrum of orthodontic science using all techniques (Edgewise, Ricketts, Tip-Edge) with an emphasis on Straight-Wire. Currently, in his private practice, he primarily practices orthodontics using the Straight-Wire technique combined with removable appliances, functional devices, extraoral appliances, mini-screws, and clear aligners such as Clear Aligner. Additionally, the orthodontist has published articles in international peer-reviewed scientific journals and participates in conferences and seminars to stay updated with developments in his field.

Since the 2025-2026 season and based on the latest official Invisalign data, Polyxronopoulos Giorgos ranks within the top 1% of Invisalign providers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With 18 years of clinical experience in the Invisalign system, he belongs to the highest category, INVISALIGN DIAMOND APEX. Over 300 new patients annually choose to undergo Invisalign aligner treatment at his clinics.

He is a graduate of the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Orthodontics at the Dental School of Tel Aviv University in Israel. He graduated with the "Bert Levin" award in recognition of his clinical and theoretical achievements. He places great emphasis on continuous education, participating in conferences in Greece and abroad with research papers and presentations. His work has been published in the most reputable Greek dental journals, and he participates in the Continuing Education Program of the American Orthodontic Society with numerous certified hours attending seminars and conferences online. He is a member of several medical associations and scientific societies.

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 treated 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. After a diagnostic examination, the patient can receive a personalized treatment plan tailored to their needs and wishes, scientifically substantiated to ensure both functional and aesthetic excellence. Additionally, a follow-up program is implemented for the prevention of future dental problems, aiding in their timely diagnosis and management. One of the collaborators is Dentist Hellinicon Dental Digital Smiles, who graduated from the Dental School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He possesses significant clinical experience, distinctions, and participation in numerous scientific conferences and postgraduate seminars.

Η Παιδοδοντιατρική Φροντίδα Κορωπίου, Ηλίας Μπερδούσης και Συνεργάτες είναι Παιδοδοντιατρικό κι Ορθοδοντικό ιατρείο που λειτουργεί τα τελευταία 25 χρόνια. Ο ιδιοκτήτης και Παιδοδοντίατρος του ιατρείου κύριος Ηλίας Μπερδούσης είναι πτυχιούχος της Οδοντιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με μετεκπαίδευση στην Παιδοδοντιατρική στο University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey και μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών (MSc) στη Βιολογία Στόματος από το ίδιο ίδρυμα των ΗΠΑ. Έχει διατελέσει επί σειρά ετών Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης στο Εργαστήριο Παιδοδοντιατρικής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών καθώς και πρόεδρος της Ευρωπαικής Παιδοδοντιατρικής Εταιρίας EAPD.

Η κα Κατερίνα Σαραντοπούλου, αποφοίτησε από την Οδοντιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, λαμβάνοντας το πτυχίο του Χειρουργού Οδοντιάτρου (DDS). Ακολούθησε η τριετής ειδίκευσή της στην Παιδοδοντιατρική στο University College London του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου όπου και διέμεινε για μια δεκαετία αποκτώντας εκτενή κλινική εμπειρία στην ολοκληρωμένη ψυχολογική και θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση παιδιών κι εφήβων κι ατόμων με ειδικές ανάγκες.

Ο κύριος Κωνσταντίνος Καζάνης αποφοίτησε από την Οδοντιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, λαμβάνοντας το πτυχίο του Χειρουργού Οδοντιάτρου (DDS). Ακολούθησε η τριετής ειδίκευσή του στην Ορθοδοντική στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Saint Louis University των ΗΠΑ, απ' όπου αποφοίτησε λαμβάνοντας Master of Science in Dentistry (MS) και Certificate in Orthodontics. Επιστρέφοντας στην Ελλάδα ολοκλήρωσε την διαδικασία εξετάσεων για την αναγνώριση των σπουδών της ειδικευσής του στη χώρα. 

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.