SUMMARY
Highly experienced dental practitioner in reconstructive and restorative dentistry, with a gentle and approachable personality that puts even the most nervous of patients at ease, and attention oriented to both person and detail. With a reputation for quality and expertise, recognized by his peers around the country and consults for a number of dental companies.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
•Oral Surgery
•Implantology
•Dental Esthetics
•Ceramic Restoration
•Prosthetics
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2003-2005
DGI German Association of Oral Implantology
Theoretical and Practical Training in Implantology
1988-1995
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece)
Bachelor in Dentistry (DDS)
The courses provided the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to practice dentistry. As graduate dentist possessed competences on:
ØBiomedical foundation knowledge, which are necessary for practicing contemporary dentistry.
ØPreventive strategy, where the primary goal is not to treat injury or disease but also prevent them, and preserve any therapeutic effect.
ØSocial sensitivity, which ensures that the dentist is both a professional and a servant of health.
ØSeeking lifelong learning, for continuously updating and improving skills throughout their professional life.
1985-1988
Classical Lyceum of Poros, Poros Isl. (Greece)
High School Diploma
CONFERENCES AND OTHER COURSES
Jun. 2011
Advanced Seminar in Implant Dentistry, School of Graduate Dentistry, Rambam Health Care Campus, Faculty of Medicine – Technion I.I.T., Haifa – Israel
Feb. 2011
Marketing in dentistry, part of Master in Implantology Postgraduate Program, City University of Seattle, Athens – Greece
Mar. 2010
Immediate restoration of the edentulous patient with the SKY fast & fixed therapy concept and 3D implant planning with SKYplanX, BREDENT Medical, Landsberg/Sendem/Ulm - Germany
Mar. 2009
Implantology Clinical Surgery, Hellenic Association of Continuing Dental Education in co-operation with the New York University College of Dentistry, Athens – Greece
Sept. 2008
Implantology and Esthetic Dentistry, Global Institute for Dental Education, Athens – Greece
Sept. 2007
1st International Conference of Implantology and Esthetic Dentistry, Dental Tribune International, Athens – Greece
Jun. 2007
A live demonstration of a sinus lift procedure, and augmentation of block bone, The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv – Israel
Nov. 2006
26th Hellenic Dental Conference, Hellenic Dental Association, Athens – Greece
Jun. 2006
Mediterranean Dental Implant Congress 2006, Corfu – Greece
Dec. 2005
2005 International Symposium for Prosthetics, Greek-German Dental Association, Athens – Greece
Nov. 2005
19th Hellenic Conference, Hellenic Association for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens – Greece
Feb. 2005
2nd International Conference of Esthetic Dentistry, Hellenic Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, Athens – Greece
Oct. 2004
Dental Esthetics, Society of Hellenic Dentistry, Athens – Greece
Jun. 2004
The Esthetic Challenge – prerequisities for an optimal perio-implant-prosthetic rehabilitation, Mediterranean Dental Implant Congress 2004, Corfu – Greece
Jun. 2004
Mediterranean Dental Implant Congress 2004, Corfu – Greece
Apr. 2004
Hospitation on treatment planning, exposing (2nd step), filling of frames, recall, explanation, implantation (1st step), impression taking, incorporation and grafting techniques, DGI German Association of Oral Implantology, Seefeld – Germany
Nov. 2003
2003 International Symposium for Prosthetics, Greek-German Dental Association, Athens – Greece
Nov. 2002
16th Hellenic Conference, Hellenic Association for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens – Greece
WORK EXPERIENCE
2004 - today
Dental Clinic – owner, N. Psichiko (Athens – Greece), (http://www.dentalcosmetic.gr/)
2006-2008
Visiting dentist for implants and oral surgery, Netherlands
1997-2004
Dental practice – owner, Kolonaki (Athens – Greece)
1995-1997
Dentist, Hellenic Navy, Salamina Hospital (Greece)
1990-1995
Undergraduate practice, Dental School of Athens, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Member of the BIG-register (official register of health care professionals, on behalf of the Ministry of Health) of Netherlands, since 2006
Member of the Hellenic Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, since 2005
Member of the DGI German Association of Oral Implantology, since 2004
Member of the Dental Association of Athens, since 1995
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Swimming, diving, fishing and photography.
SKILLS
Computing
MS Windows OS
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Digital X-Ray Imaging Software
Dental Practice Management Software
Languages
Greek (Native language)
English (Second language)
Other
European driving license, categories A and B
Greek powerboat operator license
