The pediatric dentist
I was first exposed to pediatric dentistry when, during the first years of my studies at the School of Dental Medicine of the Kapodistrian University of Athens, I started working as a chairside dental assistant in a pediatric dental practice.
Being very young, I was immediately captivated by the art and science of pediatric dentistry and this magical interaction with children and their families.
I also realized quite early that pediatric dentistry is the science where future technologies apply.
This is the reason why I was so very excited when, upon completion of my studies in Greece, I was admitted in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry of TUFTS University in Boston, USA, one of the best pediatric dentistry departments in the world.
After the end of my studies at TUFTS, in addition to the specialty of pediatric dentistry, I obtained a special diploma in the use of the innovative technique of air-abrasion, a new method of removing dental caries without a “drill”.
Being also deeply concerned about the human part of my job, which is the interaction with a parent who trusts me with his own child, as well as the interaction with the child itself, I still attend psychology classes.
My goal as a pediatric dentist, upon my return to Greece, was to create a dental practice that would offer young patients the art and science of pediatric dentistry exactly as I taught it.
With the inspiration and empathy of a human being and the knowledge and training of a scientist, in a clean, friendly and colorful environmemt. Today, more than ten years after the establishment of this practice, I feel grateful to the great teachers who taught me and who passed on to me their love for constant learning and education, so that I can carry out my work with responsibility.