CV

Dr. Ioanna Gidarakou

DDS, Ph.D (Ortho)

PhD in Orthodontics (Cum Laude)
Orthodontic Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2011)

Orthodontic Specialty

Specialty in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (1999 - 2002) Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester, NY
Specialty in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (2001 - 2002) Eastman Dental Center University of Rochester, NY
Fellowship in craniofacial genetics – Pediatric Genetics Clinic
Pediatric Department, Medical School, University of Rochester, NY (2001 - 2002)
Degree in Dentistry (Summa Cum Laude) Dental School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1993 - 1998)
Valedictorian - Class rank: First

Membership in Scientific Societies

American Association of Orthodontists
World Federation of Orthodontists
European Aligner Society
Greek Orthodontic Society
Greek Orthodontic Society of Northern Greece
Greek Association for Orthodontic Research and Development
Professional Society of Greek Orthodontists
Greek Orthodontic Aligner Society (GOAS)

Academic Experience

Academic teaching of postgraduate students in the Orthodontic and Pedodontic Department, Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester, NY
f. Scientific Associate Orthodontic Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Lectures in Greek and International Conferences

Greek Dental Association
Greek Orthodontic Society
Greek Association for Orthodontic Research and Development
20th Annual World Dental Summit
Professional Society of Greek Orthodontists
Greek Orthodontic Aligner Society (GOAS)
Greek Pedodontic Society
Greek Society of Stomatology
3Shape study clubs
Invisalign study clubs

Clinical Speaker

Invisalign International Speaker since 2018
International Speaker and KOL of 3Shape since 2017
First Orthodontic Practice in Greece in the acquisition and implementation of 3Shape Trios digital intraoral scanner

Certifications

Board Eligible (2001) American Association of Orthodontists (American Board of Orthodontics)
Orthodontic Specialty (2002) Central Health Council, Ministry of Health
Invisalign Certification in the U.S.A. (2001)
Incognito Certification (2010)
Orthoanalyzer Level I and II in Denmark (2017)

Private Orthodontic Practice for children and adults in Katerini (2002) and Litochoro Pieria (2014). Our philoshopy is the absolutely individualized functional and aesthetic therapy for all our patients. Optimum results are achieved through a harmonious combination of significant clinical experience, profound knowledge of international bibliography, continuous education, multidisciplinary treatment, utilization of cutting-edge technology and passion for the art and science of orthodontics.