Aikaterini Kavvadia
Professor, Pediatric Dentistry
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School of Dentistry
Department of Dentistry
Academic Qualifications
| Qualification | Year | Awarding Institution | Department | Thesis title (Optional Entry) |
| PhD | 1994 | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece | Dentistry | Stannous fluoride effect on the ultrastructure of oral streptococci |
| MDent Sc Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry | 1989 1988 | UConn Health Center, USA | Oral Biology Pediatric Dentistry | SnF2 effect on growth and viability of selected oral bacteria |
| DDS | 1983 | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece | Dentistry | |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Professionals Education | 2021 | U Of Louisville, KY, USA | College of Education |
Employment History
| Period of employment | Employer | Location | Position | |
| From | To | |||
| 2019 | 2021 | U of Louisville | KY,USA | Postgraduate Program Director |
| 2017 | 2019 | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens | Greece | Chair & Post Graduate Program Director |
| 2014 | 2017 | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens | Greece | Tenured Faculty |
Publications
| Year | Title | Other authors | Journal and Publisher / Conference | Vol. | Pages |
| 2021 | Oral hygiene and periodontal condition of 12- and 15-year-old Greek adolescents. Socio-behavioural risk indicators, self- rated oral health and changes in 10 years. | Diamanti I, Berdouses ED, Kavvadia K, Arapostathis KN, Polychronopoulou A, Oulis CJ | Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2021 Jun; | 22(2): | 98-106 |
| 2021 | Genetic Taste Sensitivity and Dental Caries in Children and Adolescents: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. | Alkuhl H, Morgan R, Koletsi D, Kavvadia K. | Int J Paediatr Dent. | Epub ahead of print | |
| 2021 | Caries risk assessment with the “Bangkok checklist” in preschool children. A prospective cohort study | Agouropoulos, A., Birpou, E., Twetman, S. and Kavvadia, K | Int J Paediatr Dent. | Epub ahead of print | |
| 2021 | Dental late effects of antineoplastic treatment on childhood cancer survivors: radiographic findings. | Seremidi, K., Kavvadia, K., Kattamis, A. and Polychronopoulou, A. | Int J Paediatr Dent | 2021 Mar 24.12792 | Epub ahead of print |
| 2021 | In vivo validation of Diagnodent and Vista proof devices vs ICDAS clinical criteria on incipient carious lesions in adults. | Achilleos E, Rahiotis C, Kavvadia K, Vougiouklakis G | Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther | 102252 | |
| 2019 | Validation of Three Caries Risk Assessment Tools for Preschool Children From Areas with High Caries Prevalence. | Agouropoulos A, Birpou E, Twetman S, Kavvadia K. | Pediatr Dent | 41(5) | 391-399 |
| 2018 | The effect of resin infiltration on proximal caries lesions in primary and permanent teeth. A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials. | Chatzimarkou S, Koletsi D, Kavvadia K. | J Dent | 77 | 8-17 |
| 2015 | Comparative clinical study testing the effectiveness of school based oral health education using Experiential Learning or Traditional Lecturing in 10 year-old children. | Angelopoulou M, Kavvadia K, Taoufik K, Oulis C | BMC Oral Health | 15(1) | 51 |
| 2014 | Caries-preventive effectiveness of fluoride varnish as adjunct to oral health promotion and supervised tooth brushing in preschool children: a double-blind randomized controlled trial. | Agouropoulos A, Twetman S, Pandis N, Kavvadia K, Papagiannoulis L. | J Dent | 84(5) | 891-895 |
| 2012 | Comparative in vitro validation of Vista Proof and DIAGNOdent Pen for occlusal caries detection in permanent teeth. | Seremidi K, Lagouvardos P, Kavvadia K | Oper Dent | 37(3) | 234-245 |
Exhibitions
| Date | Topic | International / Local | Location* | Role in Exhibition |
| 2021 | Protocols for Prevention and management of WSLs before, during and after orthodontic tx | International | Virtual, University of Birmingham, Alabama, Orthodontics | Invited Speaker |
| 2021 | Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of WSL in Orthodontic patients. | International | Virtual, University of Birmingham, Alabama, Orthodontics | Invited Speaker |
| 2021 | Childhood cancer survivors tooth developmental considerations. | Local | Virtual Pediatric Dentistry Dental School, Aristotle University | Invited Speaker |
| 2021 | Fluoride and Caries: An update around the Globe. | International | Virtual International Association of Pediatric Dentistry. | Invited Speaker |
| 2020 | Caries pattern and oral hygiene in children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. | International | Virtual 15th Congress of the EAPD, Virtual July 2020. | Co author |
| 2019 | Correlation of dental clinical and radiographic findings with medical parameters in children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta: a case series | International | 27th IAPD Congress , Cancun- Mexico | Poster presentation |
| 2019 | “Healthy Smile, Happy Child”: An oral health promotion program for preschool children. | International | 27th IAPD Congress , Cancun- Mexico | Co author |
| 2018 | Caries Risk Assessment Methods in Preschool Children from High Caries Risk Areas. | International | IAPD Global Summit on Early Childhood Caries, Bangkok, Thailand | Poster Presenter |
| 2018 | Can alteration of Cariogram risk categories cut-off points improve caries prediction in preschool children? | International | IAPD Global Summit on Early Childhood Caries, Bangkok, Thailand | Co author |
| 2018 | Development of the Greek Oral Health Literacy Measurement Instrument: GROHL. | International | 14th EAPD Congress, Lugano 2018 | Co author |
Research Projects
| Date | Title | Funded by | Project Role* |
| 2019 | Correlation of Calculus Formation between Children and Their Parents”. U of L | An award of $3,600 | Co investigator |
| 2008 | A comparative study of WSL detection in orthodontic patients with DIAGNOdent and Vista Proof | 2000 Euros | Principle investigator |
| 2007 | Distribution of selected bacteria in five different intra oral habitats in young children. | 2,000 Euros | Co investigator |
| 2006 | Caries detection with a Laser fluorescence device. | 2,000 Euros | Principle investigator |
| 2003 | Surface characterization of modern resin composites. | 2,000 Euros | Co investigator, |
| 2000 | ECC and effect on growth, in Greek children. | 2,000 Euros | Principle investigator |
| 2009-2011 | A comparative study on school based oral health education with experiential learning vs traditional lecturing, in 9 and 12 year old students in Greece". | Greek Dental Association, funding of 80,000 Euros | Co investigator scientific coordinator |
| 2012-2015 | National Pathfinder survey in Greece, on oral health in 5, 12, and 15 years old students". | NSRF (National Strategic Reference Framework) 300,000 Euros | Co Investigator - scientific coordinator |
| 2006-2010 | Caries prevalence for 3-5 years old Greek children Caries risk assessment and preventive program implementation for the 2 to 4 years old high caries risk children Effectiveness of the two years preventive program for the high caries risk" | Live.Learn.Laugh FDI Unilever, funding of 30,000 Euros | Co investigator |
Academic Consulting Services/Councils/Boards/Editorial Committees
| Period | Organization | Title of Position or Service | Key Activities |
| 2019-present | IAPD | Member of Science Committee | Consensus recommendation Guidelines |
| 2014-2018 | EAPD | Education Committee Chair | Accreditation of European Pediatric Dentistry Programs |
| 2009-2015 | Hellenic Society of Pediatric Dentistry | Editor Hellenic J of Pediatric Dentistry | |
| 2002-2019 | NKUA | Research mentoring for 11 MS students and 4 PhD | Main Advisor |
| 2015-2019 | NKUA | Erasmus Co-ordinator (European exchange students program) of the UOA Dental School | Co Ordinator for UoA dental school |
Awards/International Recognition
| Date | Title | Awarded by: |
| 2019 | Bright Smiles Bright Futures Award, Co author | International Association Pediatric Dentistry IAPD |
| 2018 | Research Travel Award, 14th EAPD Congress | European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry |
| 2017-19 | Member Hellenic National Committee on Health | Greek Government |
| 2019 | Dental Hygiene Program Advisory Committee, member | U of Louisville |
| 2019 | External Evaluator, for the promotion for J Tahmassebi | University of Leeds UK |
| 2018 | University of Zurich, Switzerland and Helsinki Dental Institute,. Accreditation of Postgraduate Pediatric Dentistry, Chair of the Committee | European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry |
| 2000-present | Reviewer for more than 14 Scientific Journals | |
| 2011 | Bright Smiles Bright Futures Award, Co author | IAPD |
| 2007 | Bright Smiles Bright Futures Award, Co author | IAPD |
| 2005 | Bengt Magnuson Award | IAPD |
Other Achievements
| Date | Title | Key Activities: |
| 2021-present | EUC Dentistry Program Coordinator | Co ordinate Curriculum and program or EUC Dentistry Department, prepare and submit accreditations for Dentistry |
| 2014-present | Diplomate American Board Pediatric Dentistry | |
| 2020 | Chief of Dental Services, Norton’s Children Hospital | Chief of Dental cases in the Operating Room and Dental Emergency Department |
| 2017-19 | Head and Program Director, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, UOA, Greece | National and Kapodostrian University of Athens |
| 2019-20 | Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program Director, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, | University of Louisville, School of Dentistry, KY, USA |
| 2013-14 | Program Director, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, European University College | Dubai, UAE |
| Site visitor for the Accreditation of European Pediatric Dentistry programs by EAPD | Visited and audited the post graduate programs ACTA, Barts & Royal London, U of Ghent, Helsinki, Zurich | |
| 2012-18 | Scientific coordinator, National Epidemiological survey for 5, 12 and 15 years old children, in Greece. | Hellenic Greek Dental Association |
| 2010-12 | Scientific coordinator, National Survey on Experiential learning in school based oral health education | Hellenic Greek Dental Association |
| 2000-09 | Director, Extramural UOA dental clinic in Sikiarideio Special Needs School, Melissia, Greece | Operation of this extramural dental office for Special Needs patients under the University of Athens |