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Mary Kalyva

Lecturer, Endodontics

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School of Dentistry

Department of Dentistry

Academic Qualifications

Qualification 

Year 

Awarding Institution 

Department 

Thesis title (Optional Entry) 

PhD 

2010 

School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki 

Endodontology 

The Role of TGFb1 in the Dental Pulp Repair 

Process. Experimental Study 

Postgraduate program in Endodontology  

 

2001 

School of Dentistry, Aristotle 

University of Thessaloniki 

Endodontology 

Pathogenesis of Periapical Cysts: Review of the 

Literature & Experimental in Vivo Development of Periapical Lesions 

Doctor Of Dental Surgery (DDS) 

1998 

School of Health Sciences, Dept Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens 

Dentistry 

 

Employment History

Qualification 

Year 

Awarding Institution 

Department 

Thesis title (Optional Entry) 

PhD 

2010 

School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki 

Endodontology 

The Role of TGFb1 in the Dental Pulp Repair 

Process. Experimental Study 

Postgraduate program in Endodontology  

 

2001 

School of Dentistry, Aristotle 

University of Thessaloniki 

Endodontology 

Pathogenesis of Periapical Cysts: Review of the 

Literature & Experimental in Vivo Development of Periapical Lesions 

Doctor Of Dental Surgery (DDS) 

1998 

School of Health Sciences, Dept Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens 

Dentistry 

 

Publications

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Year 

Title 

Other authors 

Journal and Publisher /  
Conference 

Vol. 

Pages 

1 

2025 

The “Testing Effect” in Undergraduate Endodontic Education: The Impact of Regular Low Stakes Testing on Learning Outcomes and Student Engagement. 

Kavvadia K., Louca L., Televantou I., Michaelides M.P. 

International Endodontic Journal 

Early View 

https://doi.org/10.1111/iej.70022  

2 

2010 

Transdentinal stimulation of tertiary dentine formation and intratubular mineralization by growth factors. 

 

Papadimitriou S, Tziafas D. 

International Endodontic Journal 

 

43(5) 

382-92 

3 

2005 

An in vitro comparison of the sealing ability of three endodontic sealers used in canals with iatrogenic enlargement of the apical constriction. 

Dandakis C, Lambrianidis T, Kosti E 

Journal of Endodontics 

31(3) 

190-3 

4 

2003 

The reaction pattern of dentine to rh-tgfbeta1 in non-exposed cavities of dog teeth. 

D Tziafas, S Thomaidou, S Papadimitriou 

Journal of Dental Research 

82 

470 

5 

2002 

Experimental dentin-based approaches to tissue regeneration in vital pulp therapy. 

Tziafas D, Papadimitriou S 

Connective Tissue Research 

43(2-3) 

391-5 

Exhibitions

Research Projects

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Date 

Title 

Funded by 

Project Role* 

1 

01/01/2005-31/12/2006 

Development of therapeutic systems on sites of endodontic and periodontic situations: harmonized protocols for preclinical 

evaluation. 

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Research Committee 80843 

Researcher 

2 

2002-2005 

Scholarship for Doctorate Thesis. 

Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs. “Heraklitus: 

Research Scholarships prioritizing Basic Research” Code: 2.2.3.b. 

PhD Candidate 

3 

2000-2001 

Bioactive carriers of Growth Factors in therapeutic applications for 

guided dental and osseous regeneration: Study protocol and 

development of in vivo preclinical model. 

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Research Committee 1938/92734 

Researcher 

Academic Consulting Services/Councils/Boards/Editorial Committees

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Period 

Organization 

Title of Position or Service 

Key Activities 

1 

 2022- Present 

Hellenic Association of Endodontists 

Scientific Committee Member 

Contribute to the organization of scientific events 

Review of the work submitted for conference presentations 

Sharing of cutting-edge publications, clinical guidelines, and scientific news on social media 

Promote the actions and initiatives of the Association 

2 

2020-2022 

Hellenic Association of Endodontists 

General Secretery, Board 

Board meetings, communication with scientific societies, contribution in organizing scientific events 

3 

2022 

Hellenic Association of Endodontists 

Member of the Board 

Board meetings 

Awards/International Recognition

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Date 

Title 

Awarded by: 

1 

2025-Present 

European Society of Endodontology 

Certified Membership Status 

Other Achievements