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School of Dentistry

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
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Kamalakidis Savvas

Assistant Professor

Τηλέφωνο:  (+30) 2310 999548 

Email:  drkamalakidis@dent.auth.gr 

Γραφείο:  6th floor 

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Σπουδές – Τίτλοι:  

2001 DDS, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
2005 Certificate, advanced specialty education program in prosthodontics, Department of Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA

2005 Fellowship Certificate, advanced education program in esthetic dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA

2007 Adjunct Instructor, Department of Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA

2009 Board certification in Prosthodontics. American Board of Prosthodontics, Recertification 01/2018 and 01/2026

2010 Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA
2016 PhD, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece

2022 Recognized Specialist in Prosthodontics, European Prosthodontic Association
2024 Assistant Professor (non-tenure), School of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece

2025 Master of Public Health (MPH), European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

 

Ακαδημαϊκή σταδιοδρομία:  

2007-2010 Adjunct Instructor TUFTS

2010-present Adjunct Assistant Professor TUFTS (nonpaid position)

2017-2024 Faculty under contract AUTH

2024-present Assistant Professor AUTH

 

Τιμητικές διακρίσεις:  

2016 Selection of the publication titled “Comparative study of acceptance and adaptation to new complete dentures, using two construction protocols. J Prosthodont. 2016; 25(7):536-543” in the continuing education program of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) with the collaboration of the American Dental Association (ADA).

 

Μέλος Επιστημονικών Εταιρειών:  

Fellow, American Board of Prosthodontics

Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists

International Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists

Fellow, International College of Dentists

Fellow, European Prosthodontic Association

Fellow, Hellenic Society of Odontostomatological Research

Member, Stomatological Society of Northern Greece

Member, Greek Prosthodontic Society

Member, Dental Association of Thessaloniki

 

Ερευνητική δραστηριότητα – Προγράμματα:  

2026 Scientific Lead in the clinical study “Εffect of denture adhesives on clinical and subjective evaluation of complete dentures during the initial adaptation period”.

2026 Scientific Lead in the project “Financial aid to newly appointed faculty members”.

 

Επιλεγμένες δημοσιεύσεις σε Διεθνή Περιοδικά:  

Selected publications in International Journals:

    1. Kamalakidis S, Paniz G, Kang K, Hirayama H. Nonsurgical management of soft tissue deficiencies for anterior single implant-supported restorations: A clinical report. J Prosthet Dent. 2007; 97(1):1-5.
    2. Kamalakidis SN, Anastassiadou V, Sofou A, Pissiotis AL. Comparative study of acceptance and adaptation to new complete dentures, using two construction protocols. J Prosthodont. 2016; 25(7):536-543.
    3. Michalakis K, Kamalakidis SN, Pissiotis AL, Hirayama H. The effect of clenching and occlusal instability on body weight distribution, assessed by a postural platform. Biomed Res Int. 2019; 2019:7342541.
    4. Sidira M, Kytidis A, Kamalakidis SN, Pissiotis AL, Michalakis K. Evaluating temperature increase during the polymerization of dental acrylic resin materials used for the direct fabrication of anterior deprogramming devices. J Prosthet Dent. 2021; 125(3):505-510.
    5. Aivatzidou K, Kamalakidis SN, Emmanouil I, Michalakis K, Pissiotis AL. Comparative study of dimensional stability and detail reproduction of reformulated and non-reformulated elastomeric impression materials. J Prosthodont. 2021; 30(4):345-350.
    6. Kamalakidis SN, Anastassiadou V, Pissiotis AL. Exploring adaptation and satisfaction in copied complete dentures regarding two different occlusal schemes. Int J Prosthodont. 2023;36(1):13-19.
    7. Pissiotis AL, Kamalakidis SN, Kirmanidou Y, Zahari E, Karpouzi R, Michalakis K. EPA Consensus Project Paper: The vertical dimension of occlusion. How to determine and how to alter? A systematic review. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 2023 doi: 10.1922/EJPRD_2487Pissiotis13.
    8. Kamalakidis SN, Pissiotis AL. Integrating a complete denture digital workflow with polished surface registration: A single-procedure clinical protocol. J Prosthet Dent. 2023;130(3):284-287.
    9. Bei M, Kamalakidis SN, Pissiotis AL, Michalakis K, Naka O. Retentive force variations in three polyamide and a polyetheretherketone denture attachments for implant-supported overdentures: An in vitro study. J Prosthet Dent. 2025;133(3):838-843.
    10. Niakou A, Stratos A, Pissadakis M, Kamalakidis S, Michalakis P, Pissiotis A, Baba NZ, Tsouknidas A, Vasilaki D, Michalakis K. Complications and survival rates of endocrowns vs. crowns: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Prosthodont. 2025:1-33. doi: 10.11607/ijp.9498.
    11. Stratos A, Niakou A, Kamalakidis S, Pissiotis A, Tortopidis D, Michalakis K. Effect of cement, surface treatment, and mechanical aging on the retention of zirconia and Co-Cr restorations on titanium base abutments: An in vitro study. J Prosthet Dent. 2026.S0022-3913(25)00978-3. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2025.12.029.
    12. Chatzivasileiou K, Kamalakidis SN, Pissiotis AL, Kotsiomiti E. The effect of denture cleansers on the surface roughness of heat-polymerized denture base resins polished by three different techniques. Int J Prosthodont. 2026;39(2):220-226.
    13. Kamalakidis SN, Michalakis K, Giannakopoulos K, Kaklamanos EG. Evaluating the Evidence Base of Large Language Models in Answering Clinical Questions Related to Denture Care and Maintenance. Int J Prosthodont. 2026:1-19. doi: 10.11607/ijp.9646.
    14. Stratos A, Niakou A, Rodiou S, Moutsios A, Kamalakidis SN, Tortopidis D, Michalakis P, Pissiotis A. Effect of implant number and spatial configuration on reverse torque values of screw-retained restorations after mechanical aging: An in vitro study. J Prosthet Dent. S0022-3913(26)00241-6. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2026.03.048.
    15. Kamalakidis SN, Stratos A, Niakou A, Moutsios A, Lee DJ, Pissiotis AL. Combining conventional and digital technologies in immediate mandibular implant overdenture fabrication: A dental technique. J Prosthet Dent. 2026 (Accepted-In production).
 

Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=bC7GemoAAAAJ&hl=en

Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=53870090800

Pub Med: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Kamalakidis&sort=pubdate

Assistant Professor

Telephone:  (+30) 2310 999548 

Email:  drkamalakidis@dent.auth.gr 

Office:  6th floor 

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Studies:  

2001 DDS, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
2005 Certificate, advanced specialty education program in prosthodontics, Department of Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA

2005 Fellowship Certificate, advanced education program in esthetic dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA

2007 Adjunct Instructor, Department of Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA

2009 Board certification in Prosthodontics. American Board of Prosthodontics, Recertification 01/2018 and 01/2026

2010 Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA
2016 PhD, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece

2022 Recognized Specialist in Prosthodontics, European Prosthodontic Association
2024 Assistant Professor (non-tenure), School of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece

2025 Master of Public Health (MPH), European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

 

Academic career:  

2007-2010 Adjunct Instructor TUFTS

2010-present Adjunct Assistant Professor TUFTS (nonpaid position)

2017-2024 Faculty under contract AUTH

2024-present Assistant Professor AUTH

 

Honors:  

2016 Selection of the publication titled “Comparative study of acceptance and adaptation to new complete dentures, using two construction protocols. J Prosthodont. 2016; 25(7):536-543” in the continuing education program of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) with the collaboration of the American Dental Association (ADA).

 

Scientific Memberships:  

Fellow, American Board of Prosthodontics

Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists

International Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists

Fellow, International College of Dentists

Fellow, European Prosthodontic Association

Fellow, Hellenic Society of Odontostomatological Research

Member, Stomatological Society of Northern Greece

Member, Greek Prosthodontic Society

Member, Dental Association of Thessaloniki

 

Research Activity – Participation in Programmes:  

2026 Scientific Lead in the clinical study “Εffect of denture adhesives on clinical and subjective evaluation of complete dentures during the initial adaptation period”.

2026 Scientific Lead in the project “Financial aid to newly appointed faculty members”.

 

Selected publications in International Journals:  

Selected publications in International Journals:

    1. Kamalakidis S, Paniz G, Kang K, Hirayama H. Nonsurgical management of soft tissue deficiencies for anterior single implant-supported restorations: A clinical report. J Prosthet Dent. 2007; 97(1):1-5.
    2. Kamalakidis SN, Anastassiadou V, Sofou A, Pissiotis AL. Comparative study of acceptance and adaptation to new complete dentures, using two construction protocols. J Prosthodont. 2016; 25(7):536-543.
    3. Michalakis K, Kamalakidis SN, Pissiotis AL, Hirayama H. The effect of clenching and occlusal instability on body weight distribution, assessed by a postural platform. Biomed Res Int. 2019; 2019:7342541.
    4. Sidira M, Kytidis A, Kamalakidis SN, Pissiotis AL, Michalakis K. Evaluating temperature increase during the polymerization of dental acrylic resin materials used for the direct fabrication of anterior deprogramming devices. J Prosthet Dent. 2021; 125(3):505-510.
    5. Aivatzidou K, Kamalakidis SN, Emmanouil I, Michalakis K, Pissiotis AL. Comparative study of dimensional stability and detail reproduction of reformulated and non-reformulated elastomeric impression materials. J Prosthodont. 2021; 30(4):345-350.
    6. Kamalakidis SN, Anastassiadou V, Pissiotis AL. Exploring adaptation and satisfaction in copied complete dentures regarding two different occlusal schemes. Int J Prosthodont. 2023;36(1):13-19.
    7. Pissiotis AL, Kamalakidis SN, Kirmanidou Y, Zahari E, Karpouzi R, Michalakis K. EPA Consensus Project Paper: The vertical dimension of occlusion. How to determine and how to alter? A systematic review. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 2023 doi: 10.1922/EJPRD_2487Pissiotis13.
    8. Kamalakidis SN, Pissiotis AL. Integrating a complete denture digital workflow with polished surface registration: A single-procedure clinical protocol. J Prosthet Dent. 2023;130(3):284-287.
    9. Bei M, Kamalakidis SN, Pissiotis AL, Michalakis K, Naka O. Retentive force variations in three polyamide and a polyetheretherketone denture attachments for implant-supported overdentures: An in vitro study. J Prosthet Dent. 2025;133(3):838-843.
    10. Niakou A, Stratos A, Pissadakis M, Kamalakidis S, Michalakis P, Pissiotis A, Baba NZ, Tsouknidas A, Vasilaki D, Michalakis K. Complications and survival rates of endocrowns vs. crowns: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Prosthodont. 2025:1-33. doi: 10.11607/ijp.9498.
    11. Stratos A, Niakou A, Kamalakidis S, Pissiotis A, Tortopidis D, Michalakis K. Effect of cement, surface treatment, and mechanical aging on the retention of zirconia and Co-Cr restorations on titanium base abutments: An in vitro study. J Prosthet Dent. 2026.S0022-3913(25)00978-3. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2025.12.029.
    12. Chatzivasileiou K, Kamalakidis SN, Pissiotis AL, Kotsiomiti E. The effect of denture cleansers on the surface roughness of heat-polymerized denture base resins polished by three different techniques. Int J Prosthodont. 2026;39(2):220-226.
    13. Kamalakidis SN, Michalakis K, Giannakopoulos K, Kaklamanos EG. Evaluating the Evidence Base of Large Language Models in Answering Clinical Questions Related to Denture Care and Maintenance. Int J Prosthodont. 2026:1-19. doi: 10.11607/ijp.9646.
    14. Stratos A, Niakou A, Rodiou S, Moutsios A, Kamalakidis SN, Tortopidis D, Michalakis P, Pissiotis A. Effect of implant number and spatial configuration on reverse torque values of screw-retained restorations after mechanical aging: An in vitro study. J Prosthet Dent. S0022-3913(26)00241-6. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2026.03.048.
    15. Kamalakidis SN, Stratos A, Niakou A, Moutsios A, Lee DJ, Pissiotis AL. Combining conventional and digital technologies in immediate mandibular implant overdenture fabrication: A dental technique. J Prosthet Dent. 2026 (Accepted-In production).
 

Google scholar:  https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=bC7GemoAAAAJ&hl=en 

Scopus:  https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=53870090800 

Pub Med:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Kamalakidis&sort=pubdate