1991: Dental Degree (D.D.S.), School of Dentistry,
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
1997: Degree of Ph.D., Glasgow Dental School,
University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

2002-2008: Lecturer, Dept. of Fixed Prosthesis and Implant Prosthodontics,
School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
2008-2013: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Fixed Prosthesis and Implant Prosthodontics,
School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
2013-2015: Assistant Professor (with tenure), Dept. of Fixed Prosthesis and Implant
Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

• Stomatological Society of North Greece
• Balkan Stomatological Society
• British Society of Prosthetic Dentisty (1993-1998)
• Hellenic Prosthodontic Society
• Hellenic Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
• European Prosthodontic Association (EPA)
• Society of Oral Physiology
• International College of Prosthodontists (ICP)

I 2004 and 2006: Member, School of Dentistry Committee for the acceptance of equipment,
consumables and materials, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
2008-2009: Member, Fixed Prosthesis & Implant Prosthodontics Committee for the
acceptance of equipment and materials, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
2010-2011: Member, School of Dentistry Committee for the acceptance of equipment,
consumables and materials, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
2005 - 2014: Member, Special/sensitive matters’ Faculty assembly
2009- 2014: Member, Comprehensive Patient Care (CPC) Faculty Committee
2015-2016: Member, Social & Health Policy Committee, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

II. Member of the Organizing Committee of the Scientific Meetings-
Service in Conferences
2006: 3rd International Conference of the Hellenic Academy of Esthetic
Dentistry. Makedonia Palace, March 17-19, 2006, Thessaloniki, Greece.
2007: Session Chairman, Annual Dental Congress of Stomatological Society of
North Greece, Hellexpo Congress Hall, March 16-18, 2007, Thessaloniki,
Greece
2009: 6th International Conference of the Hellenic Academy of Esthetic
Dentistry, Hotel Grande Bretagne, April 3-5, 2009, Athens, Greece.
2010: Session Chairman, 15th Congress of the Balkan Stomatological Society –
hosting the Annual Meeting of the European College of Gerodontology,
I. Vellidis Congress Hall, April 22-25, 2010, Thessaloniki, Greece.
2011: 8th International Conference of the Hellenic Academy of Esthetic
Dentistry, Hotel Hyatt Regency, May 27-29, 2011, Thessaloniki, Greece.
2011: 3rd Post-training Annual Congress of General practice continuing
education in Dentistry, Congress Hall, Aristotle University of
Thessaloniki, September 23-25, 2011, Thessaloniki, Greece.
2011: Session Chairman, 35th Annual Congress from European Prosthodontic
Association (EPA), September 29th to October 1st,2011, Bern, Switzerland
2011: 31th Annual Congress of Greek Dental Association, I. Vellidis Congress
Hall, November 11-13, 2011, Thessaloniki, Greece.
2011: Session Chairman, 31st Annual Congress of Greek Dental Association,
I. Vellidis Congress Hall, November 11-13, 2011, Thessaloniki, Greece.
2012: Annual Dental Congress of Stomatological Society of North Greece,
March 31-31/ April 1, 2012, Thessaloniki, Greece.
2012: 9th International Conference of the Hellenic Academy of Esthetic
Dentisrty. Hotel Hyatt Regency, May 11-12, 2012, Thessaloniki, Greece
2015: Annual Dental Congress of Stomatological Society of North Greece,
March 6-8, 2015, Hotel ELECTRA PALACE, Thessaloniki, Greece.

Electromyography of masticatory muscles – Bite force
• Etiopathogenesis and management of Bruxism - dental attrition
• Research diagnostic criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders
• Esthetics of anterior fixed Prosthodontics
• Fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored with fiber posts and allceramic
crowns
• Accuracy of implant impressions

1.       Tortopidis D, Lyons MF, Baxendale RH, and Gilmour WH. The variability of bite force measurement between sessions, in different positions within the dental arch. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 1998; 25:681-686.

2.       Tortopidis D, Lyons MF, and Baxendale RH. Acoustic myography, electromyography and bite force in the masseter muscle. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 1998; 25: 940-945.

3.       Tortopidis D, Lyons MF, and Baxendale RH. Bite force, endurance and masseter muscle fatigue in healthy edentulous subjects and those with T.M.D. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 1999; 26: 321-328.

4.       Tortopidis D, Stamoulis K. Assesment of Bite Force in Patients with natural, artificial and implant-restored Dentitions: A Review. Balkan Journal of Stomatology 2004; 8:11-15.

5.       Tortopidis D, Stamoulis K. Masticatory muscle function. Evaluation and relationship with oral variables. Balkan Journal of Stomatology 2004; 8: 177-181.

6.       Georgiakaki I, Tortopidis D, Garefis P, Kiliaridis S. Ultrasonographic thickness and electromyographic activity of masseter muscle of human females. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 2007; 34:121-128.

7.       Tortopidis Dimitrios, Xatzikyriakos Andreas, Kokoti Maria, Menexes George, Tsiggos Nikolaos. Evaluation of the relationship between subjects' perception and Professional assessment of esthetic treatment needs. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry 2007; 19: 154-163.

8.       Tsiggos N, Tortopidis D, Hatzikyriakos A and Menexes G. Association between self-reported bruxism activity and occurrence of dental attrition, abfraction, and occlusal pits on natural teeth. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2008; 100: 41-46.   

9.       Tortopidis Dimitrios, Papa Polyxeni, Menexes George and Koidis Petros. Attitudes of dentists regarding the restoration of root canal treated teeth: A survey in Greece. International Dental Journal 2010; 60: 336-342.

10.   Koutris M, Papagianni C-E, Tortopidis D, Koidis P. Greek Translation of RDC/TMD. International RDC-TMD consortium (a Designated network of the International Association for Dental Research). December 2011.

11.   Petridis HP, Zekeridou A, Malliari M, Tortopidis D, Koidis P. Survival of ceramic veneers made of different materials after a minimum follow-up period of five years: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry 2012; 7 (2): 138-52.

12.   Fragou Theodora, Tortopidis Dimitrios, Kontonasaki Eleana, Evangelinaki Evangelia, Ioannidis Konstantinos, Petridis Haralambos, Koidis Petros. The effect of ferrule on the fracture mode of endodontically treated canines restored with fibre posts and metal-ceramic or all-ceramic crowns. Journal of Dentistry 2012; 40: 276-285.

13.   Mpikos Pavlos, Kafantaris Nikolaos, Tortopidis Dimitrios, Galanis Christos, Kaisarlis George, Koidis Petros. The effect of impression technique and implant angulation on the impression accuracy of external- and internal connection implants. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2012: 27; 1422-28.

14.   Tolidis K, Tortopidis D, Gerasimou P, Theocharidou A, Boutsiouki C. Comparison of elastomeric impression materials' thixotropic behavior. Eur J Prosthodont Rest Dent 2013; 21: 75-78.

15.   Evangelinaki E, Tortopidis D, Kontonasaki E, Fragou T, Gogos C, Koidis P. Effect of a crown ferrule on the fracture strength of endodontically treated canines restored with fiber posts and metal-ceramic or all-ceramic crowns. Int J Prosthodont 2013; 26: 384-387.

1. Tortopidis D, Stamoulis K, Garefis P. The use of electromyography in the physiology
of stomatognathic system. STOMA 2002; 30: 95-104.
2. Papachristos PN, Loukas IK, Tortopidis D, Tsiggos N. Pre-prosthetic management of
endodontically treated teeth: Cast post and cores as a method of pre-prosthetic
restoration of pulpless teeth. STOMA 2003; 31: 55-64.
3. Tortopidis D, Tsiggos N, Hatzikyriakos A. Prosthetic rehabilitation of excessive tooth
wear without loss of occlusal vertical dimension but with limited space. Case report.
STOMA 2005; 33: 239-244.
4. Tsiggos N, Tortopidis D, Hatzikyriakos A. Tooth surface loss. Part I. Contemporary
concepts on terminology – classification, etiology, epidemiology and clinical findings.
Hellenic stomatological review 2006; 50: 331-337.
5. Tortopidis D, Tsiggos N, Hatzikyriakos A. Tooth surface loss. Part II. Contemporary
concepts on diagnosis and management of tooth wear. Hellenic stomatological
review 2007; 51: 61-67.
6. Kokoti M, Tortopidis D, Hatzikyriakos A, Menexes G. Esthetic treatment need:
Relationship between subjects’ perception/professional assessment and
demographic data. STOMA 2007; 35: 125-134.
7. Tortopidis D, Stamoulis K, Kirkorian P. Prosthetic rehabilitation of congenitally
missing maxillary lateral incisors: Resin-bonded bridgework or single
osseointegrated implant-supported crown? STOMA 2008; 36:149-155.
8. Tortopidis D, Manta M, Kontizas G, Koidis P. Diagnosis and management of dental
patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dental erosion. STOMA 2010;
38: 21-28.
9. Tortopidis D, Zouloumis L, Topouzelis N. Occlusal splint: indications, design and
clinical effectiveness. STOMA 2010; 38: 101-106.
10. Tortopidis D, Tournavitis A, Papa P, Koidis P. Bruxism: Diagnosis and management of
patients with natural teeth and dental implants. STOMA 2011; 39: 41-50.
11. Kontonasaki E, Siarampi E, Tortopidis D. Contemporary ceramic systems:
Classification, fabrication techniques and clinical applications. STOMA 2013; 41: 87-
106.
12. Mpikos P, Tortopidis D, Kourtis S. Impressions in implant-supported fixed prosthetic
restorations. Odontostomatological Progress 2013; 67: 226-240.
13. Felikidis S, Mousias K, Kontonasaki E, Tortopidis D. Luting cements in
contemporary all-ceramic restorations. STOMA 2014; 42:25-38.
14. Ilia K, Naka O, Kontonasaki E, Tortopidis D. Tooth- implant supported Prosthetic
restorations. STOMA 2014; 42:211-223.