Afrodite Kostopoulou D.D.S, MSc
Dental Periodontist
Afrodite Kostopoulou is a General Dentist with a particular interest and clinical focus in Periodontology. She places strong emphasis on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of diseases affecting the gingiva and periodontal tissues, with the aim of preserving oral health and maintaining the natural dentition. As a healthy and beautiful smile begins with healthy gums, her approach focuses on the early diagnosis and effective management of gingivitis and periodontitis, as well as on the long-term maintenance of periodontal health and treatment outcomes.
Alongside her periodontal focus, she provides a comprehensive range of General Dentistry services, addressing patients’ preventive, diagnostic, and restorative needs. Her approach is based on individualized patient care, thorough clinical assessment, and comprehensive treatment planning, with an emphasis on modern, evidence-based, and minimally invasive dental care. Her goal is to establish a relationship of trust with each patient and to contribute not only to the restoration of oral health, but also to its long-term maintenance.
Education and Training
Afrodite Kostopoulou graduated from the School of Dentistry of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2024, completing her undergraduate studies in Dentistry with a final grade of 8.21/10 (Very Good), ranking 4th among the 43 graduates of her graduating class. From the early stages of her dental education, she developed a particular interest in Periodontology, which gradually evolved into a clear professional and academic focus.
Alongside her clinical work, she has consistently pursued further education and professional development. She has completed a specialized program in CBCT operation and management, with a duration of one academic semester, and has also served as an unpaid scientific collaborator at the Department of Endodontics of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens for two consecutive years.
With the aim of expanding and deepening her knowledge of the physiology and metabolism of the jaw bones, she pursued further postgraduate education through the Master's program “Metabolic Bone Diseases” at the School of Medicine of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, for which she was awarded a state scholarship from the Hellenic State Scholarship Foundation (IKY).
She was recently admitted to the Periodontology M.Sc. program at RWTH Aachen University in Germany, with a focus on Periodontology and Implantology. Her admission to the program represents the next step in her academic and professional development, with the aim of further advancing her clinical expertise and scientific knowledge in the field of Periodontology.
Clinical Experience
Afrodite Kostopoulou gained clinical experience in several dental practices, working as a dental assistant during her undergraduate studies. Following her graduation, she began working as a General Dentist while simultaneously pursuing clinical experience in specialized periodontal practices, where Periodontology is closely integrated with Implantology. This experience has allowed her to broaden her clinical skills and develop a deeper understanding of the diagnosis and management of periodontal conditions and more complex clinical cases.
Scientific Activity and Professional Development
Afrodite Kostopoulou has participated in dental and scientific conferences in Greece. Continuous education and professional development constitute an integral part of her professional philosophy, enabling her to remain up to date with current scientific developments, contemporary treatment approaches, and advances in clinical practice.
Her approach is centered on providing high-quality, individualized dental care through carefully tailored treatment plans based on each patient's specific needs. She is a member of the Athens Dental Association.
