Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS), Dental school, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Doctorate Degree (Dr. Med. Dent.), Division of Prosthodontics, Dental School, University of Cologne, Germany
Master's Degree on dental Biomaterials (MSc), Dental school, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Academic and professional positions held
Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Dental School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Prosthodontics (2022-today)
Clinical Instructor, Dental school, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2021-2022)
Academic scholar, School of health and care sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Division of Dental Technology, University of West Attika (2020-2021)
Academic scholar, Dental school, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2020-2021)
Clinical Instructor, Dental school, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2015-2020)
Doctorate candidate, Division of Prosthodontics, Dental School, University of Cologne, Germany (2011-2015)
Private dental practice owner, Piraeus, Greece (2015-today)
Teaching assistant Dental school, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2010-2011)
Awards and Honours
Frechette Award finalist – 92nd IADR General Session, Cape Town, South Africa (2014)
Scholarship for postgraduate studies abroad (2011-2014), granted by “IKY” (State Scholarships Foundation, Greece)
Invited speaker in scientific meetings in Greece and abroad
Memberships
Full Member of the Hellenic Society of Hospital Dentistry (2015- today)
Official full member of the Piraeus Dental Society (2009-today)
GDC member (General Dental Council – UK) (2010)
Official member of the Dental Society of Attica (2008-2009)
Participation in international and Greek conferences with presentations and posters
Continuous dental education: Speaker in postgraduate lessons in Removable Prosthodontics held by Scientific Societies
Research Theses - Books
Villias A. Comparative study of the marginal fit of extended implant-supported restorations: Intraoral scanning vs. impression with Polyvinylsiloxane. Master Thesis, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. https://pergamos.lib.uoa.gr/uoa/dl/object/2878876 (2019)
Villias A, Karkazis H, Yannikakis S, Artopoulou II, Polyzois G. Is the Number of Appointments for Complete Denture Fabrication Reduced with CAD-CAM? A Literature Review. Prosthesis. 2022; 4(1):91-101. doi.org/10.3390/prosthesis4010010.
Villias A, Karkazis H, Yannikakis S, Theocharopoulos A, Sykaras N, Polyzois G. Current Status of Digital Complete Dentures Technology. Prosthesis. 2021; 3(3):229-244. doi.org/10.3390/prosthesis3030023.
Villias A, Papadopoulos T, Polychronakis N, Karkazis H, Polyzois G. Effect of digital workflow on the marginal fit of long-span implant-supported bars for Kennedy II class removable prostheses in vitro. Stoma Edu J. 2021;8(1):33-44. doi:10.25241/stomaeduj.2021.8(1).art.4.
Villias AA, Kourtis SG, Karkazis HC, Polyzois GL. In vitro validation of Digital Image Analysis Sequence (DIAS) for the assessment of the marginal fit of cement-retained implant-supported experimental crowns. Int J Implant Dent. 2021 Feb 15;7(1):12. doi: 10.1186/s40729-021-00290-6.
Polychronakis N, Villias A. Neutral Zone. An alternative technique for the mandibular denture. Odontostomatological Progress. (Accepted for publication with certification of acceptance 2021).
Villias A, Konstantopoulou K, Karkazis H. Complete denture fabrication for a geriatric patient. An alternative technique. Hellenic hospital dentistry 2021; 14: 59-63.
Villias A, Konstantopoulou K, Karkazis H. Single implant overdenture for a geriatric patient. A case Report. Hellenic Hospital Dentistry 2021; 14: 53-57.
Villias A, Karkazis H.: Implantology for the general practitioner in a realistic and safe manner. Hellenic Hospital Dentistry Journal 2017; 10: 59-64.
Villias A, Karkazis H, Logothetis J. A multistage oral rehabilitation of an adult ectodermal dysplasia patient: A case report. Hellenic Hospital Dentistry Journal 2010; 3: 39-43.