Maria Antoniadou

Associate Professor

Department of Operative Dentistry

 

Contact details

Phone: (+30) 210-746-1338
Email: mantonia[at]dent.uoa[dot]gr

Mailing Address:
2 Thivon Str, 115 27 Athens, Greece

Profiles and publications

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7333-3066

   

Education / Qualifications

• 1994: Erasmus Program, Dental School of Amsterdam, ACTA, Netherlands
• 1994: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Dental School of Athens, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
• 1997: Specialization in Dental Biomaterials, Dental School of Athens, NKUA (MSc)
• 1997: Clinical Specialization in Operative Dentistry, Dental School of Athens, NKUA (MSc)
• 1998: Specialization in Prosthodontics, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Department of Perio-Prosthetics, Albert-Ludwig’s University, Freiburg, Germany
• 2006: Doctorate in Dental Surgery, Dental School of Athens, NKUA (PhD)
• 2002: Master of Science in Medical Translation and Interpretation (MSc) (Greek/English Certification in Medical and Dental Interpretation and Translation)
• 2009: Specialization Program in "Quality Control." E-learning Program, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
• 2010: Specialization Program in "Clinical Psychology and Counseling." Department of Psychology and Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
• 2012: Specialization Program in "Teaching in Nursing and Other Health Sciences." E-learning Program, Department of Nursing, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
• 2013: Specialization Program in "Clinical Psychology." E-learning Program, Department of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
• 2019: Introductory Program "Coaching Leadership: Following in Socrates' Footsteps." E-learning Program, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
• 2019: Certification Program "Coaching - AC Accredited." E-learning Program, Department of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
• 2023: Certified Systemic Analyst Mastering Program (CSAP mastering program in Systemic Management), University of Piraeus
• 2024: PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Theology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Αcademic and professional positions held

• 2024-present: Associate Professor at the Laboratory of Operative Dentistry, specializing in Dental Professional Practice, Dental School, NKUA.
• 2024-present: Member of the working group, subgroup for the Association for Dental Education Europe (ADEE), addressing issues of resilience development and burnout reduction for dental students.
• 2023-2024: Member of the CIVIS Health Hub Multiple Degree Project, participating in the design and implementation of a postdoctoral program for healthcare economics and management, representing the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
• 2020-present: Head of the Committee for Managing Continuing Education Programs for Dental Auxiliary Personnel (Dental Assistants) at the Dental School, NKUA (decision of the Assembly, 04/10/2021).
• 2023 (May-July): Member of the Selection Committee for the Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme of the CIVIS3i System (https://civis3i.univ-amu.fr/en). Served as an expert in Ethics in Science and Scientific Integrity for the evaluation and interview of 34 postdoctoral researchers, selecting 17 excellent research and training projects in all disciplines.
• 2020-present: Head of the Committee for the Operation of Central Sterilization at the Dental School, NKUA.
• 2019-present: Member of the Board of the University Church of St. Antipas, Goudi.
• 2018-2021: Supervisor at the Department of dentistry for building facilities, NKUA.
• 2018-2019: Academic Advisor for incoming students of the 2018-2019 academic year.
• 2016-2024: Assistant Professor of Operative Dentistry, NKUA.
• 2009-2016: Lecturer in Operative Dentistry, NKUA.
• 2006-2008: Scientific Associate at the Laboratory of Operative Dentistry, NKUA.
• 2003-2006: PhD Candidate, Laboratory of Operative Dentistry, NKUA. Research funded by the "PYTHAGORAS II" Program of the Operational Program for Education and Initial Vocational Training II (EPEAEK II) of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, Greece, 2005 (Research Code: 70/3/7995).
• 2000-2001: Lecturer at the Vocational Training Institute (IEK) N. Ionia, Department of Dental Technology, course "Dental Technology Theory - Fixed Prosthodontics," specialization: Dental Technology-Orthodontics.
• 1997-1998: Research and Clinical Training Associate, Department of Perio-Prosthetics, Albert-Ludwigs University, Freiburg, Germany (Prof. Dr. J.R. Strub).
• 1995-2003: 1994-2003: Scientific Associate at the Laboratory of Operative Dentistry, Dental School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).

Research Theses - Books

• Master's Thesis (MSc), Study of Aesthetics in Extensive Conservative Restorations of Anterior Teeth. Antoniadou M. Athens, 1997
• Doctoral Dissertation, Laboratory Characterization of Resin-Based Materials for Pits and Fissure Sealants. Antoniadou M. Athens, 2007
• Monograph, Quality Assurance and Control in Healthcare Services: The Dental Quality Model. Materiam superabat opus. (OEP) Antoniadou M. Research Monograph. Tsotras Publications, Athens, 2022.
• Smile Aesthetics. In "Clinical Aesthetic Dentistry" by Ger. Douvitsa. Zita Publications, Chapter 3: 75-84, Athens, 2004. 
• Color in Aesthetic Restorations. In "Clinical Aesthetic Dentistry" by Ger. Douvitsa. Zita Publications, Chapter 4: 87-111, Athens, 2004. 
• Epidemiology of Dental Caries. In "Dental Caries" by Ger. Douvitsa. OmniPress Publications, 4th edition, Chapter 7: 147-174, Athens, 2005. 
• Chemistry of Tooth Whitening. In "Tooth Whitening" by G. Douvitsa, X. Paximada, M. Antoniadou. OmniPress Publications, Chapter 7: 105-113, Athens, 2008. 
• Tooth Whitening Devices. In "Tooth Whitening" by G. Douvitsa, X. Paximada, M. Antoniadou. OmniPress Publications, Chapter 8: 116-153, Athens, 2008.
• Conservative Restorations: A Clinical Guide. From Diagnosis to Treatment. (Participation in writing) Paschalidis Publications, Athens, 2010.
• Basic Principles of Dental Surgery. Vougiouklakis G., Kakampoura A. Chapter 9: Management of Teeth with Small to Moderate Carious Lesions (pp. 259-308) (Antoniadou M., Anagnostou M.). Broken Hill Publishers Ltd, Paschalidis Publications, 2012. 
• Lesions of Dental Tissues in the Elderly. Chapter 6. In the e-book, "Geriatric Dentistry." Kosioni A. Athens, 2018. 
• Costing Dental Procedures: Updated Practices. Section 8. Tsiogas G., Antoniadou M. In the e-book "Organization and Management of a Dental Office." Tzoutzas I. Athens, 2017.
• Pricing or Costing of Dental Services: Costing Methods. Chapter 8. In the e-book "Organization and Management of a Dental Office." Tzoutzas I. Athens, 2018. 
• Probiotics and Prebiotics and Their Effect in Food and Human Health: New Perspectives. Antoniadou M., Varzakas T., 2020. In H. El Enshasy and ST. Yang (eds). "Probiotics and Natural Microbiota in Living Organisms." CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, Boca Raton. 1st Edition, Probiotics, the Natural Microbiota in Living Organisms. Fundamentals and Applications. Edited By Hesham A. El Enshasy, Shang-Tian Yang. Copyright Year 2021. www.routledge.com/Probiotics-the-Natural-Microbiota-in-Living-Organisms-Fundamentals-and/Enshasy-Yang/p/book/9781138493605
• Application of Humanities and Basic Principles of Coaching in Health Sciences. Antoniadou M. Tsotras Publications, Athens, 2021. Smyrnis 14 Zografou, 15772 - Tel./Fax: 210 7470789 - Mobile: 6944 460 280, E-mail: info@ekdoseis-tsotras.gr, ekdoseistsotras@gmail.com - Web: www.ekdoseis-tsotras.gr
• Quality Assurance and Control in Healthcare Services: The Dental Quality Model. Antoniadou M. Research Monograph. Tsotras Publications, Athens 2022. Smyrnis 14 Zografou, 15772 - Tel./Fax: 210 7470789 - Mobile: 6944 460 280, E-mail: info@ekdoseis-tsotras.gr, ekdoseistsotras@gmail.com - Web: www.ekdoseis-tsotras.gr
• 'Retention of Restorations" (Chapter 7), "Ergonomics and Principles of Clinical Restorations" (Chapter 9), "Tooth Fractures" (Chapter 13), "Repair of Restorations" (Chapter 16). In the textbook "Dental Surgery: A Modern Approach." Afroditi Kakampoura, Paschalidis Publications, Broken Hill Publishers, Nicosia Cyprus, 2023. 
• A Systemic Approach for Resilience and Time Management in Healthcare Academia: A System Dynamics Approach. Chapter in the book “Systemic Technologies for Business Excellence” from the European Union for Systemics (EUS). https://confe.hsss.eu/new-eus-book-proposal/

Selected Publications in Scientific Journals

• Sustainable and Acoustically Optimized Dental Spaces: A Comprehensive Review of Soundscapes in Dental Office Environments. Antoniadou, M.; Tzaferi, E.I.; Antoniadou, C. Appl. Sci. 2025, 15, 8167. doi.org/10.3390/app15158167 
• Kontakou Zoniou, A.; Antoniadou, M.; Saridou, S. Selection of Resin-Based Dental Restorative Materials: A Pilot Study on Professional Characteristics, Knowledge, and Selection Criteria. Appl. Sci. 2025, 15, 7987. doi.org/10.3390/app1514798
• The Role of Dentists in Promoting Environmental Awareness and Climate Consciousness for Sustainability. Chanioti, M., Nikolelis, G., Mitsika, I. Antoniadou M. Circ.Econ.Sust. (2025). doi.org/10.1007/s43615-025-00561-z
• Exploring the Levels of Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Resilience, Hope, and Spiritual Well-Being Among Greek Dentistry and Nursing Students in Response to Academic Responsibilities Two Years After the COVID-19 Pandemic. Μangoulia, P.; Kanellopoulou, A.; Manta, G.; Chrysochoou, G.; Dimitriou, E.; Kalogerakou, T.; Antoniadou, M. Healthcare 2025, 13, 54. doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13010054
• Managing Stress and Somatization Symptoms Among Students in Demanding Academic Healthcare Environments. . Antoniadou, M.; Manta, G.; Kanellopoulou, A.; Kalogerakou, T.; Satta, A.; Mangoulia, P. Healthcare 2024, 12, 2522. doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12242522
• The Role of Dietary Antioxidants, Food Supplements and Functional Foods for Energy Enhancement in Healthcare Professionals. Kalogerakou, T.; Antoniadou, M. Antioxidants 2024, 13, 1508. doi.org/10.3390/antiox13121508
• A Holistic Approach for Ethics and Sustainability in the Food Chain: The Gateway to Oral and Systemic Health. Varzakas, T.; Antoniadou, M. Foods 2024, 13, 1224. doi: 10.3390/foods13081224 doi.org/10.3390/foods13081224
• Educational approach: The use of SWOT analysis for entrepreneurial success in senior dental students Antoniadou, M.; Kanellopoulou, A. Educational Approach: Application of SWOT Analysis for Assessing Entrepreneurial Goals in Senior Dental Students. Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2024, 14, 753-766. doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe14030049
• Dental solid waste analysis: A scoping review and research model proposal. Mitsika I, Chanioti M, Antoniadou M. Dental Solid Waste Analysis: A Scoping Review and Research Model Proposal. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 2026. doi.org/10.3390/app14052026 
• The ECODENT model for enhancing pro-environmental behaviors in dentists. Antoniadou, M. Circ.Econ.Sust. (2023). doi.org/10.1007/s43615-023-00324-8

Areas of scientific interest

• Adult education, health policies, and self-management for geriatric patients
• Dental Coaching, Diet Coaching and Oral Health, Healthcare Coaching, communication strategies in health sciences
• Alternative methods for managing negative emotions in the dental environment
• Time management techniques in healthcare structures
• Dental Management, Management & Marketing, strategic planning in dentistry
• Administrative and Leadership Skills, Healthcare Leadership, Coaching for professionals in Dental Health Units
• Safety & Ergonomics in healthcare structures
• Well-being & quality of life for healthcare professionals