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Orthodontist Specialist &
Practice Owner of Orthodontica Smiles
Meet Konstantina, the founder & specialist orthodontist with a wealth of experience and expertise.

With high-level academic training in Switzerland, Germany, and Greece, and certifications in various orthodontic techniques, you can trust you're in capable hands.

Get to know Dr. Konstantina

With over 20 years of experience she is committed to delivering top-quality care through her dedication to on going education and staying abreast of the latest clinical developments.

Her expertise lies in early orthodontics and growth modification with a holistic approach along with a focus on digital technology and facial esthetics and she excels in invisible orthodontics including lingual braces and aligners, as well as interdisciplinary adult treatments and surgical cases.

Dr. Papadopoulou entered dentistry in Aristoteles University Thessaloniki, Greece with honors after national exams in 2003 and obtained experience in general dentistry before pursuing advanced studies in orthodontics in Germany. She conducted research on tooth movement biomechanics, earning her Dr.med.dent. title with distinction. Under the mentorship of esteemed professors, she completed her full-time residency at the University of Bonn, according to the guidelines of the European Board of Orthodontics achieving her title as a specialist in orthodontics after passing the german examination.

Further enhancing her skills, Dr. Papadopoulou completed the Master of Advanced Studies for Lingual Orthodontics at the University of Basel in 2021, solidifying her expertise in this field.

Beyond her professional endeavors, she enjoys outdoor activities like skiing and kitesurfing, alongside her passion for travelling, learning and promoting health and well-being. She believes physical health and a smile inside out is all needed to overcome any challenges in life.

Dr. Konstantina Papadopoulou's philosophy 'Live, laugh, believe in yourself' highlights her commitment to patient care.

She warmly welcomes new patients to Orthodontica Smiles, where she is dedicated to addressing their smile concerns and fostering confident, radiant smiles.
Curriculum vitae
www.sso.ch
Registered Orthodontist Specialist in the Invalidity Insurance (IV/AI) specialist register for the clarification of congenital malformations
Juni 2024
Eingentümerin und Kieferorthopädin in der Fachpraxis für Kieferorthopädie Orthodontica Smiles in Zürich
Juni 2023
Gründung Orthodontica Smiles AG
2019-2021
Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Lingual Orthodontics (Universität Basel, Schweiz)
Seit März 2016
Selbständige Kieferorthopädin in der Praxisgemeinschaft kieferorthobern Neuengasse
2009–2014
Zahlreiche Publikationen und Gutachtertätigkeiten.
2013–2016
Angestellte Kieferorthopädin in allgemein zahnärztlicher Praxis an den Standorten Bern,Solothurn, Olten und Biel
2013
Fachzahnarztprüfung zur Kieferorthopädin, Düsseldorf (Prof. Dr. D. Drescher).

Eidg. Anerkennung des zahnärztlichen Diploms und des Titels als Fachzahnärztin für Kieferorthopädie in der Schweiz
2012
Promotion zur Dr. med. dent. (magna cum laude), Universität Bonn (Doktorvater: Prof. Dr. rer.nat. C. Bourauel)
2010-2013
Ausbildung zur Fachzahnärztin an der Poliklinik für Kieferorthopädie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn (Direktor: Prof. Dr. med. A. Jäger)
2009–2013
Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin der Stiftungsprofessur für Oralmedizinische Technologie und Labor für Experimentelle Kieferorthopädie an der Universitätsklinik Bonn (Leiter: Prof. Dr. rer.nat. C. Bourauel)
2009
Assistenzzahnärztin, Praxis Dr. Anastasios Papadopoulos, Florina, Griechenland
2003–2008
Studium der Zahnmedizin an der Aristoteles-Universität, Thessaloniki, Griechenland
(Platz 1 als Bewerberin für Zahnmedizin nach Nationalexamen)
2003
Abitur, Gymnasium Florina, Griechenland
Mitgliedschaften
Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Kieferorthopädie, SGK/SSODF, www.swissortho.ch
Schweizerische Zahnärztegesellschaft SSO, www.sso.ch
Schweizerische Zhanärztegesellschaft Zürich SSO, www.sso-zuerich.ch
kantonal-bernische Sektion der Schweizerischen Zahnärzte-Gesellschaft SSO, www.sso-bern.ch
Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Aligner Orthodontie, SGAO/SSAO, www.aligner-ortho.ch
European Orthodontic Society EOS, www.eoseurope.org
European Society of Lingual Orthodontics ESLO, www.eslo-info.org
Ausbildung und zertifizierte Behandlerin in:
Aligner Therapie (Invisalign-Methode, Angel Aligner System)
Lingualtherapie (Incognito, WIN und ALIAS unsichtbares Bracketsystem)
Insignia Advanced Smile Design Bracketsystem
MAS of lingual orthodontics (Universität Basel 2021): Lingualtherapie (Incognito und ALIAS unsichtbares Bracketsystem)
Publikationen und Gutachtertätigkeiten
PUBLIKATIONEN
Clinical effects of pre-adjusted edgewise orthodontic brackets: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
S. Papageorgiou, I. Konstantinidis, K. Papadopoulou, A. Jäger, C. Bourauel. European Journal of Orthodontics. 2014 Jun
A systematic review and meta-analysis of experimental clinical evidence on initial aligning archwires and archwire sequences.
S. Papageorgiou, K. Papadopoulou, A. Jäger, C. Bourauel. Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research. 2014 Nov
Biomechanical time dependency of the periodontal ligament: a combined experimental and numerical approach.
Papadopoulou K, Hasan I, Keilig L, Eliades T, Reimann S, Deschner J, Jäger A, Bourauel C. European Journal of Orthodontics. 2013 Jan
The time-dependent biomechanical behaviour of the periodontal ligament- an in vitro experimental study in minipig mandibular two-rooted premolars.
Papadopoulou K, Keilig L, Eliades T, Krause R, Jäger A, Bourauel C. European Journal of Orthodontics. 2011 Nov
Microbiologically-influenced corrosion of orthodontic alloys: a review of proposed mechanisms and effects.
Papadopoulou K, Eliades T. Australian Orthodontic Journal. 2009 May; 25(1):63-75. Review
Der junge Patient in der ärztlichen Praxis: Techniken zur Gestaltung des erwünschten Verhaltens.
Papadopoulou K, Fragkou S, Tolidis K. TO STOMA, 2009; 37(1):73-78
Der junge Patient in der ärztlichen Praxis: Faktoren, die sein Verhalten bestimmen.
Fragkou S, Papadopoulou K, Tolidis K. TO STOMA, 2009; 37(1):79-84
Gutachtertätigkeit:
Reviewer für die internationalen Journals
European Orthodontic Journal
Australian Orthodontic Journal
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