The Dentist and the Clinic

Doctor and Clinic Information

Andreas D. Sfakianakis

Dentist - Periodontologist

Specialized in Dental Implants

University of Connecticut, USA

Master of Dental Science

Expertise and Patient Care

Andreas Sfakianakis is a dentist specializing in periodontology and dental implants. He completed his postgraduate studies at the University of Connecticut in the USA, earning a Master of Dental Science. His practice focuses on the health of the gums and the supporting tissues of your teeth.

As a periodontist, Dr. Sfakianakis treats periodontitis, a condition affecting the gums and the bone surrounding the teeth. He also specializes in sinus lifts, a surgical technique used to strengthen the upper jaw bone to ensure the stable and secure placement of dental implants.

Treatment begins with a detailed assessment, clear recording of needs, and discussion of the available options.

The goal is tissue health, function, and a result that can be maintained with proper follow-up.

Detailed Biography

Biography of Andreas Sfakianakis

Education, specialization, and scientific activity in periodontology and dental implants.

Andreas Sfakianakis was born in Heraklion, Crete, in 1971. He graduated from the Dental School of Athens in 1995. He completed his 18-month military service as a dentist by 1996.

From 1997 to 2000, he specialized in Periodontology and dental implants at the University of Connecticut in the USA. From the same university, he earned the title Master of Dental Science.

Since 2001, he has lived in Heraklion and has maintained a private practice focused exclusively on Periodontology and dental implants.

He has presented lectures at conferences and has published articles in international scientific journals. He has also spoken as an invited lecturer on dental implants at the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery of the University Hospital of Heraklion.

He has taught in educational seminars organized by the Stomatological Society of Crete and by DENCO on Swiss STRAUMANN implants .

He is married to lawyer Eva Pikraki and they have 3 children.

Timeline

Education and Professional Path

A concise overview of the key milestones in the doctor’s education and professional career.

1971

Heraklion, Crete

Born in Heraklion, Crete.

1995

Dental School of Athens

Graduated from the Dental School of Athens.

1996

Military Service

Completed 18 months of military service as a dentist.

1997–2000

University of Connecticut

Specialized in Periodontology and dental implants. Earned a Master of Dental Science.

2001–today

Private Clinic in Heraklion

Private practice focused exclusively on Periodontology and dental implants.

Scientific Work

Scientific Publications

Selected publications in international scientific journals of periodontology and dental research.

Mechanisms of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans-induced expression of interleukin-8 in gingival epithelial cells.

Sfakianakis A, Barr CE, Kreutzer D. J Periodontol. 2001.
Localization of the chemokine interleukin-8 and interleukin-8 receptors in human gingiva and cultured gingival keratinocytes.

Sfakianakis A, Barr CE, Kreutzer DL. J Periodont Res. 2002.
Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans-induced expression of IL-1a and IL-1b in human gingival epithelial cells: role in IL-8 expression.

Sfakianakis A, Barr CE, Kreutzer DL. Eur J Oral Sci. 2001.

Dental Clinic

The Clinic

The clinic has been operating since 2001. It is located in a privately owned building in the historic center of Heraklion, near the Church of Agios Minas, at 43 Kardiotissis Street.

A private outdoor parking lot operates opposite the clinic. We see patients by appointment and are open continuously throughout the day.