Alexandra Tsami-pandi

Biography

Education / Qualifications Diploma of Dental Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Athens, Greece (1976). Postgraduate studies in the field of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Athens, Greece (1979-1981). Training in Epidemiological Biomedical Research, Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, School of Biomedical Studies, University of Athens, Greece (1981). Doctor of Dentistry (Dr Dent), School of Dentistry, University of Athens, Greece (1983). Academic and professional positions held Lecturer, Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Athens, Greece (1985-1991). Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Athens, Greece (1991-2003). Associate Professor Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Athens, Greece (2003-). Academic responsibilities Leader of the teaching group, responsible for the seminars and pre-clinical training in Periodontogy of the undergraduate students of the 5th and 6th semesters (2004-). Coordinator of the clinical staff of the Supportive Periodontal Therapy Clinic (2000-). Responsible for the research-methodology seminars for the postgraduate students in Periodontology (2000-). Research Supervisor of several postgraduate students, for the accomplishment of their Master’s Degree in Periodontology or Doctor of Dentistry Degree. Reviewer for the scientific journals: Hellenic Stomatological Chronicals (1999-) and Stomatologia (1998- Greece). Member of the editing committee of the scientific journal «Paidodontia» of the Hellenic Society of Paediatric Dentistry (2008-) Awards and Honours Scholarship by the National Scholarships Foundation, for postgraduate studies (Doctor of Dentistry, in the field of Periodontology), School of Dentistry, University of Athens, Greece (1978-1981). Research distinction for the clinical study: «Is H. pylori present in dental plaque of children and their families?». 7th United European Castroenterology Week in Rome-Italy (November 1999). «Henry M. Goldman» Award in basic research by the Italian Society of Periodontology, 10th International Congress. Title of the study: «The presence of Helicobacter Pylori in dental plaque of children and their families is related to their periodontal status and oral hygiene» (May 2001). First Prize from the Bristol Society for Disability and Oral Health for the best publication in the Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health (2004). Title of the study: «Oral hygiene and periodontal treatment needs in young people with special needs attending a special school in Greece». Honorary Fellow Member of Dental Society of Arta in Epirus-Greece (2006-). Memberships Hellenic Society of Odontostomatological Research Hellenic Society of Periodontology Hellenic Association of Periodontists Hellenic Society of Pediatric Dentistry Stomatological Society of Greece American Academy of Periodontology European Federation of Periodontology Research Theses - Books The effect of progesterone and estrogen on periodontal tissues. A clinical study on rats. Doctorate Degree Thesis, University of Athens, 1983. A study on the effect of periodontal therapy in teeth with severe periodontal involvement and severe alveolar bone loss with the help subtractive digital radiography. Research Monography, University of Athens, 2002. Preclinical and clinical manual: Modern Clinical Periodontology (Athens, ed.2007) Selected publications in scientific journals A.Pavlatou, A.Tsami, N. Vlahos, T.Mantzavinos, I. Vrotsos: The effect of in vitro fertilization on gingival inflammation according to women’s periodontal status: clinical data. Journal International Academy Periodontology 15 (2):36-42, 2013 M.Loukideli, A.Tsami, E.Pepelassi, I.Vrotsos: The effect of root proximity on the dimensions of the interdental space: a case-control study. Indian Journal Stomatology 4 (1): 3-8, 2013 M.Loukideli, A.Tsami, E.Pepelassi, M.Komboli, A.Doukoudakis: Root proximity characteristics and type of alveolar bone loss: A case-control study. Journal International Academy of Periodontology 10 (3): 73-79, 2011 A.Tsami, P.Petropoulou, A.Kafritsa, A.Mentis, E.Roma-Giannikou: The presence of Helicobacter pylori in dental plaque of children and their parents: is it related to their periodontal status and oral hygiene? European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 12 (4): 225-230, 2011 A.Tsami, P.Petropoulou, J.Panayiotou, Z.Mantzavinos, E.Roma-Giannikou: Oral hygiene and periodontal treatment needs in children and adolescents with coeliac disease in Greece. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 11 (2): 122-126, 2010 Α.Tsami, E.Pepelassi, G.Kodovazenitis, M.Komboli: Parameters affecting tooth loss during periodontal maintenance in a Greek population. JADA 140: 1100-1107, 2009 A.Tsami, E.Pepelassi, K.Tsiklakis, Z.Mantzavinos: Angular osseous defects: evaluation of the long-term effectiveness of the periodontal treatment by using subtraction radiography. J Clin Periodontol 2006; 33 (Suppl 7): Prognostic Factors, page 35 E.Pepelassi, A.Tsami, M.Komboli: Root caries in periodontally treated patients in relation to their compliance with suggested periodontal maintenance intervals. Compendium 26: 835-843, 2004 A.Tsami, E.Pepelassi, S.Gizani, M.Komboli, L.Papagianoulis, Z.Mantzavinos: Oral hygiene conditions and periodontal treatment needs in young individuals with special needs. Journal of Disability and Oral Health 5 (2):57-64, 2004 N.Demetriou, A.Tsami-Pandi, A.Parashis: Compliance with supportive periodontal treatment in private periodontal practice. A 14-year retrospective study. J Periodontol 66:145-151, 1995 B.Govosdis, A.Tsami, J.Triantafillidis, P.Cheracakis, C.Barbatzas: Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori infection in dental plaque and saliva of patients with active duodenal ulcer. 4th World Congress International Gastro-Surgical Club 195-197, 1994

Research Interest

The influence of maternal periodontal disease in Vitro Fertilization outcomes or Infertility treatment outcomes. Periodontal disease and periodontal treatment needs in children and adolescents with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).