Iosif Sifakakis

Biography

Education / Qualifications Degree in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Athens (1995) Master of Science in Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, University of Athens (2002) Certificate in Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Athens (2002) Certificate of Specialization – Licensure in Οrthodontics (2003) Doctor of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Athens (2009) Academic and professional positions held Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Athens (2016-) Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Athens (2010-2016) Scientific collaborator, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Athens (2003-2010) Academic and professional responsibilities Reviewer in several international and national journals Supervisor of the orthodontic part of the epidemiological survey of the National Program “Assessment and Promotion of the Oral Health of the Hellenic Population” (2013) Memberships European Orthodontic Society Greek Association for Orthodontic Study and Research Greek Orthodontic Society Hellenic Society for Odontostomatological Research Hellenic Dental Association Research Theses Maximum bite force in children with unilateral crossbite. Thesis in partial fulfilment of the requirements for a Master's degree in Oral Biology from the Dental School, University of Athens (2002) A comparative assessment of the forces and moments generated with various incisor intrusion biomechanics. Dissertation - Department of Biomaterials, Dental School, University of Athens (2009) Selected publications in scientific journals Zinelis S, Sifakakis I, Katsaros C, Eliades T. Microstructural and mechanical characterization of contemporary lingual orthodontic brackets.Eur J Orthod. 2013 Nov 18. Sifakakis I, Pandis N, Makou M, Eliades T, Katsaros C, Bourauel C.Torque efficiency of different archwires in 0.018- and 0.022-inch conventional brackets. Angle Orthod. 2014 Jan;84(1):149-54. doi: 10.2319/021713-138.1. Epub 2013 May 16. Danz JC, Greuter C, Sifakakis L, Fayed M, Pandis N, Katsaros C. Stability and relapse after orthodontic treatment of deep bite cases--a long-term follow-up study. Eur J Orthod. 2012 Nov 28. [Epub ahead of print] Sifakakis I, Pandis N, Makou M, Eliades T, Katsaros C, Bourauel C. Torque expression of 0.018 and 0.022 inch conventional brackets. Eur J Orthod. 2013 Oct;35(5):610-4. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjs041. Epub 2012 Jul 24. Sifakakis I, Pandis N, Makou M, Eliades T, Katsaros C, Bourauel C. A comparative assessment of torque generated by lingual and conventional brackets. Eur J Orthod. 2013 Jun;35(3):375-80. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjs029. Epub 2012 May 9. Sifakakis I, Pandis N, Makou M, Katsaros C, Eliades T, Bourauel C. A comparative assessment of forces and moments generated by lingual and conventional brackets. Eur J Orthod. 2013 Feb;35(1):82-6. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjr048. Epub 2011 Apr 4. Eliades T, Voutsa D, Sifakakis I, Makou M, Katsaros C. Release of bisphenol-A from a light-cured adhesive bonded to lingual fixed retainers.Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2011 Feb;139(2):192-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2009.12.026. Sifakakis I, Pandis N, Eliades T, Makou M, Katsaros C, Bourauel C. In-vitro assessment of the forces generated by lingual fixed retainers. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2011 Jan;139(1):44-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2010.02.029. Sifakakis I, Pandis N, Makou M, Eliades T, Bourauel C. Forces and moments on posterior teeth generated by incisor intrusion biomechanics. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2009 Nov;12(4):305-11. Sifakakis I, Pandis N, Makou M, Eliades T, Bourauel C. A comparative assessment of the forces and moments generated with various maxillary incisor intrusion biomechanics. Eur J Orthod. 2010 Apr;32(2):159-64.

Research Interest

Areas of scientific interest Biomechanics Orthodontic biomaterials Fixed retainers in Orthodontics