Dr Sofia Aravopoulou
Dr. Sofia Aravopoulou
General Dentist, Implantologist, Dental Lasers Specialist
Dr. Sofia Aravopoulou is one of our highly experienced and certified dental specialists. She is a Greek national general dentist and implantologist with almost 18 years of experience in the field. By adopting modern and increasingly convenient dental technologies, Dr. Sofia offers outstanding treatments to her patients in light of her expertise. She specializes in Digital Smile Design (DSD) and is passionate about creating perfect and healthy smiles.
Educational Background
Dr. Sofia obtained her DDS degree from Charles University, Prague, in 2002. After that, she completed her M.Sc. degree in Laser Dentistry at RWTH Aachen University, Germany. Later in 2012, Dr. Sofia obtained a diploma in Oral Implantology from Deutsch-Griechischer Zahnärztlicher Verein, DGI, Greece. She has a slew of qualifications and accomplishments to her name apart from her degrees in dental surgery.
Professional Experience
Dr. Sofia started her professional career as an undergraduate trainee in Hellenic General Air Force Hospital, Greece. She has also collaborated with leading names such as maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Kyriakos Ioannis and worked in his clinic as Assistant Dental Surgeon. By the Year 2006, Dr. Sofia was well into her career in periodontal surgery and had performed numerous implant operations at her practice in Athens.
Dr. Sofia specializes in laser dentistry and utilizes laser technology almost daily. She stands shoulder to shoulder with some of the few dentists in Dubai who have expertise in dental laser treatments. Also, she has a keen interest in Low-Level Laser Therapy, a field that aims to eliminate dental infections and stimulate healing procedures. Low-level lasers fascinate her with their remarkable healing powers. Moreover, Dr. Sofia is a strong supporter of Biological Dentistry and advises on the least invasive treatments available for dental problems.
As part of her Implantology program, Dr. Sofia also attended the German DGI (Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Implantologie) in 2013. She is also a registered dentist at the Greek Dental Council and Dubai Health Authority. In 2016, she was invited to speak about Low-Level Laser Therapy at Hamdan University and Al Baraha Hospital in Dubai.
Certifications
- Conscious Sedation Certificate for Dentists by Global Education Development Center, Dubai
- Certification in Botulinum Toxin & Dermal Fillers, UK
- Combined Multilevel Training Certification in Dental Implants, Czech Republic
Memberships:
- Member of the World Federation of Lasers in Dentistry (WSLD)
- Member of the International Society of Laser Dentistry
- A regional member of the Greek Society of Laser Dentistry
- Fellowship of the International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI)
- Member of International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)
Areas of Expertise
- Digital Smile Design
- Dental Veneers & Crowns
- Gum Depigmentation
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Root Canal Treatments
- Laser Dentistry
- Gum Recontouring
- Snore & Sleep Apnea Treatment