About Dr. Markou
Nikos Markou and his associates are specialized in the most innovative therapies associated with the fields of Periodontology and Implantology.
Dr Nikos Markou
D.D.S, M.Sc. Nikos has specialized in Periodontology and Implantology and is skilled in the most advanced techniques and therapies in Periodontology, Implantology and Aesthetic Dentistry.
Education
2024 Doctorate degree with Excellence (Ph.D) in Dentistry, Department of Periodontology School of Dentistry, University of Athens, Greece.
2014-2024: PhD Candidate, Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Athens, Greece.
Sep. 2006-Dec. 2006: Advanced Health Core School Military training, 401 Athens Military Hospital, Athens, Greece.
2005: M.Sc in Periodontology. Graduated “Second class upper division/ Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Athens, Greece.
Jul. 1995- Jun. 1996: Basic Health Core School Military training, 401 Athens Military Hospital, Athens, Greece. Graduated “Excellence, ranked 2/23”.
1995-1996: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at 401 Athens Military Hospital, Athens, Greece.
1995: D.D.S “Second class upper division” School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
1995: Second Lieutenant rank from the Hellenic Military Academy of Combat Support Officers, Department of Dental Medicine Thessaloniki, Greece. Graduated “Excellence”
1989: Attended ranked 1st Hellenic Military Academy of Combat Support Officers, Department of Dental Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece.
1988: Attended Secondary School of Preveza, Greece. Graduated all classes with distinctions of excellence and 1st prize for progress.
Professional career
Jan. 2022 – May 2022: Brigadier General of Medical Services, 401 Athens Military Hospital, Attiki, Greece.
2021-present: Owner and Periodontist at “Time to Smile Periodontal Clinic, Nikos Markou & Associates”.
2005-2021: Head of Periodontal Department, 401 Athens Military Hospital, Athens, Greece.
2001-2002: Steward of Periodontal Department, 401 Athens Military Hospital, Athens, Greece.
1999-2001: Head of Dental Office, Centre of Mechanized Infantry, Avlonas, Attiki, Greece.
1996-1999: Head of Dental Office, Battalion of Medical Services, Rhodes, Greece.
1995-1996: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at 401 Athens Military Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Jan. 2022-present: Clinical Instructor at Postgraduate Clinic of Implantology, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
2015-present: Instructor at the ITI (International Team for Implantology) education Curriculum in implant dentistry.
Sep. 2010-present: Clinical Instructor at Postgraduate Clinic of Periodontology, Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Jan. 2010-May 2010: Clinical Instructor at Postgraduate Clinic of Periodontology, Department of Periodontology, Tufts University, Boston MA.
2005-Dec. 2009: Clinical Instructor at Postgraduate Clinic of Periodontology, Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
2017: ITI (International Team of Implantology) Fellowship Nomination, Basel, May 22, 2017.
2016: Awarded Medal of Military Merit 2nd class.
2015: Awarded Meritorious Command Medal, “B” class.
2014: Honorary award from the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (HNDS) Michail Kostarakos for my role as the Head of the Periodontal Department, 401 Athens Military Hospital, Attiki, Greece.
2012: Awarded Gold Cross of Order of Honour.
2009: Awarded Medal of Military Merit 3d class
2007: Awarded Gold Cross of the Order of the Phoenix
2014-present: Markou N., Karoussis I., Pepelassi E., Madianos P. Adjunctive Nd:YAG laser in non-surgical periodontal therapy. PhD thesis under preparation. Department of Periodontology, University of Athens, Greece.
2002-2005: Markou N, Pepelassi E. Clinical trial “Treatment of periodontal endosseous defects with platelet-rich plasma alone or in combination with demineralized freeze dried bone allograft: A comparative clinical trial.” Thesis of Master of Sciences in Periodontology, Department of Periodontology, University of Athens, Greece.
2024: Sykara M, Ntovas P, Markou N, Madianos P, Vassilopoulos S. Individualized digitally designed surgical template for guided soft tissue surgery in cases with severe gingival enlargement: A clinical application in hereditary gingival fibromatosis. Int J Comput Dent. 2024 Mar 26;27(1):99-107. doi:10.3290/j.ijcd.b5004083. PMID: 38530272.
2023: Markou N, Pepelassi E, Madianos P, Simopoulou M, Karoussis I. Systemic inflammatory markers following adjunctive Nd:YAG (1064 nm) laser irradiation to step 2 of periodontal therapy: a 12-month, randomized, controlled trial. Clin Oral Investig. 2023 Nov;27(11):6937. doi: 10.1007/s00784-023-05340-4.
2023: Markou N, Papadelli A, Nikolidakis D, Pepelassi E, Madianos P, Karoussis IK. Adjunctive Nd:YAG laser irradiation in the treatment of stage III/IV periodontitis: a 12-month, randomized, controlled trial. Clin Oral Investig. 2023 Jun;27(6):3045-3056. doi: 10.1007/ s00784-023-04908-4.
2021: Markou N., Patras M. The importance of peri-implant soft tissues. Available Surgical Protocols. Odontiatriko Vima, The column of the ITI. Focus on Implantology. May-June 2021.
2018: Markou N. Surgical tunneling techniques to treat gingival recessions. The latest development of the classic techniques of periodontal plastic surgery. Odontiatriko Vima, The column of the Hellenic Periodontal Society. March-April 2018.
2017: Markou N. The clinical efficacy of cause-related therapy. Honorary textbook publication in memory of professor Doukoudakis A, Athens, 2017
2017: Gatzonis A., Maragkou T., Markou N., Dereka X. Lateral ridge augmentation following guided bone reconstruction. Odontostomatological Progress 2017; 71: 506-520.
2017: Seferli P., Markou N. Karoussis I.. Socket preservation and ridge augmentation. Odontostomatological Progress 2017; 71: 495-505.
2017: Markou N., Ravanis P. Implant in the esthetic zone. Odontiatriko Vima, “Focus on Implantology”, May-June 2017.
2016: Markou N., Karoussis I. The clinical effect of cause-related therapy of periodontal diasease Review of the literature. Odontostomatological Progress 2016; 70: 260-279.
2015: Markou N. The evolution of regenerative materials. From the bone grafts to guided tissue regeneration and growth factors. Odontiatriko vima. “The column of the Hellenic Periodontal Society”, May-June 2016.
2012: Voltidi E., Kompotiati T., Pepelassi E., Markou N., Roussou I. Soft tissue preservation and management in the anterior aesthetic area: Prosthetic and surgical approach. Odontostomatological Progress 2012; 88-104.
2012: Markou N. The SAC (Straightforward-Advanced-Complex) classification in Implant Dentistry. Treatment of Straightforward implant cases. Odontostomatological Progress 2012; 196-211.
2010: Markou N, Pepelassi E, Kotsovilis S, Vrotsos I, Vavouraki H, Stamatakis HC. The use of platelet-rich plasma combined with demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft in the treatment of periodontal endosseous defects: a report of two clinical cases. J Am Dent Assoc. 2010 141: 967-78 2003-2022.
2009: Kotsovilis S., Markou N., Pepelassi E., Nikolidakis D. The adjunctive use of platelet-rich plasma in the therapy of periodontal endosseous defects: a systematic review. J Periodontal Res 2010 45: 428–443.
2009: Markou N, Pepelassi E, Vavouraki H, Stamatakis H, Nikolopoulos G, Vrotsos I, Tsiklakis K. Treatment of periodontal endosseous defects with platelet-rich plasma alone or in combination with demineralized freeze dried bone allograft: A comparative clinical trial. J Periodontol 2009 80:1911-1919.
2009: Antoniou S, Prevezanos I, Markou N. The chapter “Factors influencing Dental job satisfaction” accepted to be published in the book “A handbook on recent perspectives in occupational health psychology” [Editors: Antoniou, A., Karanika, M. & Cox, T.].
2009: Markou N., Karoussis I. Surgical treatment of drug induced gingival overgrowth. A case report. Odontostomatological Progress 2009, 63: 470-487.
2008: Kotsovilis S., Markou N., Pepelassi E. Platelet-rich plasma Historical evolution, preparation methods and biological action. Hellenic Stomatological Review 2008, 52: 387-396.
2006: Markou N., Madianos P.: Systemic administration of antibiotics in Periodontology. Dentorama. 2006, Issue: 37.
2003: Markou N., Almagkout T., Pepelassi E., Silvestros S.: Restoration of dentate and atrophic lower jaw with implants. Dental News 2003 Sep-Dec Volume 4th, Issue: 3d: 80-88.
2003: Poulios A., Markou N., Pepelassi E., Markopoulou K. Abnormal l frenulum.Influence on periodontal tissues. Prevention and treatment. Odontostomatological News 2003, 4: 9-16.
2003: Efstratiou M, Markou N., Vrahopoulos T.. Cardiovascular diseases and periodontal diseases. Correlation and common pathogenetic mechanisms. Odontostomatological News 2003, 4:16-25.
2024: Markou N. Soft tissue management around implants. Clinical cases presentation. ITI (International Team for Implantology) Study Club Thessaloniki , 25 May. 2024.
2024: Markou N. The importance of soft-tissues around implants. Long-term stability. 1-year Curriculum held by the Hellenic Society of Odontostomatological Progress, 15 Apr. 2024, Athens, Greece.
2023: Classification of periodontal diseases and clinical recommendations for treatment of stage IV periodontal patients Coordinator:L. Tsalikis Speakers: D. Apatzidou, H. Kalaitzakis, P. Koidis, N. Markou, B. Papaioannou. Round Table organized by the Hellenic Society of Periodontology. 41o Panhellenic Dental Congress, 2-4 Nov. 2023, Thessaloniki, Greece.
2023: Markou N. Suturing under the surgical microscope. “Teach me how to”. Workshop held in the 2nd Style Italiano Endodontics International Congress, 30 Sep.-01 Oct. 2023, Athens, Greece.
2023: Markou N. Root coverage. From white to pink aesthetics. Presentation during a round table held in the 2nd Style Italiano Endodontics International Congress,30 Sep.-01 Oct. 2023, Athens, Greece.
2023: Markou N. The importance of soft-tissues around implants. Long-term stability. 1-year Curriculum held by the Hellenic Society of Odontostomatological Progress, 15 Sep. 2023, Athens, Greece.
2023: Markou N. Management of complications of complex cases of Implantology. Part 2”. 40th Scientific Conference, ITI Section Greece and Cyprus, 11 Mar. 2023, Royal Olympic Hotel, Athens, Greece.
2022: Markou N. Two-day clinical Periodontics seminar in daily practice. Hellenic Society of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry in collaboration with Dental Association of Achaia. 11 & 12 Nov. 2022, Achaia, Patras.
2022: Markou N. Sarakinos A. Teamwork makes the dreamwork. Surgical and prosthetic approach to Implantology. Design and implementation of single and totally dentate patient cases. Soft tissue management before, during and after implant placement. 37th Scientific Conference of ITI Section Greece and Cyprus, 07 Mai. 2022, Nicosia, Cyprus.
2021: Markou N. Novel surgical approaches to the placement of implants in the esthetic zone. From tooth extraction to prosthetic rehabilitation. Academy of Clinical Dentistry, 26 Sep. 2021, Athens, Greece.
2021: Markou N. The Importance of Soft Tissue Management around Implants. Surgical Protocols Available in Everyday Clinical Practice, HAOMS 2021, Jan 22-24, Athens, Greece.
2019: Markou N. Round table presentation by the Hellenic Society of Periodontology at the 39th Panhellenic Dental Conference held on October 24-26 in Heraklion, Crete on “Regenerative techniques in the treatment of periodontal disease”.
2019: Markou N. Presentation at a conference organized by the Dental Society of Northern Greece on “Plastic Periodontal Surgery”, on April 12, 2019.
2018: Markou N. Presentation at the 27th Medical Conference of the Armed Forces that took place 18-20 Oct. 2018 in Thessaloniki on “Cardiovascular Diseases and Periodontal Disease”.
2018: Markou N. Presentation within the two-day implant seminar organized by Hellenic Society of Periodontology in Chania in April 2018 on “Management of soft tissues around implants”.
2018: Markou N. Presentation at a Periodontics conference organized by the Society of Modern Dentistry on “Truths and Myths around novel treatment modalities in Periodontics”, on March 3, 2018.
2018: Markou N., Tsantila S., Ravanis P. Late implant placement following a socket preservation procedure . Europerio 9, 20-23 June, 2018 RAI, Amsterdam.
2018: Tsantila S., Markou N. Modified Tunnel Technique with Connective Tissue Autograft for Treatment of Localized Gingival Recessions. Europerio 9, June 2018 RAI, Amsterdam.
2018: Tsantila S., Markou N. Application of enamel matrix derivative for the surgical treatment of periodontal intrabony defects. 38th Panhellenic Dental Congress, October 2018 Ioannina, Greece.
2017: Markou N., Ravanis P., Sykaras N. Alternative treatment modalities to compensate for a missing incisor: A report of two clinical cases. ITI World Symposium, Basel, 4-6 May 2017.
2017: Markou N. Presentation at a round table moderated by Professor Phoebus Madianos, on “The use of LASER in the treatment of periodontitis”, at a scientific conference organized by the Hellenic Periodontal Society on “The use of LASER in Periodontics. Myths and reality “, on December 2, 2017, at the Royal Olympic Hotel.
2017: Markou N. Presentation at the 3rd Scientific Meeting held at the invitation of the Dental Association of Preveza on July 28, 2017 on: “Periodontal Infection. Detection, Diagnosis and Effects on Periodontal Tissues.”
2017: Markou N. Presentation at the ITI Study Club Athens 2 on May 20, 2017 on: “Implants in the aesthetic zone. Realistic approaches to treatment plan, through the presentation of clinical cases and literature review.
2016: Markou N. Seminar at the Postgraduate Clinic, Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Athens entitled: “Guided tissue regeneration”.
2016: Markou N. Presentation upon the invitation of the ITI Study Club of Volos in December 2016 on the topic: “Pursuing a predictable aesthetic result in the aesthetic zone. Surgical parameters and criteria for selecting an acceptable treatment plan.”
2016: Markou N. Presentation of complex cases in the aesthetic zone. Different approaches to the same scenario. ITI Section Greece-Cyprus, November 2016.
2016: Markou N. Presentation at a Two-Day Clinical Periodontics Seminar organized by the Dental Association of Ilia in cooperation with Hellenic Periodontal Society on October 8 and 9, 2016 on the topic: “Crown lengthening procedures”.
2016: Markou N. Presentation at a Two-Day Clinical Periodontics Seminar organized by the Dental Association of Ilia in cooperation with Hellenic Periodontal Society on October 8 and 9, 2016 on the topic: “Periodontal Plastic Surgery”.
2016: Markou N. Presentation upon the invitation of the ITI Study Club Limassol Cyprus on June 25, 2016 entitled: “Management of extraction sockets. A challenge for daily clinical practice.”
2016: Markou N. Presentation organized by the Dental Research Company on June 24, 2016 on the topic: “The integration of periodontally affected teeth in prosthetic restoration. Selection of teeth.”
2016: Markou N. All-day implant seminar organized on March 19, 2016 by the company “Straumann” at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the topic: “Treatment of Edentulism in the Aesthetic Zone with Fixed Implant Restorations.”
2015: Markou N. Presentation at a round table, at a Periodontics conference organized on December 5, 2015 in the amphitheater of 251 GNA, in collaboration with the Dental Department of the Hospital “A. Sygros” and the Stomatology Department of 251 GNA, on the topic: “It looks like periodontitis but it is not”. Diagnostic and treatment approach.
2015: Markou N. Presentation at a Two-Day Periodontics Seminar held on March 13 and 14, 2015 in the amphitheater of 251 GNA, in collaboration with the Dental Departments of 401 Athens Military Hospital, Naval Athens Hospital and 251 General Hospital of Air Forces, on the topic: “Does periodontal surgery have an impact in everyday clinical practice
2015: Markou N. Presentation at a conference organized by ITI (International Team for Implantology) at the conference room of the Benaki Museum on “Surgical management of peri-implant soft tissues before, during and after implant placement”, April 18, 2015.
2015: Markou N. All-day seminar held by the ITI Study Club of Heraklion, Crete, entitled “Management of extraction sockets. What do we know so far “, June 12, 2015.
2014: Markou N. Presentation at a scientific conference organized by the Hellenic Periodontal Society with the general theme “The basics of periodontics then and now”, entitled “Detection and diagnosis of periodontal disease”, November 8, 2014.
2014: Markou N. Presentation at a round table on “Preservation of alveolar ridge. “What do we know so far?” 34th Panhellenic Dental Conference Thessaloniki, 14-16 November 2014.
2014: Markou N. Presentation of a complex clinical case, in a congress organized by the web page “Periocare” at the conference space of ATE, Erithrea, Attica, December 2014.
2012: Markou N., Papavasiliou G., Stavridakis M., Tsatsas D. Conservative treatment and utilization of teeth with extensive loss of dental substance. 6th Confererence of Attica Dental Association, 22 Sep. 2012.
2011: Tsoutis K., Sava K., Markou N., Chronopoulos V., Mattheos N. Root submergence in the esthetic zone. A technique for pontic site esthetic enhancement in full-mouth implant restorations. Presented at the 20th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Association of Osseointegration, 13-15 October 2011, Athens, Greece.
2011: Markou N., Tsoutis K., Pepelassi E., Chronopoulos V. Root retaining for maintaining soft and bone tissue height adjacent to implants. Presented at the 20th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Association of Osseointegration, 13-15 October 2011, Athens, Greece.
2010: Markou N., Tassopoulos D., Pepelassi E. Minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of gummy smile. Case report. 30th Panhellenic Dental Conference Athens, November 2010.
2010: Markou N., Pepelassi E. Surgical techniques for increasing keratinized tissues around implants. 30th Panhellenic Dental Conference Athens, November 2010.
2008: Markou N., Prevezanos I., Feloutzis A. Ridge preservation before implant placement with a combination of xenograft and free gingival graft. 28th Panhellenic Dental Conference Thessaloniki , October 2008.
2008: Markou N., Pepelassi E. The use of connective tissue graft for treatment gingival recessions and reconstruct the deficient alveolar ridge. 28th Panhellenic Dental Conference Thessaloniki, October 2008.
2008: Markou N. The contribution of Dentistry to the Aesthetics of the Oral region. Surgical periodontal therapy in the esthetic area. Conference of the Dental Department of 251 General Hospital of Air Forces, Athens, May 2008.
2007: Markou N., Pepelassi E., Nikolopoulos G. and Vrotsos I.A. Platelet- rich Plasma (PRP) Alone in Periodontal Endosseous defects. IADR Thessaloniki.
2007: Markou N., Pepelassi E., Feloutzis A. Implant-supported reconstruction in a patient with generalized aggressive periodontitis. A report of a case. EPA Athens 2007.
2007: Efthimiadis P., Markou N., Lignos P., Moisiadis P., Mpounatsos A. Presentation at a round table entitled “The contribution of Armed Forces in the dental health of the general population”. 27th Panhellenic Dental Conference Patras, November 2007.
2007: Markou N. A combination of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and allograft for the reconstruction of periodontal endosseous lesions. 27th Panhellenic Dental Conference Patras, November 2007.
2007: Markou N., Lignos P. The contribution of the Periodontist in the preservation of the oral health of the personnel of the Armed Forces. 27th Panhellenic Dental Conference Patras, November 2007.
2007: Markou N., Kotsovilis S, Pepelassi E. Preparation of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) tissues prior to implant placement. International Symposium on Osteointegration Athens, May 2007.
2007: Markou N.,, Pepelassi E.,Vrotsos I. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP): Can it be used as monotherapy in periodontal intrabony defectsl? 26th Panhellenic Dental Conference Athens, 2006.
2007: Markou N., Feloutzis A., Madianos P.. Treating of multiple recession defects with a modified technique of the coronally advanced flap (according to Zuchelli). 26th Panhellenic Dental Conference Athens, 2006.
2006: Markou N., Feloutzis A. Treating of multiple recession defects with a modified technique of the coronally advanced flap (according to Zuchelli). 21st Panhellenic Medical Conference of the Armed Forces Thessaloniki, November 2006.
2006: Prevezanos I., Markou N. Prognosis of teeth with furcation-involved lesions. 21st Panhellenic Medical Conference of the Armed Forces, Thessaloniki, November 2006.
2006: Prevezanos I., Markou N. Crown lengthening procedure. Prerequisites, possibilities, limitations. 21st Panhellenic Medical Conference of the Armed Forces.
2006: Markou N. Activities of the Periodontal Department of the 401 Athens Military Dental Clinic. Presentation of clinical cases. 2nd Multidisciplinary Conference of the Dental Sector of 401 Athens Military Hospital, April 2006.
2006: Markou N. Root resection. Limitations and prerequisites. Presentation within the educational program of the 401 Athens Military Dental Clinic, June 2006.
2004: Markou N., Fourmoussis I., Karoussis I.: Amelogenin. Its application in clinical practice. Presentation of clinical cases. 24th Panhellenic Dental Conference Thessaloniki, October 2004.
2004: Markou N., Karoussis I., Fourmoussis I., Panis V.: Guided tissue regeneration in teeth with questionable prognosis. 24th Panhellenic Dental Conference Thessaloniki, October 2004.
2004: Markou N., Kontakiotis V., Vrotsos I. The influence of periodontal disease in pulp. Periodontal ligament and its role in endo-perio interactions. Report of clinical cases. 20th Medical Conference of the Armed Forces Thessaloniki, 18-21 November 2004.
2004: Lignos P., Markou N., Karoussis I., Vasilopoulos S. The influence of plastic periodontal surgery in the anterior esthetic area. 20th Medical Conference of the Armed Forces Thessaloniki, 18-21 November 2004.
2004: Markou N., Mamalis A., Silvestros S.: Periodontal plastic surgery and implants. Report of a clinical case of application of the subepithelial connective tissue graft technique for the management of soft tissues around implants. 20th Medical Conference of the Armed Forces Thessaloniki, 18-21 November 2004.
2003: Markou N., Silvestros S., Almagkout T., Mantzavinos Z.: Restoration of edentulous and atrophic jaws using dental implants. 23rd Panhellenic Dental Conference Athens, November 2003.
2003: Markou N., Spirou S., Vrahopoulos T., Panis V.: Local or systemic use of antibiotics? 23rd Panhellenic Dental Conference Athens, November 2003.
2003: Markou N., Poulios A., Markopoulou K.: Abnormal frenulum. Influence in periodontal tissues. Prevention and treatment. 23rd Panhellenic Dental Conference Athens, November 2003.
2003: Xenoudi P., Markou N., Pantou A., Madianos P., Markopoulou K.: Patient with kidney transplantation (Cyclosporine uptake) and periodontal surgery. 23rd Panhellenic Dental Conference Athens, November 2003.
2003: Markou N., Georgiou E.: Application of platelet-rich plasma with or without allogeneic bone graft in periodontal intrabony defects in humans. 1st Panhellenic Conference of Periodontists, Athens, 2003.
2002: Markou N., Almagkout T., Chala M. Use of implants to restore the edentulous and atrophic mandible. 19th Medical Conference of the Armed Forces Thessaloniki, November 2002.
2015-present: Board Member of the Hellenic Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry
2021-present: Board Member of the ITI (International Team of Implantology)
