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How periodontal surgery can help prevent tooth loss in advanced gum disease
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is one of the leading causes of tooth loss...
Dr Tilemachos Makropoulos is an esteemed periodontist based in London, practising at the London Dental Arts Clinic. He specialises in the treatment and management of periodontal diseases, with particular expertise in periodontitis, gum grafting, periodontal surgery, and gingival recession therapy. Dr Makropoulos is committed to delivering precise, evidence-based care to help patients achieve optimal oral health and confident smiles.
He spent a year serving as a dentist in the Greek Special Forces after graduating from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2014. Dr Makropoulos completed his specialisation in periodontology at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute, where he trained under leading experts and gained advanced skills in managing complex periodontal cases, soft-tissue aesthetic surgery, and implant dentistry. In 2022, he was awarded the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) Certificate of Completion of Specialised Training (CCST) in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry.
Dr Makropoulos is also an active educator, regularly speaking at study clubs and professional seminars to share his expertise with fellow clinicians. He works closely with patients to develop personalised treatment plans that combine long-term periodontal wellness with functional and aesthetic outcomes. He is a member of the British Society of Periodontology (BSP) and the International Team of Implantology (ITI).

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