General anesthesia with nitrous oxide: pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Introductory lesson

Professor of Pediatric Dentistry. Assistant Professor at the Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Dental School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. Senior Lecturer at King's College Dental Institute, London, United Kingdom. Clinical Director of DentalKids, a group of dental practices in three European countries (Greece, Italy, and UK) dedicated to pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Former President of the International Association of Dentistry for Disability and Oral Health (IADH). Past President of the American Dental Society of Europe (ADSE).

Over 38 years of combined clinical, teaching, and research experience in pediatric dentistry since founding DentalKids in Athens in 1988 upon return from United States. Expert in nitrous oxide sedation in pediatric dentistry, behavior management techniques (pharmacological and non-pharmacological), treatment of children with special needs and disabilities, and comprehensive pediatric dental care. Known for pioneering use of nitrous oxide in European pediatric dental practice and extensive research on pharmacology and safety protocols. Research focuses on nitrous oxide pharmacology, sedation techniques for anxious children, and evidence-based approaches to behavior management.

Former Adjunct Assistant Professor at Washington State University, School of Pharmacy, conducting extensive research on nitrous oxide pharmacology. Recipient of Dental Anesthesia Award from the American Society of Dental Anesthesiology. Recipient of Best Research Award from the American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry. Recipient of Pharmacology Awards from the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry. Co-editor of the textbook "Nitrous Oxide in Paediatric Dentistry" (Springer Publishing), the definitive reference on safe and effective use of nitrous oxide sedation for children. Author of chapters in pediatric dentistry and special care dentistry textbooks. Published extensively in international literature with over 500 citations. International lecturer presenting annually at Harvard Continuing Education courses in the USA and at major pediatric dentistry conferences worldwide on topics including nitrous oxide sedation, special care dentistry, and behavior modification techniques. National Director of Special Smiles-Special Olympics, Greece. Invited lecturer throughout Europe, Americas, and worldwide. Multilingual speaker fluent in English, Greek, Italian, French, Spanish, and German. Having treated thousands of children over 30+ years, has trained countless pediatric dentists in evidence-based approaches to child dental care.

DDS from dental school. Extensive postgraduate training in Pediatric Dentistry in United States. Numerous certifications in sedation, special care dentistry, and pediatric dental specialties.