Panos Papapanou

Panos Papapanou is a prominent Greek-American periodontist and professor at Columbia University, known for his extensive research in periodontology and oral microbiology. Having initially pursued a career in dentistry after a near-miss with medical school, he has established a distinguished academic and clinical career in the United States since moving there in the mid-1980s. Papapanou has contributed significantly to the understanding of periodontal diseases and their systemic implications, while also addressing contemporary challenges in dental education, including the impact of artificial intelligence on learning.