The future of care is proactive

The Better Smile Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization committed to transforming the role of oral health in global public health systems. Our work centers on advancing prevention as the primary response to oral disease and promoting rigorous dental research that can inform policy, practice, and innovation. Headquartered in Athens, our foundation collaborates with academic institutions, health professionals, educators, and local communities to integrate preventive care into the core of healthcare planning and delivery. We believe that better outcomes begin not with intervention but with foresight, and that no person should suffer from preventable pain due to systemic neglect. You can explore our founding vision in the manifesto and read about the values that guide our work.

Below, you can learn more about our team and find answers to frequently asked questions about our mission, approach, and partnerships.

Board of Directors

  • Dimitris Papakyriakopoulos - Founder

    Dimitris Papakyriakopoulos

    Founder

  • Ilias Visakis, DDS

    President

  • Christos Rachiotis

    Christos Rachiotis, DDS, MSc, Ph.D

    Member of the Board

  • Thelma Xnathopoulou

    Thelma Xanthopoulou, DDS, MSc

    Member of the Board

  • Aggeliki Visaki, DDS

    Aggeliki Visaki, DDS

    Member of the Board

Scientific Committee

  • Christos Rachiotis, DDS, PhD

    Associate Professor of Operative Dentistry, University of Athens; President of the Hellenic Society of Sports Dentistry

  • Robert Witton

    Robert Witton

    Deputy Head of School and Professor of Community Dentistry, Peninsula Dental School, University of Plymouth

  • Sotiria Gizani, DDS, PhD

    Vice Dean of School of Dentistry, Professor & Chair of the Dept. Paediatric Dentistry, University of Athens

  • William Papaioannou, DDS, PhD

    Associate Professor, Specialist in Periodontology, Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, University of Athens

  • Konstantinos Tosios, DDS, PhD

    Associate Professor, Department of Oral Pathology & Hospital Dentistry, Dental School, University of Athens

  • Eftychia Pappa, DDS, PhD

    Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Athens

Our Leadership Team

  • Panos Perperidis, DDS

  • Konstantinos - Eirinaios Papathanasopoulos, DDS

  • Alina Aslanoglou, DDS

  • Marianna Sakki, DDS

  • Klelia Panagiotopoulou, DDS

  • Konstantinos Tsoukatos, DDS

  • Dimitris Xanthopoulos, DDS

Our Advisory Board

  • Evangelos Akli, DDS, MSc

  • Peppy Christala

    Founder & CEO, CLC Educational Institute

Associate Researchers

  • Karolina Kontou

    Karolina Kontou, DDS, Spec. Orthodontics

  • Petros Nasimpian

    Petros Nasimpian, MD

  • Alexandra Koumpouli

    Alexandra Koumpouli, DDS, MSc

  • Artemis Diamantopoulou

    Artemis Diamantopoulou, DDS

  • Maria Fasomytaki

    Maria Fasomytaki

  • Aliki Orlandou

    Aliki Orlandou

  • Kallirroi Gkoumplia

    Kallirroi Gkoumplia, DDS

  • Antonios Dafereras

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions below

  • Better Smile Foundation aims to raise awareness about preventive dental care, reduce oral health inequalities, and empower communities through education, research, and collaboration. We believe prevention is the key to a healthier future.

  • Our work focuses on children, students, and communities with limited access to dental education. Through targeted programs, campaigns, and partnerships, we aim to make oral health knowledge accessible to everyone.

  • We deliver educational workshops, school presentations, and awareness campaigns, while contributing to dental research through papers, articles, and conference posters that highlight the importance of prevention.

  • You can support our mission by partnering with us, volunteering, or helping to spread awareness about the importance of preventive dental care. Visit our website to learn more about how you can make a difference.