Prof. Dr. Panagiotis Lagouvardos | Sensors Dentistry | Excellence in Research Award
Prof. Dr. Panagiotis Lagouvardos | Sensors Dentistry | Dental School University of Athens | Greece
Prof. Dr Panagiotis Lagouvardos is an esteemed male scholar and Professor Emeritus of Operative Dentistry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, recognized for his lifelong contributions in dental education, dental materials research, clinical diagnostics, dental statistics, color science, and dental informatics. Prof. Dr Panagiotis Lagouvardos has served continuously within the same institution for an extended period, holding significant academic leadership positions such as Director of Preclinical Education in Operative Dentistry and Director of Dental Informatics Education for undergraduate students, where he played a major role in curriculum enhancement and modernization of dental training. His educational background is deeply rooted in dentistry, enabling him to advance innovative teaching methods, evidenced by his authorship of multiple academic textbooks including a comprehensive two-volume reference in Operative Dentistry, a preclinical student guide, and a specialized textbook in Dental Informatics that have served as essential academic learning tools. His professional experience spans teaching, administrative leadership, editorial responsibility as the Editor-in-Chief of the Hellenic Dental Journal, and active involvement in scientific committees of national dental organizations, demonstrating his strong commitment to advancing knowledge dissemination and scientific governance. His research interests include dental education, dental esthetics and color measurement, diagnostic technologies, restorative materials, and clinically relevant digital dental innovations, supported by more than one hundred publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals with indexed recognition in Scopus. His research skills extend across experimental methodology, clinical evaluation, reliability testing, statistical analysis, and the integration of informatics into dentistry, reinforcing his multidisciplinary expertise. His academic excellence is reflected in his strong citation performance with high citation records, an h-index and i-10 index that confirm his global academic influence. Prof. Dr Panagiotis Lagouvardos has received numerous recognitions through leadership roles in national congresses, including serving as President of the Organizing Committee for key dental scientific events, demonstrating prestige and professional trust. In conclusion, Prof. Dr Panagiotis Lagouvardos is a distinguished researcher, educator, and academic leader whose impactful scholarly contributions, continuing scientific engagement, and exemplary service make him a highly respected figure in international dental science, and his credentials strongly support his nomination for significant recognition in the field of sensing-related dental diagnostics and technology advancement.
Selected Publications
Lagouvardos, P. E., Fougia, A. G., Diamantopoulou, S. A., & Polyzois, G. L. (2009). Repeatability and interdevice reliability of two portable color selection devices in matching and measuring tooth color. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 101(1), 40–45. (Cited by: 234)
Polyzois, G. L., Andreopoulos, A. G., & Lagouvardos, P. E. (1996). Acrylic resin denture repair with adhesive resin and metal wires: Effects on strength parameters. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 75(4), 381–387. (Cited by: 160)
Lagouvardos, P., Sourai, P., & Douvitsas, G. (1989). Coronal fractures in posterior teeth. Operative Dentistry, 14(1), 28–32. (Cited by: 120)
Koronis, S., Pizatos, E., Polyzois, G., & Lagouvardos, P. (2012). Clinical evaluation of three denture cushion adhesives by complete denture wearers. Gerodontology, 29(2), e161–e169. (Cited by: 98)
Polychronakis, N. C., Polyzois, G. L., Lagouvardos, P. E., & Papadopoulos, T. D. (2015). Effects of cleansing methods on 3-D surface roughness, gloss and color of a polyamide denture base material. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, 73(5), 353–363. (Cited by: 77)
Seremidi, K., Lagouvardos, P., & Kavvadia, K. (2012). Comparative in vitro validation of VistaProof and DIAGNOdent Pen for occlusal caries detection in permanent teeth. Operative Dentistry, 37(3), 234–245. (Cited by: 75)
Lagouvardos, P. E., Diamanti, H., & Polyzois, G. (2004). Effect of individual shades on reliability and validity of observers in colour matching. The European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, 12(2), 51–56. (Cited by: 69)