Dr. Iro Palaska
Specialist Periodontist & Implantologist
DDS, MSc, PhD, ITI scholar
Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic (Micris Branch)
- Specializations : Advanced non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy, mucogingival procedures, crown lengthening, regenerative periodontal surgery, implant placement, peri-implant cases management.
- Experience : 10+ years of prolific experience
- Languages : Greek, English, French.
Dr. Iro Palaska is a Specialist Periodontist and Implantologist with extensive international clinical experience in advanced periodontal and implant therapy supported by a strong academic background across Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
She graduated from the School of Dentistry at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, ranking second in her class and completed her specialist training and Master’s Degree in Periodontology and Implantology at the same institution. She later pursued doctoral research in Boston, USA, within a joint academic program between the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School and Tufts University School of Medicine, with a focus on periodontal inflammation and its systemic implications.
Dr. Iro has received advanced postgraduate clinical training in Implantology in Queen Mary University (London, UK), following the award of the prestigious International Team for Implantology (ITI) Scholarship. She also served as a Clinical Researcher at the same University, contributing to patient-based clinical studies while providing specialized periodontal care.
She has authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications and has been awarded the “Fotis Mitsis” Award by the Hellenic Society of Periodontology for her contribution to the field.
Between 2017 and 2023, she practiced in leading private referral clinics in London, managing complex periodontal, surgical, and peri-implant cases.
Since 2023, Dr. Iro has been based in Athens, Greece, where she practices exclusively in Periodontology and Implantology. Her clinical focus includes comprehensive periodontal care, surgical and non-surgical therapy, mucogingival surgery, implant placement, regenerative procedures, and the treatment and maintenance of peri-implant disease.
She works closely with general dentists and dental hygienists, adopting a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach aimed at predictable outcomes and long-term periodontal health.
Dr. Iro is a member of the Hellenic Society of Periodontology, the International Team for Implantology (ITI), and the International Association for Dental Research (IADR).
Up, Close & Personal
What do you like most about your job?
What I enjoy most about my work, especially in Periodontology, is helping patients truly understand and maintain their oral health. Empowering them to prevent disease, treat it effectively, and supporting them in maintaining a healthy smile long-term is deeply fulfilling for me.
How do you see the future of dentistry?
The future of Periodontology is moving towards highly personalized care, with individualized treatment planning. The overall direction is a shift towards proactive, holistic care that leverages technology and biological understanding to prevent disease, regenerate lost tissues, and improve patients’ overall health, not just their gum health.
What are your hobbies? What do you like to do outside of work?
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, travelling, and exploring new places, which I find refreshing. I also enjoy engaging with the city’s art and culture scene, as well as spending time in nature.
What is the best advice you can give to your patients?
I always encourage my patients to be aware of the importance of gum health and disease prevention. As oral
health is strongly connected to overall health; periodontal evaluation can be an important step in maintaining long-term oral and overall well-being.