Dr. Tassos Irinakis
- ask presenter a questionDr. Anastasios (Tassos) Irinakis completed his dental degree in Athens, Greece. After working in private practice he continued his education at UBC where he received his specialty training in Periodontics and Implant Surgery. He was awarded the "McAnulty Memorial Prize" for Excellence in Periodontics in 2001. His postgraduate education led to a Diploma in Periodontics and a Masters degree in Oral Biology. He continued to obtain his Fellowship with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. Dr. Irinakis currently works at UBC as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Periodontics. He is the Director of Graduate Periodontics & Implant Surgery. He has established a Bone Grafting & Implant Clinic at UBC where he offers his services weekly. He is a Periodontal Consultant for Vancouver General Hospital and for the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia. He also maintains part-time private practice performing a variety of periodontal & implant surgeries in Vancouver & Coquitlam, B.C. and Calgary, AB, Canada. Dr. Irinakis was recently awarded the "2005 Educator Award" from the American Academy of Periodontology. He serves the Academy as a member of the Review Panel for the Journal of Periodontology. He has also founded an Institute for Continuing Dental Education, i.e. I.D.E.A.S.; Institute for Dental Education & Advanced Surgeries (www.dentalideas.ca). Dr. Irinakis lectures actively in study clubs, conferences and hands-on courses for dental professionals nationally & internationally.
Courses Taught
1 C.E. credit
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