Maria Papadaki

Maria Papadaki is an Associate Professor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the European University of Cyprus's School of Dentistry. She holds dual academic and clinical roles, with affiliations including the Medical School of Heraklion, Crete, and Harvard Medical School. Her career spans academic, clinical, and research roles in craniofacial surgery with over 25 years of experience.

• PhD in Distraction Osteogenesis (2009)
• MD from Aristotle University (2004)
• Specialization in Pediatric Oral Surgery (2006)

Her research focuses on craniofacial surgical innovations including distraction osteogenesis devices, sialoendoscopy, and vascular anomaly treatments. She has pioneered animal models for maxillary and mandibular distraction osteogenesis studies. Active in academic governance, she serves as a reviewer for major journals and led NIH-funded research projects on biomaterials and surgical devices.

Research highlights include developing CO2 laser bone welding techniques, evaluating radiation exposure in dental imaging, and investigating novel treatments for cherubism. Her work bridges surgical innovation with clinical practice through 60+ peer-reviewed publications and 12 active research projects as Principal Investigator/Co-Investigator. Awards include recognition for distraction osteogenesis histological research (2008).

Teaching contributions include instructor roles at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (2004-2012) and surgical training programs at Massachusetts General Hospital. Her academic service includes leadership in animal research ethics and laboratory management. Current research emphasizes minimally invasive techniques, biomaterial applications, and advancing surgical technologies through interdisciplinary collaboration.