Meletia Laskou

Dr. Meletia Laskou is an Associate Professor in Pediatric Dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she also serves as Director of the Advanced Education Program and Postdoctoral Program Director. She holds clinical privileges at Franciscan Children’s Hospital and Tufts-New England Medical Center.

• D.M.D., Tufts University of Dental Medicine (2001)
• D.D.S., Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Dental School (1992)

Her research focuses on restorative materials for primary teeth, oral care habits in children requiring general anesthesia, and interprofessional collaboration with pediatricians. She has extensive teaching experience and leads community outreach initiatives like "Give Kids A Smile."

Key research trends include applications of biomaterials in pediatric dentistry, oral health management for children with special needs, and systemic-dental health linkages (e.g., gastroesophageal reflux in cerebral palsy patients).

• Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry
• Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
• Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

She has held leadership roles in admissions, clinical governance, and curriculum development since 1997, with a focus on equal education opportunities and infection control protocols.