Poppy Anastassiadis

Dr. Poppy Anastassiadis is a Senior Lecturer at the Adelaide Dental School within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Her work focuses on preventive, person-centered dental care and the application of adult education principles to train effective clinicians. She is actively involved in advancing caries management through research, particularly exploring the integration of silver fluoride in clinical practice to address caries in vulnerable populations.

Her research emphasizes equitable oral health outcomes, aiming to reduce disparities among socially marginalized groups. A current project investigates barriers to implementing silver fluoride in dental clinics, combining surveys and focus groups to inform educational strategies for successful adoption.

Dr. Anastassiadis’s expertise bridges clinical practice and education, with a commitment to fostering professionalism and evidence-based care among dental students and practitioners. She contributes to advancing both patient-centered methodologies and innovative caries management protocols.