Vicky Evangelidis-Sakellson

Vicky Evangelidis-Sakellson serves as Professor of Dental Medicine at Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine, where she also holds the position of Interim Chair for the Department of Cariology and Restorative Sciences. She maintains clinical affiliations with NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center and specializes in dental cleanings and comprehensive patient care.

Education

• DDS, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
• General Practice Fellowship, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
• MPH, Columbia University Department of Public Health

Dr. Evangelidis-Sakellson pioneered the first comprehensive care program for predoctoral students in the United States at Columbia, integrating basic, behavioral, and clinical sciences into patient-centered education. Her research focuses on evidence-based dental education methodologies, student learning outcomes, and ethics in professional development. She actively promotes interprofessional collaboration, recently partnering with Columbia's School of Nursing to investigate integrated care models.

Scientific Awards

• Clinical Faculty Recognition Award (2014, 2013, 2010)
• Melvin Moss Faculty Award

As an educator, she developed institutional clinical manuals, formative/summative assessments, and outcomes evaluation systems adopted nationally. She leads faculty development initiatives emphasizing collaborative teaching environments and evidence-based treatment planning. Her current work with nursing faculty explores how interprofessional education enhances patient care delivery through shared decision-making frameworks.