George Pelekos

Prof. Dr. George Pelekos

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Biography

Prof. Dr. Georgios Pelekos completed his specialist training in periodontics and implant dentistry at the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London (UCL), UK, in 2009. They then joined the HKU Faculty of Dentistry as Clinical Assistant Professors in 2014. He completed his PhD in 2020 from Tohoku University (JPN). He is an established clinician, educator, and researcher. Professor Pelekos is the Postgraduate Programme Director in Periodontology (MDS) and Implant Dentistry (MSc). Importantly, the MDS Programme in Periodontology was accredited by the world-leading organization in periodontology, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), in 2019 (the first program accredited by EFP outside Europe). Additionally, he holds a Fellowship at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK. He serves as a Trainer for the Periodontology Specialty at the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong. He is also an ITI fellow. Professor George’s academic career focuses on Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. His philosophy is that Periodontology is a fusion of biology, dental medicine, microbiology, immunology, and behavioural science. This is reflected in his teaching, research, and clinical practice. Indeed, Periodontology is his natural \"habitat\" at HKU, and his goal is to enhance the healthcare standard of tomorrow's periodontal specialists and general dentists and make notable contributions to the science and practice of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry.

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