Kosmas Tolidis

Clinical tips for success in restorative dentistry

Successful dental restorations rely on a combination of sound clinical judgment, meticulous technique, and evidence-based decision-making. This presentation focuses on practical clinical tips that enhance predictability, longevity, and esthetic outcomes in restorative dentistry. Key topics include comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning, proper case selection, and the importance of understanding occlusion and biomechanics. Emphasis is placed on material selection based on clinical indications, isolation and adhesion protocols, and precise execution of restorative procedures. Common clinical pitfalls and strategies to prevent failures are discussed through everyday clinical scenarios. Finally, the role of patient communication, maintenance, and continuous professional development is highlighted as a critical factor in long-term success. These clinical insights aim to support clinicians in achieving reliable, functional, and esthetically pleasing dental restorations.

Prof. Dr. KOSMAS TOLIDIS DDS, MSc, PhD, LSO

Graduated from the Dental School of Thessaloniki on 1989

• 1991-1993 Master’s Degree on Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Bristol UK.
• 1996 PhD from the University of Thessaloniki on Dental Materials with excellence.
• 2016 Mastership on Dental Laser at the University of Aachen in Germany.

At the moment serves as:
• Dean of Dental School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• Professor and Head, with the Dept. of Operative Dentistry at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• Head, of High Dental Technology Unit at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• Coordinator, of the Postgraduate Program of Operative Dentistry-Direct Esthetic restorations, at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• Coordinator, of the Continuous Education Program of Restorative/Esthetic Dentistry, at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• Coordinator, of the Greek State Exams for Dentistry at DOATAP
• President, of the Hellenic Academy for Laser Dentistry

He served as:
• Chief Dental Officer of Hellenic Republic
• President, of Stomatological Society of Northern Greece
• Secretary General of the Hellenic Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry
• President of Dental Society of Thessaloniki
• Vice-President of “Aghios Pavlos” hospital of Thessaloniki
• Member of Administrative Council of DOATAP
• Member of the council of the Hellenic Dental Association
• President of the scientific committee of the Hellenic Dental Association
• President of the World Federation Laser Dentistry, 2017 Congress
• President of the Panhellenic Dental Congress, 2018

He is a renowned lecturer on national and international level. His activities comprise lectures and hand’s on courses for major dental firms, in Greece and abroad.

He authored approximately 100 scientific papers in English and in Greek and two textbooks in Greek, “Direct esthetic restorations, 2004” and “Solving clinical problems in Pediatric Dentistry, 2006”.

His research interest is on minimal invasive cosmetic dentistry, esthetic restorative dentistry, biomaterials, laser, and pediatric dentistry.

From 1989 he owns a private dental clinic in Thessaloniki dedicated to esthetic, laser, and pediatric dentistry.