Dr. Georgios Kanavakis, DDS, MS

Orthodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NPI: 1750643490

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Contact Information

Address

1 KNEELAND ST
8TH FLOOR
Boston, MA 02111

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Patient Rating

2.5/ 5.0(11 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Georgios Kanavakis is an orthodontist in Boston with 14 years of experience helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. He specializes in braces and aligners, but also treats complex cases like jaw pain, sleep disorders, and impacted canines. Dr. Kanavakis has studied at leading universities around the world—including Tufts University and institutions in Switzerland and Finland—and uses advanced 3D imaging technology to create personalized treatment plans. He is currently accepting new patients and is also an instructor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where he teaches other dentists about orthodontics.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (2005)
  • Certificate in Temporomandibular Disorders, Orofacial Pain, and Sleep Disorders, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston MA, USA (2008)
  • PhD, Oulu University, Finland (2022)
  • Dr.med.dent, University of Bern, Switzerland (2020)
  • Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Science, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston MA, USA (2011)

Board Certifications

  • Privat Dozent, University of Basel, Switzerland (2022-present)

Credential: DDS, MS

NPI registered: 06/08/2012

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Areas of Focus

OrthodonticsTemporomandibular DisordersOrofacial PainSleep DisordersPediatric Oral HealthPalatal canine impactionCraniofacial shape and formThird molar agenesisSmile attractivenessFacial attractiveness

Technology & Equipment

  • CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography)
  • 3D video recordings/4D camera

Beyond the Office

Instructor, Department of Orthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston MA, USA (2011-2012)

Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston MA, USA (2012-2017)

Oberarzt (Senior Physician), Department of Pediatric Oral Health and Orthodontics, University Center for Dental Medicine, University of Basel, Switzerland (2017-2023)

Deputy Director and Post-Graduate Curriculum Coordinator, Department of Pediatric Oral Health and Orthodontics, University Center for Dental Medicine, University of Basel, Switzerland (2019-2023)

Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Dentistry (present)

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