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Dr. Kimon Divaris, D.D.S., PH.D.

Pediatric Dentistry

NPI: 1427246867

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Contact Information

Address

UNC SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY DEPT OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
228 BRAUER HALL CB #7450
Chapel Hill, NC 27599

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Phone

(919) 537-3556

Fax

(919) 537-3950

Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Website

dentistry.unc.edu/person/kimon-divaris/

Patient Rating

5.0/ 5.0(3 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Kimon Divaris is a board-certified pediatric dentist in Chapel Hill with 19 years of experience caring for children's teeth and gums. Beyond his dental practice, Dr. Divaris is a leading researcher and department chair at UNC's dental school, studying how diet, genetics, and oral health connect to children's overall wellness. He has received multiple national awards for his groundbreaking research, including the prestigious IADR Distinguished Scientist Award. Dr. Divaris is accepting new patients and brings both expert clinical skills and a deep commitment to understanding what helps children develop healthy smiles for life.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • Certificate, Pediatric Dentistry, UNC-Chapel Hill, 2011
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, Oral and Genetic Epidemiology and Health Services Research, UNC-Chapel Hill, 2012
  • PhD, Epidemiology, UNC-Chapel Hill, 2011
  • DDS, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Dentistry, 2005
  • Certificate, Global Health, UNC-Chapel Hill, 2011

Board Certifications

  • Board-certified pediatric dentist

Credential: D.D.S., PH.D.

NPI registered: 10/10/2007

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryDental cariesPublic healthGenomicsInflammationMicrobiomeBehavioral sciencesDental educationPrecision oral healthChildren's oral healthHealth disparities

Professional Memberships

  • IADR (International Association for Dental Research)

Awards & Recognition

  • IADR Distinguished Scientist Young Investigator Award, 2020
  • IADR Centennial Emerging Leader Award, 2020
  • IADR Distinguished Scientist Trendley Dean Award for meritorious research in Epidemiology and Public Health, 2024
  • National Research Advising Award

Beyond the Office

Chair, Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health at UNC Adams School of Dentistry

James Bawden Distinguished Professor

Research director of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health

Mentors graduate students and postdocs

Active involvement in clinical practice, teaching, and mentorship

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