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Dr Panayiotis Kaimakamis
Specialist Periodontist
- 13+ years in clinical practice
- Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7
- GDC Registered Specialist in Periodontics
About Dr Panayiotis Kaimakamis
Hello, I am Dr Panayiotis Kaimakamis – most people call me Pano. I am a GDC-registered specialist in periodontics, the area of dentistry concerned with the health of the gums and the bone that supports your teeth.
I completed my BDS at King’s College London and my Doctorate of Clinical Periodontology at Queen Mary, University of London. Before specialising, I gained extensive hospital experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Royal London and Whipps Cross Hospitals, and I have worked in private practice in the UK and Singapore.
Alongside clinical work, I am involved in periodontal research and clinical trials at Queen Mary, University of London – particularly in minimally invasive non-surgical therapy (MINST) – and I teach dental professionals as a trainer at the Edudent Academy. I have supervised dental undergraduates and hygiene therapists throughout my career.
At Thames Dental and Skin, my focus is straightforward: stabilising gum and bone health to prevent tooth loss, treating gum disease with the least invasive approach possible, and working closely with hygienists and restorative colleagues so your care is properly joined up.
Areas of expertise
- Gum disease treatment
- Gum recession and aesthetic gum surgery
- Dental implants and peri-implant care
- Periodontal regeneration
- Minimally invasive therapy
- Supportive periodontal therapy
Registered with
- General Dental Council No. 230390
Qualifications
- BDS - King's College London
- MFDS RCS (Ed) - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- DipPCD RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- DClinDent Perio - Doctorate of Clinical Periodontology, Queen Mary, University of London
- MPerio RCS (Ed) - Speciality Membership in Periodontics, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Member, British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD)
Language spoken
- English
- Greek
Location
Thames Dental and Skin
- 6 Cholmley Terrace, Portsmouth Rd, Thames Ditton, KT7 0XX
- 020 8398 9466
- View on Google Maps
Treats patients from
- Thames Ditton
- Kingston upon Thames
- Surbiton · Esher
- East Molesey
- West Molesey
- Walton-on-Thames
- Hinchley Wood
- Long Ditton
- Cobham
- Weybridge
- Hampton
- Oxshott
- Twickenham
- Teddington
- Wimbledon
Related procedures
Dental Treatments
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Gum Disease Treatment
Assess and treat gum disease to protect your natural teeth.
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Dental Implants
Replace missing teeth with a stable, natural-looking, long-term result.
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Hygiene & Stain Removal
Keep teeth and gums healthy with professional cleaning.
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Dental Crowns & Bridges
Rebuild damaged teeth and close gaps with lasting strength.
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Dental Examination
A thorough check-up using iTero 3D scanning.
Dental Conditions
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Gum Recession
Address receding gums to protect teeth and tooth roots.
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Missing Teeth & Gaps
Replace lost teeth and restore function and appearance.
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Bite Issues
Identify an uneven bite and protect teeth from further wear.
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Toothache Causes
Find and treat the underlying cause of persistent tooth pain.
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Discoloured Teeth Causes
Understand and treat the causes of staining and discolouration.
Begin with clarity
Whether you’re booking for a specific concern or being proactive about your health, we’re here to help you choose the right next step.
- GDC-registered specialists
- Same-week appointments usually available
- A clinical assessment, not a sales appointment
What to expect
A clear, sensible plan that protects what you have and treats what needs treating.
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Specialist assessment
A thorough periodontal examination of your gums, bone and teeth, with everything explained clearly.
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Considered Plan
A staged treatment plan, sequenced so each step supports the next.
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Specialist-led treatment
Your treatment carried out by Pano himself, using minimally invasive techniques wherever possible.
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Long-term stability
Ongoing supportive periodontal therapy to protect the result and keep your gums healthy.
How Pano can help
Healthy gums are the foundation of healthy teeth - most adult tooth loss comes from gum disease that could have been stabilised earlier, which is why timely specialist care matters. Whether you've been referred, noticed bleeding or receding gums, or want to protect an existing implant, each of these is a clear route to specialist care with Pano.
Gum Disease Treatment
Specialist assessment and treatment of periodontitis to stabilise the gums and bone - protecting your natural teeth and stopping the disease progressing.
Gum Recession & Aesthetic Gum Surgery
Soft tissue grafting and mucogingival ('plastic') procedures to cover exposed roots, reduce sensitivity and restore a healthier, more even gum line.
Dental Implants & Peri-implant Care
Implant placement supported by specialist gum care, plus treatment of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis to keep existing implants stable.
Supportive Periodontal Therapy
Structured, ongoing maintenance after active treatment - the single most important step in keeping treated gums healthy for the long term.
Healthy gums are the foundation of every healthy smile, and so much tooth loss is preventable when gum disease is caught early. My aim is to stabilise things with the least invasive treatment possible, explain each step clearly, and help patients keep their natural teeth for as long as they can.
FAQs
Pano is a GDC-registered specialist periodontist at Thames Dental and Skin, treating gum disease and the bone that supports your teeth. His work includes gum disease treatment, gum recession and aesthetic gum surgery, periodontal regeneration, and the care of dental implants - working closely with our hygienists and restorative dentists.
A periodontist is a dentist with several years of additional specialist training in the gums and supporting bone. Pano is on the GDC specialist register for periodontics, which means he treats more complex gum problems than general dentistry alone.
Most patients see Pano following an initial consultation or a referral from their own dentist. Call us on 020 8398 9466 and we'll arrange your appointment; if you've been referred, bring any details your dentist has provided and we'll take it from there.
Bleeding, receding or sore gums can be early signs of gum disease, which is much easier to treat when caught early. We can arrange for Pano to assess your gums and recommend the right approach - call 020 8398 9466 to get started.
Yes. As well as placing implants, Pano treats peri-implant problems such as peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis - the gum and bone conditions that can affect implants over time.
We're in Thames Ditton and see patients from across Surrey - Thames Ditton, Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton, Esher, East Molesey, West Molesey, Walton-on-Thames, Hinchley Wood, Long Ditton, Cobham, Weybridge and Hampton.
