Dr. Hellene Eleni Ellenikiotis
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Hellene Eleni Ellenikiotis (Dr. E) was born and raised in Saratoga, CA.
She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Santa Clara University with her Bachelor's of Science in Sociology. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery and Master’s in Orofacial Sciences, as well as completing her Hospital Dentistry and Pediatric Dentistry Residencies at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
Dr. E has done extensive research on Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and its role in caries arrest, and she has been a leader in teaching and training other dentists to use this technique. She spent the past decade studying the medical management of caries and works to implement the newest, most efficacious, non-invasive therapies.
She is committed to her patients, and her relationship with them is at the heart of her work. She aims to provide exceptional, individualized interpersonal care, and the highest quality clinical care.
Dr. E resides in Los Gatos with her husband and their two dogs, Archie and Jughead. She enjoys spending time with her loved ones, whatever they may be doing!
Education
- Bachelor's of Science, Santa Clara University
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery, UCSF
- Hospital Dentistry and General Practice Residency, UCSF
- Pediatric Dentistry Residency, UCSF
- Master’s in Orofacial Sciences, UCSF
Publications
- Ellenikiotis, H., Chen, K. F., Soleimani-Meigooni, D. N., Rothen, M. L., Thompson, B., Lin, Y. S., & Milgrom, P. (2022). Pharmacokinetics of 38 percent silver diamine fluoride in children. Pediatric Dentistry, 44(2), 114-121.
- Horst, J. A., Ellenikiotis, H., Milgrom, P. M., & UCSF Silver Caries Arrest Committee. (2016). UCSF protocol for caries arrest using silver diamine fluoride: rationale, indications, and consent. Journal of the California Dental Association, 44(1), 16.