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Maria Karakousoglou, BDS, MS

ABO Certified Orthodontist

Assistant Professor of Orthodontics

Director of the Orthodontic Residency Program

Dr. Maria Karakousoglou was born and raised in Athens, Greece. She attended dental school at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, and graduated with her dental degree in 2016. Following her graduation, she worked as a general dentist, gaining valuable experience in collaboration with orthodontists. Seeking further training in orthodontics, she relocated to the US and completed a three-year residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA) School of Dentistry, earning a master’s degree in Dental Sciences. Additionally, she completed a fellowship in lingual orthodontics at UTHSA. Currently, she holds a full- time Assistant Professor role at UTHSA with a specialized focus on digital orthodontics.

Dr. Karakousoglou is an ABO Certified Orthodontist and an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists. She is the President of the American Lingual Orthodontic Association (ALOA) and serves on the board of the San Antonio Chapter of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), as well as the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR).

In her current role at UTHSA, she serves as the Interim Program Director of the Postgraduate Orthodontic Residency Program. Her teaching scope at UTHSA encompasses subjects such as growth and development, lingual orthodontics, digital technology in orthodontics, and aligner treatment.

Dr. Karakousoglou brings extensive experience in managing patients with complex craniofacial anomalies and is skilled in utilizing 3D printing technologies and clear aligner treatments. Her research interests align with her clinical expertise, actively engaging in studies related to the applications of digital technology in orthodontics. Committed to academia and research, she provides mentorship to orthodontic residents, guiding their scholarly projects and fostering the adoption of innovative technologies in orthodontic practice.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2021 - Certificate in Orthodontics - Orthodontics - UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry - San Antonio, Texas, USA
    • 2021 - MS in Dental Science - Dentistry - UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry - San Antonio, Texas, USA
    • 2021 - Certificate in Lingual Orthodontics - Orthodontics - UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry - San Antonio, Texas, USA
    • 2016 - Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry - National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Dentistry - Athens, Greece

    Appointments

    • 2023 - Present - Interim Program Director - Postgraduate Orthodontic Residency - UT Health San Antonio
    • 2021 - Present - Clinical Instructor - Graduate Orthodontic Clinic - UT Health San Antonio
    • 2021 - Present - Director of Lingual Orthodontics Fellowship - UT Health San Antonio
    • President of the American Lingual Orthodontic Association
    • President-Elect of IADR - AADOCR San Antonio Chapter

  • Instruction & Training

    • ORTH 5010 – Introduction to Orthodontics - Course Director & Instructor, UT Health San Antonio
    • ORTH 5011 – Orthodontic Techniques - Course Director, UT Health San Antonio
    • ORTH 5012– Orthodontic Lab Techniques - Course Director & Instructor, UT Health San Antonio
    • ORTH 5013 – Orthodontic Treatment Planning - Course Director, UT Health San Antonio
    • ORTH 5014 – Literature Seminars - Course Director & Instructor, UT Health San Antonio
    • ORTH 5015 – Orthodontic Biomechanics - Course Director, UT Health San Antonio
    • ORTH 5020 – Clinical Orthodontics - Course Director & Instructor, UT Health San Antonio
    • ORTH 5028 – ABO Literature Review - Course Director & Instructor, UT Health San Antonio
    • ORTH 5030 – Case Analysis Seminars - Course Director & Instructor, UT Health San Antonio
    • ORTH 5037 – Orthodontic Lecture Series - Course Director & Instructor, UT Health San Antonio
    • ORTH 5070 - Practice Management - Course Director & Instructor, UT Health San Antonio
    • ORTH 5035 – Current Literature Review - Course Director, UT Health San Antonio
    • ORTH 5090– Research - Course Director & Mentor, UT Health San Antonio
    • MSDS 5020 – Biomedical Core Course I - Instructor & Section Director, UT Health San Antonio
    • DHHD 5002 - Human Health and Disease 2 - Deputy Director & Instructor, UT Health San Antonio

  • Research & Grants

    Research Mentorship

    • Mentorship in Master's thesis projects at UT Health San Antonio.
    • Supervision of research efforts pertaining to digital technology applications in orthodontics.

  • Publications

      • Maria Karakousoglou, Jayakumar Jayaraman, Vanessa Chrepa, and Ravikumar Anthony. "E-Learning in Orthodontic Education: Assessment of a Virtual Case-Based (eCBL) Treatment Planning Course Using SOLO and BLOOM’s Taxonomy." Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 6.12 (2022): 113-121.
      • Maria Karakousoglou. "Aligner-Based and 'Mail-in' Orthodontic Therapy." Quality Resource Guide, MetLife Dental Continuing Education, 2023. (https://metdental.ecepartners.com/courses/1968/HTML/Aligner_Based_Mail-I...) 

      Critically Appraised Topics (https://cats.uthscsa.edu/whatisacat.php)

      • Remote Dental Monitoring Can Reduce In-office Appointments in Patients Treated with Clear Aligner Therapy (CAT#3547).

      • Transverse Palatal Expansion with Mini-implant Assisted Rapid Palatal Expander (MARPE) Appliance on Non-obese Adult Patients with Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Improves Symptoms of OSA (CAT#3540). (Mentor)

      • Single-Phase Treatment of Class II Malocclusion Patients During Adolescence Results in More Efficient Treatment and Better Clinical Outcomes (CAT#3541). (Mentor)

      • Using a Water Flosser Can Be Effective in Managing Plaque During Orthodontic Treatment When Used in Conjunction With Other Oral Hygiene Modalities (CAT#3538). (Mentor)

      • Auto-transplantation Demonstrates High Survival Rates and Can Be a Favorable Treatment Modality for Children with Missing Teeth (CAT#3508). (Mentor)

      • Frankel III Appliance Improves Mandibular Position and Overjet in Class III Malocclusions (CAT#3509). (Mentor)

      • Clear Aligner Therapy Presents a Reduced Risk for White Spot Lesion Development Compared to Traditional Orthodontic Therapy (CAT#3511). (Mentor)

      • In Growing Class III Skeletal Patients, There Is No Clear Evidence That Bone-Anchored Maxillary Protraction Yields Greater Skeletal Changes Than Reverse-Pull Headgear (CAT#3512). (Mentor)

      • Dental Measurements from CBCT-Generated Models Are Not as Accurate as Those from Intraoral Scanners (CAT#3504). (Mentor)

      • 3D Printed Space Maintainers May Be More Effective at Maintaining Space than Conventional Space Maintainers (CAT#3496). (Mentor)

      • Skeletal Relapse of Mandibular Advancement Procedures Is Similar with Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy (BSSO) and Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis (MDO) (CAT#3359). (Author)

  • Clinical

    Lingual orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics
    Complex craniofacial syndromes and interdisciplinary treatments
    Digital technology - 3D Printing