Meet Doctor Nikolaos Salapatas
I had braces growing up and before the braces I had a lot of insecurity about the way I smiled, I wasn’t confident about how I spoke to people, how I approached people, and when I had my braces finally taken off I was immediately changed and had the best feeling in the world and that was a feeling that I was hoping to one day provide to people myself. And so I got into working in the field and learning more about patient interaction and how to approach certain situations and it has definitely created a very rewarding atmosphere for me and profession for me. When I first started my education I went into mathematics and I changed that later on.
I wanted to get into health care, I wanted to really follow into the dental route. I went to the University of Southern California, that’s where I got my dental degree. I spent a lot of time there watching aesthetic dentistry happening.
I learned how to give that Hollywood smile and how to really interact with patients. The most rewarding aspect of dentistry is creating these long-term impacts on our patients, right? So we’ll do treatments on these patients and sometimes they’re small, sometimes they’re big, but when it all comes together after whatever treatment we’re going for and the reaction the patient gets when that treatment is done and they’re happy is almost electric, you kind of feel their joy. You kind of create this long-term impact on this patient where you are actively doing treatment on them and then you get to see them very regularly afterwards and they’re always so happy to see what you’ve done and how it’s come so far from where it started.
So in some cases you’ll see patients that don’t have the best oral health or just not very happy with their smile. To see that transformation is something that’s just inspiring and just drives us to continue to do this on a day-to-day basis and really do the best we can.
Let Dr. Nikolaos Salapatas Keep Your Smile Radiant
Dr. Nikolaos Salapatas is a general dentist specializing in restorative dentistry and preventive care with a focus on personalized treatment plans that meet the unique needs of each patient.
Dr. Salapatas grew up in the city of Chicago where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Loyola University and a Master’s Degree in Applied Mathematics from DePaul University. He continued his education and earned his Doctorate Degree at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry.
Dr. Salapatas is committed to helping his patients achieve optimal oral health and a beautiful smile. Beyond his technical expertise, Dr. Salapatas is known for his warm and friendly demeanor, making even the most anxious patients feel at ease. He has a deep understanding of the importance of empowering patients by providing them with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their oral health. This collaborative approach promotes long-term oral health, and ultimately, patient satisfaction.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Salapatas is passionate about traveling, with an insatiable curiosity for exploring the beauty and diversity of the world. He is fluent in the Greek language and is constantly improving his Spanish-speaking abilities in an effort to help improve communication with those around him. Stop in and say hello!