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Professor Nick Donos holding the European Federation of Periodontology Distinguished Scientist Award, April 2024

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Professor Nick Donos

DDS, MS, FHEA, FDS RCS Eng, FDS RCS Ed (ad hom), PhD

Specialist in Periodontics

With more than 30 years of clinical experience, Professor Donos provides advanced care for patients with gum disease and conditions affecting the tissues around dental implants.

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About Professor Donos

Prof. Donos’s expertise includes non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatment, procedures to regenerate gum tissues and supporting bone, and the replacement of missing teeth with dental implants. Prof. Donos also treats peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, which are inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues around dental implants.

Professor Donos is Director of Research, Professor and Chair of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, and Director of the Centre for Oral Clinical Research (COCR) at the Institute of Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). In 2026 Prof. Donos was appointed Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious Journal of Clinical Periodontology. Prof. Donos also serves as an Associate Editor of Periodontology 2000 and continues to be an editorial board member of other international peer-reviewed journals in periodontology and implant dentistry.

30 + years of clinical experience
290 + peer-reviewed articles
5 textbooks edited
15 book chapters

Prof. Donos has contributed as a reviewer and participant to numerous consensus conferences organised by the EFP, EAO, International Team for Implantology (ITI) and Osteology Foundation. These conferences help shape evidence-based clinical guidance for the care of natural teeth and dental implants at national and international level. Prof. Donos lectures regularly in the UK and abroad on the treatment of periodontal and peri-implant diseases, tissue regeneration and dental implant care.

Awards and appointments

  1. Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Clinical Periodontology
  2. Honorary Doctorate in Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
  3. Honorary Doctorate in Periodontology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
  4. International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Distinguished Scientist in Periodontal Disease Award
  5. European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) Distinguished Scientist Award
  6. Fellowship in Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, FDS RCS Ed (ad hominem)
  7. President, British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry
  8. American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Clinical Research Award, as co-author
  9. IADR Periodontology Group Award in Periodontal Regenerative Medicine
  10. Fellowship in Dental Surgery by Election, Royal College of Surgeons of England
  11. European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) Basic Science Research Award

Current roles

  • Professor of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry
  • Director of Research, Institute of Dentistry, QMUL
  • Director, Centre for Oral Clinical Research (COCR), QMUL
  • Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Clinical Periodontology
  • Vice-President, Osteology Foundation, Switzerland, and Chair of its Science Committee
  • Associate Editor, Periodontology 2000
  • Lead, EFP Education Committee 2023–2029
  • Member, European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) Workshop Committee 2026

Honorary and adjunct professorships

  • Faculty of Dentistry, Hong Kong 2009
  • Dental School, Griffith University, Australia 2012
  • UCL Eastman Dental Institute 2015
  • School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Australia 2019

Previously

  • Professor of Periodontology, UCL Eastman Dental Institute 2005–2015
  • Academic Representative, Committee of the Association of Dental Implantology (UK)
Professor Donos holding the IADR Distinguished Scientist award
IADR Distinguished Scientist in Periodontal Disease Award, 2024
Professor Donos in academic robes being presented with his Honorary Doctorate in Dentistry at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Honorary Doctorate in Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2025. Photo: Yannis Tsoufidis / Photopress
Professor Nick Donos holding the European Federation of Periodontology Distinguished Scientist Award, April 2024
European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) Distinguished Scientist Award, 2024
Professor Donos wearing the chain of the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry
Past President of the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry
Professor Donos with fellows in robes at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Professor Donos receiving his Fellowship in Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Fellowship in Dental Surgery by Election, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2009

Teaching and lecturing

Professor Donos lecturing to a full auditorium in Bern
Lecturing in Bern, 2025
Professor Donos speaking on stage at the International Osteology Symposium in Vienna
International Osteology Symposium, Vienna, 2026
Professor Donos in academic robes addressing the audience at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Honorary Doctorate in Periodontology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2025. Photo: Yannis Tsoufidis / Photopress
Professor Donos lecturing at the Italian Society of Periodontology
Italian Society of Periodontology
Professor Donos speaking at a lectern at the Buser and Sculean Academy
The Buser & Sculean Academy, Bern, 2025
Professor Donos presenting on stage in front of a large screen in Vienna
Presenting on healing patterns following periodontal surgical procedures, European Federation of Periodontology, Vienna, 2025

In the media

Programmes and articles Professor Donos has taken part in.

Treatments with Professor Donos

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Periodontal assessment

Examination of gum health and diagnosis of gum disease.

Gum disease treatment

Management of gingivitis and periodontitis.

Scaling and root planing

Deep cleaning below the gumline, including prophylactic mechanical plaque removal.

Periodontal surgery

Surgical treatment for advanced gum disease.

Gum grafting

Treatment of receding gums and exposed tooth roots.

Regenerative procedures

Treatments to help restore lost bone and supporting tissues.

Dental implants

Implant placement and related treatment planning.

Bone grafting

Building up bone to support dental implants.

Peri-implant disease treatment

Management of inflammation and infection around implants.

Crown lengthening

Reshaping gum tissue and, when needed, bone to expose more tooth structure and create an aesthetic gum contour.

Cosmetic gum contouring

Improving uneven gumlines or a gummy smile.

Periodontal maintenance

Ongoing care to maintain gum health after treatment.

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