Dr. Costa Nicolopoulos is a highly accomplished Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and a zygomatic implant expert. He has dedicated himself to the field of private Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery since 1991 and has placed over 50,000 implants to date.
He earned his BDS degree with honors (cum laude) from Wits University, Johannesburg, South Africa, and qualified as a dentist in 1984. He graduated top of his class and received numerous awards, including the Gold Medal of the Dental Association of South Africa for the most outstanding graduate.
In 1990, he completed his 4-year full time postgraduate Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgery training from the same university and was awarded FFD from the College of Medicine of South Africa.
Dr. Costa's practice, particularly in treating severe maxillary atrophy with zygomatic implants, is guided by the patient-centric ZAGA philosophy, ensuring that each treatment plan is customized to meet the individual's specific needs.
As a prolific author and prominent lecturer, Dr. Costa's contributions to dental science have a lasting impact and serve as a source of inspiration for others in the field.
He has authored several scientific articles and is a sought-after speaker at prestigious international implant congresses, including the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the Osseodensification Academy, and the Association of Dental Implantology.
Together with Dr. Petros Yuvanoglu, he founded SameDay Dental Clinic in Dubai. The practice remains the only certified Brånemark Osseointegration Center and Zaga-Zygoma Implant Center in the UAE.
