Candia Dental

Candia Dental is a modern, multi-specialty dental practice located at 11 Katehaki Street in the city center of Heraklion, Crete, Greece, adjacent to the prominent Saint Minas Cathedral. Operating since 2019, the clinic is led by Dr. Georgios Kourletakis, Dr. Georgios Stamathioudakis, and Dr. Anastasia Stamathioudaki.

The core medical team combines extensive experience with specialized European training. Dr. Georgios Kourletakis (DMD, MSc) graduated from La Sapienza University (Rome) and specializes in Aesthetic and Prosthetic Dentistry. Dr. Georgios Stamathioudakis (DMD, DDS) graduated from Aristotle University (Thessaloniki) and brings decades of local practice experience, focusing on oral surgery and implant prosthetics. Dr. Anastasia Stamathioudaki (DMD), daughter of Dr. G. Stamathioudakis, graduated from the University of Cologne (Germany) and holds a postgraduate specialization in Endodontics from Endoplus Akademie (Germany), noted for her calming approach with anxious patients.

The staff is multilingual, proficient in Greek, English, German, and Italian, catering to both local and international patients. The 135 sqm clinic space, designed in 2019, emphasizes high standards of hygiene, comfort, and functionality with a modern aesthetic featuring light colors and clean lines to create a spacious and calming environment. While described as “state-of-the-art” and utilizing “modern methods,” specific details on advanced technologies were not available in the reviewed sources. Patient feedback highlighted includes positive testimonials from 2018 sourced from jameda.de, praising patience and painless treatment, particularly regarding endodontics.

Candia Dental provides a comprehensive range of dental services aiming for complete oral restoration and adhering to European standards. The clinic focuses on prevention, early diagnosis, effective treatment, and aesthetic outcomes. Services include:

• Preventive Dentistry / Hygiene
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Aesthetic / Cosmetic Dentistry (including Porcelain Veneers and Teeth Whitening)
• Restorative Dentistry / Dental Surgery
• Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy)
• Periodontology (Gum Disease Treatment)
• Oral Surgery and Dental Implants
• TMJ Disorder / Stomatoprosopic Pain Treatment

The service portfolio directly aligns with the postgraduate specializations of the core dental team (Aesthetics/Prosthetics, Oral Surgery/Implants, Endodontics), ensuring expert care across multiple domains. The clinic emphasizes modern methods, particularly in aesthetic dentistry, to create “beautiful and healthy smiles.”

Candia Dental is conveniently located on the ground floor at 11 Katehaki Street in central Heraklion, next to Saint Minas Cathedral, ensuring easy physical access without stairs or elevators. The central location makes it readily accessible via public transport. For patients arriving by car, two parking lots are situated within walking distance, though their specific names or locations are not provided.

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