Dr. Harry A. Haralampopoulos received his Doctorate in Dental Surgery with honors from the University of Illinois in 1972, and a Certificate of Specialty in Periodontics in 1974. Due to his high academic achievement and demonstration of exceptional character, Dr. Harry was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, the highest achievement a dental student can attain. In 1979, he received a Master of Science degree in Histology with his area of research and thesis being: Human Gingival Response to Silk, Nylon, and Catgut Sutures, An Electron Microscopic Study.
Dr. Haralampopoulos is a pioneer in placing dental implants for over 35 years, including such treatment modalities as sub-periosteal implants and custom designed blade implants, even before there were dental implant companies. With the development of dental implant companies, he has continued to grow by using and evaluating multiple implant systems through the years.
His periodontal experience and histological training allows for a special respect and knowledge of the tissues involved with implant dentistry. Using periodontal surgical techniques along with implant treatments gives patients a unique surgical advantage.
Dr. Haralampopoulos’ passion in dentistry is continuously being renewed by the exciting new technological modalities and treatments that Health And Happiness adopts after taking extensive continuing education programs all over the world. His understanding of dentistry at a cellular level, along with his enthusiasm and respect for the body’s ability to regenerate, preserve and restore for the benefit and well-being of the whole person, drives his differential diagnoses with treatment specific for each individual. Too many dental practices fit people into the predetermined treatment approaches they can do, but Health And Happiness takes pride in its range of various, well-executed individualized treatments within one practice.
Dr. Harry A. Haralampopoulos is affiliated with many professional organizations, such as:
Regarding his personal life, Dr. Haralampopoulos and his wife have four daughters and a son. Along with his daughter Dr. Nikol, he provided dental care to the underserved in Jamaica. His interests include daily reading, actively playing basketball and tennis, traveling, and creating.