Greece as a member state of the European union since 1981, follows the european rules and directives concerning the medical and dental issues.

Dentistry in Greece is supervised and regulated by the Ministry of Health and the main professional organisation is the Hellenic Dental Association (www.eoo.gr).

There are about 12000 dentists registered and working either in public service or in private practices.

The quality of dental work in Greece is believed to be high and greek dentists are characterised by professionalism, life long training and the use of the latest equipment available.