Georgios Papanikolaou was born in Ioannina and graduated from the University of Athens School of Dentistry in 2004. After completing his military duties, he practiced the full spectrum of general dentistry in a modern clinic in Southampton, England.
In 2010 he completed his three-year specialization in Periodontics and Implantology at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, recognized by the European Federation of Periodontics (EFP).
Since February 2011 he has been in charge of a private medical office in Ioannina, specializing in Periodontics and Implantology, focusing on the treatment of periodontitis, dental implants, microsurgical periodontal regeneration, and epithelial resection.
His social and scientific activities include regular participation in public information events and ongoing participation in scientific conferences.