Periodontic Specialist
DDS, Cert. Perio, MS, FRCD(C),
Diplomate of The American Board of Periodontology
Winnipeg periodontist Dr. John Michael Tsourounakis graduated from Aristotle University in Greece with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery, in 2008. After moving to the United States, he obtained his specialty Certificate in Periodontics from Louisiana State University, School of Dentistry in New Orleans, in 2012. In 2013 he completed a postgraduate Fellowship in Dental Implantology utilizing seven different dental implant systems, at the same educational institution. During his residency, Dr. Tsourounakis was the first author of three scientific papers, published in the journals of the American Academy of Periodontology. During this period he was honoured with the prestigious Malbern N. Wilderman Award for meritorious research, periodontal excellence in academics, clinical proficiency, professional conduct, and exemplary interpersonal relationship. Dr. Tsourounakis completed his Masters Degree in Health Care Management from the University of New Orleans, College of Business in 2011, graduating with distinction with an award in academic excellence. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.
An avid swimmer, Dr. Tsourounakis enjoys spending time in the pool and participating in various outdoor activities. He can also be found on the squash court or taking in a movie with friends and family.
- D.D.S. Degree
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
School of Dentistry
Thessaloniki, Greece
- Masters of Science in Health Care Management
University of New Orleans
College of Business Administration
- Surgical/Restorative Implant Fellow (Straumann)
Louisiana State University School of Dentistry
- Certificate in Periodontics
Louisiana State University School of Dentistry
- Dilute Essential Oil Mouthwashes Promote Gingival Fibroblast Migration. – An in-vitro study
Ioannis Tsourounakis, DDS, MS, Archontia Palaiologou, DDS, MS, Diana Stoute, BS, and Thomas E Lallier, PhD
Journal of Periodontology 2013;84:1211-1220
- An Unusual Complication during Implant Placement.
Ioannis Tsourounakis DDS, MS, Archontia Palaiologou DDS, MS, Stefan Hienz DMD, PhD
Clinical Advances in Periodontics 13 August 2012: 1-5 (Ahead of Print)
- Coverage of isolated, severe gingival recession. A modified technique.
Ioannis Tsourounakis, D.D.S., M.S, Caesar Sweidan, DDS, Archontia Palaiologou, D.D.S., M.S.
Clinical Advances in Periodontics 1 February 2013: 1-6 (Ahead of Print)
- Removable Prosthetics “An historic review”
Emmanouil Ioannis, Tsourounakis Ioannis, Andreopoulos Elias
Stoma 2007 (35): 175 – 178
- Member of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (2013 – Present)
- Member of the Canadian Academy of Periodontology (2013 – Present)
- Member of the American Academy of Periodontology (2009 – Present)
- Member of the Western Society of Periodontists (2009 – Present)
- (Contributing Editor at the Society’s journal 2009 – 2012)
- Part-time, clinical instructor. Post-Graduate Periodontics, University of Manitoba, College of Dentistry
Do you have a question about a procedure or upcoming appointment?
Email us directly at dr.tsourounakis@southwestspecialtygroup.com.