ABOUT ANDREW SOULIMIOTIS, DMD, D. ABDSM
Andrew Soulimiotis, DMD, D. ABDSM Biography
A Lifetime of Caring
Dr. Andrew Soulimiotis was intrigued with caring for others starting at a young age. As the child of Greek immigrant parents, Dr. Soulimiotis attended most of his parents’ medical appointments in order to translate the information from their doctors. Through this responsibility, he learned the importance of patients clearly understanding their condition and care. He carried this learning into his career by ensuring his patients feel informed and supported throughout their care.
A Constant Learner
After graduating from North Georgia College, Dr. Soulimiotis followed his childhood commitment to care for others. He attended The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and selected Dentistry as his field. After graduating dental school in 1998, he went into private practice in the Duluth area as the owner of a general dentistry office. After five years, Dr. Soulimiotis decided to expand his focus to more complex restorative and cosmetic services. He sold his practice to join a specialized cosmetic practice. What Dr. Soulimiotis loves about dentistry is that the technology, techniques, and services are constantly changing, and he is passionate about being at the forefront. Dr. Soulimiotis spends hundreds of hours each year participating in elite educational programs such as the Schuster Center, Spears Education, The Dawson Center, The Clinical Mastery Program, The Nash Institute, and 3i Innovations Implant Restorative Symposium. He is also a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a member of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Excited about Sleep
Dr. Soulimiotis has always taken a holistic approach to care by viewing his role as one of many doctors on a patient’s medical team. He seeks to understand all facets of a patient’s health, habits, and lifestyle to better assess if they are experiencing the physical health they desire. For years, he constantly heard from patients that they wake up tired and were snoring throughout the night. They felt hopeless because they didn’t know why or how to regain their rest. Once his own mother complaining about being tired all day, Dr. Soulimiotis’ became committed to finding a solution for his mom and his patients. He was so impressed with oral appliance therapy as an easy solution to snoring and sleep apnea, Dr. Soulimiotis embarked on 5 years of dental sleep medicine courses and certifications. He began practicing dental sleep medicine in 2010. Then in 2016, Dr. Soulimiotis was asked to join one of the top sleep dentists in the country, Dr. Sherri Katz as her understudy and associate in her practice. In 2020, Dr. Katz selected Dr. Soulimiotis as her successor in her highly respected practice. Today, Dr. Soulimiotis provides clinical training for Emory’s Brain Health Sleep Fellowship Program and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM).
Lectures and Bibliography
Emory University School of Medicine, Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Sleep Fellowship Program. 2017-present. Gives annual lectures to Sleep Fellows of Emory Medical School.
Presentation on “How to Impress Your Referring Physicians”, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. 2024 Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA May 18,2024.
Co Lecture with Dr David Schwartz “Ready to Launch, Breaking Down Barriers in Oral Appliance Therapy”, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Lecture Series. Online Lecture, February 9, 2023.
Case Study: Pre-Existing TMD: A Contraindication for Oral Appliance Therapy?, American Adademy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Selected for the Case of the Quarter, January 2024. Available online with 1 CE Credit.
Sharpening Dental Sleep Medicine Skills: A Clinical Workshop for the Mastery Course. Faculty member for this course, sponsored by American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, September 7-8, 2024.
Presentation on “Titration of Mandibular Advancement Devices, a Dental Approach to treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea”, Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals 13th Annual Conference, January 27, 2024, Emory Sleep Center, Atlanta, GA
Co Presenter with Dr Nancy Collop, “Innovative Practice Models: Academeic Center with and Aligned Private Practice Dentist”, Somnomed Sleep Summit on OSA, Palm Springs, CA, September 28-30, 2023.
Co-Presentation with Dr Jason Yu, “Advanced Titration, Beyond PAP”, Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals 12th Annual Conference, Emory University, Atlanta, GA. November 1, 2022
Webinar Presenter with Dr Edward Sall, Dr Mark Murphy, and Dr Anjoo Ely “Better Outcomes in Oral Appliance Therapy; Minimizing False Negatives”, Live Broadcast online, September 8, 2021.
Contributing Author in Scientific article, “Comparative efficacy of mandibular advancement devices in obstructive sleep apnea: a network meta-analysis” with authors Drs. Imran Iftikhar, Peter Cistulli, Haitham Jahrami, Khalid Alamoud, Maarij Saeed, and Ahmed BaHammam. Published in Sleep and Breathing, international journal of the Science and Practice of Sleep Medicine, Springer Publishing, November 14, 2022.
Contributing photographs and cases for book, “Atlas of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 3rd edition”, chapter 31, Sleep apnea in Adolescent and Adult. By Meir H. Kryger, MD. Published by Elsevier, February 24, 2023.
It’s All Greek
After work, Dr. Soulimiotis’ activities revolve around his Greek Orthodox community in Decatur. He and his wife Vicky live nearby their church with their teenage son allowing them to participate in their Greek community’s various religious and cultural activities. A favorite of the Soulimiotis family is the annual Greek Festival where they have volunteered to make delicious Frappe coffee for patrons for the past 15 years. In the summer, they visit their parents’ home country of Greece where they visit with over 50 relatives, of course speaking the native Greek language. On his free time, Dr. Soulimiotis enjoys kayaking, boating, hiking, gardening, and volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America.
Television Appearance
Dr. Soulimiotis appeared in an advertisement for Sensodyne Pronamel® that ran on various channels for years.
Radio Appearance
Dr. Soulimiotis also was called in during a heat wave recently with some comments on WSB Radio Atlanta.
