Asst.. Prof., DDS
Ahmad Bittar
Restorative Dentistry
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Bittar serves at Istinye University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry. His academic interests include advanced caries detection and management, AI-assisted imaging technologies, restorative dentistry, adhesive systems, and clinical research design.
Dr. Bittar continues his clinical and academic work, delivers oral and poster presentations at international congresses, and contributes to scientific publications in his field.
Experience
- Sep 2025 – Present: Assistant Professor, Istinye University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry
- Nov 2024 – Jul 2025: Lecturer (Ph.D.), Istanbul Galata University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Clinical Sciences
- Areas of Expertise
- Publications
- Courses
- Physician Introduction
- Oral and Dental Health
- Advanced Caries Detection and Management
- Restorative Dentistry and Adhesive Systems
- AI-Assisted Imaging Technologies
- Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis
- A. Bittar, T. Cetin, G. M. Baysigit & B. Gozetci-Cil. Validity assessment of a third-generation light-induced fluorescence device in detecting proximal and occlusal caries lesions: A cross-sectional study. Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2024, 50, 1572–1000. (WoS, Q1)
- B. Gozetci-Cil, T. Cetin, A. Bittar & M. Ozcan. Clinical outcomes of selective removal to soft dentin versus firm dentin for deep caries lesions: A randomized controlled trial up to 5 years. Clinical Oral Investigations, 2024, 1432–6981, 29(1), 10. (WoS)
- A. Bittar, E. Alkan & D. Tağtekin. QrayPen in residual caries detection and cavity disinfection. Oral Presentation, FDI World Dental Congress 2025, Shanghai, China, 12 September 2025.
- A. Bittar & B. G. Cil. Validity of QrayCam in detecting proximal and occlusal caries. Oral Presentation, International Dental Journal Forum FDI 2024, 15 September 2024.
- A. Bittar, E. Alkan, Ö. Kanar, B. Korkut & D. Tağtekin. Case series on the use of QrayPen and iTero Element devices for detecting proximal carious lesions. Oral Presentation, 25th BaSS Congress, 24–26 April 2024, Novi Sad, Serbia.
- S. S. Köymen, A. Bittar, B. G. Cil & N. Dönmez. Fracture resistance of bulk fill and indirect resin composites. Poster Presentation, 6th Biennial Meeting of the International Academy for Adhesive Dentistry, Zurich, Switzerland, 16–17 June 2023.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Bittar focuses on restorative dentistry, caries detection, and AI-assisted imaging technologies, contributing to both clinical practice and academic research.
