Prof., DDS,PhD

Tuğba Toz Akalın

Restorative Dentistry

Tuğba Toz Akalın graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2012. Between 2013 and 2017, she completed her specialty training in the Department of Endodontics at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, earning the title of specialist. Since 2017, she has been continuing her clinical work in the field of Endodontics and has gained experience in various clinics. With her interest in emerging technologies and new treatment methods, she adopts a patient-centered approach.

Education

2016 - 2018: Istanbul Medipol University Dental Hospital
2018 - 2022: Assistant Professor, Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
2017 - 2021: Term Coordinator, Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry
2021 - Present: Member of the Quality Committee, Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry

Experience

2016 - 2018: Istanbul Medipol University Dental Hospital
2018 - 2022: Assistant Professor, Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
2017 - 2021: Term Coordinator, Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry
2021 - Present: Member of the Quality Committee, Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry

Areas of Expertise
Memberships
Awards

Preventive Dentistry

Minimally Invasive Dentistry

Adhesive Restorative Materials

Direct and Indirect Restorations

Whitening Treatments

Resin Infiltration Applications

Individual Caries Prophylaxis

Direct and Indirect Laminate Applications

Restorative Dentistry Association

Turkish Dental Association

Best Poster Presentation Award in Biomaterials

Kiremitci Arlin Serpuhi, Palaska Erhan, Ünsal Tan Oya, Çakmak Anıl Sera, Aydogan Zeliha. In Vitro Biocompatibility of Current Adhesive Restorative Systems. 5th Conseuro, October 13-15, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey.

2nd Best Oral Presentation in 2011

Kiremitci Arlin Serpuhi, Gürgan Sevil. Effect of Er, Cr:YSGG Laser on Shear Bond Strength of a Glass Ionomer Restorative and a Resin Composite. 2nd Congress of the World Federation for Laser Dentistry European Division, May 14-17, 2009, Istanbul, Turkey.

2nd Place Award for Best Oral Presentation

Yeşim Şeşen Uslu, Nazmiye Dönmez, Haşmet Ulukapı. The Effect of Two Different Desensitizing Agents and Er, Cr:YSGG Laser on Dentin Tubules: An In Vitro Study (SEM and AFM). 23rd International Scientific Congress of the Restorative Dentistry Association, December 6-8, 2019, Belek/Antalya, Turkey.

Best Oral Presentation Award by the Restorative Dentistry Association (RDD)

Funda Öztürk Bozkurt, Mahmut Kusdemir, Alev Özsoy, Mutlu Özcan. Survival of Direct Restorations Using “Cention N” Without Adhesive Resin: 3-Year Clinical Results. 11th Conseuro International Scientific Congress, organized by the Turkish Restorative Dentistry Association (RDD), European Federation of Conservative Dentistry (EFCD), and the Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry Association (EDAD), April 21-23, 2022, Antalya, Turkey.

Best Oral Presentation Award by the European Federation of Conservative Dentistry (EFCD)

Funda Öztürk Bozkurt, Mahmut Kusdemir, Alev Özsoy, Mutlu Özcan. Survival of Direct Restorations Using “Cention N” Without Adhesive Resin: 3-Year Clinical Results. 11th Conseuro International Scientific Congress, organized by the Turkish Restorative Dentistry Association (RDD), European Federation of Conservative Dentistry (EFCD), and the Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry Association (EDAD), April 21-23, 2022, Antalya, Turkey.