Prof. Dr. İdil DİKBAŞ

Education and Career

• 2015: Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry / Professor

• 2007: Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry / Associate Professor

• 2002: Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry / Assistant Professor

• 1995: Istanbul University, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry / PhD

• 1988: Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry / Master’s Degree (Graduated as valedictorian)

Publications

1. Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals

(Complete list includes 27 SCI-indexed publications, covering topics such as denture hygiene, acrylic materials, fiber posts, fracture resistance, and dental education. Examples:)

• Dikbas I, Koksal T, Calikkocaoglu S. Investigation into the cleanliness of dentures in a university hospital. Int J Prosthodont 2006;19(3):294–8.

• Dikbas I, Koksal T, Kazazoglu E. Fabricating sectional-collapsible complete dentures for a patient with microstomia induced by scleroderma. Quintessence Int 2007;38(1):15–22.

• Tanalp J, Dikbas I, Malkondu O, et al. Comparison of fracture resistance in simulated immature teeth using various canal filling materials. Dent Traumatol 2012;28(6):457–64.

• Dikbas I, Tanalp J, Ozcakir Tomruk C, Koksal T. Evaluation of reasons for extraction of crowned teeth: A prospective study. Acta Odontol Scand 2013;71(3–4):848–56.

• Dikbas I, Ozkurt Z, Kazazoglu E. Predoctoral prosthodontic curricula on removable partial dentures: Survey of Turkish dental schools. J Dent Educ 2013;77(1):85–92.

2. Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings

(Over 30 poster and oral presentations at international congresses including IADR, Balkan Stomatological Society, and ADEE. Topics include denture hygiene, restorative approaches, fiber post systems, and dental education.)

3. Chapters in International Books or Translations

• Chapter 6: Shaping of Polished Surfaces, in “Principles and Practices of Complete Dentures” by Iwao Hayakawa, translated and published by Quintessence, 2007.

• Translation Editor: “Prosthodontics at a Glance” by Irfan Ahmad, Wiley-Blackwell, translated as “Bir Bakışta Protez”, 2015.

4. Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals

(19 articles in Turkish journals on topics such as denture adhesives, neutral zone techniques, post-core restorations, and prosthodontic education.)

5. Papers Presented at National Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings

(Examples include presentations at Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association Congresses and other national dental meetings.)

6. Other Publications

• Chapter 12: Post-prosthetic procedures: Denture adhesives and cleaning methods, in “Prosthetic Treatment of Edentulous Patients – Classical Complete Dentures”, 5th edition, Quintessence, 2010.

• Chapter 13: Other topics in complete dentures: Tissue conditioners and neutral zone, same volume.

Projects

• Effect of Core Substructure Color on Resin Cement in All-Ceramic Systems Supported by TÜBİTAK, 2008–2009. Project No: 108S250. Principal Investigator.

Administrative Roles

• Administrative Coordinator, Oral and Dental Health Program, Yeditepe University Vocational School

• Member, Faculty Board, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry

• Director, Yeditepe University Vocational School

• Member, Yeditepe University Senate

Memberships in Scientific and Professional Organizations

• Istanbul Chamber of Dentists (İDO)

• Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPİD)

• Prosthodontics Academy and Gnathology Association (PAGD)

• Dental Laser Academy Association (DİLAD)

Committee Memberships

• ADA (CODA) Accreditation Committee

• Basic Life Support Committee, Faculty of Dentistry (2002–2011)

• Chair, Patient Rights and Education Committee (2015–2017)

• Member, Transfer Committee

• Member, Education Committee

• Member, Curriculum Planning Committee