Prof. Dr. Senem SELVİ KUVVETLİ

Education and Career

• 1995: MSc, Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry

• 2002: PhD, Istanbul University Institute of Health Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry

• 2003: Assistant Professor, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry

• 2012: Associate Professor, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry

• 2019: Full Professor, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry

Prof. Kuvvetli has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and clinical studies in pediatric dentistry, including:

Books and Book Chapters

• “Prevalence of Oral and Dental Health Problems in Turkey” – HASUDER Health Report 2014

• “Pulp Treatments in Primary Teeth” – Pedodontics Smart Notes, Güneş Medical Publishing, 2019

• “Dental Trauma Management in Children and Adolescents” – Pedodontics Smart Notes, 2019

International Journals

• Topics include fluoride release, probiotic interventions, dental trauma, enamel microhardness, and antibacterial efficacy of lasers

• Published in:

  • Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

  • Acta Odontologica Scandinavica

  • International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry

  • Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry

  • Archives of Oral Biology

  • European Journal of Medical Genetics

National Journals

• Focus on early childhood caries, trauma management, enamel demineralization, and restorative techniques

• Published in:

  • 7Tepe Klinik

  • Turkish Dental Association Journal

  • Hacettepe University Journal of Dentistry

  • Atatürk University Journal of Dentistry

  • Istanbul University Journal of Dentistry

Prof. Kuvvetli has delivered over 100 oral and poster presentations at:

• European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (EAPD)

• International Association of Pediatric Dentistry (IAPD)

• Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentistry (TPD)

• International Association for Dental Research (IADR)

• Topics include:

  • Dental trauma and restorative management

  • Fluoride release and polishing systems

  • Pediatric dental anxiety and sedation

  • Probiotics and oral microbiota

  • Management of ECC and cleft lip/palate cases

• Head of Department, Pediatric Dentistry

• Member, Faculty Board

• Member, Medical Advisory Board

• Member, Education Committee

• Member, Curriculum Planning Committee

• Secretary General, Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentistry (TPD)

• Member, International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD)

• Member, European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD)

Member, Dental Laser Academy Society (DILAD)

Summary of Expertise

Prof. Dr. Senem Selvi Kuvvetli is a distinguished academic and clinician in pediatric dentistry, with over 25 years of experience in clinical practice, research, and education. Her expertise spans:

• Early childhood caries and preventive strategies

• Dental trauma management in children

• Pediatric sedation and general anesthesia

• Fluoride therapies and restorative materials

• Probiotic applications in oral health

• Laser-assisted treatments in pediatric endodontics

She has contributed extensively to national oral health policy, mentored numerous postgraduate students, and led research on innovative pediatric dental therapies.

Head of Pediatric Dentistry at Yeditepe University

Member of multiple academic and advisory boards

Active in curriculum development and educational planning

Speaker and researcher at international pediatric dentistry congresses

Contributor to national oral health reports and clinical guidelines