Prof. Dr. Zeynep ÖZKURT KAYAHAN

Education and Career

• 2018: Full Professor, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry

• 2012–2018: Associate Professor, Yeditepe University

• 2010–2012: Assistant Professor, Yeditepe University

• 2008–2010: Lecturer, Yeditepe University

• 2004–2008: Research Assistant, Yeditepe University

• 1998–2004: MSc, Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry

Prof. Kayahan has authored over 35 peer-reviewed articles in international journals (SCI-indexed), including:

• Journal of Prosthodontics

• Journal of Dental Education

• Dental Traumatology

• Journal of Oral Implantology

• Photomedicine and Laser Surgery

• European Journal of Dentistry

• Australian Dental Journal

Key topics include:

• Zirconia-based restorations and post systems

• Implant-supported prostheses

• Bond strength and fracture resistance

• Prosthodontic curriculum development

• Digital impression techniques

• Patient satisfaction and awareness

Presentations at Scientific Meetings

Prof. Kayahan has presented at:

• International College of Prosthodontists (ICP)

• European Prosthodontic Association (EPA)

• Balkan Stomatological Society Congresses

• Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association Congresses

• IADR General Sessions

• Topics include:

  • Radiopacity and microleakage studies

  • Prosthetic management of implant complications

  • Endodontic access and fracture resistance

  • Cross-infection control and student confidence

• Comparative evaluation of shear bond strength of veneering ceramics to zirconia (TÜBİTAK, 2007)

• Effect of grinding procedures on zirconia flexural strength (Yeditepe University, 2009)

• Bond strength of ceramics to titanium frameworks (Yeditepe University, 2010)

• Sodium ascorbate irrigation and fiber post bonding (TÜBİTAK, 2010)

• Prosthetic restoration types and treatment modalities

• Student confidence and curriculum evaluation

• Cross-infection control and implant complications

• Ozone applications in dentistry

• Success rates of ceramic systems

• Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPİD)

• European Prosthodontic Association (EPA)

• International Team for Implantology (ITI)

• International College of Prosthodontists (ICP)

• Dental Laser Academy Society (DILAD) – Vice President

Awards

•  Second Prize – Best Poster Presentation → “In vitro evaluation of hollow and solid zirconia posts” → 18th Turkish Dental Association International Congress, 2011

•  First Prize – Best Oral Presentation → “Reliability of two resonance frequency analysis devices: Osstell and Penguin RFA” → Greatist Congress, 2017

Summary of Expertise

Prof. Dr. Zeynep Özkurt Kayahan is a leading academic in prosthetic dentistry, with over two decades of experience in clinical research, education, and advanced restorative techniques. Her expertise spans:

• Zirconia-based restorations and post systems

• Implant-supported prostheses and abutment management

• Bond strength, fracture resistance, and radiopacity studies

• Prosthodontic curriculum development and student confidence

• Digital impression techniques and CAD/CAM workflows

She has contributed extensively to international literature, led multidisciplinary research projects, and mentored students in both clinical and preclinical prosthodontics.

• Full Professor at Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry

• Principal investigator in TÜBİTAK and university-funded research

• Presenter at global prosthodontic and endodontic congresses

• Vice President of the Dental Laser Academy Society (DILAD)

• Contributor to national and international prosthodontic education standards