Prof. Dr. Elif SUNGURTEKİN EKÇİ
Pediatric Dentistry
Vice Dean
Education and Professional Background
- 2012: Associate Professorship
- 2010–2012: Lecturer
- 2008: Gazi University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pedodontics / PhD
- 2002: Ankara University, Faculty of Dentistry / MSc
Articles and Publications
Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals (SCI & SSCI & Arts and Humanities)
- Sungurtekin E, Öztaş N. The effect of erbium, chromium:yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet laser etching on marginal integrity of a resin-based fissure sealant in primary teeth. Lasers Med Sci 2010;25:841-847. (SCI)
- Ozdemir Ozenen D, Sungurtekin E, Çıldır Ş, Sandallı N. A comparison of the oral health status of children who are visually impaired versus children with normal vision in Istanbul. J Vis Impair Blind 2012 Jun;106(6):362-367. (SCI)
- Ozdemir-Ozenen D, Sungurtekin E, Issever H, Sandalli N. Surface roughness of fluoride-releasing restorative materials after topical fluoride application. Eur J Paediatr Dent 2013;14:68-72. (SCI)
- Tirali RE, Bodur H, Sipahi B, Sungurtekin E. Evaluation of the antimicrobial activities of Chlorhexidine gluconate, Sodium hypochlorite and Octenidine Hydrochloride in vitro. Aust Endod J 2013;39(1):15-8. (SCI)
Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings
- Oztaş N, Atabek D, Sungurtekin E. The effect of different preventive methods on initial fissure caries lesions. 9th Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry. Dubrovnik, Croatia. 29 May–1 June 2008. (Poster Presentation)
- Oner R, Ağcabay S, Ozdemir-Ozenen D, Sungurtekin E, Erdem AS, Arun T, Sandallı N. Dental and Orthodontic Rehabilitation of a Child With Klippel-Feil Syndrome: A Case Report. 10th Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry. Harrogate, England. 3–6 June 2010. (Poster Presentation)
- Korkmaz FM, Durkan R, Tüzüner T, Sungurtekin E, Buruk K, Şatıroğlu İ, Nur BG. The Antibacterial Effect of Various Luting Cements Containing Chlorhexidine Diacetate/Cetrimide Mixtures on Streptococcus Mutans. 34th Conference of the European Prosthodontic Association. 23–25 September 2010. Prishtina, Kosovo. (Poster Presentation)
- Ozdemir Ozenen D, Guler N, Sungurtekin E, Sandalli N. Apexification of an impacted permanent mandibular canine after trans-alveolar transplantation. 7th European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry Interim Seminar and Workshop. 31 March–2 April 2011. Istanbul, Turkey. (Poster Presentation)
- Ozdemir Ozenen D, Sungurtekin E, İşsever H, Sandalli N. Surface roughness of various restorative materials after topical fluoride application. 23rd Congress of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry. 15–18 June 2011. Athens, Greece. (Oral Presentation)
- Öner R, Ozdemir Ozenen D, Sungurtekin E, İşsever H, Sandalli N. Knowledge and awareness of oral-dental trauma among parents of primary and preschool children in Istanbul. 23rd Congress of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry. 15–18 June 2011. Athens, Greece. (Poster Presentation)
- Sungurtekin E, Çıralı N, Ozdemir Ozenen D, İşsever H, Sandalli N. Reasons for extractions of primary and permanent teeth in a group of 3–13 year-old children in Istanbul. 23rd Congress of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry. 15–18 June 2011. Athens, Greece. (Poster Presentation)
- Sungurtekin E, Ozdemir Ozenen D, Duman S, Acuner C, Sandalli N. Antibacterial surface properties of various fluoride releasing restorative materials. 11th Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry. Strasbourg, France. 24–27 May 2012. (Oral Presentation)
- Ozdemir Ozenen D, Sungurtekin E, Oner Bozatlıoglu R, Sandalli N. Surface hardness of various restorative materials after topical fluoride application. 11th Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry. Strasbourg, France. 24–27 May 2012. (Oral Presentation)
Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals
- Öznurhan F, Sungurtekin E, Ölmez A. Apexification with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA): Two Case Reports. Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry Journal 2009;33:21-29.
- Sungurtekin E, Bani M, Öztaş N. Enamel Etching Methods. Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry Journal 2009;26:189-194.
- Sungurtekin E, Öznurhan F, Öztaş N. Pit and Fissure Sealant Applications: A Systematic Review. Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry Journal 2010;27:145-149.
- Atabek D, Sungurtekin E, Öztaş N. Effect of the combined use of high-mineral-content agents with ozone therapy on fissure caries. Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry Journal 2012;29:165-171.
Papers Presented at National Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings
- Sungurtekin E, Özalp Ş, Tulunoğlu Ö. Three-year follow-up and treatment of two different dental developmental anomalies observed in the same case. Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentistry 6th National Symposium, 26–27 May 2006, Isparta. (Poster)
- Atabek D, Sungurtekin E, Bani M, Öztaş N. Evaluation of the effect of different polishing systems on the surface roughness of composite resin materials. 15th Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentistry Congress, 17–21 October 2007, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)
- Atabek D, Sungurtekin E, Sözen A, Öztaş N. Evaluation of the effectiveness of different preventive methods on initial fissure caries. 15th Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentistry Congress, 17–21 October 2007, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)
- Öner R, Özdemir Ozenen D, Sungurtekin E, İşsever H, Sandallı N. Evaluation of knowledge and awareness levels of kindergarten and primary school teachers regarding dental trauma injuries. 17th Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentistry Congress, 20–23 May 2010, Midyat-Mardin. (Oral Presentation)
- Ülkür F, Sungurtekin Ekçi E, Nalbantgil D, Sandallı N. In-vitro evaluation of the effects of Er:YAG laser and two different varnish applications on enamel demineralization. 19th Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentistry Congress, 4–7 October 2012, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)
- Sungurtekin Ekçi E, Özdemir Ozenen D, Duman S, Acuner İÇ, Sandallı N. In-vitro evaluation of antibacterial surface properties of a new fluoride-releasing restorative material. 19th Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentistry Congress, 4–7 October 2012, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)
- Trakyalı G, Özdemir Ozenen D, Sungurtekin Ekçi E, Sandallı N. Investigation of oral microbiological changes in patients with mouth breathing undergoing orthodontic treatment. 19th Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentistry Congress, 4–7 October 2012, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)
Projects
Courses Taught in the Last Two Years
- 2011–2012 Fall – Pediatric Dentistry I
- 2011–2012 Fall – Advanced Pedodontics I (Postgraduate)
- 2011–2012 Spring – Advanced Pedodontics II (Postgraduate)
- 2012–2013 Fall – Pediatric Dentistry I
- 2012–2013 Fall – Pediatric Dentistry IV
- 2012–2013 Fall – Pedodontics Clinic I
- 2012–2013 Fall – Case Discussions I
- 2012–2013 Fall – Case Discussions III
- 2012–2013 Fall – Literature Review I
- 2012–2013 Fall – Literature Review III
- 2012–2013 Fall – Advanced Pedodontics I
- 2012–2013 Spring – Advanced Pedodontics II
- 2012–2013 Spring – Pediatric Dentistry II
- 2012–2013 Spring – Pediatric Dentistry III
- 2012–2013 Spring – Pedodontics Clinic II
- 2012–2013 Spring – Case Discussions II
- 2012–2013 Spring – Literature Review II
- 2012–2013 Spring – Literature Review IV
Administrative Roles
- Faculty Science Board Member
- Faculty Operating Room Committee Member
- Faculty Drug Committee Member
- Faculty Blue Code Team Responsible
Memberships in Scientific and Professional Organizations
- Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentistry
- International Association of Paediatric Dentistry
- European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry