Prof. Dr. Zehra Semanur DÖLEKOĞLU

Education and Career

• 2019: Full Professor, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry

• 2012: Associate Professor

• 2007: Assistant Professor

• 2003–2007: Lecturer, Ege University Faculty of Dentistry

• 2002: PhD in Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Ege University

• 1999–2002: Research Assistant, Ege University Faculty of Dentistry

• 1995: DDS and MSc, Ege University Faculty of Dentistry

Prof. Dölekoğlu has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in international and national journals, including:

International Journals (SCI, SSCI, A&H)

• Topics include:

  • Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in trauma and diagnostics

  • Radiopacity of dental materials

  • Root canal treatment outcomes

  • Radiographic anatomy and forensic imaging

  • Dental anxiety and patient satisfaction

• Published in:

  • Dental Traumatology

  • Dentomaxillofacial Radiology

  • Journal of Forensic Science

  • Journal of Dental Education

  • Brazilian Oral Research

  • Iranian Journal of Radiology

  • The Scientific World Journal

Other International Journals

• Studies on patient satisfaction, systemic conditions in dental patients, and radiographic anomalies

• Published in:

  • Oral Health and Dental Management

  • Balkan Journal of Stomatology

  • Medicina Oral

Prof. Dölekoğlu has presented at:

• European Congress of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology

• International Association for Dental Research (IADR)

• Turkish Dental Association Congresses

• Balkan Stomatological Society Congresses

• Topics include:

  • CBCT applications in trauma and diagnostics

  • Radiographic anatomy and image interpretation

  • Radiopacity and material comparisons

  • Patient satisfaction and cross-infection control

• Topics include:

  • Maxillary sinus and endodontics

  • Oral lesions and systemic conditions

  • Cross-infection control in dental practice

  • Panoramic mandibular index and edentulism

  • Dental student attitudes and behaviors

Undergraduate

• DENT 331: Introduction to Clinical Sciences and Dental Radiology

• DENT 445: Oral Diseases

Postgraduate

• DORD 500: Dental Radiology

• Member, Vocational School Board

• Vice Chair, Radiation Safety Committee

• Editorial Advisor, YÜDBAT Scientific Bulletin

• European Academy of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (EADMFR)

• Oral Diagnosis and Maxillofacial Radiology Association (ODMFR)

• Dental Laser Academy Society (DILAD)

Summary of Expertise

Prof. Dr. Zehra Semanur Dölekoğlu is a leading academic in oral and maxillofacial radiology, with over 25 years of experience in clinical diagnostics, radiographic imaging, and dental education. Her expertise spans:

• Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) applications

• Radiographic anatomy and forensic imaging

• Radiopacity and material evaluation

• Cross-infection control in dental radiology

• Diagnostic imaging in trauma and pathology

She has contributed extensively to international research, mentored dental students in radiographic interpretation, and led studies on imaging accuracy and clinical outcomes.

• Head of Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Radiology at Yeditepe University

• Member of the Radiation Safety Committee and Vocational School Board

• Advisor to the YÜDBAT Scientific Bulletin

• Speaker and researcher at European and international radiology congresses

• Contributor to curriculum development and postgraduate education in dental radiology