
22 November World Dentistry Day is observed to raise awareness of the social dimensions of oral and dental health and to highlight the historical development and current functions of the dental profession. In Türkiye, this date is associated with the institutional history of the profession and is promoted through various activities by health institutions, universities, and professional organizations.Purpose and ScopeThe purpose of the day is to increase public awareness of oral and dental healt
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Fatma Köroğlu

Alfred Kantorowicz was a physician born in Germany in 1880 who held various academic and professional positions in dentistry in both Germany and Türkiye. Due to his Jewish heritage and political identity, Kantorowicz was forced to leave Nazi Germany and arrived in Türkiye in 1933, where he played a key role in establishing modern dental education at Istanbul University. He left Türkiye in 1950 and died in Bonn in 1962.Early Life and Scientific Activities in GermanyAlfred Kantorowicz was born on
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Yunus Emre Sağlam

Mutlu Özcan (b. 17 June 1969) is a Turkish dentist and academic specializing in reconstructive dentistry, dental biomaterials, and adhesive dentistry. He is recognized for his scientific research based on clinical and translational studies and currently serves as Director of the Centre for Dental Medicine at the University of Zurich.Life and EducationMutlu Özcan was born on 17 June 1969. He completed his undergraduate dental education in 1993 at the Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University. In 1
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Nurten Yalçın

Dentistry is a profession concerned with the health of our teeth, gums, and jaws. Dentists work to keep our teeth healthy by cleaning them, treating cavities, and preserving our beautiful smiles. They also learn about diseases related to the mouth and how to treat them.What Does a Dentist Do?Dentists are both doctors and artists! Because:Repair teeth: They fill cavities and fix broken teeth.Improve appearance: They can correct the shape and color of teeth.Comfort patients: They help us feel at e
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Elif Laçin
FoForensic odontology is a discipline that applies dental knowledge within the framework of forensic sciences. This field contributes to the identification of individuals by leveraging the unique characteristics of teeth. The hard structure and resistance of teeth to environmental influences enable them to serve as a reliable source of evidence in forensic cases.The Role of Teeth in Identification ProcessesTeeth exhibit individual variations, and restorations, prostheses, and other dental treatmen
ENHüseyin Karaaslan

Dental caries is a common infectious disease characterized by demineralization and loss of organic material in tooth hard tissues due to microbial interactions. This process begins when fermentable carbohydrates are converted into acids by bacteria in the mouth. The resulting acidic environment disrupts the mineral structure of tooth enamel and creates favorable conditions for caries development.Risk FactorsVarious risk factors contribute to the development of dental caries:Tooth Structure: Anat
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Birth and FamilyHe was born in Trabzon in 1904 (Nobel Medicus). His father, İsmail Hakkı Efendi, was a teacher of literature and French and served as chief customs director; his mother was Emine Veliye Hanım. His brother was Ord. Prof. Dr. Kâzım İsmail Gürkan, one of Türkiye’s renowned surgeons. Gürkan’s grandfather wrote poetry under the pseudonym Nef’i. He married Berhiz Hanım and had two children: Doç. Dr. Yalçın İsmail Gürkan (b. 1943), a dentist like himself, and Elçin Gürkan (b. 1939).Educ
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Caner Sefa Koçyiğit