Conference Program

Dr. Riddhi Chawla is currently serving as a Professor at the School of Dentistry, Central Asian University, and has 14 years of clinical, teaching, and research experience. She has completed her Doctorate (PhD) in Dental Sciences, Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Orthodontics, and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in India, and also holds an M Orth degree from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. She is a Fellow Diplomate of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow. She has previously worked at Penang International Dental College & Hospital in Malaysia, International University of Rabat in Morocco, and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Bangalore, India, gaining experience across diverse healthcare education systems. She trains students for international dental licensing examinations and is an active researcher with numerous national and international publications and patents.

Dr. Atakan Elter completed his undergraduate dental education at Istanbul University Capa Faculty of Dentistry between 1991 and 1997. He subsequently earned his PhD at Istanbul University, Department of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics, from 1998 to 2003, specializing in prosthodontics. In 2004, he served as a reserve officer at Gulhane Military Medical Academy. Between 2005 and 2012, he practiced as a specialist dentist in various private clinics. Since 2013, Dr. Elter has been providing treatments in his own clinic, based on a holistic harmony between aesthetics and function. In 2023, he founded Lovja Oral and Dental Health Services Inc., pioneering an innovation-driven approach to cosmetic dentistry that redefines dental esthetics through luxury, brilliance, and distinctive surface character. Born in Istanbul in 1973, Dr. Elter is the father of a daughter.

Zeynep Serpil Gönen was born in Ankara in 1982. She graduated top of her class from the Department of Dental Prosthetics Technology at Hacettepe University in 2002. In 2004, she founded Flora Dental Laboratory in Ankara and relocated her laboratory to Istanbul in 2007. Between 2010 and 2015, she completed advanced training programs in the Slavicek concept in Austria. In 2017, she attended OBI concept trainings in Spain and Germany. Since 2018, she has continued her education in the NAT concept and is among the international instructors of the NAT concept. Since 2016, she has been actively working in the field of occlusion and function, initially grounded in the Slavicek concept and later deepening her expertise through the NAT concept. She currently works at M31 Dental Atelier in Muğla, focusing on aesthetic and functional dental technology.

Erkut Koca is a dental technician from Turkey and co-founder of M31 Atelier & Training Center, based in Muğla. He is widely recognized for his expertise in digital dentistry workflows and advanced CAD/CAM applications. As an official Exocad & Exoplan trainer, he provides both national and international training programs focused on digital design, functional occlusion, and modern restorative workflows. His educational approach is strongly based on efficiency, predictability, and high-quality aesthetic outcomes. Erkut Koca is also a Key Opinion Leader for Renfert (Germany) and actively collaborates with international dental technology brands and professionals. Through his work, he aims to bridge clinical expectations with laboratory precision, supporting technicians and dentists in achieving highly controlled and consistent restorative results. He is the founder and editor of the Dental Technology®️ YouTube channel, where he shares educational content and modern digital dentistry concepts with a global audience.

Dr. Edouard Cristofari graduated from Universidad Europea de Madrid and completed advanced postgraduate training in implantology, esthetic dentistry, and soft-tissue management across several European universities. He is currently a clinical instructor in the Implant Postgraduate Program at the University of Paris and maintains a private practice in Paris, where his clinical activity focuses primarily on implantology, esthetic dentistry, and complex prosthodontics, with a strong emphasis on digital workflows and minimally invasive procedures. He is co-author of the book Prothèse Implantaire Biomimétique : Unitaire et Partielle, founder of The Titanium Circle and author or co-author of multiple national and international scientific publications. He regularly lectures at national and international congresses and study groups on implant esthetics, full-arch rehabilitation, and complex prosthetic treatments.

Dr. Mahmoud Mohamed Badr is an Associate Professor of Endodontics at Future University in Egypt (FUE), Cairo, Egypt, where he also serves as Head of Continuing Education and International Collaboration. He obtained his BDS (2005), MSc in Endodontics (2011), and PhD in Endodontics (2017) from Ain Shams University. With over 15 years of academic and clinical experience, he delivers undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in Endodontics, supervises clinical training and advanced case management, mentors postgraduate research, and contributes to curriculum development and academic accreditation processes. He is the Director of “The Knowhow of Endodontics,” one of the largest clinical Endodontics programs in the Middle East. His clinical and academic expertise includes advanced root canal therapy, endodontic retreatment, microscope-assisted micro-endodontics, regenerative endodontics, and evidence-based clinical practice. Dr. Badr is an active speaker at national and international conferences, an author of peer-reviewed publications, and a committed contributor to continuing professional education programs. He is a native Arabic speaker and fluent in English.

Dr. Khaled Mohamed Ekram, born on April 23, 1980, is an internationally recognized specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Digital Dentistry. He graduated from the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine at Cairo University in 2002. He earned his Master’s degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (Implantology branch) in 2008 and completed his Ph.D. in the same specialty in 2011. Dr. Ekram began his academic career in 2002 and progressed through positions as Dental Intern, Resident, Demonstrator, Lecturer, and Assistant Professor. Between 2011 and 2016, he served as Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at Cairo University. He has held a General Practitioner license since 2004, a certified Dental Radiology Specialist license since 2008, and has been licensed by the Dubai Health Authority as a Dental Radiology Specialist since 2016. Dr. Ekram is the Co-owner and CEO of Prof. Mohamed Ekram Imaging & Digital Dentistry Services in Egypt and Dubai. His centers are recognized leaders in the Middle East for advanced imaging and digital dentistry solutions, including CBCT imaging, optical scanning, implant surgical guides, digital smile design, 3D printing, virtual reconstruction, and bone graft simulation. He is an international keynote speaker and has participated in major conferences including AEEDC Dubai, SIDC Conference, IDEX Istanbul, Euro-Dental Conference in Rome, and numerous global dental congresses. He has delivered over 300 hours of radiation protection training and more than 500 credit hours in Dental Radiology and Digital Dentistry courses across Egypt and the UAE. He has served as Ambassador of the Digital Dentistry Society in both Egypt and the UAE and was Director of the Digital Dentistry Diploma at the Egyptian Ministry of Health. Among his innovations is the development of a marker-free double scan protocol technique for fabricating implant surgical guides in fully edentulous patients. In 2021, he was selected among the “Top 100 Doctors Worldwide.” His core expertise includes CBCT applications, artificial intelligence in dentistry, digital implant planning, radiation protection, and advanced digital dental technologies.

Born in Izmir in 1983. He is married to Meltem Arslansoy, a Dental Technician with 19 years of professional experience. For the past 10 years, he has been managing his own dental laboratory in Izmir. He began his professional career in 2001 at his family-owned dental laboratory. Throughout his career, he has specialized in both conventional and digital dental prosthetic technologies, actively participating in production, planning, and clinical-laboratory workflow processes. He has attended numerous national and international exhibitions and educational programs as both a participant and a speaker. He is one of the official Training Technicians of the international Artech Master Club in Türkiye. He continues to provide and participate in active training programs in both digital and conventional prosthetic dentistry.

A Dental Prosthetics Technician with 46 years of professional experience. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in all stages of dental laboratory processes, carrying out fixed and removable prosthetic applications with a strong focus on precision, aesthetics, and functionality. Over the past 18 years, he has specialized in digital dentistry and CAD/CAM technologies. He has played an active role in the transition from analog production processes to digital systems, working on laboratory–clinic integration, digital workflow planning, and process optimization. Throughout his career, he has provided training and technical consultancy in the following areas: • CAD/CAM system installation and configuration • Management of digital scanning and design processes • Production efficiency optimization • Clinic–laboratory digital integration processes • Strategies for transitioning from analog to digital workflows He is currently serving as a CAD/CAM Product Manager at a company, where he oversees product management, field applications, technical training organization, system implementation, and the strategic planning of digital solutions.

Dr. Onur Alp Yünük was born in 1991 in Bursa, Türkiye. He completed his undergraduate dental education at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry between 2010 and 2016. He pursued his PhD studies at Istanbul University, Department of Restorative Dentistry, from 2018 to 2025. He began his academic career as a Research Assistant at Istinye University in 2024–2025 and has been serving as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Istinye University since 2025. Dr. Yünük’s academic and clinical interests primarily focus on direct composite restorations in anterior teeth, biomimetic restorative approaches, polychromatic layering techniques, and dental photography. His research on image sharpness and optical parameters in dental photography has been presented at international scientific meetings and published in peer-reviewed journals. In 2025, his study published in Essent Dent evaluated the effects of different aperture values on image quality in dental photography. In addition to his academic activities, Dr. Yünük has extensive experience as a lecturer and course instructor across Türkiye. He has delivered numerous hands-on courses and lectures on anterior composite restorations, anatomical characterization, the five-dimensional color concept, layered composite techniques, and dental photography. He is an active instructor in the Biomimetic Mastership training programs and is recognized for his integrated approach that combines clinical excellence, academic knowledge, and visual documentation in restorative dentistry.

Dr. Aziz Çalışkan is a specialist in Restorative Dentistry and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University, Faculty of Dentistry. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2014 and completed his PhD at Near East University in 2022. His clinical experience spans both public and private sectors since 2014. He has authored publications in SCI, SCIE, and E-SCI indexed journals and has presented at various international scientific conferences. His academic focus includes composite resins and restoration repairs.

Dr. Mostafa Anwar (BDS, DHHM, MDSc, PhD Researcher) is an internationally recognized endodontist, lecturer, and educator. He earned his Master’s Degree in Endodontics from Ain Shams University and holds a Diploma in Healthcare & Hospital Management from The American University in Cairo. He currently serves as a Visiting Lecturer of Endodontics at Ajman University, UAE. Dr. Anwar is a Micro-Endodontics Specialist in private practice across Egypt, UAE, and Kuwait, with his work limited to conventional and surgical endodontics as well as restorative dentistry. With 17 years of clinical experience—13 of them dedicated exclusively to endodontics—he has delivered lectures and hands-on workshops in more than 30 countries, mentoring over 70,000 dentists worldwide. Since 2016, he has been an active educational content creator, reaching more than 450,000 followers across various social media platforms.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. İsmail Davut Çapar was born in 1985 in Osmaniye. He graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry in 2008. He completed his doctorate at Selçuk University in 2012, earning his specialty title. In 2013, he was appointed as an assistant professor at the Department of Endodontics at İzmir Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Dentistry. In 2015, he obtained the title of associate professor in the field of Endodontics. In 2021, Dr. Çapar established the "Endodonti Akademi" training center in Bakırköy, Istanbul, where postgraduate education is provided to dentists, offering hands-on courses in Endodontics. He also continues to treat patients at his private clinic. Dr. Çapar serves as a reviewer for several international journals, including the International Endodontic Journal, and is the editor of the European Endodontic Journal (www.eurendodj.com). He has published approximately 72 scientific papers, 23 of which are in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Endodontics and International Endodontic Journal. Dr. Çapar is proficient in English, married, and a father of two.

Dentist Ahmet Mustafa Zeren graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2011. Since his graduation, he has managed dental clinics and practices, and has held various positions in universities and hospitals. Since 2013, he has been developing his expertise in digital technologies in dentistry. Since 2017, he has participated as a speaker and practitioner in more than 50 national and international training courses and conferences. In 2018, he completed the oral surgery and implantology master's program at Istituto Stomatologico Toscano. He continues to hold memberships in many national and international professional associations, foundations, and communities. In addition, he provides consultancy and R&D services to various companies operating in different fields of dentistry. Driven by his goals and dreams to advance the scientific development of dentistry, support the introduction of high-tech products to the field to make quality treatments more accessible, and promote continuous professional education to enhance the quality of the profession. He is married and the father of two daughters.

Dr. Emrecan Eren graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Near East University. He began his professional career in a private hospital and founded his own clinic in 2018, focusing extensively on digital dentistry. His work centers on digital clinical workflows, permanent resin restorations produced by 3D printing, and technology-driven treatment approaches. In 2025, he established Emrecan Eren Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic, developing a technology-oriented, ethical, and sustainable clinical model. He actively shares his expertise in digital restorative dentistry at national and international platforms.

Dr. Dt. Ahmet Coşkun is a pediatric dentist (pedodontist) internationally recognized for his trauma-free approach to pediatric dental care and his innovative clinical methods. He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry and completed his PhD in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the same institution. In his academic work, Dr. Coşkun specializes in the “Ask–Tell–Ask” method, a restructured and child-centered evolution of the traditional Tell–Show–Do technique. In his clinical practice, Dr. Coşkun integrates psychological approaches such as play therapy and emotion coaching, aiming to transform dental treatment into a safe, trusting, and enjoyable experience for children. Dr. Coşkun is the founder of Timmy Teeth Club, a play-based pediatric dental clinic located in Nişantaşı, Istanbul, and the creator of a play- and trust-based trauma-free pediatric dentistry protocol. He is the author of the children’s books “Mira’s Dental Adventure” and “Kaya In the Land of Teeth”. His upcoming scientific book, “A Guide to Trauma-Free Patient Care for Child-Focused Healthcare Professionals,” will be published in the near future. As a registered author with the Ministry of Culture, Dr. Coşkun regularly participates as a speaker at national and international book fairs, conferences, and professional events. Having completed numerous international and local trainings in Play Therapy, Emotion Coaching, and Advanced Counseling Skills, Dr. Coşkun also delivers courses and seminars on Trauma-Free Approaches in Pediatric Dentistry. Blending academic knowledge with empathy and play, he views dentistry not merely as a form of treatment, but as the art of building trust and connection with a child. Dr. Coşkun has served as a keynote speaker at many national and international scientific congresses and meetings, and has published scientific articles in the fields of child psychology and pediatric dentistry.

He was born in 1979 in Isparta, Turkey. After high school education, he studied Dentistry at Selçuk University, Turkey. He started his specialty training in the maxillofacial surgery department at the same university in 2003. He started his academic career at Karadeniz Technical University in 2009. In 2011, he received training on surgical treatment of oral cancers for 6 months at England NHS Poole Hospital and 6 months at Newcastle NHS Freeman Hospital. He was awarded the title of associate professor in 2014. He received the title of Professor in 2018. After working as the head of the department at Istanbul GATA Haydarpaşa Hospital for about 4 years, he started treating patients in his private clinic. His professional interests are especially Orthognathic surgery, Temporomandibular joint surgery and jaw tumor surgery. In recent years, he has started to apply facial implants along with orthognathic surgery and has become a pioneer in his field. He also performs zygomatic implants and gives cadaveric courses on advanced surgeries of dental and zygomatic implants. He has many scientific articles published in international journals and he has many papers presented at international congresses. He has a published book about Temporomandibular joint surgery. He gives cadaver courses and symposiums to his colleagues, especially on advanced maxillofacial surgery. He is a member of Turkish association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and European Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons.

Dr. Merve Erdoğ completed her undergraduate dental education at Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry between 2007 and 2012. In 2013, she was admitted to the Department of Prosthodontics at Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry through the national Dental Specialty Examination and began her specialty training. In 2017, she completed her doctoral thesis titled “Comparison of the Optical Properties of Different Ceramic Materials with Natural Enamel” and was awarded the title of Specialist in Prosthodontics. In the same year, she joined Başkent University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, as a Lecturer. During her academic tenure, she conducted both clinical and academic work in the fields of: • Dental implants and implant-supported prostheses • Esthetic dentistry • Digital smile design • Porcelain laminate veneers • Maxillofacial prosthetics • Bruxism and temporomandibular joint disorders Dr. Erdoğ has actively participated in numerous national and international congresses and symposiums, and her scientific studies have been published in indexed journals. Since 2021, she has been serving as the Co-Founder of Art&Smile Dental Clinic in Ankara Yaşamkent, where she continues her academic and clinical practice. She is a Board Member of the Esthetic Dentistry Academy Association (EDAD) and a member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB).

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Yıldız is an academic specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He received his DDS degree from the Faculty of Dentistry at Atatürk University in 2010. He completed his PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Faculty of Dentistry of Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University and graduated on February 12, 2020. His doctoral thesis focused on the biochemical and genetic evaluation of the effect of vitamin D levels on patients with temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction, under the supervision of Prof. Mehmet Kemal Tümer. He began his academic career as a Research Assistant at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University between 2016 and 2020. He later served as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry of Istanbul Aydın University from June 15, 2022 to April 5, 2023. As of March 9, 2025, he has been serving as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Istanbul Atlas University. His research interests primarily focus on temporomandibular joint disorders, odontogenic cysts, genetic polymorphisms, the role of vitamin D in maxillofacial pathologies, and contemporary treatment approaches in oral surgery. He has published numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals, presented both oral and poster presentations at national and international congresses, and authored book chapters in scientific publications. In addition to his academic career, he worked as a Specialist Dentist at the Turkish Ministry of Health between 2020 and 2021, and as a Dentist between 2013 and 2016. He also served as a Second Lieutenant Dentist and Chief Dental Officer in the Turkish Armed Forces from 2012 to 2013. He is a member of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (AÇBİD) and the Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (TAOMS). He teaches undergraduate courses including Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Anesthesia, and clinical internship training. He holds multiple national and international congress certificates as well as an Experimental Animal Use Certificate.