Resercher/Teacher, Ankara University, Turkey
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Kılıçarslan is a renowned Turkish dentist and academician. Born with a passion for dentistry, he has dedicated his career to advancing dental education and research. With a strong educational background and extensive experience, he has become a respected figure in his field. He is married with one child and continues to contribute significantly to dental science through his research and publications.
Profile
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🎓 Education
Dr. Kılıçarslan graduated from Ankara University, Faculty of Dentistry in 1990. He obtained his PhD in 1997 with a thesis on the physical evaluation of porcelain laminate veneer crowns. He received his Associate Professor title in 2006 and later became a full-time professor at Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry.
👨🔬 Experience
With over three decades of experience, Dr. Kılıçarslan has worked as a research assistant, lecturer, and professor at various prestigious institutions, including Ankara University and Eskişehir Osmangazi University. He has also served as vice dean and medical director at these institutions. His expertise spans digital dentistry, dental materials, and implantology.
🔍 Research Interest
Dr. Kılıçarslan’s research interests include digital dentistry, dental materials, dental implants, TMJ disorders, forensic dentistry, and healthcare service quality. He has published numerous articles in esteemed journals and presented at national and international conferences. His work aims to improve dental practices and patient care.
🏆Awards and Honors
Dr. Kılıçarslan has received notable awards for his contributions to dental science. He was awarded the ‘Kayda Değer Telif Eser Ödülü (Mansiyon)’ by Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi (TÜBA) in 2013 for his book “Dört Elli Diş Hekimliğinde Yardımcı Personel ve Klinik Yöntemi”. His research has garnered significant citations, reflecting his impact on the field.
📚 Publications
1. “In-vitro Comparison of Staining Properties of Resin-based Veneering Materials” 🦷
2. “The Oligodynamic Effects of Dental Metals and Alloys over Microorganisms In Vitro” 🔬
3. “Corrosion Behaviour of Dental Metals and Alloys in Different Media” 💡
4. “Stress Analysis of Post-restored Tooth with a Bondable Reinforcement Ribbon and a Base Metal Alloy” 💻
5. “Testing Different Resin Bonding Applications” 🔩
6. “In Vitro Fracture Resistance of Posterior Metal-ceramic and All-ceramic Inlay-retained Resin-bonded Fixed Partial Dentures” 💯
7. “Three-dimensional Finite Element Analysis of the Effect of Different Bone Quality on Stress Distribution in an Implant-supported Crown” 🦴
8. “Effect of zirconium-oxide ceramic surface treatments on the bond strength to adhesive resin” 💪
9. “Correlates of anxiety and depression in Turkish Complete Denture Patients” 🤝
10. “Investigation of thermal stresses in dental restoration by mathematical method” 📊
11. “Evaluation of Retention of Cemented Laser-Sintered Crowns)
12. “Comparison of Internal Fit between Implant Abutments and Cast Metal Crowns versus Laser-Sintered Crowns” 💻
13. “The Influence of Different Ceramic Bases on the Veneering Colour” 🎨
14. “Clinical Evaluation of Maxillary Edentulous Patients to Determine the Prevelence and Risk Factors of Combination Syndrome” 👥
15. “Effect of atmospheric plasma versus conventional surface treatments on the adhesion capability between self-adhesive resin cement and titanium surface” ⚡️
16. “Non-thermal athmospheric plasma: Can it be taken as a common solution for the surface treatment of dental materials?” 🔌
17. “An alternative implant impression technique with limited interocclusal space: Closed-tray impression posts for open-tray impression technique” 📸
18. “Efficacy of uncommon surface treatment methods on titanium in order to improve bond strengths for adhesive cementation” 🔩
19. “Effect of Boric Acid Versus Conventional Irrigation Solutions on the Bond Strength Between Fiber Post and Root Dentin” 💦
20. “Effect of various treatment modalities on surface characteristics and shear bond strengths of polyetheretherketone-based core materials” 🔍
21. “A Semi-Supervised Method for Determining the Maxillary and Mandibular Boundaries on Panoramic Radiographs” 📊
22. “Influence of nano alumina coating on the flexural bond strength between zircon
Conclusion
Prof. Mehmet Ali Kılıçarslan’s extensive publication record, diverse research interests, and academic leadership make him an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. While there are areas for improvement, such as increasing international collaborations and targeting high-impact journals, his achievements and contributions to the field of dentistry are notable. He is well-suited for this award, and his work has the potential to positively impact the field of dentistry.