TÜRKÇE
Assist. Prof. Dr. Elif GÜL AYDIN
Pedodontist
Languages: Turkish, English
Specialties: Pediatric Dentistry
Experiences: - 2013 - 2017: Specialization in Pediatric Dentistry, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Specialist Student - 2017 - 2018: Karapürçek Oral and Dental Health Center (ADSM) - 2018 - 2019: Pediatric Dentist, Kdz. Ereğli ADSM - 2019 - 2019: Ankara Gölbaşı ADSM - 2019 - 2023: Faculty Member, Pediatric Dentistry Department, Sakarya University Faculty of Dentistry - 2023 - Present: Private Practice, ADATIP Hospital
BIOGRAPHY
Assist. Prof. Dr. Elif Gül Aydın
Dr. Elif Gül Aydın graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry between 2008-2013 with great success.
From 2013 to 2017, she received her specialization training in Pediatric Dentistry at Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry.
She worked in state institutions between 2017 and 2019.
From 2019 to 2023, she served as a faculty member in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Sakarya University Faculty of Dentistry, where she earned the title of Assistant Professor (Yrd. Doç. Dr.).
Since 2023, she has continued her professional work in a private clinic.
She is a member of professional organizations such as the Turkish Pediatric Dentistry Association, the Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentists, IADR (2021-2022), DEPAD, and IAPD (2023).
She has published many scientific articles in national and international journals. Additionally, she has completed training in functional jaw orthopedics.
Her areas of expertise include:
- Dental treatments for children aged 0-14 years, dental trauma, and dentofacial pathologies related to growth and development.
- Baby and children's oral health – monitoring the development of primary teeth and early dental development. - Preventive dentistry – fluoride applications, fissure sealants, and treatments to prevent dental caries.
- Dental caries and filling treatments – special fillings for children and preventive treatments for dental caries.
- Root canal therapy (Pulpectomy and Pulpotomy) – root canal treatments in children and procedures to protect the tooth.
- Preventive orthodontic treatments – early interventions to prevent dental crowding and jaw malocclusions.
- Trauma and emergency dental treatments – treatment of dental injuries caused by falls, impacts, or accidents.
- Tooth extractions and space maintainers – appliances used to prevent progressing dental misalignments following early tooth loss.
- Genetic and developmental anomalies – management of congenital tooth defects, enamel or dentin disorders.
- Habit-breaking appliances – treatments to correct habits such as thumb sucking, nail-biting, and tongue thrusting.
- Sedation and general anesthesia – methods used to provide comfortable treatment for children with dental anxiety or special needs.
Dr. Aydın’s expertise spans a wide range of pediatric dentistry treatments aimed at providing optimal care to children, ensuring their oral health and development are carefully monitored and treated from an early age.
OTHER INFORMATION
Articles, Presentations, Publications, Conferences, Courses, Awards:
Articles Published in National Journals:
- GÜL AYDIN E, Nuray USLU KIZILKAN, Nurhan USLU ÖZALP (2016). "Dental Approach in Children with Chronic Gastrointestinal System Disease." Turkiye Klinikleri J Pediatr Dent-Special Topics 2: 34-40.
- GÜL AYDIN E, Özalp N. (2021). "Which Finishing and Polishing Technique is More Effective for Surface Roughness and Microhardness?" Cumhuriyet Dent J 24(1): 21-29.
- TATLI, Esra Ceren; GÜL AYDIN, Elif. (2023). "Evaluation of Pediatric Dentists' Dental Radiography Knowledge and Attitudes in Turkey." ADO Klinik Bilimler Dergisi, 12(2): 279-286.
Articles Published in International Journals:
1. Yilmaz, D., Yilmaz, N., Polat, R., Nissilä, V., Aydın, E. G., Rautava, J., ... & Gürsoy, U. K. (2022). "Salivary Levels of hBDs in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Gingivitis." Clinical Oral Investigations, 1-8.
2. Yilmaz, N., Polat, R., Gürsoy, M., Kaman, W., Aydin, E. G., Fteita, D., ... & Gürsoy, U. K. (2023). "Salivary Macrophage Activation-Related Chemokines and Mitogen-Activated Kinase Kinase (MAPKK) Degrading Proteolytic Activity in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus." Journal of Periodontology.
Chapters in National Books:
1. Neslihan YILMAZ, Elif GÜL AYDIN (2020). "Infections in Dentistry and Rational Use of Antibiotics," Editor: Mustafa Altındiş. Chapter 8: "Antibiotic Use in Dentistry and Prophylaxis in Patients with Special Conditions." Publication No: 3238, p.160-172, Ankara.
Chapters in International Books:
1. Elif GÜL AYDIN, Öner ÖZDEMİR (2021). "Vitamin D and Dentistry." Vitamin D (ISBN 978-1-83969-350-2) DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.98471.
2. Elif GÜL AYDIN (2023). "Vitamin D Deficiency in Pediatric Dentistry." DOI: [http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.109278](http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.109278).
Scientific Symposia and Congresses Attended:
- 18th World Congress of Dental Traumatology, June 19-21, 2014, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 21st International Scientific Congress and Exhibition of the Izmir Chamber of Dentists, November 28-30, 2014, Kaya Thermal Hotel, Izmir, Turkey.
- 25th Congress of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD), July 1-4, 2015, Glasgow, UK.
- 13th EAPD Congress, June 2-5, 2016, Belgrade, Serbia.
- 22nd Bass Congress, Makedonia Palace, Thessaloniki, Greece, May 4-7, 2017.
- 14th EAPD Congress in Lugano, Switzerland, June 20-23, 2018.
- 24th International Dentistry Congress, September 27-30, 2018, Ankara, Turkey.
- International Meandros Dental Congress, November 23-25, 2018, Kusadasi, Turkey.
- 25th TDA International Dental Congress, September 4-7, 2019, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 26th International Congress of Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentistry, October 10-13, 2019, Antalya, Turkey.
- 26th International Congress and Exhibition, November 8-10, 2019, Izmir, Turkey.
- IAPD20 Virtual Congress, September 13-17, 2020.
