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Medical Areas of Interest
Diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases
Treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis
Systemic effects of periodontal diseases
Smile design
Periodontal surgery and regenerative treatments
Treatment of gingival recession
Treatment of gingival overgrowth
Highlights
Dr. Nurcan Aksaka is a dentist conducting clinical and academic work in the field of periodontology. After completing her specialty training in 2015, she has been working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Periodontology of Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry.
With scientific studies published in national and international peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Aksaka contributes to the periodontal science literature through clinical research and academic publication activities.
Experiences
Istanbul Medipol University Esenler Health Practice and Research Hospital
Educations
2015
Istanbul Medipol University, Periodontology
2015
Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry, Periodontology
2011
Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry
Publications
Publications
1. Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals
1.1. D Ekiz, Ş Erşahan, A Ekiz, N Altaş, B Özköse, Z Özköse. Preterm birth and periodontitis: a dilemma of current obstetrics. Perinatal Journal/Perinatoloji Dergisi.2020;28 (1).
1.2. N Altas, BA Boyama, BD Çakmak. The association between hyperemesis gravidarum and periodontal disease in pregnancy. European Journal of General Dentistry. 2020; 9 (3), 108.
2. Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals
2.1. Balcı N, Altaş N, Erkan E, Toygar HU. Multidisciplinary Treatment of Multiple Traumatized Anterior Teeth Case Report: 2 Year Follow-Up. Turkiye Klinikleri J Dental Sci Cases,2016. DOI: 10.5336/dentalcase.2016-51644
2.2. N Altaş, HU Yoygar, Ü Cilasun, BK Aygün, B Demir. Evaluation of the effect of periodontal health on in vitro fertilization outcomes. Kocatepe Medical Journal 21 (4). 2020;289-294.
Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings Books
1. Aksaka N, Balcı N, Demir B, Toygar H. Fibroma/ Focal Fibrous Hyperplasia: A Case Report (Poster). Turkish Society of Periodontology 42nd Scientific Congress, 8-10 November 2012, Ankara.
2.Demir B, Balcı N, Aksaka N, Toygar H. Periodontal Status and Treatment of a Patient with Neutropenia: A Case Report (Poster). Turkish Society of Periodontology 42nd Scientific Congress, 8-10 November 2012, Ankara.
3.Aksaka N, Balcı N, Erkan E, Toygar H. Periodontal Approach in Dentoalveolar Traumas: A Case Report (Poster). Turkish Society of Periodontology 43rd Scientific Congress, 9-11 May 2013, İzmir.
4. Ekiz A, Ekiz D, Ozkose B, Altaş N, Olcer Us Y. Periodontal disease and preeclampsia: Is there an association?: Case Report (Poster). Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI), 10-13 November 2016, Amsterdam-Netherlands.
5. Altas N, Toygar HU, Demir B, Aygün BK, Cilasun U. The evaluation of the effect of pre-existing periodontal status on in vitro fertilization treatment outcomes (Poster). EuroPerio 9, 20-23 June 2018, Amsterdam-Netherlands.
6. Yiğit BS, Altaş N, Yilmaz B. Full mouth rehabilitation of a patient with amlodipine induced gingival enlargements. A case report. (Poster). 2nd European Congress on Dentistry and Oral Health, 25-27 March 2019, Prague-Czech Republic.
7. Ekiz D, Altaş N, Ekiz A. Periodontal disease and Preeclampsia: Is there an association? (Oral Presentation). Turkish Dental Association 25th International Dental Congress, 4-7 September 2019, Istanbul-Turkey.
8. Altaş N, Cukurova Yılmaz Z, Uzun EV, Atalay NS. Evaluation of working positions and upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders among dental students. (Oral Presentation). Turkish Society of Periodontology 49th Scientific Congress, 27-29 October 2019, Antalya-Turkey.
9. Cukurova Yılmaz Z, Suda F, Altaş N, Dönmez F, Ataoğlu H. Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue mimicking an aphthous ulcer: A case report. (Oral Presentation) International Oral Cancers Congress, 4-6 March 2020, Eskişehir-Turkey.
10. Sağlam R, Cukurova Yılmaz Z, Altaş N, Gülsever S, Güldiken İN, Ataoğlu H. Evaluation of the knowledge level, behavior, and psychological support needs of patients seeking dental treatment during the Covid-19 pandemic in Turkey. (Oral Presentation) Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 27th International Scientific Congress, 27-30 September 2020.
11. Altaş N, Cukurova Yılmaz Z, Öztürk Ç. Evaluation of Dental Students' Knowledge, Attitude and Mental Treatment Needs Regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic. (Oral Presentation) International Dentistry and Health Congress, 28-29 November 2020.
12. Altaş N, Gülsever S, Beşkardeş B. Dental management considerations for the patient with Polycythemia Vera: A Case Report and Literature Review. (Full Text Paper) International Dentistry and Health Congress, 28-29 November 2020.
13. Altaş N, Günay B. Treatment of alveolar bone necrosis and gingival recession following mechanical removal of gutta-percha: A Case Report. (Oral Presentation) 5th International Hippocrates Congress on Medical and Health Sciences, 18-19 December 2020.
Projects
1. Çukurova Yılmaz Z, Altaş N, Gözetici B, Sağlam R. Clinical and radiological follow-up of Biodentine application combined with coronectomy in lower third molars. Tubitak Project No-119S881. (Ongoing)