Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors

DHUD is governed by a select board of directors comprising leading figures in the field of dental sleep medicine.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karagöz

DHUD President

Institution

Istanbul University School of Dentistry

Area of Expertise

Prosthetic Dentistry & Sleep Dentistry

Resume

With over 85 scientific publications in national and international journals and more than 120 conference presentations, Prof. Dr. Karagöz continues his research, particularly in the areas of oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea and temporomandibular joint disorders. A member of the European Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (EADSM), Karagöz is the founding president of the Dental Sleep Medicine Association.

Doç. Dr. Elif Sevinç Aydın

Yönetim Kurulu Başkan Yardımcısı

Institution

Ankara University School of Dentistry

Area of Expertise

Orthodontics & Pediatric Sleep Disorders

Resume

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Aydın has taken a special interest in the effects of sleep disorders in children on oral and facial development, and has garnered attention for his TÜBİTAK-funded projects in this field. In particular, his research into the effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on pediatric sleep apnea has received widespread recognition in the international literature.

Uzm. Dt. Zeynep Başaran

Sayman

Institution

İstanbul Sleep Dental Clinic

Area of Expertise

Sleep Dentistry & Digital Dentistry

Resume

Dr. Başaran, a sleep dentist certified by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), provides oral appliance therapy at his clinic using a fully digital workflow. He is one of the pioneers in integrating intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM design, and 3D printing technologies into the production of sleep appliances.

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Murat Demir

Genel Sekreter

Institution

Ege University School of Dentistry

Area of Expertise

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Sleep Surgery

Resume

Dr. Demir, who focuses on surgical treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea in clinical practice, completed an advanced training program at Stanford University’s Division of Sleep Surgery in 2017. He is one of Turkey’s most experienced specialists in maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery, tongue base surgery, and upper airway stimulation therapy.

Scientific Advisory Board

Our Scientific Committee

The DHUD Scientific Board consists of distinguished academics from the fields of dental sleep medicine, pulmonology, neurology, and otolaryngology. Course curricula, clinical protocols, and association publications are prepared under the supervision of the Scientific Board.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karagöz

DHUD President

Institution

Istanbul University School of Dentistry

Area of Expertise

Prosthetic Dentistry & Sleep Dentistry

Resume

With over 85 scientific publications in national and international journals and more than 120 conference presentations, Prof. Dr. Karagöz continues his research, particularly in the areas of oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea and temporomandibular joint disorders. A member of the European Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (EADSM), Karagöz is the founding president of the Dental Sleep Medicine Association.

Doç. Dr. Elif Sevinç Aydın

Yönetim Kurulu Başkan Yardımcısı

Institution

Ankara University School of Dentistry

Area of Expertise

Orthodontics & Pediatric Sleep Disorders

Resume

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Aydın has taken a special interest in the effects of sleep disorders in children on oral and facial development, and has garnered attention for his TÜBİTAK-funded projects in this field. In particular, his research into the effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on pediatric sleep apnea has received widespread recognition in the international literature.

Uzm. Dt. Zeynep Başaran

Sayman

Institution

İstanbul Sleep Dental Clinic

Area of Expertise

Sleep Dentistry & Digital Dentistry

Resume

Dr. Başaran, a sleep dentist certified by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), provides oral appliance therapy at his clinic using a fully digital workflow. He is one of the pioneers in integrating intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM design, and 3D printing technologies into the production of sleep appliances.

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Murat Demir

Genel Sekreter

Institution

Ege University School of Dentistry

Area of Expertise

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Sleep Surgery

Resume

Dr. Demir, who focuses on surgical treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea in clinical practice, completed an advanced training program at Stanford University’s Division of Sleep Surgery in 2017. He is one of Turkey’s most experienced specialists in maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery, tongue base surgery, and upper airway stimulation therapy.

Advisory Board

Our Advisory Board

Ulusal ve uluslararası alanda deneyimli uyku tıbbı uzmanlarından oluşan danışma kurulumuz, derneğimizin stratejik ve bilimsel kararlarına katkıda bulunmaktadır.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karagöz

DHUD President

Institution

Istanbul University School of Dentistry

Area of Expertise

Prosthetic Dentistry & Sleep Dentistry

Resume

With over 85 scientific publications in national and international journals and more than 120 conference presentations, Prof. Dr. Karagöz continues his research, particularly in the areas of oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea and temporomandibular joint disorders. A member of the European Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (EADSM), Karagöz is the founding president of the Dental Sleep Medicine Association.

Doç. Dr. Elif Sevinç Aydın

Yönetim Kurulu Başkan Yardımcısı

Institution

Ankara University School of Dentistry

Area of Expertise

Orthodontics & Pediatric Sleep Disorders

Resume

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Aydın has taken a special interest in the effects of sleep disorders in children on oral and facial development, and has garnered attention for his TÜBİTAK-funded projects in this field. In particular, his research into the effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on pediatric sleep apnea has received widespread recognition in the international literature.

Uzm. Dt. Zeynep Başaran

Sayman

Institution

İstanbul Sleep Dental Clinic

Area of Expertise

Sleep Dentistry & Digital Dentistry

Resume

Dr. Başaran, a sleep dentist certified by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), provides oral appliance therapy at his clinic using a fully digital workflow. He is one of the pioneers in integrating intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM design, and 3D printing technologies into the production of sleep appliances.

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Murat Demir

Genel Sekreter

Institution

Ege University School of Dentistry

Area of Expertise

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Sleep Surgery

Resume

Dr. Demir, who focuses on surgical treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea in clinical practice, completed an advanced training program at Stanford University’s Division of Sleep Surgery in 2017. He is one of Turkey’s most experienced specialists in maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery, tongue base surgery, and upper airway stimulation therapy.