Prof. Dr. Mehmet Fatih ŞENTÜRK graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2008. He completed his doctorate and specialist training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the same faculty between 2008-2013. He served as a faculty member at Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Dentistry, where he joined the Faculty Member Training Program, between 2013-2020. He currently serves as a faculty member in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Faculty of Dentistry. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Fatih Şentürk, who has served as Vice Dean, Chief Physician, Senate Member, and Department Head, has numerous national – international publications and presentations.
Current Techniques in TMJ Arthrocentesis
TMJ arthrocentesis is an effective, reproducible, low-cost, minimally invasive surgical procedure that can be used especially in the surgical treatment of internal derangements The easier application of this surgical procedure offers positive results in terms of the success of the procedure and patient-surgeon satisfaction. For this purpose, single puncture arthrocentesis (SPA) techniques which are based on the principle of entering the TMJ from a single point have been developed as strong alternatives to the double puncture arthrocentesis (DPA) techniques, which is classically based on the principle of inserting 2 needles from 2 different points. The latest innovations in SPA and DPA techniques are the subject of this speech.
Yusuf Emes was born in Istanbul in 1974 and graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Istanbul University in 1997. He received his Ph.D. degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the Faculty of Dentistry at Istanbul University in 2005 and was awarded the title of Associate Professor in 2012. He is currently serving as a faculty member in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University.
Temporomandibuler eklem rahatsızlıklarında konservatif tedavi yöntemleri
Temporomandibuler eklem (TME) rahatsızlıkları, kas kökenli bozukluklardan eklem içi patolojilere kadar geniş bir spektrumda değerlendirilir. Bu hastalıkların yönetiminde çeşitli tedavi yaklaşımları tek başına veya kombine olarak uygulanabilmektedir. Bu sunumda, temporomandibuler eklem rahatsızlıklarının tedavisinde kullanılan konservatif tedavi yöntemleri gözden geçirilecektir.
Berkay TOKUÇ
Associate Professor
Kocaeli University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Berkay TOKUÇ graduated from Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry in 2014 and completed his specialty education in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Kocaeli University
in 2019. Following his graduation, he gained clinical experience as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in several private clinics.
Since 2020, he has been working as a faculty member in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Kocaeli University, Faculty of Dentistry. In 2022, he was appointed as Vice Dean of the faculty, and in 2024, he was
appointed as an Associate Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Berkay TOKUÇ has authored national and international publications and has delivered several presentations at scientific meetings. In addition, he provides courses and seminars with a particular focus on alveolar bone augmentation
procedures, biomaterials, and zygomatic implant treatment concepts.
His professional interests include alveolar bone augmentation, biomaterials, maxillofacial implants, and orthognathic surgery. He is a member of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Turkish Association
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Decision-Making in the Rehabilitation of Alveolar Bone Defects: Evidence-Based Approaches
The rehabilitation of alveolar bone defects represents a major challenge in implant dentistry, since the quantity and quality of the alveolar ridge directly affect long-term functional and esthetic outcomes. Alveolar ridge
deficiencies are frequently observed, commonly caused by tooth loss, periodontal disease, trauma, or pathology, and these conditions may create complex clinical scenarios where choosing the most appropriate augmentation method
is essential for achieving predictable and stable results. In addition, factors such as surgical morbidity, patient expectations, and long-term stability further complicate clinical decision-making in daily practice.
A wide range of surgical techniques has been described, including guided bone regeneration, bone block grafting, crest split osteotomy, sinus floor elevation, segmental osteotomy, and distraction osteogenesis, as well as the use
of autogenous, allogenic, xenogenic, and alloplastic biomaterials. Each method carries distinct advantages, limitations, and levels of evidence supporting its effectiveness. Therefore, the decision-making process requires
careful evaluation of defect morphology, patient-related factors, and the long-term biological stability of the selected technique.
This lecture will focus on the management of alveolar bone defects, presenting current literature, comparative outcomes of widely used augmentation strategies, and structured treatment algorithms.
Ufuk TATLI
Dr. Ufuk Tatli currently serves as Professor and Chair at the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) in Cukurova University School of Dentistry in Adana, Türkiye. He completed his dental education at Hacettepe University in Ankara, Türkiye, and went on to complete his combined OMFS residency and PhD educations at Cukurova University in Adana, Türkiye. After completing his residency education, Dr. Tatli continued his academic career as a full-time faculty at Cukurova University OMFS department. Dr. Tatli was promoted to associate professor in 2015 and full professor in 2020. Dr. Tatli completed a Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship education at Hannover Medical School in Hannover, Germany in 2013. Dr. Tatli stayed as a visiting professor in the departments of OMFS at Charles University Medical School in Prague, Czech Republic in 2016 and at Boston University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, USA in 2018. After 18 years of professional experience at Cukurova University, Dr. Tatli moved to the United States and continued his academic career as a full-time faculty between 2023-2025 in the department of OMFS at Marquette University in Milwaukee, USA. In 2024, Dr. Tatli was named Fellow for International College of Dentists (FICD) USA section. In 2024, Dr. Tatli was selected to serve as Guest Editor for a special issue titled “Research on Advanced Dental Biomaterials for Regeneration and Reconstruction in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” for prestigious “Materials” journal (SCIE, Q1, Impact factor: 3.1). In 2025, Dr. Tatli returned to his home country Türkiye and he has been serving as full-time faculty in Cukurova University School of Dentistry in Adana, Türkiye, ever since.
Open Joint Surgery Techniques for TMJ Internal Derangements
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Beste Özgür
Beste Özgür graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry and completed PhD program in Pediatric Dentistry at the same institution. Between 2016 and 2017, she worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Ohio State University under the mentorship of Prof. Paul S. Casamassimo. She has been affiliated as Associate Professor in 2024 and currently serves as a faculty member in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Hacettepe University. From 2016 to 2022, she served as a Board Member of the Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Özgür is an active member of both the Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentistry and the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD).
Dentoalveolar Traumatic Injuries in Children and Adolescents: Is Minimal Intervention an Alternative Option for Success?
This presentation addresses minimal intervention strategies in the management of dentoalveolar traumatic injuries in children and adolescents. The importance of obtaining a thorough patient history and identifying critical factors during clinical examination for accurate diagnosis will be discussed.
Additionally, trauma-specific clinical and radiographic assessments, along with recent updates in the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) guidelines regarding the use of antibiotics after injury, will be reviewed. The role of the oral and maxillofacial surgeon in the emergency management of fracture and luxation injuries, along with responsibilities in splinting procedures—including material selection, simplified application methods, and key considerations during repositioning—will be highlighted.
Finally, prognostic factors influencing the outcomes of traumatic injuries will be examined. Possible complications such as apical resection, autotransplantation, and severe inflammatory root resorption will be discussed, and practical clinical management guidelines will be provided for daily practice.
Ahmet Emin Demirbaş
Assoc. Prof. Ahmet E. Demirbaş is a faculty member and the Chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Erciyes University, Faculty of Dentistry. His clinical practice primarily focuses on the
skeletal correction of dentofacial deformities, cleft lip and palate repair, and advanced implant surgery.
Dr. Demirbaş received his undergraduate degree from Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, and completed his specialty training and PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Erciyes University. In 2012, he served as a clinical
observer at the Craniofacial Surgery and Research Centre, SDM College of Dental Sciences, India. Between 2019 and 2020, he worked as a research fellow at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Bologna,
Italy. In 2024, he was a clinical observer at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Catania, Italy.
Dr. Demirbaş is an active member of national and international oral and maxillofacial surgery associations and has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles.
Minimally Invasive Orthognathic Surgery
In the future vision of orthognathic surgery, clinical and scientific studies are anticipated to increasingly focus on patient-centered outcomes and the improvement of quality of life. In the technological domain, virtual
surgical planning, artificial intelligence–based decision support systems, and patient-specific plates are coming to the forefront, while in patient management, protocols and techniques aimed at shortening recovery time and
reducing complications are gaining growing importance. Within this context, one of the most striking developments is the emergence of minimally invasive surgical approaches.
Among the innovative advancements in orthognathic surgery, minimally invasive surgery stands out, although it is defined in various ways in the literature. Fundamentally, it is based on the use of smaller mucosal incisions and
minimal periosteal dissection to preserve soft tissues and reduce tissue trauma. The main objectives of this approach include shortening operative time, reducing bleeding, minimizing postoperative pain and edema, and
consequently lowering patient morbidity. Thus, minimally invasive approaches hold the potential to accelerate recovery and enhance patient satisfaction.
This presentation will discuss the concept of minimally invasive approaches in orthognathic surgery, the techniques applied, their advantages and limitations, and current evidence from the literature and clinical practice.
Prof. Dr. Behçet Erol graduated first in his class from Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry in 1975 and received the “İhsan Doğramacı Outstanding Achievement Award.” He completed his PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Dicle University in 1984, became Associate Professor in 1989 and Professor in 1995. He has held various administrative positions at Dicle University and served as president of several national and international congresses. Prof. Erol has published numerous scientific articles, authored book chapters and textbooks, and presented more than 150 papers at scientific meetings. His main clinical and academic interests include maxillofacial trauma and fractures, temporomandibular joint surgery, orthognathic surgery, reconstructive surgery, oral and maxillofacial tumors, cleft lip and palate, dental implantology, and systemic emergencies in dentistry. He is currently the Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Istanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Dentistry.
GEÇMİŞTEN GÜNÜMÜZE GELİŞİMSEL VE EDİNSEL OROFASİYAL DEFORMİTELER VE TRAVMATİK YARALANMALARDA CERRAHİ YAKLAŞIMLAR
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emre Yurttutan received his DDS degree from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2008 and completed his PhD and specialist training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the same faculty in 2014. He was
appointed as Associate Professor in 2021 and currently serves in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Ankara University.
His clinical and research interests focus on oral implantology, maxillofacial reconstruction, orthognathic surgery, conservative and surgical management of temporomandibular joint disorders.
Current Approaches to Immediate Implant Placement and Loading Protocols
Immediate implant procedures allow placement at the time of extraction with the possibility of early loading, offering faster treatment and improved patient satisfaction. Success, however, relies on proper case selection, achieving sufficient primary stability, and careful soft tissue management. In this presentation, current concepts, clinical tips, and evidence-based strategies for immediate implant placement and loading will be highlighted to help clinicians achieve predictable functional and esthetic outcomes.
Prof.Dr.Benlidayı graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Dentistry in 2001. He completed his doctorate and specialization training in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of the same faculty in 2008. He visited London King's College Hospital Maxillofacial Surgery Department in 2006 and Salzburg Paracelsus Medical University Maxillofacial Surgery Department in 2014 and engaged in clinical and academic activities.
He undertook the task of course director at the Çukurova Orthognatic Surgery Days and Cadaver Course, which was held for the first time in 2016 and for the second time in 2018 in Turkey.
Prof.Dr.M.Emre BENLIDAYI worked as the Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Çukurova University Faculty of Dentistry between 2014 and 2017. In 2019, he was elected as a board member of the Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Prof.Dr.M.Emre BENLIDAYI, who received the title of Associate Professor in 2013 and the title of Professor in 2019, has more than 60 articles published in national and international journals, and more than 100 posters/oral papers presented in national and international congresses. More than 900 references have been made to Dr. Benlidayı's publications to date.
He has clinical and experimental projects supported by TÜBİTAK, Dentsply, ITI, TFI and Çukurova University Scientific Research Projects Unit.
Prof.Dr.M.Emre BENLIDAYI, who is still a faculty member at Çukurova University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, is interested in orthognathic surgery, advanced implant surgery, cleft lip and palate surgery and hard tissue laboratory research.
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Raymond Chung Wen Wong is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore (NUS). He also serves as Vice-Dean for Graduate Education and Lifelong Learning, as well as Program Director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program. Clinically, he is the Cluster Leader for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a Senior Consultant at the National University Health System (NUHS).
He graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Malaya in 1997, receiving an entrance scholarship and awards for excellence in both basic and clinical examinations. With an ASEAN Scholarship, he completed his Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at NUS in 2003.
From 2007 to 2008, he pursued advanced training in orthognathic surgery in the United Kingdom under the Ministry of Health Singapore’s Health Manpower Development Program scholarship. He served as Specialist Registrar in Trauma and Orthognathic Surgery at Sunderland Royal Hospital and as Clinical Fellow in Cleft and Orthognathic Surgery at Morriston Hospital, Swansea.
In 2011, he obtained his PhD in Medical Sciences from Radboud University, the Netherlands. He joined NUHS in 2012 and NUS in 2015.
Orthognathic Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects millions worldwide, causing repeated airway collapse during sleep, leading to fragmented rest, cardiovascular risks, and reduced quality of life. Traditional treatments like CPAP often face adherence challenges, prompting surgical innovations. This lecture explores orthognathic surgery as a transformative option, particularly maxillomandibular advancement (MMA), which repositions the jaws to enlarge the pharyngeal airway and prevent collapse.
Key techniques include Le Fort I maxillary osteotomy and bilateral sagittal split mandibular ramus osteotomies, with modifications for patients with bimaxillary proclination—such as combined advancement and setback maneuvers—to preserve facial esthetics and dental occlusion, integrated into protocols like Stanford's Phase II approach. Ideal for moderate-to-severe OSA in patients with craniofacial deficiencies, including bimaxillary protrusion common in Asian cohorts, MMA yields robust outcomes: reductions in apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) by 50–90%, improved oxygenation, and enhanced subjective sleep metrics without compromising appearance.
Evidence from clinical studies underscores MMA's superiority over isolated procedures, with long-term success rates exceeding 85% in select cohorts. Risks, such as neurosensory changes, are mitigated through multidisciplinary planning involving orthodontists and sleep specialists. Ultimately, orthognathic surgery not only alleviates OSA but restores functional harmony, offering a durable, life-altering intervention.