Prof. Dr. Mutlu Özcan
[email protected]She has authored more than 950 scientific and clinical articles in peer-reviewed journals (h-index=104), is a well-sought lecturer, receiver of several international awards and has held numerous continuing education courses in Europe. She is the editor-in-chief of journals “European Journal of Prosthetic and Restorative Dentistry”, “Frontiers in Dentistry: Reconstructive Dentistry” and serves also for the editorial boards of numerous scientific journals. Her clinical expertise is on reconstructive dentistry and her scientific work focuses on translational and clinical research with a particular emphasis on the development and application of dental biomaterials.
She has Honorary Professorship positions at various universities some of which are São Paolo State University (Brazil), University of Florida (USA) and University of Hong Kong (China).
She is EPA-Recognized Specialist in Prosthodontics, Honorary Secretary of the European Prosthodontic Association (EPA), Past-president of the International Academy of Adhesive Dentistry (IAAD), International Association of Dental Research (IADR) / Dental Materials Group (DMG), IADR / Clinical and Translational Science Network (CTSN), Fellow of Academy of Dental Materials (FADM), Fellow of International College of Dentistry (FICD), Fellow in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, FDS RCPS (Glasgow) and Fellow of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Edinburg- FDSRCPS(Edin), United Kingdom (2024-present).
In 2018, she received “Dr. honoris causa” title from Romania.
She is the recipient of the “2018 IADR Distinguished Scientist Wilmer Souder Award”.
Selected Publications;
Effect of Surface Conditioning Methods on the Bond Strength of Luting Cement to Ceramics.
Özcan M, Vallittu PK. Effect of Surface Conditioning Methods on the Bond Strength of Luting Cement to Ceramics. Dent Mater 2003:19:725-731.
Microtensile Bond Strength of a Resin Cement to Feldspathic Ceramic After Different Etching and Silanization Regimens in Dry and Aged Conditions.
Brentel AS, Özcan M, Valandro LF, Alarça LG, Amaral R, Bottino MA. Microtensile Bond Strength of a Resin Cement to Feldspathic Ceramic After Different Etching and Silanization Regimens in Dry and Aged Conditions. Dent. Mater. 2007;23:1323-1331.
Y-TZP Ceramic Processing from Coprecipitated Powders: A Comparative Study with Three Commercial Dental Ceramics.
Lazar DR, Bottino MC, Özcan M, Valandro LF, Amaral R, Ussui V, Bressiani AHA. Y-TZP Ceramic Processing from Coprecipitated Powders: A Comparative Study with Three Commercial Dental Ceramics. Dent. Mater. 2008;24:1676-1685.
Effect of Biofilm on the Repair Bond Strength of Composites.
Rinastiti M, Özcan M, Siswomihardjo W, Busscher HJ, van der Mei HC. Effect of Biofilm on the Repair Bond Strength of Composites. J. Dent. Res. 2010;89:1476-1481.
Surface Degradation of Glass Ceramics after Exposure to Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride.
Ccahuana VZ, Özcan M, Mesquita AM, Nishioka RS, Kimpara ET, Bottino MA. Surface Degradation of Glass Ceramics after Exposure to Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride. J. Appl. Oral Sci. 2010;18:155-165.
Early Bond Strength of Two Resin Cements to Y-TZP Ceramic using MPS or MPS/4-META Silanes.
Özcan M, Cura C, Valandro LF. Early Bond Strength of Two Resin Cements to Y-TZP Ceramic using MPS or MPS/4-META Silanes. Odontology 2011;99: 62-67.
Nanoleakage Inhibition Within Hybrid Layer Using New Protective Chemicals and Their Effect on Adhesion.
Dündar M, Özcan M, Comlekoglu E, Sen BH. Nanoleakage Inhibition Within Hybrid Layer Using New Protective Chemicals and Their Effect on Adhesion. J Dent Res 2011;90:93-98.
Adhesion of Conventional and Simplified Resin-based Luting Cements to Superficial and Deep Dentin.
Özcan M, Mese M. Adhesion of Conventional and Simplified Resin-based Luting Cements to Superficial and Deep Dentin. Clin. Oral Investig. 2012;16:1081-1088.
Load-bearing Capacity of Indirect Inlay-retained Fixed Dental Prosthesis Made of Particulate Filler Composite Only or Reinforced with E-glass Fibers Impregnated with Various Monomers.
Özcan M, Koekoek W, Pekkan G. Load-bearing Capacity of Indirect Inlay-retained Fixed Dental Prosthesis Made of Particulate Filler Composite Only or Reinforced with E-glass Fibers Impregnated with Various Monomers. J. Mech. Behav. Biomed. Mater. 2012;12:160-167.
Surface Characterization of Feldspathic Ceramic Using ATR FT-IR and Ellipsometry After Various Silanization Protocols.
Queiroz JR, Benetti P, Özcan M, de Oliveira LF, Bona AD, Takahashi FE, Bottino MA. Surface Characterization of Feldspathic Ceramic Using ATR FT-IR and Ellipsometry After Various Silanization Protocols. Dent. Mater. 2012;28:189-196.
Correlation of Wear in vivo with Six Laboratory Wear Methods.
Heintze SD, Faouzi M, Rousson V, Özcan M. Correlation of Wear in vivo with Six Laboratory Wear Methods. Dent. Mater. 2012;28:961-973.
Effect of Air-particle Abrasion Protocols on the Biaxial Flexural Strength, Surface Characteristics and Phase Transformation of Zirconia After Cyclic Loading.
Özcan M, Melo RM, Souza RO, Machado JP, Felipe Valandro L, Botttino MA. Effect of Air-particle Abrasion Protocols on the Biaxial Flexural Strength, Surface Characteristics and Phase Transformation of Zirconia After Cyclic Loading. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2013;20:19-28.
Randomized Clinical Trial of Indirect Resin Composite and Ceramic Veneers: Up to 3-year Findings.
Gresnigt M, Kalk W, Özcan M. Randomized Clinical Trial of Indirect Resin Composite and Ceramic Veneers: Up to 3-year Findings. J. Adhes. Dent. 2013;15:181-190.
Clinical Longevity of Extensive Direct Composite Restorations in Amalgam Replacement: Up to 3.5 Years Follow-up.
Scholtanus JD, Özcan M. Clinical Longevity of Extensive Direct Composite Restorations in Amalgam Replacement: Up to 3.5 Years Follow-up. J. Dent. 2014;42:1404-1410.
Air-particle Abrasion on Zirconia Ceramic Using Different Protocols: Effects on Biaxial Flexural Strength after Cyclic Loading, Phase Transformation and Surface Topography.
Souza R, Valandro LF, Melo RM, Machado JP, Bottino MA, Özcan M. Air-particle Abrasion on Zirconia Ceramic Using Different Protocols: Effects on Biaxial Flexural Strength after Cyclic Loading, Phase Transformation and Surface Topography. J. Mech. Behav. Biomed. Mater. 2013;26:155-163.