Education and Position: Ladise Ceylin is currently pursuing her PhD at the Department of Periodontology at Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry and works as a research assistant at Kafkas University Faculty of Dentistry. Academic Studies: 'Gingival Hyperplasia Due to Oral Contraceptive Use in a Patient with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome' (Poster Presentation – 27th International Dental Congress of TDB). 'Coverage of Gingival Recessions Using BDG-Assisted Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel Technique' (Poster Presentation – 27th International Dental Congress of TDB). 'Comparison of Internal Fit of Restorations Produced with Different Materials and Techniques' (Supported by TÜBİTAK 2209-A – TPID 2021 Oral Presentation). 'Use of Chlorhexidine in Orthodontic Treatment: Biochemical, Clinical, and Future Perspectives' (Fourth International Asklepios Congress – Oral Presentation). 'Aesthetic Concern in Dentistry: Gummy Smile' (Journal of Health Sciences of Gümüşhane University, 13(4), 2044–2052, 2024). Book Chapters: “Etiology and Management of Dental Implant Failure” (Current Periodontology Studies III), “Taste Perception” (Effects of the Five Senses on Health), “Biological Foundations of Osseointegration”, and “Modulation of the Periodontal Microenvironment” (The Encoded Discipline in Bone).

Current Position and Affiliations: Prof. Dr. Recep Orbak is a full professor at the Department of Periodontology at Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry. He is currently serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry and is an active member of the University Senate, Ethics Committees, and the Executive Board of the Health Sciences Institute. Academic Background: He earned his DDS from Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry (1981–1987) and completed his PhD in Periodontology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (1990–1994). Research Interests: His main research areas include clinical periodontology, periodontal surgery, implantology, guided tissue regeneration, oral epidemiology, and the use of laser in periodontal treatments. Publications and Metrics: Prof. Orbak has authored over 160 scientific publications, including more than 50 indexed in Web of Science. His work has received over 770 citations, with an h-index of 16 in WoS and 18 in Scopus. Projects and Supervision: He has participated in nine funded research projects and has supervised 24 master's and doctoral theses. Academic and Professional Service: Prof. Orbak has been involved in several academic committees, including ethics and research boards. He frequently serves as a jury member for academic promotions and contributes to various scientific evaluations at national universities.