Abdulsamet Tanik

Dr. Abdulsamet Tanik is an Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics at Adıyaman University Faculty of Dentistry, where he also serves as Vice Dean since August 2018. His academic journey began with graduation from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2010, followed by a PhD in Periodontics from Dicle University completed in 2017. He has steadily progressed through academic ranks, achieving Associate Professor status in 2021 after serving as a Doctor Lecturer since 2017.

Dr. Tanik's research focuses on periodontics, implant surgery, and bone regeneration, with particular interest in the effects of various pharmacological agents on wound healing and osseointegration. His work bridges basic science and clinical applications, investigating topics ranging from the impact of capsaicin on bone healing to the relationship between periodontal treatment and systemic conditions like diabetes. He has published 45 articles in international and national journals, with 14 indexed in ESCI/SCI databases, and presented 27 times at scientific conferences.

His recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate consistent research productivity across multiple dimensions of periodontal science, including experimental studies on bone regeneration, clinical investigations of implant outcomes, and epidemiological research on periodontal health. His work appears in reputable journals spanning dentistry, oral surgery, and medical sciences.

As an educator, Dr. Tanik teaches periodontics courses at both theoretical and clinical levels, shaping the next generation of dental professionals. His leadership role as Vice Dean reflects his broader commitment to dental education quality and institutional development.

Dr. Tanik maintains active membership in key professional organizations including the Turkish Periodontology Association, European Federation of Periodontology, and Association for Accreditation of Dental Education Programs, ensuring his work remains connected to national and international standards in periodontal science and dental education.