Dilek ÇOBAN

Dilek ÇOBAN is an Assistant Professor at Kafkas University, Faculty of Dentistry, specializing in Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Radiology under the Department of Clinical Sciences. Previously, she worked as a Research Assistant at Ordu University (2021-2024).

• Academic Background: PhD in Clinical Sciences (Ordu University, 2021-2024), Bachelor of Dentistry (Karadeniz Technical University, 2015-2020).

Her research focuses on diagnostic accuracy in dental imaging, cone beam CT applications, and patient awareness in oral health. She investigates anatomical variations like mental foramen morphology and systemic disease prevalence in dental patients.

Recent publications analyze panoramic radiograph errors, CBCT-based foramen evaluation, and community knowledge on impacted teeth. Collaborations include Zerrin Ünal Erzurumlu, Elif Sadık, and Yasin Yaşa across Turkey’s dental institutions.