Tuğba Serin Kalay

Assoc. Prof. Tuğba Serin Kalay is a faculty member at the Faculty of Dentistry, Karadeniz Technical University, where she holds the academic rank of Associate Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry since 2023. She earned her PhD in Clinical Sciences from the same university in 2014, following undergraduate studies at Selçuk University's Faculty of Dentistry (2001–2006).

• Current position: Associate Professor (2023–Present)
• Prior roles: Assistant Professor (2017–2023), Research Assistant (2007–2014)
• Managerial experience: Head of Department (2024–Present), Accreditation Committee Member (2021–Present)

Her research focuses on Restorative Dentistry, Dental Materials, and Clinical Sciences, with expertise in CAD/CAM technology, dental bonding, and wear behavior. She has published extensively on topics like antimicrobial agents, surface properties, and fiber-reinforced composites.

Notable research trends include:

• Comparative analysis of CAD/CAM materials' wear against antagonists (2022)
• Impact of bleaching agents on material integrity (2022, 2021)
• Optimization of dentin bond strength with universal adhesives (2022)
• Dentine hypersensitivity management via laser and desensitizers (2021)
• Evaluation of optical properties in fiber-reinforced composites (2022)

She contributes to program accreditation and postgraduate education committees at Karadeniz Technical University. Her work appears in journals like the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and Odontology, with a WOS h-index of 2 and 9 citations.