About Me

Between 2009 and 2018, Dr. Özer worked as a research assistant, lecturer, assistant professor, and associate professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Dentistry. During this period, she published numerous national and international scientific studies focusing on dental caries in children, traumatic dental injuries, oral health, and nutrition.

In 2018, she paused her academic career to establish her own Pediatric Dental Clinic, where she provided preventive, therapeutic, and behavior-guidance-based services for children. As of 2024, she continues to see patients at Samsun Dental Prime Oral and Dental Health Clinic.

Dr. Özer bases her scientific approach on protecting children’s dental health at an early age, promoting habits for cavity prevention, and managing traumatic dental injuries. In her treatments, she always prioritizes a child-friendly environment and empathetic communication.

Scientific Work and Participation

Dr. Özer’s studies have been published in prestigious international journals such as Eur J Dent, Biomed Res Int, Oral Health Prev Dent, and J Esthet Restor Dent. She is also a member of the Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentistry and has presented papers at numerous national and international congresses (TDB, EAPD, FDI, WCDT).

Her main research topics include:

• Effects of infant nutrition on caries formation
• Relationship between body mass index and tooth development in children
• Long-term treatment outcomes after traumatic dental injuries
• Biocompatibility and durability of restorative materials
• Fissure sealant and fluoride applications
• Community oral health programs
• Early preventive orthodontic treatments

and preventive dentistry practices.