Dokuz Eylül University (DEÜ) Commences Collaborative Project with Harvard University

Izmir’s Dokuz Eylül University (DEÜ) has initiated a collaborative effort with Harvard University to develop a treatment model that addresses the aesthetic and functional challenges commonly associated with missing gum tissues following tooth loss, aiming to create a solution that is in harmony with natural aesthetics.

“Dokuz Eylül University took the initial step in a collaborative endeavor with Harvard University from the USA in the field of dental treatment, marking a significant milestone.

Uzm. Dr. Birtan Tolga Yılmaz, a participant of the Multidisciplinary Dental Biomaterials Master’s Program within the Institute of Health Sciences at Dokuz Eylül University, has been accepted as a researcher at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine Research Laboratory for the development of a ‘Three-Dimensional Soft Tissue Regeneration Model’.

Dr. Yılmaz stated, ‘Through this novel model, valuable contributions will be made to our country by developing products that will have a substantial impact on the realm of dental treatment within the scientific community.’

Prof. Dr. Aliye Akcalı, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at Dokuz Eylül University, remarked, ‘Uzm. Dr. Birtan Tolga Yılmaz is an accomplished clinician in the field of periodontology. His successful research efforts led to his acceptance as a researcher at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine Research Laboratory. I have faith that he will leverage the knowledge he has gained at our university to undertake significant projects. This initiative will introduce substantial innovations to dental treatment. It stands as the inception of numerous collaborations between Dokuz Eylül University and Harvard University.’

The collaborative effort between the two universities aims to devise a treatment model that will facilitate the creation of missing gum tissue in a manner that is both aesthetically and functionally aligned with natural conditions, a prevalent issue following tooth loss.”