Specialist Dentist Dilanur Demiroğlu Akay is a pedodontist specialized in the prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of oral and dental health issues in children, as well as preventive dental care. At Ova Dental Oral and Dental Health Clinic, Dr. Dilanur Demiroğlu Akay provides dental care for children in the following areas:

• Preventive dentistry applications

• Cavity (caries) treatments

• Extraction of primary and permanent teeth

• Pediatric crown applications

• Treatment of dental trauma injuries

• Behavior management for children with dental anxiety

• Fluoride and fissure sealant applications

Between 2015 and 2020, she completed her undergraduate education at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry. Since 2022, she has been pursuing her PhD in Pediatric Dentistry at the same university.

Throughout and after her education, Dr. Akay has gained extensive experience in the field of pediatric dentistry by working at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Arden Oral and Dental Health Clinic, Denttotal Oral and Dental Health Clinic, and VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

These experiences have enabled her to develop a clinically competent and communication-centered approach to treating children of various age groups.

Dr. Dilanur Demiroğlu Akay places great importance on conducting dental treatments for children within a framework of love, patience, and trust-based communication. Her goal is not only to treat existing dental problems but also to help children develop lifelong healthy oral care habits and a positive attitude toward dental visits.

To support her professional development, Dr. Akay has participated in numerous national and international congresses, symposiums, and workshops, including:

• TDA (Turkish Dental Association) International Dental Congresses (22nd, 25th, and 26th editions)

• Greatist International Dental Congress, Istanbul

• International Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry Symposium – Ni-Ti Rotary Systems Workshop

• Pediatric Crown and MTA Course, Prof. Dr. Zafer Çehreli

• CED/NOF IADR Oral Health Research Congress, Rhodes, Greece (2023)

She also presented a poster case series titled “Different Soft Tissue Enlargements in the Oral Cavity of Pediatric Patients and Treatment Strategies” at the 26th TDA International Dental Congress.

Language Education and International Experience

Dr. Akay studied English language abroad at AM Language Studio (Malta) and Kings Education (New Jersey, USA).

• Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentistry

• Turkish Dental Association

• Istanbul Chamber of Dentists

• Genç EDAD (2020–2022)

• International Association for Dental Research (IADR)