Dr. OZKAN
Assistant Professor of Orthodontics
Vice Dean
Dr. Ozkan is an orthodontic clinician-scientist and assistant professor. His work focuses on AI-enabled diagnosis and planning, quality measurement in orthodontic services, patient-reported outcomes, and safety. He leads interdisciplinary projects spanning study design, data analysis, and scientific writing, with ongoing publications and peer-review activities in international journals. Clinically, he specializes in clear aligner biomechanics and complex malocclusions, applying measurable quality metrics to every case. His goal is to translate rigorous, evidence-based and ethical approaches into practical benefits for students, colleagues, and patients.
Research Interests
My research lies at the intersection of AI-assisted diagnosis and treatment planning, quality measurement, and patient safety in orthodontics. I study clear aligner biomechanics with data-driven methods and build automated decision-support pipelines from cephalometric analysis to 3D model assessment. I design quality metrics that track PRO/PROM outcomes, complication rates, and workflow safety to make clinical care measurable and improvable. Methodologically, I work with statistical modeling and machine learning across prospective/retrospective cohorts and multi-center collaborations.
Publications
H. Ozkan, N. Kucukkeles, Condylar pathway changes following different treatment modalities, European Journal of Orthodontics, Volume 25, Issue 5, October 2003
N. Kucukkeles, H. Ozkan , A. Ari-Demirkaya, AM Cilingirturk, Compatibility of mechanical and computerized axiographs: A pilot study, The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Volume 94, Issue 2, 2005,
Nejat Erverdi, Tanju Kadir, Hüseyin Özkan, Ahu Acar, Investigation of bacteremia after orthodontic banding, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Volume 116, Issue 6, 1999,
Ari-Demirkaya A, Biren S, Ozkan H , Küçükkeleş N. Comparison of deep bite and open bite cases: normative data for condylar positions, paths and radiographic appearances. J Oral Rehabil. 20004