Dr. Dt. Öğr. Üyesi Mustafa Özcan
Dr. Dt. Mustafa Özcan | Orthodontist — Specialist in Clear Aligner & Digital Orthodontics
Dr. Mustafa Özcan is one of Türkiye's most qualified experts in digital orthodontics and clear aligner treatments. Having completed his doctorate and international master's degrees in this field, Dr. Özcan offers advanced treatment options such as Invisalign, lingual orthodontics, and accelerated tooth movement.
Education and Academic Career
2008 — Beginning of Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry
2014 — President of the European Dental Students' Association (ADEE) Congress
2014 — IMSCNS Congress (Novi Sad, Serbia) European First Prize in Orthodontics Category
2019 — University of Messina Digital Orthodontics Master Program
2022 — Yeditepe University, Department of Orthodontics, PhD completion; thesis: "The Effect of Light and Vibration Application in Clear Aligner Treatments on Treatment Duration in Cases of Mandibular Incisor Malocclusion"
2022 — Master's thesis: "Development of a Novel Digital Method for Distalization with Clear Plates" — University of Messina
Areas of Expertise
Clear Aligner Orthodontics — Invisalign Platinum Elite Provider
Digital Orthodontics Applications
Lingual Orthodontics (3M Incognito, Harmony, Alias)
Accelerated Tooth Movement
Treatment of Crowding and Malocclusion
Certifications
Invisalign — Platinum Elite
eCligner, K-line, Airnivol, Flexiligner, Spark Clear Plate Systems
3M Incognito, Harmony, Alias Lingual Orthodontics
University of Messina — Master in Digital Orthodontics
Professional Memberships and Responsibilities
Turkish Aligner Association Board of Directors — Treasurer
Member of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Orthodontics Association
Young TOD Commission — Founding President
Publishing and Editorial
Dr. Mustafa Özcan served as the translation editor for the book "Clear Aligner Techniques in Orthodontics". He has presented numerous oral and poster presentations at national and international congresses.
Specialized training programs and certifications you have attended:
• eCligner Clear Aligner System (2016)
• Harmony Lingual Orthodontics (2017)
• 3M Incognito Lingual Orthodontics (2017)
• Myobrace Myofunctional Treatment (2017)
• Alias LSW" Lingual Orthodontics (2019)
• Insignia Digital Orthodontics (2019)
• K Line Clear Aligner System (2020)
• Airnivol Clear Plate System (2020)
• Invisalign Clear Aligners System (2020)
• Flexiligner Clear Aligner System (2020)
• Spark Transparent Plate System (2021)
• Win Lingual Orthodontics (2022)
● Domestic and international training programs (Institution name, date, duration):
● Fellowship or observer programs:
Digital Orthodontics Master Program - University of Messina - Italy 2021-2022
Turkish Dental Association (TDB)
Turkish Orthodontics Association (TOD)
Turkish Aligner Association (TAD)
Lingual Orthodontics Association (LOD)
European Orthodontic Society (EOS)
European-Asian Orthodontic Association (EAOS)
European Aligner Association (EAS)
American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
American Aligner Association (AAA)
World Orthodontic Federation (WFO)
● Previous or current academic positions
Job Title
Workplace
Year
SANITAS Club President
Yeditepe University
2009-2012
YUDBAT Founding President
Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry
2012-2013
Faculty Representative
Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry
2011-2013
Health, Sports and Culture Coordinator
Yeditepe University
2012-2013
Member (Representative) of the Education Committee
Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry
2011-2014
Member (Representative) of the Scientific Board
Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry
2011-2014
EDSA Türkiye Representative
European Dental Students Association
2011-2014
EDSA Research Officer
European Dental Students Association
2013-2014
Student Council President
Yeditepe University
2013-2015
Young EDAD Founding Member
Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry
2015
EDSA Congress President
European Dental Students Association
2015
Young TOD Founding President
Turkish Orthodontics Association
2017-2019
TOD Board Member
Turkish Orthodontics Association
2020-2022
2022-2024
TAD Treasurer
Turkish Aligner Association
2021-2023
TAD Vice President
Turkish Aligner Association
2023-2025
ISTUN Faculty of Dentistry, Deputy Dean
Istanbul Health and Technology University
2023-2025
DentIstun Center Director
Istanbul Health and Technology University
2023-
BAOS Türkiye Representative
Balkan Orthodontics Association
2023-
● Institutions and subjects you teach:
Istanbul Health and Technology University
Yeditepe University
● Your experience as a thesis supervisor (Master's, Doctorate):
Licence
Scientific Publications and Research
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● ORCID ID and ResearchGate/Academia.edu links:
● List of your articles indexed in SCI, SCI-E, or SSCI:
