Biosketch / Short CV

Dr. Evren Kilinc is the Professor and Chair of the Department of Restorative
Sciences and Public Health Dentistry at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of
Dental Medicine. Before this role, she served as the Clinical CAD/CAM director of the
Predoctoral Clinics and as a Team Lead at NSU’s Predoctoral Program. She is a graduate
of Ege University School of Dentistry in Izmir, Turkiye, and she completed her Ph.D. in
Prosthodontics at the Department of Prosthodontics of the same dental school. She also holds a master’s degree in public health from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Kilinc’s current responsibilities include administrative duties, course directorship, content expert roles in multiple course modules, lecturing, clinical supervision, and research mentorship. She is also involved with patient care in the Faculty Practice Clinic of NSU College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Kilinc holds multiple honor society inductions and teaching awards including Professor of the Year award. She also was selected for multiple prestigious leadership trainings that she completed in the recent years. Dr. Kilinc’s area of research includes dental biomaterials, preventive dentistry, and educational studies. She serves as a mentor and co-mentor in Post Graduate Resident research projects. Dr. Kilinc is a peer-reviewer in selected dental journals. She has served actively in dental organizations and dental meetings as abstract reviewer, session chair, event organizer, program chair and network vice president. She continues to serve in her institution’s internal research committees as a reviewer. She has held multiple internal and external research grants. Dr. Kilinc has authored publications in peer- reviewed journals and presented over 30 research studies in national and internationalmeetings.

Revolutionizing Direct Composite Dentistry with Digital Innovations
Modern dentistry has embraced a new standard of care driven by advancements in digital technology. The integration of these innovations has transformed not only indirect dental techniques but also direct restorative procedures. The independent advancements in nanotechnology, composite materials, and bonding systems, have now seamlessly integrated with digital technology, creating a harmonious synergy. This presentation will provide an in-depth exploration of direct composite techniques enhanced by the integration of digital image capturing and design. Digitally enhanced direct techniques provide a compelling alternative to indirect esthetic restorations, enabling more conservative procedures with complex morphologies, reduced chairside time and highly predictable results. Key topics include the injection molding technique, direct occlusal veneers, and other innovative approaches. The application and incorporation of these methods will be analyzed and compared in the context of dental institutions versus private dental practices.