Supervised Theses (Dental Specialty):
1. Akkaya Selda, (2020). The effects of platelet-rich fibrin and diode laser on blood flow
and early-stage bone healing in the tooth extraction socket, analyzed by laser doppler
flowmetry and fractal analysis. Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Faculty of Dentistry,
Department of Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery (Completed).
2. Erdal Alperen, (2020). Examination of attitudes towards dental procedures during the
Covid-19 pandemic in terms of demographic variables. Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal
University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery
(Completed).
3. Çelik Tayfun Tolgay, (2020). Evaluation of the effect of different osteotomy techniques
on maxillary expansion using finite element analysis. Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal
University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery
(Completed).
4. Baş Zübeyir, (2020). Evaluation of knowledge and awareness levels regarding oral
premalignant and malignant diseases among patients applying to the Faculty of Dentistry
and students of the Faculty of Dentistry. Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Faculty of
Dentistry, Department of Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery (Completed).
5. Canbolat Murat, (2019). Comparison of the effects of piezoelectric surgery and
conventional rotary instrument use on pulpal blood flow of adjacent second molar teeth
during the surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars, using laser doppler
flowmetry. Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of
Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery (Completed).
6. Bulut Sinan, (2018). Investigation of the effect of local and systemic application of royal
jelly along with demineralized bone grafts on the healing of calvarial bone defects in rats.
Abant Izzet Baysal University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral, Dental, and
Maxillofacial Surgery (Completed).
7. Uzun Tuğçenur, (2018). Investigation of the effect of artesunate on sciatic nerve
regeneration in rats and comparison with dexamethasone and tacrolimus. Abant Izzet
Baysal University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial
Surgery (Completed).
Project Roles:
1. Comparison of Ki67 and p53 Proteins Presence in the Pericoronal Tissues of Fully
Impacted Wisdom Teeth in Smokers and Non-Smokers, BAP, Researcher, 2009-2010
(National).
2. The Effect of Royal Jelly on Soft Tissue Wound Healing, Scientific Research Project
Supported by Higher Education Institutions, Principal Investigator, January 01, 2012 –
January 01, 2014 (National).
3. Investigation of the Effect of Artesunate on Sciatic Nerve Regeneration in Rats and
Comparison with Tacrolimus and Dexamethasone, Scientific Research Project Supported
by Higher Education Institutions, Null, May 30, 2017 – May 08, 2018 (National).
4. Evaluation of the Effect of Different Osteotomy Techniques on Maxillary Expansion
Using Finite Element Analysis Method, Other (National), Principal Investigator: Orçun
Toptaş, Researcher: Tayfun Tolgay Çelik, BAIBU Scientific Research Projects Unit,
August 05, 2019 – March 02, 2020 (National).
5. Investigation of the Effect of Local and Systemic Application of Royal Jelly Along with
Demineralized Bone Graft on the Healing of Calvarial Bone Defects in Rats, Scientific
Research Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions, Null, April 11, 2017 – May
08, 2018 (National).
Administrative Positions:
• 2016: Head of Department, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Faculty of Dentistry,
Department of Clinical Sciences, Department of Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• 2011-2013: Member of the Institute Board, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Institute of
Health Sciences.
• 2010-2011: Head of Department, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Faculty of
Dentistry, Department of Clinical Sciences, Department of Oral, Dental, and
Maxillofacial Surgery.
Membership in Scientific Organizations:
1. Member of the Turkish Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Association, since 2013.
2. Member of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, since 2013.
Publications in International Peer-Reviewed Journals:
1. Zeliha Uğur Aydın, Orçun Toptaş, Duygu Göller Bulut, Neşet Akay, Tolgahan Kara,
Nihat Akbulut (2019). Effects of root-end filling on the fractal dimension of the
periapical bone after periapical surgery: a retrospective study. Clinical Oral
Investigations, 23(9), 3645-3651. Doi: 10.1007/s00784-019-02967-0
2. Tuğçenur Uzun, Orçun Toptaş, Aslıhan Saylan, Hande Carver, Şule Aydın Türkoğlu
(2019). Evaluation and comparison of the effects of artesunate, dexamethasone, and
tacrolimus on sciatic nerve regeneration. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,
77(5), 10921-109212. Doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2018.12.019
(…and many more articles)
Presentations at International Scientific Meetings:
1. Zübeyir Baş, Mert Can, Adem Ali Akdere, Orçun Toptaş, Hesna Müzeyyen Astarcı
(2018). Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor in Anterior Mandible: Case Report.
Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 25th Scientific Congress
(Abstract/Poster).
2. Sinan Bulut, Orçun Toptaş, Aysel Kükner, Cemrenur Balcı (2018). Evaluation of the
effects of local and systemic application of royal jelly with demineralized bone graft on
healing of calvarial bone defects in rats. Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery 25th International Scientific Congress (Abstract/Oral Presentation).
Publications in International Peer-Reviewed Journals (Continued):
3. Orçun Toptaş, Sinan Bulut, Tuğçe Yavuz, Mert Can: Evaluation of the effectiveness
of different bone graft materials in terms of implant stability quotient (ISQ) after
mandibular ridge augmentation with tent pole technique. Clinical Oral Implants
Research, 2020.
4. Orçun Toptaş, Sinan Bulut, Zübeyir Baş, Mert Can: Assessment of the effect of local
and systemic royal jelly application on the healing of calvarial bone defects in rats.
Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2020.
5. Orçun Toptaş, Aysel Kükner, Zübeyir Baş, Hesna Müzeyyen Astarcı: The effects of
autogenous platelet-rich fibrin and beta-tricalcium phosphate on bone regeneration: an
experimental study in rats. Journal of Oral Implantology, 2020.
Presentations at International Scientific Meetings (Continued):
3. Orçun Toptaş, Sinan Bulut, Zübeyir Baş, Aysel Kükner: The effect of local and
systemic royal jelly on bone healing in a rat calvarial defect model. EACMFS 24th
Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Munich,
Germany, 2018 (Abstract/Oral Presentation).
4. Orçun Toptaş, Sinan Bulut, Zübeyir Baş: Evaluation of the effectiveness of different
osteotomy techniques on maxillary expansion using finite element analysis method. 10th
International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical
Engineering, New York, USA, 2018 (Abstract/Oral Presentation).
5. Orçun Toptaş, Zübeyir Baş, Mert Can: Clinical and histological evaluation of the
effect of platelet-rich fibrin and platelet-rich plasma on wound healing in a rabbit model.
International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS), Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil, 2019 (Abstract/Poster).
National Publications and Presentations:
1. Orçun Toptaş, Sinan Bulut: An evaluation of the effects of piezoelectric surgery and
traditional rotary instruments on the pulpal blood flow of adjacent teeth during
mandibular third molar extraction. Turkish Journal of Dentistry, 2020.
2. Orçun Toptaş, Zübeyir Baş: Clinical comparison of two different flap designs in
mandibular third molar surgery in terms of postoperative complications. Turkish Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgery Association Journal, 2020.
Administrative Positions (Continued):
• 2017-2020: Vice Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University.
• 2016-2017: Deputy Director, Institute of Health Sciences, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal
University.
Scientific Organizations Membership (Continued):
3. Member of the Turkish Society of Oral Implantology, since 2015.
4. Member of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, since 2016.
Awards:
1. Best Oral Presentation Award at the 25th Turkish Association of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery Congress, 2018.
2. Research Achievement Award from the Turkish Society of Oral Implantology, 2019.