Meet Your Dentist

Hello, I’m
Dr. Sezin Özer

I am a pediatric dentist. My approach is built on protecting children’s dental health at an early age, promoting cavity-prevention habits and managing traumatic dental injuries.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sezin Özer at the Samsun Dental Prime clinic

Doç. Dr. Sezin Özer

Pediatric Dentist

My Story

From Hacettepe to Samsun, a path devoted to children

Born in 1978, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sezin Özer completed her secondary education at Samsun Bafra Anatolian High School and graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry between 1996 and 2001. After graduation, she began her Ph.D. in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontics) at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Dentistry and received the title of Doctor of Science and Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry in 2009 with her thesis titled “Evaluation of the Cariogenic Effects of Infant Foods.”

Between 2009 and 2018, Dr. Özer worked as a research assistant, lecturer, assistant professor, and associate professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Dentistry. During this period, she published numerous national and international scientific studies focusing on dental caries in children, traumatic dental injuries, oral health, and nutrition.

In 2018, she paused her academic career to establish her own Pediatric Dental Clinic, where she provided preventive, therapeutic, and behavior-guidance-based services for children. As of 2024, she continues to see patients at Samsun Dental Prime Oral and Dental Health Clinic.

Dr. Özer bases her scientific approach on protecting children’s dental health at an early age, promoting habits for cavity prevention, and managing traumatic dental injuries. In her treatments, she always prioritizes a child-friendly environment and empathetic communication.

Career Journey

A specialist’s journey, step by step

1996–2001
Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry
After secondary school at Samsun Bafra Anatolian High School, she graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry.
2009
PhD & Specialist Pediatric Dentist — OMU
Earned her PhD at Ondokuz Mayıs University with a thesis on the cariogenic effects of infant foods, becoming a specialist pediatric dentist.
2009–2018
OMU Pedodontics — Faculty Member & Associate Professor
Served as researcher, faculty member and Associate Professor, publishing national and international research on childhood caries, dental trauma and nutrition.
2018
Her Own Pediatric Dental Clinic
Founded her own pediatric dental clinic, offering preventive, restorative and behaviour-guidance-based care.
2024–Today
Samsun Dental Prime
Continues to see patients at Samsun Dental Prime Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic.

Scientific Work

Research behind everyday care

Publications & Memberships

Dr. Özer’s studies have been published in prestigious international journals:

Eur J Dent
Biomed Res Int
Oral Health Prev Dent
J Esthet Restor Dent

She is also a member of the Turkish Society of Pediatric Dentistry and has presented papers at numerous national and international congresses (TDB, EAPD, FDI, WCDT).

Key Research Topics

Effects of infant nutrition on caries formation
Relationship between body mass index and tooth development in children
Long-term treatment outcomes after traumatic dental injuries
Biocompatibility and durability of restorative materials
Fissure sealant and fluoride applications
Community oral health programs
Early preventive orthodontic treatments
Preventive dentistry practices

Our Team

Five dentists, one roof

At Samsun Dental Prime, specialities from pediatric dentistry to orthodontics work under one roof — whatever your child needs, care is planned within the same team.