As an associate professor, I work with orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine. I focus on classification, diagnostics, and management. I hold a background in dentistry, a PhD in Medicine, and a Master of Science in Public Health. I also contribute to internationalization and digital development at my institution.

I conduct research in dental sleep medicine and orofacial pain. Through clinical and psychophysical methods, my goal is to improve diagnosis and treatment. I enjoy working in multidisciplinary research environments that bring together different perspectives to address complex clinical problems.

I teach oral physiology, orofacial pain, and dental sleep medicine to dentistry, dental hygienist, and clinical dental technician students, as well as professionals in the field. Using clinical cases and research-based teaching, I aim to help students develop critical thinking and apply knowledge in practice. I also supervise bachelor and master projects.

My interdisciplinary, international collaboration has contributed to knowledge advancement in orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine. I have worked with researchers in neurology, psychology, physiotherapy, and sleep medicine to explore shared mechanisms and clinical strategies. I also engage in collaborative outreach and training activities that support knowledge translation in clinical practice.

Through my research and clinical expertise in orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine, I am able to offer science-based consultancy and knowledge on diagnosis, treatment, and education to dental professionals and healthcare institutions at local, national, and international levels. I contribute to academic networks, guideline development, and continuing education initiatives.

My main responsibilities are research and teaching within orofacial pain, jaw function, and dental sleep medicine. I also coordinate exchange programs for dental students and contribute to digital transformation at the department level and internationalization at the faculty level.