Dr. Roda Seseogullari-Dirihan

Dr. Roda Seseogullari-DirihanMarquette University

School of Dentistry, 326

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America(414) 288-6559roda.seseogullaridirihan@marquette.eduGoogle Scholar

Curriculum Vitae

Associate Professor of Predoctoral Prosthodontics

General Dental Sciences

Education

• Ph.D. in Restorative Dentistry (2016) Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
• Specialist, Prosthodontics (2010) Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Dicle University, Diyarbakır, Turkey
• Ph.D. in Prosthodontics (2010) Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Dicle University, Diyarbakır, Turkey
• DDS (2003), Dicle University, Faculty of Dentistry, Diyarbakır, Turkey

Courses Taught

Research Interests

• Prevention of Degradation of Dentin Collagen Matrix by Proteases
• Dentin/Pulp Complex Regeneration
• Fiber Reinforced Composite Restorations
• Ion-releasing Dental Biomaterials
• Remineralization of Tooth Hard Tissue

Professional Affiliations

• Panel Member, JUFO - Finnish Publication Forum, Helsinki, Finland
• Tissue Cure Alliance Finland
• International Association of Dental Research
• Member. Continental European Division Finnish Dental Society (Apollonia)
• International Association of Dental Research
• Member, Scandinavian Division Academy of Dental Materials

Specialization

Publications

Link to Dr. Seseogullari-Dirihan's Google Scholar page

• R. Bhat, V. Godovikova, S. Flannagan, Y. Li, R. Seseogullari-Dirihan, C. González-Cabezas, K. Kuroda ‘Targeting cariogenic oral biofilms by charge-switching smart antimicrobial polymers.’ ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, October 2022
• D. Forgione, M. Nassar, R. Seseogullari-Dirihan, A. Tezvergil “Effect of phytic acid on dentinal collagen solubilization and its binding and debinding potentials to dentin” Journal of Dentistry, In Press, October 2022.
• I. Salim, T.H.S. Stape, R. Seseogullari-Dirihan, M Mutluay, A. Tezvergil-Mutluay, S. Imizato. ‘The inhibitory effects of various ions released from S-PRG fillers on dentin protease activity.’Dental Mater J, Online Preview, October 2022
• T.H.S. Stape, T. Viita-Aho, A. Sezinando, R. Seseogullari-Dirihan, E. Eleftheriadi, M. Mutluay, A. Tezvergil-Mutluay ‘To etch or not to etch, Part II: On the hydrophobic-rich content and fatigue strength of universal adhesives.’ Dent Mater. 2022 Aug;38(8):1419-1431.
• Tekbas Atay M, Seseogullari-Dirihan R, Mutluay MM, Tezvergil-Mutluay A. ‘Long-term effect of curcuminoid treatment on resin-to-dentin bond strength.’ Eur J Oral Sci. 2022 Feb;130(1):e12837.
• A. Usumez, T. Sari, R. Seseogullari-Dirihan, M. E. Guven, S. Oguz Ahmet, N. Gutknecht, A. Tezvergil Mutluay ‘Effect of Acid or Laser Treatment on Degradation of Dentin Matrix’ Lasers in Dental Science (2022) 6:99–105.
• O. Kara, R. Seseogullari-Dirihan, Borchers Ralf, A. Tezvergil, A. Usumez. ‘Inhibition of dentin protease activity by photodynamic therapy’. Dental Materials, Dent Mater. 2021 Oct;37(10):e485-e492
• D. Forgione, M. Nassar, R. Seseogullari-Dirihan, A. Tezvergil-Mutluay. ‘The effect of phytic acid on enzymatic degradation of dentin.’ European Journal of Oral Science, 2021;e12771.
• A. Alani, *I. Salim, R. Seseogullari-Dirihan, M Mutluay, A. Tezvergil-Mutluay. ‘Incorporation of dimethyl sulfoxide into experimental hydrophilic and hydrophobic adhesive resins: evaluation of cytotoxic activities.’ European Journal of Oral Science, 2021;129(1):e12756
• S. Oguz Ahmet, R. Seseogullari-Dirihan, A. Tezvergil-Mutluay. ‘Activation of matrix-bound endogenous proteases by self-etch adhesives.’ Dental Materials Journal, 2020;3;39(6):1044-1049.
• T. Stape, R. Seseogullari-Dirihan, L. Tjäderhane , G. Abuna , L.R. Marcondes Martins , A. Tezvergil-Mutluay. ‘A novel dry-bonding approach to reduce collagen degradation and optimize resin-dentin interfaces.’ Nature Scientific Reports, 2018;8:16890.
• B. Yılmaz, Z. Seyfioğlu Polat, A.D. Izgi, D. Toprak, R. Seseogullari-Dirihan ‘The contribution of ceramic thickness and adhesive type on the de-bonding strength of dental ceramic veneers using Er,Cr:YSGG laser.’ Journal of Oral Research, 2019;8(2): 131-139.
• I.H. Tacir, R. Seseogulları-Dirihan, Z. Seyfioglu Polat, E. Ayna, G. On, L.V.J. Lassila, P. Vallittu. ‘Comparison of Load-bearing Capacities of Three-Unit Fiber Reinforced Composite Adhesive Bridges with Different Framework Designs’ Medical Science Monitor, June 2018;24:4440-4448.
• L. Breschi, A. Bavelloni, D.H. Pashley, A. Mazzoni, R. Seseogullari-Dirihan, P. Gobbi, P. Scaffa, L. Tjäderhane, T. Maravic, A. Tevergil-Mutluay, F. Tay. ‘Biochemical and immunohistochemical identification of MMP-7 in human dentin.’ December 2018;79:90-95.
• C. Parise Gré, D. Pedrollo Lise, A.P. Ayres, J. De Munck, A. Tezvergil-Mutluay, R. Seseogullari-Dirihan, G.C. Lopes, K. Van Landuyt, Bart Van Meerbeek ‘Do collagen cross-linkers improve dentin’s bonding receptiveness’ Dental Materials, August 2018;34(11):1679-1689.

Honors and Awards

• UAE Hatton Award, International Association for Dental Research
• Paffenbarger Award, Academy of Dental Materials
• NOF Hatton Award, International Association for Dental Research

Grants

• Sigrid Juselius Fellowship
• ESE Annual Research Grant, European Society of Endodontology
• Postdoctoral Research Grant, Finnish Dental Society (Apollonia)
• Young Researcher Grant, Finnish Dental Society (Apollonia)
• Research Award, Kosti Hamara
• Funding Research Award, Tellervo ja Kyllikki Hakala
• Funding Erasmus Staff Mobility, University of Turku
• Research Excellence Award, Marta ja Uno Pikarla
• Funding Research Grant, Hilkka Brusii Funding, University of Turku
• Research Visit Grant, FINDOS, University of Bologna