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Asst. Prof. Dr. Banu Aras

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Banu Aras

Areas of Work: Clinical and Academic

Academic Appointments2

  1. Member of the Faculty Board
  2. Member of the Education Committee

Education3

  1. 01.09.2002-01.10.2008
    PhD Ondokuz Mayıs University, Institute of Health Sciences, PhD Program
  2. PhD Thesis

    Comparison of the Effects of Continuous and Intermittent Controlled Orthodontic Forces on Root Resorption. Advisor: Prof. Dr. Tamer Türk

  3. 01.09.1996-01.06.2002
    Bachelor's-Master's Degree (DDS) Ankara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Dentistry Program

Professional Experience5

  1. August 2021 – present
    Assistant Professor Istanbul Galata University, Faculty of Dentistry. Faculty Member, Department of Orthodontics; Member of the Faculty Board. (Full-time)
  2. June 2016 - September 2017
    Assistant Professor Okan University, Faculty of Dentistry. Faculty Member, Department of Orthodontics, (1 year 4 months) (Full-time)
  3. September 2010 - January 2015
    Researcher Sydney Dental Hospital & The University of Sydney, Australia, (4 years 5 months) (Full-time)
  4. April 2009 - July 2010
    Specialist Dentist (Orthodontics) MINISTRY OF HEALTH, İzmir, (1 year 4 months) (Full-time)
  5. February 2008 - April 2008
    Visiting Researcher PhD Student, Department of Orthodontics & Electron Microscope Unit, The University of Sydney, Australia, (3 months) (Full-time)

Publications5

  1. Colak, C., Aras, B., Cheng, L. L., Elekdag-Turk, S., Turk, T., & Darendeliler, M. A. (2021). Effects of rapid and slow maxillary expansion on root resorption: a micro-computed tomography study. European journal of orthodontics, 43(6), 682–689. (Q1) DOI
  2. Olkun, H. K., Demirkaya, A. A., & Aras, B. (2019). The quality of Internet information on lingual orthodontics in the English language, with DISCERN and JAMA. Journal of orthodontics, 46(1), 20–26. (Q2) DOI
  3. Aras, B., Cheng, L. L., Turk, T., Elekdag-Turk, S., Jones, A. S., & Darendeliler, M. A. (2012). Physical properties of root cementum: part 23. Effects of 2 or 3 weekly reactivated continuous or intermittent orthodontic forces on root resorption and tooth movement: a microcomputed tomography study. American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics, 141(2), e29–e37. (Q1) DOI
  4. Ozer, M., Aras, B., Bayram, M. (2005). Alt birinci molar distalizasyonu için modifiye bir distal jet apareyi: Bir vaka raporu [A modified distal jet appliance for distalization of the lower first molar: A case report]. Ondokuz Mayıs Üniv. Diş Hekimliği Derg., 6(2), 103 - 108. (TR Index)
  5. B. Aras, Chapter 17: Ortodontik Diş Hareketinin Histolojik Temelleri [Histological Basis of Orthodontic Tooth Movement], E. B. Gürler, Ö. T. Çilingir Kaya & M. Ş. Aydin [Eds.], Oral Histoloji [Oral Histology] (1 - 162), ISBN: 978-605-9382-47-2, Türkiye: Quintessence Publishing Türkiye, 01 April 2024, Book Chapter.

Conference Presentations20

  1. Aras B, Turk T. Impacted central incisor with vestibular root angulation: Case report. 9th International Congress of the Turkish Orthodontic Society, 2004, Antalya, Türkiye. (Poster Presentation)
  2. Aras B, Ozer M. A modified distal jet appliance for distalisation of the lower first molars. International Congress of the Turkish Orthodontic Society, 2004, Antalya, Türkiye. (Poster Presentation)
  3. Aras B, Arici S, Alkan A, Kurt M. A multidisciplinary treatment approach for a case with oligodontia. 82nd Congress of the European Orthodontic Society, 2006, Vienna, Austria. (Poster Presentation)
  4. Ozer M, Aras B, Arici S. Comparison of premolar and molar extraction in terms of soft tissue profile changes: A pair of monozygotic twin females. 82nd Congress of the European Orthodontic Society, 2006, Vienna, Austria. (Poster Presentation)
  5. Aras B, Cheng LL, Turk T, Elekdag-Turk S, Darendeliler MA. Comparison of the effects of continuous versus intermittent controlled orthodontic forces on root resorption. WJB Houston Research Award Winner. 85th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society, 2009, Helsinki, Finland. (Oral Presentation)
  6. Aras B, Turk T, ElekdagTurk S, Guldogus F, Darendeliler MA. Effect of 2&3-weekly reactivations of continuous and intermittent forces on pain perception. 88th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society, 2012, Santiago de Compostela, Spain. (Poster Presentation)
  7. Aras B, Turk T, ElekdagTurk S, Darendeliler MA. Effects of continuous and intermittent orthodontic forces on canine distalization. 88th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society, 2012, Santiago de Compostela, Spain. (Poster Presentation)
  8. Akar NK, Aksoy A, Aras B, Turk T, Darendeliler MA. Evaluation of root resorption of premolars during distal drift. 88th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society, 2012, Santiago de Compostela, Spain. (Poster Presentation)
  9. Aras B, Darendeliler MA. Orthodontic manipulations that minimize root resorption- Research in Sydney Orthodontics. Sydney-Tohoku Dental Symposium. University of Sydney, 2013, Sydney, Australia. (Oral Presentation)
  10. Colak C, Turk T, Aras B, Dwarte D, Darendeliler MA. The evaluation of root resorption after rapid and slow maxillary expansion: A Micro-CT study. WJB Houston Research Award Competition Finalist. 89th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society, 2013, Reykjavík, Iceland. (Oral Presentation)
  11. Aras B, Turk T, ElekdagTurk S, Darendeliler MA. Effects of intermittent orthodontic forces on canine distalisation. 89th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society, 2013, Reykjavík, Iceland. (Poster Presentation)
  12. Aras B, Ajwani S. Give teeth a chance on time: The PrIOR Project. Sydney Innovation and Research Symposium, 2014, Sydney, Australia. (Oral Presentation)
  13. Aras B, Ajwani S, Descallar J, Darendeliler MA, Bhoole S. Development of a diagnostic tool in early orthodontic treatment need: PrIOR System. 91th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society, 2015, Venice, Italy. (Poster Presentation)
  14. Aras B, Andrew NJ, Papadopoulos DJ, Ajwani S, Bhoole S, Darendeliler MA. Prevalence of orthodontic treatment need and risk of sleep breathing disorder in a children and adolescent population of public oral health clinics in Sydney, Australia. PrIOR-CS: A Clinical Survey Study. 7th World Congress of the World Sleep Federation, 2015, İstanbul, Türkiye. (Oral Presentation)
  15. Goh C, Ng AT, Aras B, Li QF, Gano C, Blignaut A, Dalci O, Dineen M, Papadopoulos DJ, Darendeliler MA. Prevalence of sleep disordered breathing in orthodontic patients: An Australian experience. 7th World Congress of the World Sleep Federation, 2015, İstanbul, Türkiye. (Poster Presentation)
  16. Aras B, Ajwani S, Bhoole S, Darendeliler MA. Potential risk of sleep breathing disorder (SBD) and orthodontic treatment need in children. XVth International Congress of Turkish Orthodontic Society, 2016, Antalya, Türkiye. (Poster Presentation)
  17. Aras B, ElekdagTurk S, Guldogus F, Darendeliler MA, Turk T. Does orthodontic force type or activation frequency make a difference on pain perception? XVth International Congress of Turkish Orthodontic Society, 2016, Antalya, Türkiye. (Poster Presentation)
  18. Aras B, Arı Demirkaya A. Türkiye’de Dudak Damak Yarığı’na Dair İnternette Ulaşılan Bilginin Kalite, Güvenilirlik ve Okunabilirliği [Quality, Reliability and Readability of Internet Information on Cleft Lip and Palate in Türkiye]. 4th International Congress of the Turkish Cleft Lip and Palate Society. Çeşme, Türkiye, 2017. (Oral Presentation)
  19. Arı Demirkaya A, Olkun HK, Aras B. Assessment of Quality and Reliability of Internet Information on Lingual Orthodontics. 7th World Society of Lingual Orthodontics. Bangkok, Thailand, 2017. (Oral Presentation)
  20. Arı Demirkaya A, Olkun HK, Aras B, Yeşildal S. OHRQoL Comparison Between Lingual Braces and Clear Aligners. 13th European Society of Lingual Orthodontics. Cascais, Portugal, 2018. (Oral Presentation)

Awards2

  1. EOS Poster Award, European Orthodontic Society, 2013 Aras B, Turk T, ElekdagTurk S, Darendeliler MA. Effects of intermittent orthodontic forces on canine distalisation. 89th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society, Reykjavík, Iceland, 2013
  2. W.J.B. Houston Research Award, European Orthodontic Society, 2009 Aras B, Cheng LL, Turk T, Elekdag-Turk S, Darendeliler MA. Comparison of the effects of continuous versus intermittent controlled orthodontic forces on root resorption. 85th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society, Helsinki, Finland, 2009

Memberships5

  • Turkish Orthodontic Society (2003- )
  • Istanbul Chamber of Dentists (2021- )
  • European Orthodontic Society (2005- )
  • İzmir Chamber of Dentists (2010-2021)
  • Turkish Sleep Medicine Society (Honorary Member, 2015- )

Congresses, Courses and Seminars Attended19

  1. “J.P. JOHO Postgraduate Course” - Jan Pierre JOHO, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, 2003, Ankara.
  2. "The Principles of Alexander Discipline" - Prof. R.G. (Wick) Alexander, 2003. İstanbul.
  3. "Orthodontic Surgery and Distraction Osteogenesis" - Prof. Reha Kisnisci and Prof. Dr. Haluk İşeri, 2004, Erzurum.
  4. "Applications of Smart Wires in Biomechanics and Edgewise Orthodontics" - Prof. R. Nanda, 2004, İstanbul.
  5. “Class II Combination Therapy” - Prof. S. Jay Bowman, 2005, İstanbul.
  6. "Class III Anomalies and Treatment Methods" - Prof. Dr. Zahir Altuğ, 2005, Ankara.
  7. "Micro-CT Scanning, Three-Dimensional Modelling and Surface Analysis" - Prof. Alan Jones, Dennis Dwarte, The University of Sydney Electron Microscope Unit–EMU (Australian Centre for Microscopy & Microanalysis-ACMM), 2008, Sydney, Australia.
  8. “Surgery First” - Prof. Junji Sugavara, ASO NSW October Clinical DAY, 2010, Sydney, Australia.
  9. “Forsus Class II Correctors and Practice Management” - Dr. Lisa Alverto, 2011, Sydney, Australia.
  10. “Invisalign G3 Clinical Workshop” - Dr. Eugene Chan, Invisalign Australia Pty Ltd. Align Technology Inc, 2011, Sydney, Australia.
  11. “Evidence Based Orthodontic Treatments” - 8th Keith Godfrey Visiting Professor, Prof. R. Nanda, The University of Sydney Orthodontic Alumni, 2011. Sydney, Australia.
  12. “Identify & Respond to Children & Young People at Risk. Child Protection Training”, Sydney South West Area Health Service, NSW Health, 2011, Sydney, Australia.
  13. “Twin Blocks and Orthognathic Surgery-Good Breathing, Sleep & Faces- Speech Pathology Joint Intervention -TMD Dry Needling & Mobilisation”, ASO Clinical Day, 2012, Sydney, Australia.
  14. “Orthodontic and Orthopaedic Treatment of Class 2 and Class 3 Malocclusion” - Prof. Urban Hagg, 10th KGVP,University of Sydney Orthodontic Alumni, 2013, Sydney, Australia.
  15. “Laser Hands-On Course by Prof Laurie Walsh” ASO Foundation Meeting, 2013, Canberra, Australia.
  16. “Acceleration of Orthodontic Tooth Movement” - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alpdoğan Kantarcı, 2015, İstanbul.
  17. “Current Options for Skeletal Anchorage in Orthopedic and Orthodontic Treatment Work” - Benedict Wilmes, 2016, Antalya.
  18. “Facial Aesthetics in Orthognathic Surgery” - Farhad Naini, 2016, Antalya.
  19. “Facial Aesthetics in Orthognathic Surgery” - Prof. Dr. Mehmet Manisalı, 2016, Antalya.
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