Dr. İlknur Akay Dede is a Research Assistant in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara, Türkiye. She received her DDS degree from Hacettepe University in 2020 and completed her specialization in Restorative Dentistry at Gazi University in 2025. Her research focuses on enamel remineralization, biomimetic materials, and adhesive dentistry, with particular emphasis on nano-hydroxyapatite, CPP-ACP, and bioactive glass-based systems. She has conducted in vitro studies using microhardness testing, SEM analysis, and pH-cycling models to evaluate depth-dependent remineralization. Her recent work also includes digital dentistry applications, such as 3D intraoral scanning and volumetric analysis using CAD/CAM systems.