Dr. Melis Oya Ateş is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Endodontics at Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Faculty of Dentistry. She received her DDS degree from Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry English Program, and completed her specialty training in Endodontics with a thesis on the prevention of coronal discoloration associated with regenerative endodontic procedures. Her clinical and research interests include regenerative endodontics, irrigation activation systems, bioceramic materials, and minimally invasive access cavity designs. Dr. Ateş has published in international peer-reviewed journals such as Clinical Oral Investigations, PeerJ, and the Australian Endodontic Journal, and has presented at numerous international endodontic congresses. She currently serves as the Head of the Department of Endodontics and supervises both clinical and academic research projects supported by TUBITAK. Dr. Ateş is a member of the Turkish Endodontic Society.