He graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Istanbul University in 1970. After completing his Ph.D. and being promoted to associate professor at Istanbul University, he was awarded the title of professor in 1988. From 1973 to 1974, he worked at Maxillofacial Prosthetics Centers in the United Kingdom to further his professional knowledge. From 1976 to 1977, he conducted postdoctoral research at Indiana University in the United States.
Throughout his career, he has served as an Advisor at the Ministry of National Education, Youth, and Sports; Director of Health for Istanbul Province; Advisor to the Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality; and Faculty Member at the Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University. Prof. Dr. Tuncer, who has served as a Board Member and Trustee at numerous public institutions and civil society organizations, served as a member of the WALD Board of Trustees from 2018and 2022, and as of February 2022, he continues his work as Vice Chair of the WALD Board of Trustees.