Prof. Dr. Ziya Cemal Büyükaksoy

He was the first physician and dentist in the history of Turkish dentistry to hold the title of professor. He was one of the pioneers of Turkish as a language of science. He graduated from medical school in 1920. He received his degree in dentistry in 1927. In 1930, he became an associate professor, and in 1933, he was appointed professor of oral surgery at the School of Dentistry. He was elected to membership in the International Society of Stomatology and served as chair at international conferences. He served as the 2nd President of the 6th National Dental Congress and represented Turkey as a national delegate at the 1952 FDI Congress in London. The methods he developed were presented at international congresses. He made great efforts to promote the recognition of Turkish dental science abroad. His ethical approach throughout his professional career served as an example to his colleagues and younger generations. He compiled the first album of Turkish dentists in 1946.