DOI: 10.62243/edr.1930656 ISSN: 2980-2091

Gender Distribution of Speakers at Turkish Dental Association International Dental Congresses: A Cross-Sectional Analysis (2014–2025)

Hilal Gündoğ, Burak Mahir Maho
Aim This study evaluated gender distribution among speakers at Turkish Dental Association (TDB) congresses and compared representation between invited speakers and oral presenters.Material and method A descriptive cross-sectional analysis was conducted using scientific programs from TDB congresses between 2014 and 2025, excluding 2020–2021 due to COVID-19. Speakers were classified as invited or oral presenters. Gender was identified using names and public sources. Descriptive statistics were calculated; associations were tested with Pearson Chi-square. Yearly comparisons used binomial proportion tests and trends were analyzed with linear-by-linear association (p

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