Resident
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ
RUTGERS SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
Elif Kardes, DDS, MSD, PGY-1, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Elif is a Pediatric Dental Resident at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. She completed her dental degree at Istanbul University, followed by a pediatric dentistry residency program in Turkey. Elif has a strong background in research, with multiple publications and international conference presentations. She is passionate about early childhood oral health, interdisciplinary care, and improving dental access for underserved communities. Her global perspective and dedication to pediatric oral health make her a valuable contributor to the field.