Dr. Uzel has proudly held faculty positions at Boston University School of Dental Medicine and at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where he was involved in clinical and basic science research on periodontal disease, connective tissue, implantology, and bone biology. He co-authored many scientific articles and book chapters on the findings of his research. From his scientific background, Dr. Uzel takes an evidence-based approach to treatment in order to recommend the most suitable treatments. Dr. Uzel’s practice Mercer Center for Implants and Periodontics at Princeton is located in Princeton, New Jersey. Outside of the office, Dr. Uzel enjoys traveling, exploring the culinary arts, and discussing European cinema. He speaks fluent Turkish, French, and English. In addition, he loves playing and watching soccer, rugby, and basketball. On game days you can find him cheering for the Boston Celtics and Galatasaray S.K. He is the proud father of his son, Doruk who is also a Boston University Alumnus.