Young Ceramics Networks
YCN Reprensetative - Slovenia
Tjaša Okleščen
YCN representative for Slovenia
Doctor of Dental Medicine, Jožef Stefan Institute in Ljubljana, Slovenia
My name is Tjaša Okleščen. I am a Doctor of Dental Medicine and currently work as a young researcher at the Jožef Stefan Institute in Ljubljana, Slovenia (Department of Nanostructured Materials), where I am involved in research in the field of advanced ceramic materials. At the same time, I am pursuing my PhD in Biomedicine – Clinical Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana.
I graduated in February 2024 from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, earning the title Doctor of Dental Medicine. For my research, “Assessment of Tooth Structure Loss During Preparation for Ceramic Crowns and Veneers Using an Intraoral Scanner,” I received the Faculty Prešeren Award. Our findings were presented at national and international congresses.
After completing a one-year clinical internship, I obtained my license to practice dental medicine in 2025.
My doctoral research focuses on the additive manufacturing of zirconia-based dental restorations (2Y-TZP, 3Y-TZP, and 5Y-PSZ) using lithography-based ceramic 3D printing technology (CeraFab S65, Lithoz, Austria). Through this work, I integrate clinical dentistry with advanced materials science and digital manufacturing to develop next-generation, high-performance ceramic dental restorations.
In addition to my research activities, I serve on the local organizing committee of the yCAM Forum 2026 in Ljubljana. I am honored to serve as the YCN representative for Slovenia, promoting collaboration and international engagement within the young ceramics community.
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YCN Newsletter 30 - Reflections from Alejandro Montón
Dear YCN Friends and Colleagues,
As my term on the Young Ceramists Network (YCN) committee comes to a close after a journey that began in December 2021 and ended this January 2026, I want to take a moment to share a few personal reflections and heartfelt thanks.
YCN Newsletter 30 - Building Bridges: Petar Kotevski Joins the Committee
Dear Young Ceramists Community,
It is my great pleasure to briefly introduce myself and my ideas to you.
My name is Petar Kotevski, a first-year PhD candidate, working on a collaborative project between INSA Lyon and 3DCERAM, under the main supervision of Prof. Jérôme Chevalier.
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