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

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