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.
Last news
YCN Newsletter 32 - Expert opinion - Maria Paula da Silva Seabra - CICECO, University of Aveiro
Turning Waste into Raw Materials for the Ceramic Industry.
Waste materials were once seen as a burden but are increasingly being redefined as valuable resources for ceramic production. Through advances in materials engineering, waste can be used as secondary raw materials in the ceramic industry. This shift enables more circular and resource-efficient ceramic manufacturing systems.
YCN Newsletter 32 - Industry in Spot - Dr. Daniel Bomze - Lithoz
Implementing 3D-Printed Technical Ceramics in Regulated Medical Fields.
Bringing a new manufacturing technology into medicine requires far more than producing an impressive component. In highly regulated fields, innovation must be translated into repeatable processes, documented quality, reliable materials and, ultimately, evidence of clinical value. Lithoz has spent more than a decade building this bridge for Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM).
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