Periodontitis Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dt. Alican Yeni is a PhD candidate in Prosthodontics at Istanbul University. He has been in the program since 2015 and combines research with clinical practice. He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry (Çapa) in 2013.

His work focuses on aesthetic dentistry, prosthetic rehabilitation, and TMJ disorders. He uses botulinum toxin for bruxism, TMJ management, and selected facial aesthetic needs. He follows minimally invasive, digital prosthetic workflows.

He is a member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB), the Istanbul Chamber of Dentists, the Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPD), the Prosthesis Academy, and the Gnatology Association.

Rıdvan Şahin is a specialist at the clinic, working at the intersection of Digital Smile Design and implant-supported prosthetics. His focus includes zirconia and IPS e.max restorations and full-mouth rehabilitation, with patients seen in both the United Kingdom and Antalya. He speaks Turkish, English, Russian, and Azerbaijani and has 9 years of clinical experience.

Hanin Ahmed is a specialist at the clinic, where she delivers cosmetic dentistry and full-mouth rehabilitation with smile makeovers and functional restoration. Her background includes a BDS from Khartoum College of Medical Sciences (2011) and a PGDip in Oral Implantology from the University of Seville. She uses CEREC Omnicam digital diagnostic models and Digital Smile Design and sees patients in the United Kingdom and Antalya, speaking English, Arabic, and Turkish.

Mustafa Besli is a specialist at Smile & Holiday with 15+ years of experience in aesthetic dentistry, smile design, and implantology. He supports international patients with a free remote clinical assessment where photos, X-rays, or a panoramic scan are reviewed and a preliminary plan and cost estimate are provided within 24–48 hours. Clinically, his work centers on implant dentistry and full-arch restorations, including All-on-4 and All-on-6, as well as veneers and zirconium crowns.

Selin Aydemir is a specialist at Smile & Holiday with 14 years of experience in prosthodontics, coordinating smile makeovers and implant-supported restorations for international patients in Fethiye. She completed postgraduate training at Ege University Faculty of Dentistry and works on travel-friendly treatment schedules, including patients arriving via Dalaman Airport. Her restorative focus includes veneers, crowns, and implant-supported restorations.

Furkan Elveren is a specialist at the clinic (Eskişehir Özel Diş Polikliniği) and works as a Dentist. His clinical profile includes Dental Treatment with attention to Periodontitis. For patients seeking periodontal-focused dental care in Eskişehir, he is listed among the clinicians at Dentsilya Ağız ve Diş Polikliniği.

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Yalım is a Professor of Periodontology with over 35 years of clinical and academic experience in implant dentistry, periodontal surgery, bone regeneration, and advanced oral rehabilitation. He graduated from the Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry. He completed a PhD in Periodontology at Gazi University. He has trained many dentists. He has also contributed to research in periodontology and implantology.

His practice includes dental implants, immediate implant placement, bone grafting, sinus lift, treatment of peri-implant diseases, periodontal plastic surgery, and complex full-mouth rehabilitation. He has performed thousands of surgical procedures. He provides evidence-based, carefully planned, patient-centered care at the Dentsilya Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic. He works with a multidisciplinary team and treats local and international patients.

John Pierson is a specialist at the clinic as an RDH (dental hygienist) in Gum Disease Treatment at Flamingo dental clinic. His scope includes periodontitis care. The doctor page also shows on-site shifts in the afternoon (for example, Tuesday and Thursday 14:00–19:00), which can help international patients coordinate appointments.

Dr. Polen Akkılıç is a specialist at Lema Dental Clinic in Istanbul and is listed as a founder and chief physician. Her implant focus includes trans-nasal and trans-sinus dental implants—approaches used when patients may not be suitable for conventional implants. Alongside implantology, she is associated with smile design and restorative care such as laminate veneers, gingivectomy, dental prosthetics, and root canal treatment.

Dr. Uğur Gültekinler is a cosmetic dentist and co-founder at Smile Dental Turkey, where he has worked since 2006. He is the clinic’s lead smile designer and works with digital smile design technology to plan aesthetic corrections without jaw movement when possible. His restorative experience includes full-arch All-on-6 bridge design and cases using porcelain crowns and gum contouring.

As a Periodontology Specialist at the clinic, Dr. Arif Mert Engin joined D’art Dental Clinic in 2023. His training includes a 2019–2023 doctorate in Periodontology (Gum Diseases) at Izmir Katip Çelebi University. For patients, this means periodontal care grounded in specialized gum-disease education and implantology-oriented standards through ITI membership.

Esra Bozbay is a specialist at the clinic and is presented on EB Dental Clinic’s team pages and media as “Dr. Dt. Esra Bozbay.” Her practice focuses on gum treatments (including gingivoplasty/gingivectomy and laser-assisted procedures) and surgical endodontics such as root-end resection. For patients who need it, the clinic describes dental work under nitrous oxide sedation, oral or IV sedation, and general anesthesia.

Dr. Jungsoo Kim is a specialist at Taki Dent, focusing on aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry for international patients. With 8+ years of experience, he combines Digital Smile Design with minimally invasive aesthetic procedures. His cosmetic work includes laminate veneers, zirconia crowns, and E.max restorations.

Muhammed Demirbaş is an Endodontist and Restorative Dentistry specialist at MRV Dental in Antalya. He graduated from Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Dentistry in 2016 and completed endodontics specialty training there between 2018 and 2022. His clinical focus includes root canal treatment in curved canals, retreatment, MTA and bioceramic root canal fillings, regenerative therapy for open apex teeth, and apexification.

Gamze Yavaş is a specialist at İdea Dental Clinic specializing in Periodontology and implantology. She started her Periodontology specialty training at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2016 after ranking 76th in Turkey in the DUS exam. Her clinical work includes implant surgery, periodontal regeneration, and treatment of peri-implant diseases.

At Maident, Aygül Büşra Dirik (Dt.) is a dentist listed on the clinic’s team page. She works across implant dentistry and orthodontics, including single-tooth implants, dental implants, and ceramic braces. Her associated procedures also include microscope-assisted root canal work and implant placement with an abutment.

Dt. Seyit Burak Şanda is a dentist. He graduated from the 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Dentistry in 2004. He first worked in private practice. From 2007 to 2022, he served at the Amasya Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic and the Güngören Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic. In 2022, he co-founded Mesta Dent Polyclinic. He aims to use his surgical and prosthetic skills more effectively there.

Clinical interests: maxillofacial surgery, dental implants, aesthetic dentistry, dental prosthetics, and general dentistry. Languages: English, German.