Kadriye Merve Altikat

Specialization: Dentist
7 years of experience
Speaks:
English, Turkish
Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, İstinye Dental Hospital
Assist. Prof. Dr. Kadriye Merve Altıkat is a dedicated periodontist with advanced expertise in gum diseases, peri-implant treatments, and bone loss therapies. She is particularly known for her skills in flap surgery, soft tissue aesthetics, and peri-implant disease management. With a strong academic background and hands-on training in both national and international settings, Dr. Altıkat combines scientific precision with compassionate patient care in modern periodontal therapy.
Dr. Kadriye Merve Altikat is a periodontist at İstinye Dental Hospital in Istanbul. She is a specialist in gum disease, bone loss therapy, and soft tissue aesthetics. Dr. Altikat holds a PhD in Periodontology from Gazi University. She serves as the Head of the Oral and Dental Health Program at Istinye University.
- Performs flap surgery, gum aesthetics, and peri-implant disease management.
- Completed surgical training in London and advanced implant courses in Germany.
- Specially trained in dental bone regeneration and autogenous bone grafting.
- Member of the Turkish Periodontology Association and Turkish Dental Association.
- Works at JCI-accredited İstinye Dental Hospital, a center for digital dentistry.

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Qualifications

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kadriye Merve Altikat is a periodontist at İstinye Dental Hospital. She treats bone loss and peri-implant diseases. Altikat performs flap surgery and soft tissue aesthetics. The doctor also uses advanced neuroendoscopic methods for precise tissue management.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Altikat treats complex gum diseases and oral health conditions. She performs bone regeneration and various types of grafting procedures. These include autogenous, block, synthetic, and particulate bone grafts. The doctor also treats halitosis and performs gingival aesthetic corrections. Her approach combines modern periodontal techniques with scientific precision to aid tissue health.

Work Experience

2021–Present – Head – Istinye University Oral and Dental Health Program
2021–Present – Trainer – Praticmed Dentistry (Suture & Flap Closure Training)
2018–2022 – Research Assistant – Gazi University, Department of Periodontology

Education & Training

2022 – Gazi University – Ph.D. in Periodontology
2021 – Anadolu University – Undergraduate degree in Health Management
2018 – Başkent University Faculty of Dentistry – DDS degree
2016 – London, UK – Emergency Skills in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
2016 – İzmir – AOCMF Course in Craniomaxillofacial Fracture Management
2014 – Germany – Bego Implant Advanced Surgery Course

Research & Publications

The doctor conducts research on regenerative therapy and mesenchymal stem cells. She explores 3D cell culture environments to improve bone healing. Dr. Altikat has authored the following works:

2023 – "A New Dimension in Periodontal Regenerative Therapy: 3D Cell Culture," ADO Klinik Bilimler
"Evaluation of the osteogenic potential of periodontium-derived mesenchymal stem cells in 2D and 3D culture environments" (Doctoral Thesis)
2023 – Oral Presentation at ERDİŞ International Dentistry Congress
2022 – Participant at TDB International Dentistry Congress

Memberships

Turkish Dental Association (TDB)
Turkish Periodontology Association
KÖKDİŞ National Council