Smile makeover Doctors in test — Page 10

Dr. Sadik Taki is a specialist in prosthetic dentistry. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2016. He completed his prosthodontics training at Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2020. He has 8 years of clinical experience. He served as an Assistant Professor at Ankara Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry from 2020 to 2022.

His practice focuses on personalized aesthetic dentistry. Services include digital smile design, laminate veneers, full ceramic crowns, implant-supported prostheses, overdentures, obturators, zirconia crowns, pink esthetic procedures, and partial or complete dentures.

He has presented and published on national and international scientific platforms. He speaks Arabic, English, and Turkish.

Dr. Habib Guliyev is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Dental Bosphorus in Istanbul. He has managed 5,000 surgical cases to date. Dr. Guliyev specializes in maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics. He graduated from the Azerbaijan International University Faculty of Dentistry. He completed surgical specialization at Azerbaijan Medical University.

• Performs complex procedures including All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants.
• Expertise includes sinus lifting, bone grafting, and wisdom tooth removal.
• Provides cosmetic services such as Hollywood Smile makeovers and veneers.
• Treats patients in English, German, Turkish, Russian, and Azerbaijani.

Dr. Merve Aydemir specializes in pain management during dental procedures, focusing on patient comfort in smile makeovers at Surprise Experts Clinic.

• Researched caries removal methods to reduce patient discomfort
• Uses FACE Pain Scale for precise pain assessment
• Follows up on restorations at 3, 6, and 12 months
• Published study on caries removal techniques in 2023

Dr. Birce Noymalı is an orthodontist. She focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and correcting misaligned teeth and jaws. She earned her dental degree from Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Dentistry. She completed her PhD in Orthodontics at Istanbul Altınbaş University (2017–2023).

She is a member of the Turkish Orthodontic Society (TOD), the European Orthodontic Society (EOS), and the Turkish Aligner Association (TAD). She is skilled in modern clear aligner systems. She speaks English and provides personalized treatment plans for long-term results.

Dr. Mahmut Gazi Fırat is an oral surgeon and Ph.D. candidate in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He graduated from the Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry in 2020. He has pursued his Ph.D. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Istanbul Kent University since August 2022.

His practice focuses on advanced implantology. He completed basic, advanced, and master-class implant surgery courses, and soft tissue surgery training around implants. He participated in EAO and the Multidisciplinary Dental Implantology Symposium. Since 2019, he has worked in private polyclinics, including VIA DENT and MEDICO CLINIC. He provides careful surgical planning and treatment.

Dr. İpek Ablak is a prosthodontist. She focuses on restoring and replacing teeth to improve function and aesthetics. She earned a five-year dentistry degree from the Near East University Faculty of Dentistry. Her thesis was on isolation, cleaning, and shaping methods in endodontic treatment. She provides care at Akdiş Oral and Dental Health Clinic.

Her clinical scope includes prosthetic treatments, implantology, minor surgery, endodontics, and aesthetic dentistry. She continues training in surgery, aesthetics, and advanced prosthetics. She is a member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB).

Dr. Mira Kanal is a senior oral surgeon and prosthodontist at Value Dent Clinic. She has over 21 years of international experience. She holds an MSc in Oral Surgery from the University of Sydney.

Her expertise spans advanced oral surgery and prosthodontics. She manages complex implantology and peri-implant care. She also provides full-mouth rehabilitation, including All-on-X restorations, veneers, and E.max and zirconia crowns.

Her track record includes care for more than 5,000 patients and over 500 complex edentulism cases. She has over eight years of experience with high-volume international patients in Istanbul’s health tourism sector. She mentors junior clinicians and maintains high standards.

Dr. Seher Bektas is a dentist with over 26 years of experience. She specializes in implantology, prosthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery. She keeps her skills current through advanced international training.

She has performed more than 25,000 successful dental procedures. She has cared for thousands of patients. She is known for precise, patient-centered care. Her work has earned awards for clinical excellence and contributions to dental education.

She uses modern technology. She tailors care to each patient to ensure quality and comfort.

Kutalmış Yurttürk is a dentist. He studied at the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University in Izmir. He began in 2013 and graduated in 2018. He also completed postgraduate courses and workshops in aesthetic dentistry, smile design, and dental implants.

He worked in private clinics in Izmir for five years. In 2023, he became a founding partner of Private Egeport Oral and Dental Health Clinic in Gaziemir, Izmir. His practice focuses on smile design, implant surgery, masseter Botox, and aesthetic dentistry.

Specializes in smile design and aesthetic dentistry – Dr. Demircal co-founded Dente Dental Studio to focus on creating natural-looking smiles.

• 16 years of experience of experience in aesthetic and restorative dentistry
• Expert in composite laminates and zirconium prosthetics
• Performs both fixed and removable restorations
• Trained at Ege University's Faculty of Dentistry

Dr. Keskin specializes in aesthetic laminate and digital dentistry, combining artistry with precision at Yalova Dental Park.

• Graduated from Gazi University with 22 years of experience of dental experience
• Published 3 restorative dentistry articles in international journals
• Presented research at FDI and BASS conferences
• Expert in implant applications and composite restorations