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Dt. Arif Yiğit Güler, D.D.S.

Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery

Fields of Study and Interests

• Orthognathic Surgery
• Maxillofacial Trauma
• Dental Implant
• Impacted Teeth
• Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Diseases
• Hard Tissue and Soft Tissue Grafts
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• Education

2020- Necmettin Erbakan University, Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery. 

2015- Gazi University, Dentistry.

Work Experience

2022 Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital

2020 - 2021 Söke Dental Polyclinic

2016 - 2020 Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Dentistry

Publications

KÖSEOĞLU SEÇGİN CANSU, GÖKSEL SEVDE, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT (2023). Evaluation of the Relationship Between Infraorbital Canal Protrusion and Alveolar Process Pneumatization of the Maxillary Sinus: A Cross-Sectional Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study. Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dental Sciences, 29(4), Doi: 10.5336/dentalsci.2023-99252 (Yayın No: 8599568)

GÖKSEL SEVDE, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT (2023). Is There a Relationship Between Maxillary Sinus’s Inferior Pneumatisation and Sinonasal Variations? A Retrospective CBCT Study. Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Research, 14(3), Doi: 10.5037/jomr.2023.14303 (Yayın No: 8530470)

MÜFTÜOĞLU ÖZGE, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, KARASU HAKAN ALPAY (2023). The impact of orthognathic surgery on quality of life for class III dentofacial deformities. BRITISH JOURNAL OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, 61(4), 274-277., Doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2023.03.001 (Yayın No: 8530341)

ESEN ÇAĞRI, ESEN ALPARSLAN, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, MENZİLETOĞLU DİLEK, SOĞANCI AHMET ERTAN (2022). Assessment of Alveolar Bone Loss and Buccal Bone Thickness After Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion. MEANDROS MEDICAL AND DENTAL JOURNAL, 23(2), 141-147., Doi: 10.4274/meandros.galenos.2020.97752 (Yayın No: 8530451)

GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT (2022). The effect of Instagram posts related to #Wisdomteeth on patients. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, 123(2), 155-157., Doi: 10.1016/j.jormas.2021.05.007 (Yayın No: 8530323)

NAİBOĞLU PINAR, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, GÖKSEL SEVDE (2022). State-Trait Anxiety Levels, Dental Anxiety Levels and Vaccine Hesitancy in a Group of Turkish Dental Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic in Söke Region: Analytical Survey. Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dental Sciences, 28(3), Doi: 10.5336/dentalsci.2021-86686 (Yayın No: 8530486)

GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, IŞIK BOZKURT KUBİLAY, ESEN ALPARSLAN, MENZİLETOĞLU DİLEK (2021). Assessment of pulp volume changes after surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, 122(3), 263-266., Doi: 10.1016/j.jormas.2020.06.014 (Yayın No: 8530255)

MENZİLETOĞLU DİLEK, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, ÇAYIR TOLGAHAN, IŞIK BOZKURT KUBİLAY (2021). Binaural beats or 432 Hz music? which method is more effective for reducing preoperative dental anxiety?. MEDICINA ORAL PATOLOGIA ORAL Y CIRUGIA BUCAL, 26(1), 97-101., Doi: 10.4317/medoral.24051 (Yayın No: 8530275)

MENZİLETOĞLU DİLEK, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, IŞIK BOZKURT KUBİLAY (2020). Are YouTube videos related to dental implant useful for patient education?. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, 121(6), 661-664., Doi: 10.1016/j.jormas.2019.12.022 (Yayın No: 8530218)

MENZİLETOĞLU DİLEK, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, BAŞTÜRK FUNDA, IŞIK BOZKURT KUBİLAY (2020). Comparison of Surgical Drain Placement With Use of Kinesiologic Tape on Postoperative Pain, Swelling, and Trismus in Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Surgery. JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, 78(11), 1-7., Doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2020.06.023 (Yayın No: 8530298)

MENZİLETOĞLU DİLEK, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, BAŞTÜRK FUNDA, IŞIK BOZKURT KUBİLAY, ERDUR EMİRE AYBÜKE (2020). Comparison of two different flap designs for bilateral impacted mandibular third molar surgery. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, 121(4), 368- 372., Doi: 10.1016/j.jormas.2019.08.006 (Yayın No: 8530317)

Dt. Raha Akbarihamed

STUDY AND INTERESTS

• Dental Implants
• Advanced Surgical Bone Healing Techniques
• Impacted Tooth Surgical
• Orthognathic Surgery
• Jaw-Face Traumas
• Jaw joint disorders

Education

2022 Ankara University Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery Department

2010-2016 Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry

Career:

2022 - continuing Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital

2016-2022 Ankara University Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery Department

Publications

EBERLİKÖSE HACER, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, AKBARIHAMED RAHA, ÖZTÜRK CANER, KARASU HAKAN ALPAY(2023). COMPREHENSİVE ANALYSİS OF LATERAL NASAL WALL ANATOMY TO OPTİMİZE THE OSTEOTOMY İN DİFFERENT SKELETAL PATTERNS

 VURAL ÇAĞIL, KOCAOĞLU MERVE HAYRİYE, AKBARIHAMED RAHA, DEMİREL AKİF(2023) A Retrospective Investigation of Patient- and Procedure-Related Factors Associated with Cardiorespiratory Complications in Pediatric Dental Patients Undergoing Deep Sedation

AKBARIHAMED RAHA, EBERLİKÖSE HACER, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, KARASU HAKAN ALPAY.(2023) MAKSİLLER SİNÜS SEPTALARININ DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ RETROSPEKTİF BİR KONİK IŞINLI BİLGİSAYARLI TOMOGRAFİ ÇALIŞMASI

ULUTÜRK HACER, AKBARIHAMED RAHA, KARASU HAKAN ALPAY (2023). ORTOGNATİK CERRAHİ İLE İLGİLİ INSTAGRAM GÖNDERİLERİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ: METODOLOJİK ÇALIŞMA

VURAL ÇAĞIL, YURTTUTAN MEHMET EMRE, BOZKURT POYZAN, AKBARIHAMED RAHA, ÖZALP NURHAN.(2021) Anesthetic Management for Dental Procedures of a Child with Frank-ter Haar Syndrome

Raha AKBARİHAMED .13. Uluslararası Hipokrat Tıp ve Sağlık Bilimleri Kongresi SUBMANDİBULAR BÖLGEDE PLUNGİNG RANULA TANISI OLGU SUNUMU"2023

GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT,ULUTÜRK HACER,AKBARIHAMED RAHA,ÖZTÜRK CANER ,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY ULUSLAR ARASI 3. DENTAL ORAL ENFEKSİYONLAR VE 2. AĞIZ MİKROBİYATASI KONGRESİ. TREATMENT OF PATHOLOGİCAL FRACTURE AND İNFECTİON İN THE MANDİBULE DUE TO OSTEORAİDONECROSİS: CASE REPORT 2023

AKBARIHAMED RAHA ,GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT,ULUTÜRK HACER,SARI ÖMER FARUK ,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY . 30.ULUSLARARASI TÜRK ORAL VE MAKSİLLOFACİAL CERRAHİ DERNEĞİ , RİJİD EKSTERNAL DİSTRAKSİYON İLE MAKİSLLER RETROGNATİYE SAHİP DUDAK DAMAK YARIKLI HASTALARIN TEDAVİ PROTOKOLÜ: OLGU SUNUMU VE LİTERATÜR DERLEMESİ 2023

KAHRAMAN BÜLENT,AKBARİHAMED RAHA, EKEMEN ALİ, İSMAİLOV ORKHAN TAOMS 2022. SADECE PATOLOJİYE ODAKLANIP OKLÜZYONU İHMAL Mİ EDİYORUZ ? MANDİBULADA KİŞİYE ÖZEL EKLEM PROTEZİ KULLANILIP AYNI ZAMANDA SAGİTTAL SPLİT RAMUS OSTEOTOMİSİ İLE OKLÜZYONUN GERİ KAZANILMASI

EKEMEN ALİ,ISMAYILOV ORKHAN,kadirov mikail,AKBARIHAMED RAHA,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY. Custom-made Prostheses for Temporomandibular Joint Reconstruction After Partial Excision of Mandible due to Ameloblastoma.2019. 13th International Congress with EACMFS Endorsement AÇBİD

AKBARIHAMED RAHA ,EKEMEN ALİ,ISMAYILOV ORKHAN,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY, Diagnosis and Follow up of Rabdomyosarcoma 2019. 13th International Congress with EACMFS Endorsement AÇBİD

EKEMEN ALİ ,ISMAYILOV ORKHAN,AKBARIHAMED RAHA,TOYGAR MEMİKOĞLU TÜLİN UFUk,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY. Maksiller hipoplazi olan hastalarda rijit eksternal distraktör (red) kullanımı. 6.ULUSLARARASI DUDAK DAMAK YARIĞI KONGRESİ

EKEMEN ALİ,ISMAYILOV ORKHAN,BİLECENOĞLU BURAK ,AKBARIHAMED RAHA,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY. Investigation of pterygopalatine canal localization in terms of osteotomy safety of patients with orthognatic surgery indications in Turkish population 20th National Anatomy Congress 2019.

AKBARIHAMED RAHA, EBERLİKÖSE HACER, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE OF MAXILLARY SINUS IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE (2023)

Dr. Namik Ozkan is an experienced General Surgery Specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He has served as Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University and Aksaray University. He was also the founding dean at Aksaray University.

Dr. Ozkan has over twenty years of clinical and teaching experience in hospitals and universities across Turkey. He completed his medical degree and specialization at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. His leadership and faculty roles show his strong commitment to medical education and general surgery.

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Durdu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2022–present). He previously worked at the Ankara University Department of Cardiovascular Surgery. His focus is minimally invasive valve surgery. He performs right anterior minithoracotomy, sutureless aortic valve replacement, multiple valve implantation, and combined valve surgery with right coronary artery bypass.

He has peer-reviewed publications in J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, Heart Lung Circ, Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, and Cardiovasc Ther. His work includes studies on molecular signatures of chronic atrial fibrillation in primary mitral regurgitation. Qualifications: Cardiovascular Surgery specialization (Ankara University) and MD (Erciyes University). Memberships: EACTS, ISMICS, MIRC, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Society of Vascular Surgery, and Turkish Society of Hematology.

Dr. Tülay Omma, Associate Professor

Specialization: Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases

Academic Background

• Medical Education: İnönü University, Faculty of Medicine (English Program), 1994–2001.
• Internal Medicine Residency: Haseki Training and Research Hospital, 2004–2010.
• Subspecialty in Endocrinology and Metabolism: Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2013–2017.

Professional Experience

• Clinical Expertise: 
  • General Practitioner with administrative responsibilities, 2002–2004.
  • Specialist in Internal Medicine during mandatory service, 2010–2013.
  • Endocrinologist and Metabolic Disease Specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital (2017–2023).
  • Earned the title of Associate Professor in 2023, reflecting her academic and clinical excellence.
    Lokman Hekim Health Group 2023 (present) 

Scientific Contributions & Publications

• Research Output: 
  • Published over 20 articles in peer-reviewed international journals, with a strong focus on diabetes, thyroid disorders, and polycystic ovary syndrome.
  • Delivered numerous oral presentations and posters at national and international conferences.
• Citation Metrics: 
  • Total Citations: 166
  • H-index: 6
  • i10-index: 4

Awards & Recognitions

• Multiple prestigious accolades, including: 
  • Best Oral Presentation Award (2023): For groundbreaking research on COVID-19 vaccines and Graves’ Disease.
  • Best Poster Award (2021): For clinical insights into hypoparathyroidism in Turkey (HiPOPARATURK-NET Study).

Professional Memberships & Certifications

• Active member of leading organizations: 
  • European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) and its Young Endocrinologists & Scientists Committee (EYES).
  • Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
• Completed numerous advanced training programs, including certifications in clinical trials, biostatistics, and thyroid ultrasonography.

Clinical & Research Focus

Dr. Omma’s expertise spans:

• Diabetes management and its complications.
• Advanced thyroid disease diagnosis and treatment.
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its metabolic implications.
• Investigating the relationship between diet and endocrine/metabolic disorders.

Dr. Baki Ozdemir is a specialist in rheumatology and physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). He trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He completed a PM&R residency at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital and a rheumatology residency at Gazi University Hospital.

He worked as a general practitioner at the Hudut Regiment in Kızıltepe, Mardin. He then served as a PM&R specialist at Erzurum Mareşal Çakmak Military Hospital and İzmir Hatay Military Hospital. He later worked as a rheumatology specialist at Ordu State Hospital.

He authored the article “Clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in patients with rheumatic disease and effects of the pandemic on rheumatology outpatient care: Single-center experience from Turkey.” He is a member of TRASD, the Turkish Society for Rheumatology Research and Combat.

Dr. Ismail Nalbant is a urologist. He earned his medical degree from the Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005). He completed his urology residency at the Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology (2005–2010).

He practiced at the Ministry of Health Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital in 2005–2010 and 2014–2016. He worked at Van Military Hospital in 2011–2012. He served at Ankara Yenimahalle State Hospital in 2012–2014. He worked at Ordu State Hospital in 2016. He continued at Ordu University Training and Research Hospital in 2016–2019. He served at Lokman Hekim University, Department of Urology, in 2019. He also worked at the Private Ankara IVF Center in 2019.

Dr. Matben Volkan is an ophthalmologist with more than 30 years of practice. He has performed over 20,000 surgeries.

He graduated from Ege University School of Medicine (1986–1992). He completed his ophthalmology specialization at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (1992–1996).

Professional memberships: TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery). Language: English.

Dr. Mehmet Cakici specializes in cardiovascular medicine and surgery. His interests include congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disease, aortic disease, peripheral vascular disease, and hypertension.

He has more than 30 international publications, including in Perfusion, Annals of Vascular Surgery, Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, and The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. His research covers ECMO and mechanical circulatory support. He also studies valve surgery, aortic aneurysms, deep vein thrombosis, and minimally invasive techniques. He has published case reports and retrospective cohort studies. He has contributed to national guidelines and research protocols. He has joined international multicenter trials. He wrote chapters for the Atlas of Cardiac Surgery Operations and the Heart Valve Disease Guidelines. He has presented abstracts at ISHLT, EACTS, and TKDCD. He is a member of the National Society for Vascular Surgery, the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISHLT, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Burcin Kalender, D.D.S. Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry

Study And Interests

• Anterior and Posterior Aesthetic Restorations
• Adhesive Fiber Bridges
• Restorative Dental Treatment
• Dental Aesthetics
• Dental Whitening
• Composite Lamina Restorations

Education

2016 - Hacettepe University Restorative Dentistry 

2011 - Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry

Career

2022 - continuing Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital

2019 - 2020 Private Dental Clinic

2016 - 2019 Baskent University Faculty of Dentistry

2011 - 2016 Hacettepe University Restorative Dentistry

2011 - 2012 Duaçınarı Dental Polyclinic

Publications

Alpaslan C, Hasanoglu E.G.N, Alpaslan G, Yılmaz B, Kalender B. ‘Role of Direct Fluorescence Visualization for Screening of Oral Cancer and its Impact on Raising Awareness’. Jacobs Journal of Dentistry and Research, 2015, 2(4): 026

Ergin E, Yazici AR, Kalender B, Usumez A, Ertan A, Gorucu J, Sari T. ‘In vitro comparison of an Er:YAG laser-activated bleaching system with different light-activated bleaching systems for color change, surface roughness, and enamel bond strength’. Lasers in Medical Science, 2018, 33(9):1913-18.

Arhun N, Kalender B, Tuncer D, Berkmen B, Celik C. ‘Influence of operator experience on bond strength of different adhesives to dentin.’ J Conserv Dent 2020;23:32‑5.

Kalender B. ‘Treatment of Initial Caries Lesions’.Current Aesthetic Approaches in Restorative Dentistry. Turkiye Klinikleri J Restor Dent. 2017;3(2):58-65

Kalender B. ‘Smart Materials in Restorative Dentistry’. Adhesive materials used in restorative dentistry. Turkiye Klinikleri J Restor Dent. 2017;3(3):164

Kalender B. ‘Laser Applications on Preventive Dentistry’. Lasers in Restorative Dentistry. Turkiye Klinikleri J Restor Dent. 2018; p.15-9. (Book Chapher)

25th Annual Congress of the DGL (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Laser), Munchen, Germany Kalender B, Lausch J, Gutknecht N, Gorucu J. ‘Surface Layer Erosion of Artificial Caries Lesions Using The Er,Cr:YSGG Laser in Preparation For Resin Infiltration’

 IADR Conference 2013/ 46th Meeting of the Continental European Division of International Association for Dental Research, Firenze, Italy Kalender B, Yazıcı AR, Gorucu J. ‘Effect of laser etching parameters on dentin surface roughness’

International Laser Congress 2014, Istanbul, Turkey Kalender B, Yazıcı, AR, Gorucu J. ‘Effect of acid and laser-etching on universal adhesives’ bond strength’

AIC 19th International Congress and Conseuro, 2017, Bologna, ITALY Yazici AR, Ergin E, Kalender B, Usumez A, Ertan A, Gorucu J, Sari T. ‘In vitro comparison of ER:YAG laser-bleaching with different light-activated bleaching systems’

Asst. Prof.Dr. Bilge Özcan

Department of Endodontics

Fields of Study and Interests

• Root Canal Treatment
• Retreatment
• Restorative Dental Treatments
• Dental Bleaching

Education

• 2019- Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics
• 2015- Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry

Work Experience

• 2021– continuing Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital
• Mamak Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Merkezi, Ankara, Türkiye

Memberships

• Turkish Dental Association
• Turkish Endodontics Association

Publications and Congress Statements

OZCAN B, SONAT B. (2020) Dental Root Channel Treatment of the Mandibular First Premolar with Type IV Vertucci Channel Morphology. International Journal of Research Studies in Medical and Health Sciences 5 (12):1-3

OZCAN B, SONAT B, (2021) Taurodont First Molar and its Treatment. International Journal of Research Studies in Medical and Health Sciences 6 (2): 1-5

OZCAN B, SONAT B, (2021) Treatment and Follow-up for Teeth with Apical Lesion

after Complicated Crown Fracture.Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research 36 (3):28616-28620

Ozcan B, Biçer B, Şaklar F,  Bal L, Evaluation of push-out bond strength of bioceramic root canal sealers, with different final irrigations protocols. Journal Comptes rendus de l’Académie bulgare des Sciences. (DOI: 10.7546/CRABS.2023.12.15). SCIE

Gulsevim Oda, D.D.S, Pedodontics.

Fields of Study and Interests

• Anterior and posterior region restorations
• Milk tooth amputation and root canal treatment 
• Tooth extraction and space maintainers
• Dental Treatments Under General Anesthesia
• Protective dental treatments

Education

2020 - Istanbul University Faculty of Dentsitry Department of Pedodontics

2015 - Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry

Career

2022 - continuing Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital

2015-2020 Istanbul University Department of Pedodontics

Publications

Birant S, Koruyucu M, Ozcan H, Ilisulu C, Kasimoglu Y, Avcu N, Kocaaydin S, Bektas D, Usta G, Akay C, Bekiroglu N, Seymen F. Investigating the Level of Knowledge of the Community about Oral and Dental Health [published online ahead of print, 2020 Sep 15]. Eur J Dent. 2020;10.1055/s-0040-1716583.

Oda, G., Karayagmurlu, A., Dagli, I., Aren, G., & Soylu, N. (2021). Oral Health Status in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross Sectional Study from Turkey. Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 11(3), 186.

Göksel, S., ERTURK, A. F., Gulsevim, O. D. A., KARABAŞ, H. Ç., & Özcan, İ. (2023). Use of cone-beam computed tomography in pediatric patients: A retrospective observational study.Sağlık Bilimlerinde İleri Araştırmalar Dergisi,6(2), 173-178