she earned Phd at Yeditepe University, Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery. During her Phd education, she carried out multidisciplinary studies with the ‘Jaw Joint and Facial Diseases Center’ within the Yeditepe Faculty of Dentistry. During her Phd education, she applied manual therapy, split and injection treatments to bruxism patients with botox and facial aesthetic training in the University of Bolognia Palma. In 2016, she completed her PhD on the ‘’Efficacy of Arthrocentesis and High Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid Injection on Cell Death (Apoptosis, Autophagy) in Chondrocytes in Temporomandibular Joint Internal Disorders’’. In the same year, she started to work as an assistant professor (doctoral faculty member) at the Faculty of Dentistry of Medipol University. She has made many national and international publications, oral presentations and poster presentations 2016-2022. She received the best oral presentation award at the 8th ACBİD international congress in 2014 and at the ACBID with EACMFS Endorsement Congress in 2019. There are 2 international and 1 national book sections. In 2022, it has completed 1002 TUBITAK projects. Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (TAOMS), Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Association (ACBID), Turkish Dental Association (TDB), Member of European Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders (EACD), International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS) He is a member of ITI and European Resuscitation Council (Advanced Life Support Certificate).
Dt. Yüksel Çakmak
Professional Summary: Highly skilled Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with extensive experience in various surgical procedures including dental implants, all-on-4, all-on-6, tooth extraction, impacted tooth extraction, and zygomatic implant treatment.
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Gökmen Kaya/ Head Dentist
Prosthodontist
Date of Birth: 1979
Place of Birth: Giresun, Turkey
EDUCATION
· High School: Namık Kemal High School, Samsun
· University: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry
· Graduation Year: 2004
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
· Private Dental Practice
· Operated a private dental practice, delivering comprehensive dental care services.
· Private Hospital
· Provided dental care and treatments in a private hospital setting.
· Smiles Turkey
· Joined the Smiles Turkey family in late 2023, contributing to advanced dental
treatments and patient care.
SPECIALIZATION
· Prosthodontist
· Specializes in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and maintenance of oral function,
comfort, appearance, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with
missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
· Crowns and Veneers: Skilled in restoring and enhancing the appearance and function
of teeth using crowns and veneers.
· Composite Bonding: Proficient in cosmetic dental procedures to improve the
appearance of teeth using composite materials.
· Root Canal Treatment: Experienced in performing endodontic therapy to treat
infected tooth pulp.
· Fillings: Expert in restoring damaged teeth with dental fillings.
· Periodontal Gum Treatment: Specializes in treating gum diseases to maintain oral
health.