Page 2 - Best dentists in Istanbul: TOP 80 doctors

Dr. Gamze Etemoglu is an experienced dentist with over 25 years in practice. She specializes in smile design, dental prosthesis, and advanced soft tissue laser treatments. Dr. Etemoglu has performed hundreds of procedures, including All-on-4 dental implants, veneers, tooth extractions, and teeth whitening. Her patients consistently report high satisfaction with her care.

She earned her DDS from Ege University in 1997 and is accredited by the Turkish Dental Association. Dr. Etemoglu is known for her skills in both restorative and cosmetic dentistry. She is recognized for her precision, innovative approach, and dedication to quality dental care.

Dr. Babek Yunuszade is a general dentist with eight years of clinical experience. He practices at BY Dental Clinic in Şişli, Istanbul. He provides fixed and removable prosthetics, prosthetic rehabilitation after periodontal therapy, laminate veneer and composite restorations, endodontics, and implant surgery. Implant work includes bone-level placement, flap elevation, guided healing, and simple bone augmentation. He restores with implant-supported crowns and bridges, and locator- or bar-retained dentures.

He earned his DDS from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2016. He completed equivalency training at Kocaeli University in 2018–2019. His recent continuing education includes soft-tissue surgery (2025), implant-supported prosthetics, and occlusion/TMJ. He attended the 2023 International Dentistry Congress. In 2021, he completed courses in implantology, prostheses, porcelain laminate, and advanced orthodontics. He is a member of the Turkish Dental Association. He speaks English and Russian.

Dr Furkan's specialty is in root canal treatments and gum treatments.                                                                                                                                                                                   

Specialization: Prosthetic Dental Treatment

Areas of Interest

-Digital Dentistry

-Oral Implantology

-Zirconium Coating

-CAD-CAM Restorations

-Ceramic Applications

Education

2012 – DDS, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry

2017 – Ph.D., Prosthetic Dentistry, Hacettepe University

Professional Experience

2013 to 2017 – Research Assistant, Department of Prosthodontics, Hacettepe University

2018 to 2022 – Lecturer, Faculty of Dentistry, Biruni University

Courses & Certifications

Trainer’s Training Certificate – Biruni University

Scientific Meeting – ITI Türkiye & Azerbaijan Department (2020)

Biostatistics Methods Certificate – Biruni University

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-European Association for Osseointegration (EAO)

-International Team for Implantology (ITI)

-Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPID)

Selected Research & Publications

Fracture resistance of single-unit implant-supported crowns: Effect of prosthetic design and restorative material. Journal of Prosthodontics, 2021.

Effect of printing orientation on fracture strength of 3-unit interim fixed prostheses after aging. Journal of Dentistry, 2022.

Effect of surface characterization on cell proliferation after laser coating of titanium alloy surfaces. Surface & Coatings Technology, 2021.

Dr. Ceren Çetinbay, who graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2017, started her specialization training as a research assistant in the Department of Endodontics at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2018. She completed her specialization training in 2021 and started her active medical career. She serves as an endodontic specialist in our clinic on specific issues such as root canal treatment, root canal treatment under a dental microscope, and removal of foreign objects from the dental canal. She is an experienced dentist who uses high quality materials and the latest technology during and after treatment.

Dr. Mustafa Aydın is an Internal Medicine specialist. He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He provides evidence-based care for adults, including diagnosis and treatment. He communicates in English.

His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and thyroid disorders. He treats gastrointestinal problems, including reflux, gastritis, ulcers, and liver diseases, and respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD. He manages infectious diseases. He provides preventive care with routine screenings, risk assessments, and personalized health plans.

Dr. Mehmet Alp Tavas is a dental specialist with advanced degrees from Ege University and the University of Manchester. He completed both his Master’s and PhD in Dentistry. He worked as a Consultant Faculty Member at Queen Dental Center from 2000 to 2012. He has also served as a faculty member at İstanbul Medipol University and İstinye University.

Dr. Tavas has made important contributions to dental research. He has conducted studies on orthodontic bonding agents and enamel surface treatments. His work has been published in journals such as IRCS Medical Science and the British Journal of Orthodontics. These publications highlight his influence in dental science and education.

He was born in 1977 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. After completing his primary and high school education, he completed his undergraduate education at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2001. In the same year, he started his doctorate education in Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. After completing his doctorate in 2007, he became Associate Professor in 2011 and Professor in 2016 in the same department. He has been working in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Dentistry since 2022.

CV: Dt. Mustafa Serdar B.

Languages

English

Education

Undergraduate Education:
- Biruni University Faculty of Dentistry
- Anadolu University Health Institutions Management

Experience

2024 - Present: ClinicExpert - Dentist
2023 - 2023: Clinimed - Dentist
2023 - 2023: Now Aesthetic - Dentist
2022 - 2023: Dentalpark Dental Health Center - Dentist

Certificates

2023:
- DENTSEM Basic Implant Training
- DENTSEM Prosthesis on Implants Training
- DENTSEM Advanced Level Implantology Training
- DENTSEM Master Class in Implant Surgery
2018: Current Approaches in Periodontology
2020: EDAD 2020 Aesthetic Dentistry Congress
2018: Forensic Anthropology

Education & Specialization

•2009 to 2014 Başkent University Faculty of Dentistry

•2017 to 2021 Biruni University Faculty of Dentistry Orthodontics-Ph.D.

Experience

•2015 Baskent University Dental Hospital (Istanbul)-General Dentist

•2016 Hospitadent Dental Hospital-General Dentist

•Hospitadent Dental Hospital-Orthodontic Specialist

Courses & Certifications

•Damon Master Academy Course-June 1, 2021

•Myobrace Course-November 2, 2021

•Invisalign Provider Certificate-November 7, 2020

Professional Memberships

•Member of Turkish Dentists

•Member of Turkish Orthodontic Society

•Member of Turkish Aligner Association

Research and Articles

•Demirel B, Gülyurt M. Fixed Functional Appliance Treatment of Class 2 Division II Young Adult Patient: Case Report. 17. Türk Orthodontics Derneği Sanal Kongresi.2021.

Specialization: Pedodontics (Pediatric Dentistry)

Areas of Interest

-Pediatric Dental Treatments

-Dental Treatments Under General Anesthesia

-Pediatric Zirconium Crowns

-Pediatric Stainless Steel Crowns

-Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries in Children

Education

2007 – DDS, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry

2015 – RWTH Aachen University, Germany

2020 – Ph.D., Department of Pedodontics, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Experience

2021 to 2024 – Assistant Professor, Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Istanbul Chamber of Dentists (İDO)

-Turkish Society of Pedodontics (TPD)

-International Society for Laser Dentistry (ISLD)

Research & Publications

Kuru R, Yılmaz S, Balan G, Tuzuner BA, Taşlı PN, Akyüz S, Yener Öztürk F, Altuntaş Y, Yarat A, Şahin F.
Boron-rich diet may regulate blood lipid profile and prevent obesity: A non-drug and self-controlled clinical trial. J Trace Elem Med Biol, 2019.

Kuru R, Balan G, Yılmaz G, Yılmaz S, Taşlı PN, Akyüz S, Yarat A, Şahin F.
The level of two trace elements in carious, non-carious, primary, and permanent teeth. European Oral Research, 2020.

Balan G, Peeters HH, Akyüz S.
The assistance of Er, Cr: YSGG laser in pulp injury related to anterior teeth trauma. Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi), 2019.

Specialization: Restorative Dental Treatment

Areas of Interest

-Composite Laminate Applications

-Porcelain Laminate Veneers

-Aesthetic Anterior Region Fillings

-Diastema Closure

-Onlay, Inlay, and Overlay Restorations

Education

2004 to 2008 – Gaziantep Anatolian High School

2009 to 2015 – DDS, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry

2017 to 2020 – Ph.D., Restorative Dental Treatment, Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Experience

Istinye University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dental Treatment

Since July 1, 2022 – Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

Courses & Certifications

Dental Photography Course, Erzurum, 2019

Basic Endnote Usage Seminar, Erzurum, 2019

“Anterior Composite Restorations from A to Z,” 22nd International Congress of Aesthetic Dentistry, Istanbul, 2018

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Association of Restorative Dentistry

Research & Publications

Cantürk K, Karalar B, Sağsöz Ö, Seven N, Sağsöz NP, Bayındır YZ.
Effect of different universal bonding agents on the bond strength of CAD/CAM ceramics with composite resin. Atatürk University Dental Journal, 2019.

Cantürk K, Yılmaz MN, Cantürk F, İlday N, Seven N.
Comparison of radiopacity of five different flowable composite resins. Atatürk University Dental Journal, 2020.

Dr. Elif Keçeci is a general dentist. She graduated from Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2018. She provides preventive, restorative, and aesthetic dental care.

Expertise: routine check-ups, scaling, and oral hygiene; fillings, crowns, and bridges; teeth whitening, bonding, and smile design; removable and fixed prosthetics; pediatric and family dentistry. She speaks English.

Dr. Ahmet Sağlıklı is a dentist specialising in periodontology. He graduated from the Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry in 2017. He completed his periodontology specialisation at Dicle University in 2022. He focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating periodontal diseases. He uses modern techniques.

His clinical scope includes periodontal therapy and surgical periodontology. This covers flap surgery, regenerative procedures, and guided tissue regeneration. He performs implantology, including implant placement, bone augmentation, and sinus lifting. He also offers soft tissue procedures, such as gum contouring and gingival grafts. He provides preventive maintenance. He speaks English.

Dermatologist Dr. Osman Serdar Akkaya graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1981. He completed his dermatology specialization there in 1985. He has more than 35 years of experience and is among the most senior dermatologists in the region.

His practice includes general dermatology, such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, vitiligo, and urticaria. He focuses on dermato-oncology and performs surgery for benign and malignant skin tumors. He also offers cosmetic dermatology, including fillers, mesotherapy, and chemical peels. He provides laser and light-based treatments for vascular lesions, pigment disorders, scars, and hair removal. He treats geriatric skin conditions and chronic skin diseases.

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a dermatologist with over 10 years of experience. She graduated from the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2008. She completed her dermatology specialization at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014. She provides care in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.

Clinical focus: acne, eczema, psoriasis, and fungal and bacterial infections. Dermato-oncology with early detection and surgical excision of suspicious lesions. Dermal fillers, chemical peels, and mesotherapy. Laser treatment for vascular lesions, pigmentation disorders, and hair removal. Pediatric dermatology. Languages: English.