Page 2 - Best dentists in Istanbul: TOP 82 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.

Specialization: Periodontology

Areas of Interest

-Gum Diseases

-Treatment of Peri-Implant Diseases

-Bone Loss Therapies

-Gum Aesthetics

-Halitosis (Mouth Odor)

Education

2018 – DDS, Başkent University Faculty of Dentistry

2021 – Undergraduate in Health Management, Anadolu University

2022 – Ph.D. in Periodontology, Gazi University

Professional Experience

2018 to 2022 – Research Assistant, Gazi University, Department of Periodontology

2021–Present – Head, Istinye University Oral and Dental Health Program

2021–Present – Trainer, Praticmed Dentistry (Suture & Flap Closure Training)

Courses & Certifications

-Suture & Flap Closure Training in Dentistry (Trainer), 2021

-TDB International Dentistry Congress, 2022

-ERDİŞ International Dentistry Congress (Oral Presentation), 2023

-Emergency Skills in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, London, UK, 2016

-AOCMF Course, Craniomaxillofacial Fracture Management, İzmir, 2016

-Bego Implant Advanced Surgery Course, Germany, 2014

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Turkish Periodontology Association

-KÖKDİŞ National Council

Research & Publications

A New Dimension in Periodontal Regenerative Therapy: 3D Cell Culture. ADO Klinik Bilimler, 2023.

Doctoral Thesis: Evaluation of the osteogenic potential of periodontium-derived mesenchymal stem cells in 2D and 3D culture environments.

Dr. Nese Gulekoglu is a dentist specializing in general dentistry. She graduated from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2017. She provides care in English.

Her practice includes preventive, restorative, endodontic, aesthetic, and prosthetic dentistry. Services include oral exams, dental cleanings, patient education, fillings, crowns, bridges, root canal treatments, teeth whitening, composite bonding, smile design, and removable and fixed prostheses. She offers patient-focused, personalized care.

Dr. Esin Karataş is an orthodontist. She treats children, teens, and adults. She speaks English.

Accreditations: Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry (2011). PhD in Orthodontics, Biruni University (2023).

Clinical expertise: Fixed and removable orthodontics for crowding, spacing, and bite correction. Clear aligner therapy, including Invisalign and other systems. Orthopedic treatments in children. Surgical orthodontics. Aesthetic options such as ceramic and lingual braces.

Dr. Murat Erol is a general dentist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2002. He provides care in English.

He offers preventive care and restorative treatments, including aesthetic fillings, crowns, and bridges. He also performs root canal therapy. His aesthetic services include whitening, composite bonding, and smile design. He provides fixed and removable prosthetics. His plans focus on oral function and natural aesthetics. Each treatment is tailored to the patient.

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. Ömer A.

Education

Undergraduate Education:
- 2009 - 2014: Çukurova University Faculty of Dentistry

Experience

2024 - Present: ClinicExpert - Dentist
2023 - 2024: Bakırköy 360 Dental Health Center - Dentist
2019 - 2023: Bahçeşehir Dentopia Dental Health Center - Dentist
2015 - 2023: Dentopia Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic - Dentist
2014 - 2017: Şenay Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic - Dentist

Certificates

- Prof. Dr. Uğur Erdemir: Fractured Tooth Restorations
- Prof. Dr. Aslıhan Üşümez: Porcelain Laminate Clinical Tips
- Dr. Caner Yılmaz: Dental Botox Training
- Prof. Dr. Erhan Çömlekoğlu: Digital and Traditional Fixed Prostheses Training

Association

Turkish Dental Association

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

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. Derya Zengin Metli is a physician specialized in physical therapy and rehabilitation. She graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. Her practice includes physical therapy and physiotherapy services. She also consults in English.

Her clinical scope includes musculoskeletal rehabilitation for back, neck, and joint pain, and herniated discs. She provides neurological rehabilitation for stroke and multiple sclerosis. She also offers post-surgical rehabilitation after orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures, sports injury prevention and treatment, and chronic pain management for fibromyalgia and arthritis.

Specialization: Periodontology

Areas of Interest

-Gum Diseases

-Treatment of Peri-Implant Diseases

-Bone Loss Therapies

-Gum Aesthetics

-Halitosis (Mouth Odor)

Education

2018 – DDS, Başkent University Faculty of Dentistry

2021 – Undergraduate in Health Management, Anadolu University

2022 – Ph.D. in Periodontology, Gazi University

Professional Experience

2018 to 2022 – Research Assistant, Gazi University, Department of Periodontology

2021–Present – Head, Istinye University Oral and Dental Health Program

2021–Present – Trainer, Praticmed Dentistry (Suture & Flap Closure Training)

Courses & Certifications

-Suture & Flap Closure Training in Dentistry (Trainer), 2021

-TDB International Dentistry Congress, 2022

-ERDİŞ International Dentistry Congress (Oral Presentation), 2023

-Emergency Skills in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, London, UK, 2016

-AOCMF Course, Craniomaxillofacial Fracture Management, İzmir, 2016

-Bego Implant Advanced Surgery Course, Germany, 2014

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Turkish Periodontology Association

-KÖKDİŞ National Council

Research & Publications

A New Dimension in Periodontal Regenerative Therapy: 3D Cell Culture. ADO Klinik Bilimler, 2023.

Doctoral Thesis: Evaluation of the osteogenic potential of periodontium-derived mesenchymal stem cells in 2D and 3D culture environments.

Specialization: Endodontics

Areas of Interest

-General Dentistry and Oral Diagnosis

-Non-surgical Periodontal Treatments (Dental Scaling)

-Esthetic Direct and Indirect Restorative Treatments

-Endodontic Treatments (Root Canal Therapy)

-Interdepartmental Consultation and Patient Referral

Education

2019 – DDS, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry

2019 to 2020 – Istanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Experience

2022 to 2023 – Sina Oral and Dental Health Center

2023 to 2024 – Avrupa Dental Acıbadem Oral and Dental Health Clinic

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Turkish Endodontic Society (Türk Endodonti Derneği)

Courses & Certifications

-FDI World Dental Congress, 2024

-15th International Congress of the Turkish Endodontic Society, 2023

-9th International Endodontic Symposium, 2022

Specialization: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Areas of Interest

-Embedded (Impacted) Tooth Surgery

-Dental Implant Surgery

-Maxillary Sinus Lifting Operations

-Jawbone Corrections

-Soft Tissue Corrections

Education

2007 to 2012 – DDS, Marmara University (English) Faculty of Dentistry

2012 to 2017 – Specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Experience

Doctor Faculty Member, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Istanbul Medipol University / Esenler Health and Research Hospital

2021 – Private Skydent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic

2021 – Private Etemoğlu Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic

Courses & Certifications

5th Brussels Orthognathic Atomium Course, 2015

AO-CMF Course – Management of Facial Trauma, Tehran, 2016

AO-CMF Course – Advances in Orthognathic Surgery, Tehran, 2016

Professional Memberships

-International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (IAOMS)

-European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery (EACMFS)

-Turkish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (TAOMS)

-AÇBİD (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Association)

-International Team for Implantology (ITI)

-AO Foundation (AO-CMF)

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.

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.