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Dr. Şeniz Üstündağ completed her dental education at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry and was later accepted into the English doctoral program at the same faculty in 2002. She earned her doctorate in 2007 with her thesis titled “Computerized axiographic evaluation of centric occlusion-maximum intercuspation positions and condylar movements before and after relaxation splint therapy in patients with temporomandibular disorders.” Her specialization was certified in 2011. During this period, she participated in numerous national and international congresses and completed many treatments related to fixed treatments, lingual therapy, orthognathic surgery preparation, Invisalign treatments, myobrace treatments, Roth techniques, anchorage systems with mini screws, cleft lip and palate, and management of impacted teeth.

MEDICAL INTEREST AREAS

– Fixed Orthodontic Treatment

– Preventive Orthodontic Treatment

– Functional Treatments

– Treatment with Clear Aligners (Invisalign first/Teen/MA)

– Management of Impacted Teeth

– Anchorage with Mini Screws

– Preparation for Orthognathic Surgery

EDUCATION

Undergraduate: Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry

Doctorate/Specialization: Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry

MEDICAL EXPERINENCE

2016 - Present

MEMORIAL SİSLİ HOSPİTAL

Dentist/Istanbul

2009 - 2016

MEMORIAL SUADIYE MEDICAL CENTER

Dentist/Istanbul

2000 - 2009

PRIVATE CLINIC

Dentist/Istanbul

MEDICAL EDUCATION

1992 - 1997

EGE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF DENTISTRY / İzmir, Turkey

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Prosthetic trainingseminar 1997 

TDB DentistryCongress 2002 / 2003 / 2004/2006 

TDBCenturyCongress inScientific Dentistry 

6thAegeanRegion DentistsChambers International ScientificCongressandExhibition2006 

6thAegeanRegion DentistsChambers International ScientificCongressandExhibitionteethwhitening course2006 

Oral implantology theoreticalandpractical courses April 2004 

Oral implantology theoreticalandpractical courses March2004 

EDAD IstanbulCongress 2006 

DentalCommunicationSeminar 2006 

Ankara DentistsChamberSpringSymposium2007, Cyprus 

Ankara DentistsChamberSpringSymposium2008, Antalya 

MemberofTurkish DentalAssociation MemberofInternationalTeamfor Implantology (ITI) 

MemberofAcademyofEsthetic Dentistry

Education & Specialization

•1968 to 1973 Ege University Faculty of Dentistry

•1976 University of Manchester Faculty of Dentistry-Master’s Degree

•1979 University of Manchester Faculty of Dentistry-PhD

Experience

•2000 to 2012 Consultant Faculty Member at Queen Dental Center

•2018 to 2024 İstanbul Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry-İstanbul, Turkey

•2024 İstinye University Faculty of Dentistry-İstanbul, Turkey

Research and Articles

•A preliminary investigation of a visible light cured resin as an orthodontic bonding agent. IRCS Medical Science: Biomedical Technology, Dentistry and Oral Biology, (1979).

•Bonding of Orthodontic Brackets by Transillumination of a Light Activated Composite: An in-vitro study. Brit. J. Orthod., (1979).

•Investigation of crystal growth at the surface of enamel; could it be a Possible alternative to etching? Arkansas Dental Journal,  (1983).

•A comparative investigation of activators and function regulators. Journal of Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry,  (1983).

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.