Page 8 - Treatment in İzmir (Turkey)

Dr. Çiğdem Karakuş is a dentist at Dent Glow Clinic in Izmir. She specializes in aesthetic dentistry, dental implants, and veneers. She graduated with honors from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2020. Dr. Karakuş has completed advanced training in implantology, porcelain laminate veneers, and implant-supported prostheses.

She has performed thousands of dental treatments and is known for her expertise and patient care. Dr. Karakuş received a Certificate of Honor from Ege University. She also holds several accreditations in implantology and cosmetic dentistry. She is a member of the Turkish Dental Association and speaks both English and Turkish.

Dr. Gurkan Metin is the Chief Dentist and founder of Dent Glow Clinic, which opened in 2021. He focuses on aesthetic dentistry, dental implants, veneers, and general dental care. He treats both local and international patients.

Dr. Metin has completed many advanced courses and seminars in implantology, orthodontics, and facial aesthetics. He is dedicated to ongoing professional development. He holds several certifications from top dental institutions. As a member of the Turkish Dental Association, he follows the highest standards of dental care.

I was born in 1967 in Izmir.

I have a happy marriage. I am the father of 3 beautiful girls, more beautiful than each other.

I have a love for Altınordu,inherited from my father.

I speak English and French.

 

The education you have received describes you…

• Izmir Necati Bey Primary School (1973-1978)
• Izmir Private Saint-Joseph Secondary School (1978-1982)
• Izmir Private Tevfik Fikret High School (1982-1985)
• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1985-1992)
• General Surgery Training at SSK (social insurance institution) Tepecik Training Hospital (1992-1996)
• Liver Transplantation Training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (2002-2003)

Surgical Experience

After becoming a general surgery specialist in 1996, I served as a General Surgery and Organ Transplantation Specialist at SSK (social insurance institution), for a period of 9 years. In 2005, was granted the title of Associate Professor-General Surgery. Between 2005 and 2012, I established the kidney transplant centers in İzmir Private Kent Hospital, Istanbul Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, and Medicalpark Goztepe Hospital respectively, and served as the chief executive of these centers.

I have worked in İzmir Private Kent Hospital since 2013. I established Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital, and performed more than 200 gastric reduction operations.

Scientific Activity

More than 50 international publications

Approximately 100 national publications

Section authorship of 12 books

Editorship of 2 books

Serving as a lecturer, session moderator, science board member, and regulatory board member in many scientific congresses held both at home and abroad.

Serving as a referee and editor in domestic and international magazines.

Citation in approximately 100 international scientific publications

Awards

Certificate of Achievement granted by SSK General Directorate for the first kidney transplant operations performed at SSK Hospitals (1997).

Young Researcher Award in ONKKD (Turkish Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination Association) 2002 Congress held in Adana (2002).

Certificate of Appreciation granted by SSK General Directorate for the first small intestine transplant in Turkey (2003).

Young Researcher Award in the World Congress of Nephrology held in Berlin (2003).

The Firsts

Besides these, I have broken many new grounds in Turkey.

Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (laparoscopic removal of the donor kidney intended to be transplanted) (2004)

Kidney-transplant without tissue adaptation (2005)

Cross-over (cross-donor) kidney transplantation (2005)

Small intestine transplantation (2005)

Social Responsibility

I have worked in the management boards of many associations engaging in scientific and social activities, and served as a founding member in some of them.

The most important one of these is that I have served as a coordinator in the project intended for providing 150.000 elementary school students and 5,000 adults with training on organ donation, for a period of 10 years, through various social activities.1

Dr. Meltem Moral is a Doctor of Dental Surgery and a skilled endodontist. She has over 30 years of experience. She graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 1991. Since then, she has completed more than 50,000 treatments.

Dr. Moral focuses on veneers, crowns, implants, and advanced endodontic procedures. She is also experienced in zirconium crowns, aesthetic dentistry, and both removable and fixed dentures. Dr. Moral is known for her high success rates and dedication to quality dental care.

Education : 2001-2007, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University

Assisant:
2007-2013, School of Medicine - Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Hacettepe University 

Professional Experience: 2014-2016, Usak State Hospital,

                                               2016-2022, Private Oztan Hospital 

                                               2022- Present İzmir Private Can Hospital

Dr. Rahmi Evinc is a board-certified specialist in cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical experience. He received his medical degree from GATA Medical Faculty. He completed his plastic surgery residency at GATA Haydarpaşa Education and Research Hospital.

Dr. Evinc has worked at leading hospitals, including Diyarbakir and Izmir Military Hospitals, as well as Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital. Since 2018, he has managed his own practice. He performs hundreds of successful procedures each year. He is known for his skills in breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, liposuction, and reconstructive hand surgery. Dr. Evinc uses advanced techniques and follows the highest medical standards.

Dr. Mahmut Boran is a dentist with expertise in pedodontics, endodontics, and aesthetic dentistry. He has 10 years of experience. Dr. Boran has completed more than 15,000 dental treatments. His work includes dental implants, veneers, teeth whitening, and advanced procedures such as All-on-4/6 dental implants and implants with crowns.

He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2015. Dr. Boran has attended many national and international congresses and training programs. He is dedicated to ongoing professional development. Dr. Boran is known for providing high-quality and patient-centered dental care.

After he completed his University in Dicle University Medical Faculty, he has specialized in ENT Clinic in Izmir Education and Reseacrh Hospital. Following he worked in Aydin Medline Hospital as ENT Specialist. Since May 2012 he began working at Private ENTO ENT Medical Center and still continue to work there.He is a highly skilled specialist in the treatment of protruding ears (otoplasty) and a broad range of related ear conditions. With a deep understanding of ear anatomy and aesthetics, he is adept at correcting prominent ears, providing solutions that balance cosmetic appeal with functional outcomes. His expertise extends to the diagnosis and management of congenital ear deformities such as microtia and lop ear, as well as addressing ear trauma, keloid formation after ear piercings, and chronic ear infections that may affect both children and adults. He is committed to offering comprehensive and personalized care, utilizing advanced surgical techniques and non-surgical options to ensure optimal results for his patients. His approach is patient-centered, focusing on delivering the highest standard of care with a dedication to improving both the appearance and overall ear health of his patients.

Dr. Denizhan Özkaya is a distinguished Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist based in İzmir, Turkey, with a medical career spanning over 38 years. Born in 1964 in İzmir, he graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. In 2000, he completed his specialization in ENT at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine.

In 2001, Dr. Özkaya co-founded the Private ENTO Ear Nose and Throat Clinic in Alsancak, İzmir, with Dr. Ümit Filiz. The clinic has since evolved into the ENTO Surgical Medical Center, where Dr. Özkaya continues to perform surgeries for both domestic and international patients.

Dr. Ali Kilic is a specialist in implantology, oral surgery, cosmetic and plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and hand surgery. He has 24 years of experience and has performed more than 16,000 successful treatments. His work covers a wide range of dental and complex surgical procedures.

He earned his DDS from Ege University. He completed advanced training in maxillofacial surgery and implantology at Radboud University. Dr. Kilic also holds a medical degree from Hacettepe University. He finished his residency at Istanbul University and completed a Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is a member of the Turkish Dental Association.

Dr. Ömer M. Çiftçi is a dentist at Dente Dental Studio in İzmir, Turkey. He has 7 years of experience in aesthetic dentistry. He focuses on laminate veneers, e-max and zirconium prosthetics, implant-supported prosthetics, and restorative dental treatments.

Dr. Çiftçi is known for providing high-quality care. He stays updated with the latest dental technology through ongoing professional development. He has completed many cases in aesthetic and restorative dentistry, helping patients achieve healthy and attractive smiles.

Education

-Fırat University, faculty of dentistry

-Dalhousie University, oral and maxillofacial surgery, master degree

-Aesthetic Dentistry. King's College London,master degree

-Rauf Denktaş University botox ed.

-Istanbul Esenyurt University, dermal filler ed.

Congress and Symposium Participation and Certificates

-38th Annual Conference of the European Prosthodontic Association and the 21st Scientific Congress of the Turkish Prosthodontic and Implantology Association, oral presantation

-International Association for Dental Research General Session & Exhibition in Seattle, Washington, USA, oral presantation,

-Meffert Implant Instıtute, Full Arch Immediate Implant Reconstruction Symposium

-TRI Dental Implants, Controversies in Esthetic Implant Dentistry

-FDI 101st Annual World Dental Congress

-Bicon Dental Implants Surgical and Prosthetic Principles Course

-Management of a central giant cell granuloma of the anterior mandible in an adult patient: A case report. Turkish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 23rd International Congress

-V. Immediate Placement Of Implant In Fresh Extraction Socket With Early Loading By Provisional Restoration in the Maxillary Central Tooth Region, Clinical and Aesthetic Results: A Case Report . Turkish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 23rd International Congress

- Management of an Osteointegrated Standard Diameter Dental Implant Fractured From Neck,; A Case Report. Turkish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 25rd International Congress

-Fracture of a Narrow-Diameter Roxolid Implant: A Case Report; European Federation of Periodontology EuroPerio 9 st Congress, Amsterdam.

-Retrospective evaluation of the relationship between demographic, clinical data and radiological findings in patients using bisphosphonate group drugs. / Oral Presentation. Turkish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 24th International Congress

-ITI Antalya  Scientific Meeting

-Factors Affecting Long-Term Success in OSSEDER Implants

-The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS)

-Ivoclar Vivadent, Dental Aesthetics Spring Symposium

-Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery CranioMaxilloFacial surgery study group observer participation

-Turkish Dental Association 22nd Internatıonal Dental Congress

-EDAD Aesthetic Dentistry Smile Design Training

-Istanbul Dental Academy Lamina Veneer Applications 

-Edad Aesthetic Restoration of Anterior Diastema Cases Course 

-Dent Education Digital Photography Training 

-Dentsply Root Canal Treatment and Root Canal Restoration Seminar 

-Dent education Anterior Composite Aesthetic Testing and Insulation Seminar 

-Osstem Advanced Implant Surgery Training  

-Aim Academy Implant Prosthesis Seminar 

-Bego Implant Anterior Region Implant Surgery and Implant Top Prosthesis Seminar

Dr. Dt. Nuri ÜNAL was born in Aydın in 1990. Following his primary and secondary education, ÜNAL completed his dental education at Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry. After graduation, he was admitted to the doctoral program in Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery at Izmir Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Dentistry. Having presented numerous papers, speeches, and studies at international scientific congresses on dental implant surgery, immediate loading, All on 4 & All on 6 treatment procedures, and embedded tooth extractions, ÜNAL has a strong background in his field. After providing maxillofacial surgery services in various clinics in cities such as Izmir, Istanbul, and Denizli, he, alongside Dr. Serdar Demirçal, established Dente Dental Studio Oral and Dental Health Clinic in 2021, where he continues to provide services

Adnan Aric graduated from the relevant faculty of Ege University in 1992. With more than 30 years of experience, he specializes in smile design and dental examination for our patients. Our doctor, who is knowledgeable in all treatments, constantly receives praising feedback from our patients about his oratory and treatment.