Best dentists in Turkey: TOP 589 doctors

Following my graduation from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2004, I embarked on a journey of post-graduate studies in Pediatric Dentistry at the same esteemed institution, culminating in the attainment of a Ph.D. degree in 2011.

My areas of expertise encompass a spectrum of specialized treatments, including

• - ​​dental procedures administered under general anesthesia and sedation,
• - preventive orthodontic treatments,
• - aligners,
• - treatment of early childhood cavities.

As a mother of two, I prioritize fostering a serene and reassuring atmosphere throughout the dental treatment process, ensuring a harmonious and positive experience for my young patients.

• 2010 She graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of English.
• 2010 She started to work in the General Dentistry department at Istanbul Pendik Private ALPİ Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic.
• 2011 She started to work in the field of oral implantology.
• 2016 She worked as a physician and manager in the Private Alpi Dental Hospitals group.
• 2021 She established Private Model Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic and continues her professional work here.
• Dr. Ulviye Çapkat, who specializes in implant surgery by receiving training in Basic Implantology and Advanced Surgical Interventions, is a member of Miacademy.

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.

Доктор Зарина Муса

Доктор Зарина Муса окончила Факультет стоматологии Эрзурумского университета имени Ататюрка в 2012 году. С момента выпуска она участвовала во множестве конгрессов и семинаров, увеличивая свои знания и опыт в области стоматологии.

С 2020 года доктор Муса продолжает свою работу в частной стоматологической клинике DENT ON6 в районе Йылдырым, Bursa, специализируясь в основном на оральной имплантологии, челюстной хирургии и эстетической стоматологии. Она стремится предоставить своим пациентам лучший сервис, ставя на первое место здоровье и эстетику зубов.

Eda Tinas - Dental Surgeon (DDS)

Dr. Eda Tinas is a committed dentist who provides high-quality, compassionate dental care. With a fair experience in general and aesthetic dentistry, Dr. Eda Tinas brings over 4 years of experience creating positive patient experiences while delivering evidence-based, lasting oral healthcare solutions.

Education

Dr. Eda Tinas completed their Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at Istanbul Aydin Universitesi in 2021. Their studies provided a thorough grounding in modern dental science, including critical areas like Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics, and Periodontics. They gained extensive clinical experience through hands-on rotations in various specialties, solidifying technical skills and patient interaction.

Professional Experience

Dr. Eda Tinas has a wealth of experience from their role as a Dentist at various hospitals since 2020. In this role, they handled a full scope of dental procedures, including preventive cleanings, restorative work, root canal therapy, and smile makeovers. Known for their gentle, patient-centered approach, Dr. Eda Tinas consistently receives positive feedback for their skill in easing patient anxieties and achieving successful outcomes in routine and complex cases.

Core Competencies

Dr. Eda Tinas is skilled in comprehensive dental services, from preventive care to advanced aesthetic cosmetic and restorative treatments, including veneers, crowns, and digital imaging. Known for their approachable manner and clear communication style, Dr. Eda Tinas prioritizes educating patients on dental health and prevention.

Sinan Cakir, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Dr. Sinan Cakir is a skilled dental professional with a solid general and cosmetic dentistry background. With over 6 years of experience, Dr. Sinan Cakir is dedicated to delivering comprehensive oral healthcare while enhancing patients' confidence and well-being through high-quality, personalized dental care.

Education

Dr. Sinan Cakir earned their Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 2017 from Ataturk University, where they gained extensive training in preventive and restorative dental procedures. During this period, they excelled in clinical rotations covering endodontics and periodontics, solidifying their clinical skills and knowledge of modern dental techniques.

Professional Experience

Dr. Sinan Cakir has provided patient-centered care as a General Dentist at Discim Istanbul from 2018 to 2022 and at Arasdent from 2022 to 2024. Dr. Sinan Cakir will be serving in Dr. Cinik starting in 2024. They demonstrated their expertise in dental cleanings, fillings, root canals, crowns, and cosmetic procedures at this practice. They were known for making patients feel comfortable and well-cared for. Dr. Sinan Cakir specializes in cosmetic dentistry, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction through advanced and minimally invasive techniques.

Certifications and Licensure

Dr. Sinan Cakir is a licensed dentist in Istanbul and holds additional certifications in Adhesive Cementation in Clinical Practice, Multidisciplinary Management of Bruxism, Approaches to Hemorrhage in Dentistry and Cardiology, Splint Treatments for TMD Diseases, and Restoration of Occlusal Vertical Dimension with minimal invasive occlusal veneers: Digital and Traditional Methods.

Tugba Alkan - Dental Surgeon (DDS)

Dr. Tugba Alkan is a committed dentist who provides high-quality, compassionate dental care. With a robust experience in general and aesthetic dentistry, Dr. Tugba Alkan brings over 7 years of experience creating positive patient experiences while delivering evidence-based, lasting oral healthcare solutions.

Education

Dr. Tugba Alkan completed their Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at Gazi University in 2017. Their studies provided a thorough grounding in modern dental science, including critical areas like Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics, and Periodontics. They gained extensive clinical experience through hands-on rotations in various specialties, solidifying technical skills and patient interaction.

Professional Experience

Dr. Tugba Alkan has a wealth of experience from their role as a Dentist at various hospitals since 2018. In this role, they handled a full scope of dental procedures, including preventive cleanings, restorative work, root canal therapy, and smile makeovers. Known for their gentle, patient-centered approach, Dr. Tugba Alkan consistently receives positive feedback for their skill in easing patient anxieties and achieving successful outcomes in routine and complex cases.

Core Competencies

Dr. Tugba Alkan is skilled in comprehensive dental services, from preventive care to advanced cosmetic and restorative treatments, including veneers, crowns, and digital imaging. Known for their approachable manner and clear communication style, Dr. Tugba Alkan prioritizes educating patients on dental health and prevention.

After graduating from Bursa Özel Tan Science High School, I was accepted into the Faculty of Dentistry at Hacettepe University. Following graduation, I worked for a time at Bursa Acıbadem Hospital. Later, I began my specialization in Prosthetic Dentistry at İzmir Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Dentistry. I completed my thesis, titled "Investigation of the Changes in the Trabecular Structure of the Mandibular Condyle Caused by Prosthesis Types Used in Complete Edentulism Treatment Using the Fractal Analysis Method," and earned the title of Prosthodontist. I have attended numerous training sessions and seminars both domestically and internationally, and I am currently accepting patients in Bursa.

I was born in 1995 in Bursa. After completing my high school education at Nilüfer Milli Piyango Anatolian High School, I began my dental studies at Istanbul Bezmialem Vakif University in 2015. I completed my education in 2020 and returned to Bursa. My main areas of interest include digital dentistry, direct and indirect restorations, root canal treatment, biomimetic dentistry, and treatments supported by dental microscopy.                                                                            

Dr. Dt. Suzan Nogay Gümüşcüoğlu graduated from high school at Robert College in 2003 after completing middle school education at Notre Dame de Sion, Istanbul. In the same year, she started her undergraduate education at Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry. She graduated with High Honors in 2008 as the second in the term. Between 2009 and 2014, she underwent her doctorate education at Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics. She completed her doctorate with the thesis on “In vitro evaluation of the biocompatibility, proliferation and differentiation effects of MTA, Biodentine and MM-MTA on stem cells taken from alveolar bone marrow”. She is a member of the Turkish Dentists Association and the Turkish Endodontics Association. She participated in many national and international seminars, congresses and trainings, including the ESE Biennial Congress organized by the European Society of Endodontology in Istanbul, Rome and Brussels, and the Shadeguides aesthetic tooth restoration training organized by Styleitaliano in Portofino. So far, she worked at Medicadent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic (Kadıköy and Ataşehir), Private Dent Yeşilköşk Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic (İçerenköy), Dentram Dental Clinics (Levent), Smile Institute Dental Clinic (Nişantaşı), C-Dent Dental Health Center (Sakarya), Doğu Dent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic (Ümraniye), Swisstanbul Dental Clinic (Feneryolu).

Dr. Burcu Akman was born in İstanbul, 1997. She was graduated from Yeşilköy Anatolian High School. She completed her undergraduate education at Istanbul Aydın University Faculty of Dentistry in 2020.  She received her doctorate education in Yeditepe University faculty of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodonty. Her PhD thesis is about digital dentistry prosthesis. She is a member of the Turkish Dental Association and the International Tram of Implanthology (ITI).  She was a member of Osseder between 2020-2022 and scientific commitee member in TDB (2022-2023). She has received special educations about CAD/CAM, Dİgital Smile Design and Laminate Veneers, Occlusion and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Teeth Whitening. She participated in many seminars and congresses during her professional career. She worked at Acıbadem İnternational Hospital (2020), Şengel Dental Clinic (2021) , Rotadent (2022) and Mozaikdent (2023). Her professional interests include smile design, implant-supported prosthesis, zirconium crowns, inley-onlay applications and temporomandibular joint treatments. 

Dr.Büşra Bozbay was graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2017. During her education in Istanbul University, she was an observer student at the Sapienza University of Rome in 2013 and 2015, and at Malmö University, Sweden in 2015. She followed the clinical and academic developments during her visits. In 2018, she started her Master’s education in Departments of Orthodontics and Pedodontics at the Sapienza University of Rome.  Here, she completed her master’s courses on orthodontic treatments in childhood and adolescence with Dr.Lorenzo Franchi and presented her thesis in the same field. In the same year, she attended the Orthodontics and Orthognatic Surgery master program directed by Prof.Dr.Piero Cascone. In 2019, she attended the PhD exams of the Orthodontics Department of the La Sapienza University of Rome and completed her doctoral thesis on laser accelerated orthodontic treatments under the directorship of Prof.Dr.Gabriella Galluccio. she  graduated from the department with the title of Doctor of Orthodontics in 2023. She presented many oral posters and publications in many international congresses. Büşra Bozbay is a member of the American Orthodontic Society, the Turkish Dental Association and the Italian Orthodontic Society. Her areas of interest are orthodontic treatments in childhood and adolescence, temporomandibular joint disorders, orthodontic treatments with clear aligners, orthodontic treatments with orthognathic surgeries and treatments of facial asymmetries, maintenance of impacted teeth and laser accelerated orthodontic treatments. Dr. Bozbay is fluent in Italian, English and Turkish. 

Dr. Esra Bozbay graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2009. During her undergraduate studies, she was an observer student at Temple University Kornberg Faculty of Dentistry and Pennsylvania University Faculty of Dentistry in 2007 in the USA. She was an observer student at the Faculty of Dentistry of ACTA (Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam) in the Netherlands in 2008.

After 3 years of her doctorate program at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, she was accepted to the Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Rome La Sapienza University in Italy, in order to do her PhD thesis. She became a board-certified physician in 2013.

She completed her second PhD in Maxillofacial Sciences and Surgery Department at Rome La Sapienza University Faculty of Medicine between 2013 and 2017.

Between 2018-2020, she did Master of Science in Orthognathic Surgery and Temporomandibular Joint Surgery sub-branch at the Sapienza University of Rome. 

She has received many special educations about laser dentistry, face driven dentistry, digital smile design, all on four, all on six implant applications, fast&fixed implant applications and immediate implant appllications.

She became a lecturer with the title of Assistant Professor between 2014-2016, at Istanbul Aydın University Faculty of Dentistry; and at Bahçeşehir University between 2019-2021. 

Dr. Bozbay has been a speaker at many national and international conferences. She also gives trainings to her colleagues on botulinum toxin applications, periodontal surgery and dental implant applications in the maxillo-facial area. 

She has been providing care to her patients at EB Clinic located in Istanbul since 2021.