Periodontitis Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Altikat specializes in advanced periodontal treatments at Istinye Dental Hospital, with a Ph.D. in Periodontology from Gazi University.

• Expert in gum diseases and bone loss therapies
• Head of Istinye University Oral and Dental Health Program
• Certified trainer in advanced dental suture techniques
• Published research on 3D cell culture for periodontal regeneration

Specializes in non-surgical periodontal treatments, including expert dental scaling at İstinye Dental Hospital.

• Graduated from Marmara University's Faculty of Dentistry
• Member of the Turkish Dental Association and Turkish Endodontic Society
• Attended international dental congresses to stay updated on the latest treatments
• Practices general dentistry with a focus on periodontitis and endodontics

Dr. Elif Nurhak Erdal is a dentist and prosthetist at KLİNİKEN in Istanbul. She led domestic training for Ultradent and Kerrhawe brands in aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Erdal specializes in Hollywood Smile makeovers, zirconia crowns, and porcelain veneers. She has provided dental care and technical consulting since 1999.

• Organized aesthetic dentistry courses for local and international dental professionals.
• Served as a lecturer at the Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry.
• Expert in laser teeth whitening and complex root canal treatments.
• Member of the Istanbul Dentists Chamber Health Tourism Commission.

Dr. Ebru Sasmazlar is a dentist and implantologist at KLİNİKEN Istanbul. She specializes in full-mouth restorations and high-precision aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Sasmazlar completed digital smile design training at Miami University. She also holds a certificate in implantology from California Northstate University. Her clinic reports a 99.9% success rate for implants and Hollywood Smile procedures.

• Performs All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implant protocols.
• Expert in zirconia veneers and CAD/CAM smile makeovers.
• Practices at a clinic accredited by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
• Uses original Straumann dental implants and Ivoclar materials.

Dr. Ela Çabuk Renklibay is a periodontist and implantologist at her private clinic in Ankara. She performs up to 1,000 dental implant procedures annually. Dr. Renklibay focuses on gingival aesthetics, smile design, and bone augmentation. She earned her DDS from Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2009.

• Specializes in sinus surgeries and surgical treatment for gingival recession.
• Completed a four-year residency in periodontology at Erciyes University.
• Member of the Turkish Periodontology Association and Turkish Dental Association.
• Practices at a TMA-accredited facility providing 24/7 support for international patients.

Graduated from Istanbul University's renowned dentistry program – Dr. Olkun specializes in aesthetic restorations and periodontal health.

• 18 years of dental experience
• Special training in implant applications and prosthetic dentistry
• Fluent in English, Turkish, Albanian, and Italian
• Focused on aesthetic dentistry techniques

Dr. Bahar Burçin is an experienced dentist at Dental Ezel Clinic in Istanbul. She focuses on aesthetic and restorative dentistry for international patients. She offers smile design, E-max veneers, zirconia crowns, dental implants, implant-supported restorations, bridges, root canal treatment, and full-mouth rehabilitation.

She aims to preserve natural tooth structure. She uses digital dentistry with individualized plans. She assesses enamel, bite, tooth position, sensitivity, and aesthetic goals. Patients help choose tooth shape, size, and shade. A try-in or mock-up is done before final cementation. She works in a multidisciplinary team. Plans follow clinical and radiographic evaluation. Communication is clear, and follow-up is routine.

Dilan Altun qualified in dentistry at Abant İzzet Baysal University in 2016 and ran her own practice for ten years. Since July 2026 she has been the principal dentist, legally responsible manager (mesul müdür) and owner of DentVisit. Her clinical work centres on aesthetic and restorative dentistry — anterior composite restorations, porcelain laminate veneers and implant-supported prosthetics — using both digital and conventional workflows.

Qualification

Doctor of Dental Surgery — Abant İzzet Baysal University, 2016

Experience

Ten years in independent practice; at DentVisit since July 2026

Clinical focus

Aesthetic and restorative dentistry, implant-supported prosthetics

Languages

Turkish (native); English — B2 (IELTS)

Continuing education

• 2025–2027Master Certificate Programme in Implantology & Periodontology — DTMD University Luxembourg × Dyna Türkiyein progress
• 2025Porcelain Laminate Veneers in Clinical Practice — Perla Akademi
• 2024Endodontic decision-making, hands-on course — Perla Akademi
• 2024Soft Tissue Surgery — Quintessence Publishing Türkiye
• 2023Medical Emergencies and CPR in Dentistry — Dentsem
• 2023Clinic Management 103 — Quintessence Publishing Türkiye
• 2022Porcelain Laminate Veneers: Digital and Analogue Workflow — Quintessence Publishing Türkiye
• 2021Composite Restorations in Anterior Aesthetics — Quintessence Publishing Türkiye
• 2021Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler
• 2017Implant-Supported Prosthetics, hands-on course — Lykia Dent Akademi
• 2017Basic Implantology, hands-on course — Lykia Dent Akademi

The courses above are completed continuing professional development, not specialist training. Dilan Altun practises as a general dentist and is not on a specialist register. Enrolment on the DTMD programme began in 2025; the programme is still under way and is due to complete in 2027.

Dr. Mert Gerek is a dentist at Clinic Plus One in Istanbul. He treats patients through restorative dentistry, implantology, and digital smile planning. Dr. Gerek uses the CEREC Omnicam system to create digital diagnostic models. He earned his dental degree from Yeditepe University under a full merit scholarship.

• Performs computer-guided All-on-4 and flapless implant surgeries.
• Uses Digital Smile Design (DSD) to plan aesthetic outcomes before treatment.
• Completes full-arch rehabilitation using monolithic zirconia dentures on six titanium implants.
• Practices at a clinic authorized for international health tourism by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

Dr. Tunahan Karaagac is a dentist. He earned his degree from Istanbul Bezmialem Vakıf University in 2017. He has more than seven years of clinical experience. He focuses on aesthetic smile design, advanced restorative care, and complex implant treatment. He uses modern technology to restore function and confidence.

He provides care in native Turkish and professional English.

Dr. Zuleyha Erdemli is a dentist. She graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 1998.

Dr. Ömer Demir graduated from Kütahya University in 2024. He specializes in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He provides teeth whitening, fillings, smile makeovers, root canal treatment, tooth replacement, minor oral surgery, and pediatric care.

He values clear communication and strong ethics. He tailors care to each patient and keeps comfort in mind. He provides care in Turkish and professional-level English.