Best Wisdom tooth removal dentists in Turkey: TOP 152 doctors

Education

-Eyüboğlu High School
-Yeditepe University Dentist (Honor Degree)
-Acıbadem Hospital
-Superdent Dental Clinic
-Luna Dente Clinic

 

Professional Organization Memberships
- ESCD (European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry) ,
- TDB (Turkish Dentists Association)
- EDAD (Aesthetic Dentistry Academy Association)

 

Certifications
- Rotary Instrument Root Canal Shaping Systems, 

- Implant-Supported Fixed Prosthetic Restorations, 

- Dental Photography, 

- Botox-Dermal Filler-PRP-Mesotherapy,

 - Anterior Region Aesthetic Composite Restorations,

 - Laminate Veneer Porcelains,

 - Basic Implantology,

 - Double Immediate Implant Loading in Total Edentulousness,

 - Soft Tissue Surgery,

 - Hard Tissue Formation

Experience

DentSpa Oral and Dental Health Clinic

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
December 2020 – Present, İstanbul/Turkey

Dentsitanbul Hospital

GOral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
May 2016 – July 2021, İstanbul/Turkey

Medipol Uni. Dept of OMFS

Ast. Prof. Dr. Member of Faculty
May 2012 – December 2015, İstanbul/Turkey

Kocaeli Uni. Dept. of OMFS

Ast. Prof. Member of Faculty
May 2009 – April 2012, Kocaeli/Turkey

Marmara Uni. Dept of OMFS

Chief Asistant
September 2007 – November 2008, İstanbul/Turkey

Education

Marmara University Dept. of OMFS

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
September 2002 -November 2008, İstanbul/Turkey

Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry

Dentist
September 1995 – June 2001, İstanbul/Turkey

Publications

• Gökhan Gürler, Serdar Yılmaz, Çağrı Delilbaşı, Emrah Dilaver, A. Patır Münevveroğlu. Conservative surgical treatment of the jaw cysts in children: case study of five patients. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, 2017, 20(9):1216-1220
• Gökhan Gürler, Serdar Yılmaz, Çağrı Delilbaşı, Merva Soluk Tekkeşin. A large mass in the mandible of an eight year old child. Selcuk Dent J. 2017, 4:101-105
• Önjen Tak, Serdar Yılmaz, Emre Özel, Meral Kavak. Five-year clinical follow-up of a patient with radicular cyst in the maxillary anterior region. European Journal of Prosthodontics. 2016, 4(1):17
• Özer N, Üçem F, Saruhanoğlu A, Yilmaz S, Tanyeri H. Removal of a maxıllary third molar dısplaced ınto pterygopalatıne fossa vıa ıntraoral approach. Balk J Stom 2012; 16:179-180
• Cilasun Ü, Sinanoğlu E.A, Yılmaz S, Güzeldemir E, Alnıaçık. An Unusual Laryngeal Complication Following Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block. G. Balk J Stom, 2012; 16:179-180
• Özkan Y, Liaje A, Şahin C, Akalın F, Yılmaz S. Subperiostal tünel tekniği ile otojen blok greft uygulamaları. Türk Dişhekimleri Dergisi, 2008, 73:134-141
• Selçuk Basa, Serdar Yılmaz, Altan Varol. Treatment of midface retrusion by maxillary distraction: comparison of rigid intraoral and extraoral distraction systems. Int. J. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2007, 36(11):1001
• Basa S, Varol A, Yılmaz S. Transport distraction osteogenesis of a dentoalveolar segment in the posterior mandible: a technical note. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2007, 65(9): 1862-1864
• Altan Varol, Serdar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis in posterior mandibular ridges. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. 2006, 34(1):22-23
• Serdar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. The case dependant alveolar reconstruction in oral implantology: Criterias for preferring between alveolar distraction osteogenesis and autogenous bone grafting. Int. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2005, 34(1):40
• Yılmaz S, Garip H, Akyüz S, Göker K. Süt dişi çekimi sırasında çocuk davranışlarının Frankl endeksine göre değerlendirilmesi ve bazı fiziksel bulguların saptanması. Akademik Dental, 2003, 5(4):38-44

Oral Presentations and Papers in the Congress

• Ayça Yılmaz, Serdar Yılmaz, Önjen Tak, Işıl Karagöz-Küçükay. Immediate self-replantation of an avulsed tooth and multidiciplinary management after 10-years. IADT 18th World Congress of Dental Traumatology. İstanbul, Turkey, June 2014.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Nedim Özer, Gökhan Gürler, Şükran Tüfekçioğlu, Emrah Dilaver. ‘Total Maxilary Reconstruction Using Anterior Iliac Bone Graft in Atrophic Maxilla: Two Different Techniques.’ ACBID 2014 8th International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 28 May-1 June 2014.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Nedim Özer, Gökhan Gürler, Emrah Dilaver, Şükran Tüfekçioğlu. ‘Craniofacial Fibrous Dysplasia Threatening Airway: Case Report.’ ACBID 2014 8th International Congress, Antalya, Turkey. 28 May-1 Jube 2014.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Nazlı Altın, Emrah Dilaver, Nedim Özer. ‘Assesment of Accuracy of Preoperative Cephalometric Surgical Planning in Orthognathic Surgery.’ 21st International Conference on Oral and Maxillofaical Surgery, Barcelona, Spain, 21-24 October 2013.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Ülkem Cilasun, Ali İjya Karaman. ‘An unexpected problem during bimaxillary orthognathic surgery.’ 2nd BAMFS and 5th ACBID International Conference, Antalya, Turkey, 25-29 May 2011.
• Serdar Yılmaz, E. Alper Sinanoğlu, Ülkem Cilasun, Yeşim S Gürbüz. ‘Metastatic carcinoma of thyroid gland in inferior alveolar canal: Case Report’. 2nd BAMFS and 5th ACBID International Conference, Antalya, Turkey, 25-29 May 2011.
• Ülkem Cilasun, E. Alper Sinanoğlu, Esra Güzelpınar, Serdar Yılmaz. ‘An unusual laryngeal complication following inferior alveolar nerve block’. 2nd BAMFS and 5th ACBID International Conference, Antalya, Turkey, 25-29 May 2011.
• Ayşe Koçak Büyükdere, Esra Güzeldemir, Serdar Yılmaz. ‘Alternative Therapy for orthodontic treatment: Case Reports’. 16th Congress of the Balkan Stomatological Society, Bucherest, Romenia, 28 April- 1 May 2011.
• Ayşegül Sipahi, Altan Varol, Onur Atalı, Serdar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. ‘Reconstruction of the atrophic Maxilla with Interpositional Bone Grafting/Le Fort I Osteotomy and Endosteal Implants.’ 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, TÜRKİYE, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Onur Atalı, Altan Varol, Ayşegül Sipahi, Serdar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. ‘Treatment options for skeletal anterior open bite.’ 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Nedim Özer. ‘Treatment options in dentofacial deformities.’ 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. ‘Postoperative analgesic effect of intraarticular ketamine administration after TMJ arthroscopy.’ 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Nedim Özer. ‘Surgical management of benign tumors in young children.’ 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Altan Varol, Serdar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. ‘Secondary correction of posttraumatic dentofacial deformaties.’ 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Altan Varol, Ayşegül Sipahi, Onur Atalı, Serdar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. ‘Actinomycotic osteomyelitis of the mandible’. 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Ayşegül Sipahi, Altan Varol, Onur Atalı, Sedar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. ‘Nerve transposition and implant placement in the atrophic posterior mandibular alveolar ridge’. 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Nedim Özer. ‘Reconstruction of atrophic maxilla using onlay bone graft harvested from iliac crest: Report of two cases’. 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Altan Varol, Serdar Yılmaz, Neslihan Türker, Selçuk Basa. ‘Endoscopically assisted transoral open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for subcondylar fractures of the mandible’. 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Ayşegül Sipahi, Onur Atalı, Serdar Yılmaz, Altan Varol, Selçuk Basa. ‘Correction of mandibular asymmetry in a patient with owren disease: Case report’. 1st ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 16-20 May 2007,
• Serdar Yılmaz, Altan Varol, Ayşegül Sipahi, Onur Atalı, Selçuk Basa. ‘Tooth Injuries due to lag screw fixation in saggital split osteotomy: Case report’. 1st ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 16-20 May 2007,
• Serdar Yılmaz, Altan Varol, Ayşegül Sipahi, Onur Atalı, Selçuk Basa. ‘Extraoral versus intraoral maxillary distraction osteogenesis: Advantages and disadvantages.’ 1st ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 16-20 May 2007,
• Onur Atalı, Ayşegül Sipahi, Serdar Yılmaz, Altan Varol, Selçuk Basa. ‘Blood Transfusion assesstment in orthognathic surgery: A retrospective study.’ 1st ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 16-20 May 2007,
• Esra Arpacı, Altan Varol, Serdar Yılmaz, İmad Salih, Selçuk Basa. ‘Temporalis muscle-fascia flap in temporomandibular joint ankylosis.’ 1st ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 16-20 May 2007,
• Basa S, Yilmaz S ,Varol A. Treatment of midface retrusion by maxillary distraction: comparison of rigid intraoral and extraoral distraction systems.
  18th International Conference on Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Bangalore, India, 14-18 November 2007.
• Varol A, Yilmaz S, Basa S. Alveolar distraction osteogenesis in posterior mandibular ridges. XVIII European Congress for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Barselona, İspanya, 11-16 Eylül 2006 (Journal of CranioMaxillofacial Surgery 34(2006) Suppl. S1 Abstracts, EACMFS XVIII Congress (O.080)
• Serdar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. ‘The case dependant alveolar reconstruction in oral implantology: Criterias for preferring between alveolar distraciton osteogenesis and autogenous bone grafting.’ 17th International Conference on Oral and Maxiloofacial Surgery, Vienna, Austria 28 Agust-4 Sept. 2005.
• Muharrem Güvercin, Onur Gönül, Serdar Yılmaz, Bahar Gürsoy. ‘Reconstruction of large maxillary cyst with demineralized bone graft and membranes: A case report’. 5th International Danubius Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Budapest, Hungary, 29 April – 1 May 2004.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Muharrem Güvercin, Gühan Dergin, İmad Salih. Reconstruction of a localized maxillary anterior bone defect using autogenous bone graft harvested from mandibular symphisis region: Case report’. 5th International Danubius Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Budapest, Hungary, 29 April– 1 May 2004.
• B.Cem Şener, Serdar Yılmaz, Ayşe Koçak, Atilla Sertgöz. ‘Segmental osteotomy of the maxillary sinus flor to preserve the alveolar bone height: Case report’. Turkish Dental Association 11th International Congress, Lütfü Kırdar Congress Center, İstanbul, Turkey, 17-22 May. 2004.
• Onur Gönül, Serdar Yılmaz, Hasan Garip, B. Cem Şener, Kamil Göker. ‘Extraoral Fistula Due to Root Angulation: Case Report’. Turkish Dental Association 11th International Congress, Lütfü Kırdar Congress Center, İstanbul, Turkey, 17-22 May. 2004.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Hasan Garip, Serap Akyüz, Kamil Göker. ‘Süt dişi çekimi sırasında çocuk davranışlarının frankl endeksine göre değerlendirilmesi ve bazı fiziksel bulguların saptanması.’ 11th International Congress of the Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofaicial Surgeons, Antalya, Turkey, 4-8 June 2003.

MEMBERSHIP IN SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS

• Turkish Dental Association
• İstanbul Dental Chamber
• Association of Turk Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Society
• International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Direnç Ulaşan

I was born in 1985 in Konya, a city renowned for Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi. I completed my secondary education at Meram Anatolian High School in 2003, after which I began my studies at Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry. Following a five-year undergraduate program, I pursued a specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the same faculty, undertaking an additional five years of focused training. During the last two years of my specialization, I completed rotations in General Surgery, Otolaryngology, and Anesthesia. Throughout this period, I conducted extensive work in immediate implantology, and my PhD research focused on immediate and short implants.

Following this period, I established Milim Dental Hospital, where I currently lead a dedicated team of 30 professionals, including 9 doctors. Milim Dental Hospital holds the distinction of being Turkey’s first Ministry of Health-approved and internationally accredited health tourism organization. Our institution specializes extensively in procedures such as All-on-4, All-on-6, and zygomatic implants, as well as Hollywood Smile transformations. We maintain an active presence on social media, utilizing platforms like Instagram and TikTok to connect with and inform our audience. For further insights, please feel free to explore Milim Dental’s Instagram page.

I am a member of the Turkish Dental Association, the Bursa Dental Association, the Turkish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (AÇBİD), Archbit, the International Team for Implantology (ITI), and the Turkish Young Businessmen Association (TÜGİAD). These memberships, along with my certifications, reflect my commitment to staying at the forefront of dental advancements and my dedication to professional growth within the field.

I reside in Bursa, a lush, green city known as the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, located just a one-hour drive from Istanbul. Here, I established Milim Dental Hospital with the purpose of offering patients a truly personalized experience in an exclusive environment. Our treatment packages not only address patients’ dental needs but also fulfill the “vacation” aspect of a Dental Holiday. Bursa offers a unique combination of natural beauty and cultural heritage—patients can ski on Mount Uludağ and swim in the sea at Mudanya, an ancient Greek village, all within the same day. The city is also a gastronomic hub and a destination of cultural significance, famously visited by Queen Elizabeth. Additionally, Iznik, renowned for its historical importance, is a short trip away within Bursa. With our VIP transfers and guides, patients can enjoy all these cultural and culinary experiences efficiently, without traffic delays, during their dental treatment’s downtime. This approach allows them to receive a niche, high-quality service that extends beyond traditional dental care.

In addition to my professional qualifications, I have extensive experience working with expatriates in Turkey and have cultivated a broad network among the international community. I am well-traveled, having visited over 30 countries, which has enriched my cultural understanding and adaptability. My frequent travels abroad and my connections with expatriates have greatly influenced my approach to providing culturally sensitive care. Additionally, my daughter was born in the United States, which further strengthens my global perspective and ease in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

I am married to Dr. Begüm Ulaşan, an orthodontist, and we have a young daughter. Additionally, I am a passionate collector of both books and automobiles, pursuits that complement my professional and personal life.

Dr. Ömer Bayar was born on October 3, 1992, in Eskişehir, Turkey. After completing his primary and secondary education at Atayurt College between 1998 and 2006, he attended Eskişehir Anadolu High School from 2006 to 2010.

He graduated from Başkent University’s Faculty of Dentistry in 2015 and has been working at his clinic since 2017. In addition, he pursued a PhD in Prosthodontics at Başkent University’s Faculty of Dentistry, graduating as a prosthodontist in 2023.

Dr. Bayar specializes in aesthetic dentistry, smile design, implantology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. He stays current in his field by attending various international congresses and seminars. His expertise includes full-mouth rehabilitation and smile makeovers for complex dental misalignments and jaw malpositions; implant surgeries for patients with severe bone deficiencies, bone grafting, and the "immediate implant" technique, which involves placing an implant at the time of tooth extraction. His PhD thesis, titled "Surface Roughness of Polished and Glazed 5Y-TZP Monolithic Zirconia Blocks After Brushing Simulation," has been published in both local and international academic journals.

I'm Dr. Batuhan Furkan Ünlüler. I graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2020. Afterwards, I worked in various private hospitals and clinics in Istanbul for about 4 years; I worked on aesthetic and general dentistry practices. I followed the current developments closely with many courses, certificates and training.I got License from Dubai also as the same time I worked in Dubai last 1 year between İstanbul.Right know I working my own place and see my patient in İstanbul Nişantaşı

Dr. Batuhan's Vision and Treatment Approaches İnclude:

•Understanding patient psychology and providing the necessary motivation for oral hygiene

•Correct diagnosis, correct planning easy to understand information and education to patients

•Comprehensive options treatment plans, and long-term follow-up protocols

•Reminding the importance of long-term regular dental check-ups

ERDEM ÖZDEMİR DDS, PhD

DENTIST / PROSTHODONTIST

Gazi University Dentistry (2005)

Başkent University Prosthodontics (2010)

Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, NY, USA (2008)

PhD thesis. Influence of Dynamic Loading and Different Adhesive Systems on the Microleakage in Root Canals

Researches.

1. Influence of Dynamic Loading and Different Adhesive Systems on the Microleakage in Root Canals.

Erdem Özdemir, Selim Erkut, Wei-Shao Lin, Hasan Orucoglu

Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 2012; 26:22, 2517-2530

2. Effect of various post materials and resin luting cements on microleakage in endodontically treated root canals

Can Ramiz Erbaşar,Erdem Ozdemir &Güzin Neda Hasanoğlu Erbaşar

Pages 1651-1662 | Received 07 Dec 2014, Accepted 20 Mar 2015, Published online: 11 May 2015

3. Effect of adhesive systems on microleakage in endodontically treated teeth restored with glass fiber posts.

Erdem Özdemir, Kamran Gülsahi, Yonca Korkmaz, Selim Erkut, Abidin Hakan Tuncer

Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 2014; ID.883773; DOI. 10:1080/01694243

4. Interfacial evaluation of endodontically treated teeth restored with selected adhesive materials and glass fiber posts: An SEM analysis.

Erdem Ozdemir, Wei-Shao Lin, Selim Erkut, Abidin Hakan Tuncer.

Journal of Dental Sciences 2013; 8:4, 365-72.

5. Management of interproximal soft tissue with a resin-bonded prosthesis after immediate implant placement.

Özdemir E, Lin WS, Erkut S.

J Prosthet Dent. 2012 Jan;107(1):7-10.

6. Effect of Immediate Implant Placement and Loading on Soft TissueManagement

Erdem Özdemir, Yener Oğuz

Open Journal of Stomatology, 2013, 3, ***-***

7.An esthetic approach to anterior segment: Lava crown restorations following subepithelial connective tissue graft procedure

Erdem Özdemir, Yasin Bozok

General Dentistry (accepted 2013)

8. Microleakage of different provisionalization techniques for class I inlays.

Selim Erkut, Alper Caglar, Burak Yilmaz, H. Cenker Küçükeşmen, Erdem Ozdemir

Journal of Dental Sciences, Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2013, Pages 1-7.

9. Maxillary rehabilitation with a CAD/ CAM-fabricated, long-term interim and anatomic contour definitive prosthesis with a digital workflow: A clinical report Lin WS, Harris BT, Ozdemir E, Morton D.

J Prosthet Dent. 2013 Jul;110(1):1-7.

10. A three-appointment alternative treatment protocol for fabricating an implant-supported milled bar overdenture.

Lin WS, Ozdemir E, Morton D.

J Prosthet Dent. 2012 Feb;107(2):75-9.

11. Bonding strength of self adhesive resin cements to human dentin

Özlem Acar, Erdem Özdemir

Reviews of Adhesion and Adhesives 2013 August;1(3) 346-364

12. A clinical comparison of cordless and conventional displacement systems regarding clinical performance and impression quality

Özlem Acar, Selim Erkut, Tuncer Burak Özcelik, Erdem Özdemir, Mehtap Akci (Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2014, april)

13. Effect of Dental Implant Placement and Loading Timing on Presence and Quality of Adjacent Interdental Papillae

Erdem Ozdemir, Yener Oğuz, Wei-Shao Lin, Dean Morton

(journal of oral health and dental management; april, 2015)

14. Effect of different surface-cleaning techniques on the bond strength of composite resin restorations.

Erkut S, Yilmaz B, Bagis B, Küçükeşmen C, Ozdemir E, Acar O.J Prosthet Dent. 2014 Oct;112(4):949-56. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2014.05.001. Epub 2014 Jun 14.PMID: 24939254

ARTICLES

“Effects of various drying techniques on the fracture strength of type IV dental stones”

Burak Özcelik, Erdem Özdemir, Özlem Acar, Ali Karahanoğlu

European Prosthetic Association, 2009, Austria

“An esthetic approach to anterior segment: Lava crown restorations following subepithelial connective tissue graft procedure”

Erdem Özdemir, Yasin Bozok

European Prosthetic Association, 2009, Austria

“Influence of Dynamic Loading and Different Adhesive Systems On The Microleakage”

Erdem Özdemir, Selim Erkut, Kamran Gülşahı, Hasan Orucoğlu

IADR, 2010, Barcelona

“Influence of Different Luting Agents on the Microleakage of Fiber-Reinforced Posts”

Erdem Özdemir, Yonca Korkmaz, Kamran Gülsahı, Selim Erkut

“A clinical comparison of cordless and conventional displacement systems regarding clinical performance and impression quality”

Özlem Acar, Selim Erkut, Tuncer Burak Özcelik, Erdem Özdemir, Mehtap Akcil

FDI 2013, İstanbul, Turkey

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Chapter 21

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.