Paradontosis Doctors Abroad — Page 14

Dt. Mesut Özkul is a dentist. He graduated from the 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Dentistry in 2015. From 2015 to 2022, he worked at the Güngören Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic. In 2022, he co-founded Mesta Dent Polyclinic.

His clinical interests include dental implants and aesthetic, restorative, preventive, and general dentistry. He speaks English.

Dt. Seyit Burak Şanda is a dentist. He graduated from the 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Dentistry in 2004. He first worked in private practice. From 2007 to 2022, he served at the Amasya Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic and the Güngören Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic. In 2022, he co-founded Mesta Dent Polyclinic. He aims to use his surgical and prosthetic skills more effectively there.

Clinical interests: maxillofacial surgery, dental implants, aesthetic dentistry, dental prosthetics, and general dentistry. Languages: English, German.

Dr. Sadik Taki is a specialist in prosthetic dentistry. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2016. He completed his prosthodontics training at Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2020. He has 8 years of clinical experience. He served as an Assistant Professor at Ankara Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry from 2020 to 2022.

His practice focuses on personalized aesthetic dentistry. Services include digital smile design, laminate veneers, full ceramic crowns, implant-supported prostheses, overdentures, obturators, zirconia crowns, pink esthetic procedures, and partial or complete dentures.

He has presented and published on national and international scientific platforms. He speaks Arabic, English, and Turkish.

Dt. Alican Yeni is a PhD candidate in Prosthodontics at Istanbul University. He has been in the program since 2015 and combines research with clinical practice. He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry (Çapa) in 2013.

His work focuses on aesthetic dentistry, prosthetic rehabilitation, and TMJ disorders. He uses botulinum toxin for bruxism, TMJ management, and selected facial aesthetic needs. He follows minimally invasive, digital prosthetic workflows.

He is a member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB), the Istanbul Chamber of Dentists, the Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPD), the Prosthesis Academy, and the Gnatology Association.

Op. Dr. Gamze Kavuncu is a specialist in periodontology and implant dentistry. She earned her DDS from Marmara University in 2013. In the 2016 Dentistry Specialization Examination (DUS), she ranked 76th nationwide and was admitted to the Department of Periodontology at Marmara University.

Her clinical focus includes complex periodontal therapy and implant rehabilitation. She manages endo-perio lesions and performs regenerative periodontal procedures. She also carries out soft-tissue augmentation and treats reactive gingival lesions. Her surgical work includes minimally invasive methods, such as piezo-assisted sinus lift with simultaneous implant placement.

She completed her doctoral research in 2019. It was published in 2020 in the SCI-indexed journal Biomedicine. She is a member of TDB, TPD, and EFP. She holds an International Application Certificate in Botox from Vestiyer Academy and co-founded IDEA Dental Clinic.

Dr. Vu Duc Tung, DDS, MSc, is an orthodontist with over 20 years of experience. He has maintained top-tier Invisalign Provider status, including Diamond, Diamond Elite, and Black Diamond, for seven consecutive years. He has earned more than 20 awards.

Many of his clinical cases are featured in the Align Global Gallery. He personally designs and oversees each treatment plan. He reviews and refines plans throughout treatment.

He is an official Invisalign speaker with many years of service. He has been invited to global speaker conferences in Vancouver (Oct 2023), London (Sep 2024), Budapest (Sep 2025), and Dubai (Mar 2025). He is a long-standing member of the WFO, AAO, EAS, and the ICD (USA Section).

Dr. Sedat Ciraci graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry. He has broad experience in clinical dentistry and dental industry management.

He held senior sales director and manager roles at leading dental companies. He represented dental equipment and materials at national and international exhibitions. As a Responsible Manager in high-end dental clinics, he oversaw clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and quality standards. He combined clinical insight with operational leadership to deliver organized, patient-focused care.

The doctor is a skilled dental professional with over six years of experience specializing in general and cosmetic dentistry. Holding a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Ataturk University, the doctor has developed extensive expertise in preventive and restorative procedures, including endodontics and periodontics. Throughout a career spanning multiple clinical practices, the doctor has demonstrated proficiency in root canals, crowns, and advanced, minimally invasive cosmetic techniques.

The doctor is a licensed practitioner in Istanbul and maintains advanced certifications in multidisciplinary bruxism management, adhesive cementation, TMD splint treatments, and the restoration of occlusal vertical dimensions.

Dt. Mehmet Emre Eroğlu specializes in implantology and aesthetic dentistry at Atamer Oral and Dental Health Center.

• Ongoing studies focused on implantology and aesthetic dentistry
• Graduated from Antalya Akdeniz University
• Principal dentist at Atamer clinic

Dr. Uss specializes in aesthetic dentistry and prosthetics, with a passion for creating beautiful and functional smiles using digital dentistry.

• Title of specialist in dental prosthetics since 2016
• Emphasizes accuracy and aesthetics in all procedures
• Graduated from Medical University of Bialystok in 2008
• Particularly interested in digital dentistry techniques