Periodontitis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Mira Kanal is a senior oral surgeon and prosthodontist at Value Dent Clinic. She has over 21 years of international experience. She holds an MSc in Oral Surgery from the University of Sydney.

Her expertise spans advanced oral surgery and prosthodontics. She manages complex implantology and peri-implant care. She also provides full-mouth rehabilitation, including All-on-X restorations, veneers, and E.max and zirconia crowns.

Her track record includes care for more than 5,000 patients and over 500 complex edentulism cases. She has over eight years of experience with high-volume international patients in Istanbul’s health tourism sector. She mentors junior clinicians and maintains high standards.

Dr. Mahmut Gazi Fırat is an oral surgeon and Ph.D. candidate in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He graduated from the Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry in 2020. He has pursued his Ph.D. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Istanbul Kent University since August 2022.

His practice focuses on advanced implantology. He completed basic, advanced, and master-class implant surgery courses, and soft tissue surgery training around implants. He participated in EAO and the Multidisciplinary Dental Implantology Symposium. Since 2019, he has worked in private polyclinics, including VIA DENT and MEDICO CLINIC. He provides careful surgical planning and treatment.

Dr. Birce Noymalı is an orthodontist. She focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and correcting misaligned teeth and jaws. She earned her dental degree from Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Dentistry. She completed her PhD in Orthodontics at Istanbul Altınbaş University (2017–2023).

She is a member of the Turkish Orthodontic Society (TOD), the European Orthodontic Society (EOS), and the Turkish Aligner Association (TAD). She is skilled in modern clear aligner systems. She speaks English and provides personalized treatment plans for long-term results.

Dr. Panchaya Palitavanon is a restorative dentist at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. She graduated with Second-Class Honors from Mahidol University. Dr. Palitavanon specializes in dentures, crowns, and fixed dental prostheses. She focuses on integrated dentistry for long-lasting results.

• Earned a Graduate Diploma in Integrated Dentistry from Chulalongkorn University.
• Treats dental conditions like periodontitis and paradontosis.
• Performs complex procedures including All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants.
• Works at Navamin 9 Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Thailand.

Dr. Krittanu Pintuperakovit is a prosthodontics specialist at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his dental degree with Second-Class Honors from Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Pintuperakovit focus on full-mouth rehabilitation and esthetic smile enhancement. He works at a JCI-accredited facility following US healthcare safety standards.

• Specializes in All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implant restoration.
• Provides high-precision porcelain veneers, zirconia crowns, and dental bridges.
• Expertise covers both fixed and removable prostheses, including all denture types.
• Treats complex cases of periodontitis and paradontosis requiring reconstructive care.

Dr. Khinkgarn Ngamkitidachagul is a pediatric dentist at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. She specializes in oral healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents. Dr. Ngamkitidachagul earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Mahidol University. She also holds a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences in Pediatric Dentistry. Her practice focuses on gentle behavior management and low-anxiety care for young patients.

• Treats complex pediatric dental cases and developmental oral health issues.
• Performs preventive procedures including dental sealants and fluoride treatments.
• Expertise includes root canal therapy and professional teeth scaling for children.
• Works at Navamin 9 Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Thailand.

Dr. Angkana Tanphand is a periodontist at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. She earned her dental degree with Second-Class Honors from Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Tanphand focuses on gummy smile correction and esthetic gum surgery. She works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 30,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in periodontology and periodontal plastic surgery.
• Performs gingivectomy and advanced gum contouring to enhance smiles.
• Treats complex gum diseases like periodontitis and paradontosis.
• Holds a Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences.

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.

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.