Periodontitis Doctors Worldwide

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

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. Ümit Sait Yavuz is the clinical lead for complex implant rehabilitations at Bravodent in Istanbul. He performs full-arch restorations for patients with severe bone loss. Dr. Yavuz earned his PhD in Periodontology from Ondokuz Mayıs University.

• Performs All-on-4, All-on-6, and zygomatic implant procedures.
• Uses CBCT and digital 3D simulation to map cheekbone anatomy before surgery.
• Founder and Medical Director of Bravodent International Clinic.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Oral Implantology and the Association of Osseointegration.

Dr. Nattaya Satvinit is a specialist in prosthodontics and implant dentistry at Navamin 9 Hospital. She holds a Master of Science in Prosthodontics from Mahidol University. Dr. Satvinit focuses on complex oral rehabilitation and aesthetic smile design. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility in Bangkok.

• Performs surgical placement and restoration of dental implants.
• Specifies in All-on-4 and All-on-6 full-arch restorative solutions.
• Provides precision porcelain veneers and zirconia crown installations.
• Treats periodontitis and manages full-mouth denture reconstructions.

Dr. Manny Torres is a board-certified dental implant specialist at Del Prado Implants in Tijuana. He performs full-arch rehabilitation and same-day teeth procedures. Dr. Torres reviews every case for the clinic's virtual consultation program, where he manages surgical planning and implant site development to replicate natural tooth function.

• Completed the Straumann World Class Doctor program, a certification for implant dentistry.
• Trained at Loma Linda University and UNAM in Mexico.
• Performs soft tissue management and guided surgery for full-arch restorations.
• Uses digital planning for patients to receive temporary fixed teeth on the day of surgery.

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.

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. Kittisak Benjasiriporn is a prosthodontist and implant specialist at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his dental degree with Second-Class Honors from Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Benjasiriporn focuses on complex restorative care and full-mouth smile makeovers. He holds a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences specifically for prosthodontics.

• Performs dental implant placement and restoration using modern clinical techniques.
• Specializes in porcelain veneers, zirconia crowns, and dental bridge installation.
• Treats periodontitis and manages complex cases requiring various denture types.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Navamin 9 Hospital in Thailand.

Dr. Marzena Pucek is an orthodontist at Atelier Uśmiechu in Warsaw. She treats malocclusion and periodontal issues such as periodontitis. Dr. Pucek uses Invisalign clear aligners to straighten teeth. She works at a clinic with ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification.

• Performs All-on-4 dental implant procedures for full arch restoration.
• Treats patients at a facility accredited by the Polish Association of Implantology.
• Works in a clinic serving 1,500+ patients annually.
• Uses onsite diagnostic imaging licensed for radiology standards.