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Koray Atik
Dentist
12 years of experience
4.0
3 reviews
Turkey, Antalya
Inter Dental Turkey

Koray Atik

Dentist
12 years of experience
Dr. Koray Atik is a dental professional specializing in aesthetic dentistry and implantology. He has conducted studies on aesthetic dentistry in London and offers an array of procedures including All-on-4 Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneer, Lumineer, and Root canal treatment. Dr. Atik also contributes to the Milliyet Newspaper as a columnist.Read more
Dr. Koray Atik is a dental professional specializing in aesthetic dentistry and implantology. He has conducted studies on aesthetic dentistry in London and offers an array of procedures including All-on-4 Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneer, Lumineer, and Root canal treatment. Dr. Atik also contributes to the Milliyet Newspaper as a columnist.
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Halime Ulukaya
Dentist
17 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
HB Dental Clinic

Halime Ulukaya

Dentist
17 years of experience

Dentist Halime Ulukaya graduaded from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2005. She took English lessons for her preparatory year in Ege University in 1999. She opened her own clinic in Antalya in 2005 and continued there until 2022. She took many various branches of dentistry educations on Esthetic Dentistry, Laminate Dental Veneers , Dental İmplant Surgery and Prosthesis,  Digital Smile Design. Now, she is working her own oral and health center which name is HB Dental Clinic.

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Dentist Halime Ulukaya graduaded from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2005. She took English lessons for her preparatory year in Ege University in 1999. She opened her own clinic in Antalya in 2005 and continued there until 2022. She took many various branches of dentistry educations on Esthetic Dentistry, Laminate Dental Veneers , Dental İmplant Surgery and Prosthesis,  Digital Smile Design. Now, she is working her own oral and health center which name is HB Dental Clinic.

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Adnan Akdeh
Dentist
7 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Lara Smile Dental Clinic

Adnan Akdeh

Dentist
7 years of experience
Dr. Adnan Akdeh is a highly skilled dentist with a focus on aesthetic smile designs, surgical procedures, and composite bonding. He is experienced in performing various dental operations, including All-on-4 Dental Implants, Veneers, Porcelain crown installation, Wisdom tooth removal, and Tooth Reshaping, among others. He has treated patients globally and is well-versed in using modern dental technologies.Read more
Dr. Adnan Akdeh is a highly skilled dentist with a focus on aesthetic smile designs, surgical procedures, and composite bonding. He is experienced in performing various dental operations, including All-on-4 Dental Implants, Veneers, Porcelain crown installation, Wisdom tooth removal, and Tooth Reshaping, among others. He has treated patients globally and is well-versed in using modern dental technologies.
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Tugce Aybike Cakir
Dentist
13 years of experience
4.0
3 reviews

Tugce Aybike Cakir

Dentist
13 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Just Smile Dental Clinic
Emre Seker
Implantologist
12 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Dentarma Turkey Dental Clinic

Emre Seker

Implantologist
12 years of experience

Prof. Dr. Emre Şeker is a renowned dental specialist with a distinguished academic career and extensive clinical experience. As the founder of Dentarma Dental Clinic, he combines his expertise with a patient-centered approach to deliver exceptional dental care.

Prof. Dr. Şeker holds a Ph.D. in Prosthodontics and has served as an Associate Professor at esteemed universities in Turkey. His academic background, coupled with his hands-on clinical practice, positions him as a leading authority in the field of implant dentistry, smile design, and advanced prosthetic treatments.

With a focus on patient satisfaction and utilizing cutting-edge technology, Prof. Dr. Emre Şeker and his team at Dentarma are committed to providing world-class dental solutions.

Key Areas of Expertise:

  • Implant dentistry
  • Smile design
  • Prosthetic dentistry
  • Digital dentistry
  • Aesthetic dentistry
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Prof. Dr. Emre Şeker is a renowned dental specialist with a distinguished academic career and extensive clinical experience. As the founder of Dentarma Dental Clinic, he combines his expertise with a patient-centered approach to deliver exceptional dental care.

Prof. Dr. Şeker holds a Ph.D. in Prosthodontics and has served as an Associate Professor at esteemed universities in Turkey. His academic background, coupled with his hands-on clinical practice, positions him as a leading authority in the field of implant dentistry, smile design, and advanced prosthetic treatments.

With a focus on patient satisfaction and utilizing cutting-edge technology, Prof. Dr. Emre Şeker and his team at Dentarma are committed to providing world-class dental solutions.

Key Areas of Expertise:

  • Implant dentistry
  • Smile design
  • Prosthetic dentistry
  • Digital dentistry
  • Aesthetic dentistry
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Zeynep Isilay Kaya
Dentist
11 years of experience
4.6
82 reviews
Turkey, Antalya
SALUSS Medical Group

Zeynep Isilay Kaya

Dentist
11 years of experience
Dr. Zeynep Isilay Kaya is a dentist with expertise in implantology, endodontics, prosthesis, orthodontics, periodontology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, cosmetic dentistry, and dental aesthetics. She is proficient in anterior composite restorations and aesthetic approaches in dentistry. Her offered treatments include All-on-4 Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneer, Lumineer, Root canal treatment, Braces, among others. She is a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.Read more
Dr. Zeynep Isilay Kaya is a dentist with expertise in implantology, endodontics, prosthesis, orthodontics, periodontology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, cosmetic dentistry, and dental aesthetics. She is proficient in anterior composite restorations and aesthetic approaches in dentistry. Her offered treatments include All-on-4 Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneer, Lumineer, Root canal treatment, Braces, among others. She is a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
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Ridvan Sahin
Dentist
7 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Lara Smile Dental Clinic

Ridvan Sahin

Dentist
7 years of experience
Dr. Ridvan Sahin specializes in cosmetic dentistry, hollywood smile, and all on 4 treatments. He offers a wide range of dental procedures including all-on-4 dental implants, veneers, tooth extraction, and root canal treatment.Read more
Dr. Ridvan Sahin specializes in cosmetic dentistry, hollywood smile, and all on 4 treatments. He offers a wide range of dental procedures including all-on-4 dental implants, veneers, tooth extraction, and root canal treatment.
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Erdem Ozdemir
Dentist
16 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Özdemir Dental Center

Erdem Ozdemir

Dentist
16 years of experience

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

BOOK

Handbook of adhesive technology

3. edition

Chapter 21

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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

BOOK

Handbook of adhesive technology

3. edition

Chapter 21

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Suha Kilicaraslan
Dentist
26 years of experience

Suha Kilicaraslan

Dentist
26 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Medoper
Ozge Aydog
Dentist
10 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Medoper Fethiye

Ozge Aydog

Dentist
10 years of experience

Özge Aydoğ is a dentist specialized in prosthetic dental treatment. She completed her Doctorate program in Prosthetic Dental Treatment at Ankara University and her Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry at Marmara University. Dr. Aydoğ has worked at various dental clinics and universities throughout her career. She has gained experience as a dentist at Istanbul Aydın University, as well as private clinics such as Özel Doc Fethiye Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Polikliniği and currently at Özel Dentoper Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Polikliniği. Dr. Aydoğ is a member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB) and has participated in various scientific events related to her field of expertise. She has also presented her research at several scientific conferences, including the 24th International Dental Congress in Ankara and the FDI World Dental Congress in Madrid. Dr. Aydoğ has published an article in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry titled “Flexural strength of CAD-CAM and conventional interim resin materials with a surface sealant”. She has also given several presentations on topics such as telescopic copings supported maxillary overdenture and multidisciplinary oral rehabilitation of a patient with synthetic cannabinoids addiction. With her extensive education, experience, and scientific contributions, Dr. Aydoğ is dedicated to providing her patients with the highest quality dental care.

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Özge Aydoğ is a dentist specialized in prosthetic dental treatment. She completed her Doctorate program in Prosthetic Dental Treatment at Ankara University and her Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry at Marmara University. Dr. Aydoğ has worked at various dental clinics and universities throughout her career. She has gained experience as a dentist at Istanbul Aydın University, as well as private clinics such as Özel Doc Fethiye Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Polikliniği and currently at Özel Dentoper Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Polikliniği. Dr. Aydoğ is a member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB) and has participated in various scientific events related to her field of expertise. She has also presented her research at several scientific conferences, including the 24th International Dental Congress in Ankara and the FDI World Dental Congress in Madrid. Dr. Aydoğ has published an article in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry titled “Flexural strength of CAD-CAM and conventional interim resin materials with a surface sealant”. She has also given several presentations on topics such as telescopic copings supported maxillary overdenture and multidisciplinary oral rehabilitation of a patient with synthetic cannabinoids addiction. With her extensive education, experience, and scientific contributions, Dr. Aydoğ is dedicated to providing her patients with the highest quality dental care.

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Reha Can Soysal
Dentist
7 years of experience

Reha Can Soysal

Dentist
7 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Vip Dental Clinic
Svetlana Nikolaeva Apari
Dentist
33 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Dental Clinic "Svetlana Aparı" - Antalya

Svetlana Nikolaeva Apari

Dentist
33 years of experience

Born in the beautiful Bulgarian capital of Sofia, Dr. Svetlana Aparı has made a long career in dentistry. From graduating cum-laude from the Medical University of Sofia in 1985, through achieving her specialization in the field of dental surgery in 1991, she has always sought new challenges for herself in the field of dental hygiene. Seeking further improvement, Dr. Aparı has completed a 2-year course of dental surgery at the prestigious Ludwig Maximillian University in Munich, Germany in 1994. Over the years, Dr. Aparı has built a strong presence in the Sofia dental scene, with founding and developing 3 “Koronadent” – branden dental clinics throughout the city. In 2020, after having the desire for some change in scenery, Dr. Aparı moved to beuatiful Antalya, Turkey to start her new clinic in the heart of the city. Since then, she has managed to gain popularity among other dentists and clinics in this beautiful city, with key differentiating points being her European diploma, international experience and exposure as well as her ability to communicate fluently in multiple languages (Turkish, Bulgarian, English, Russian, German), always done in the name of her patients.

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Born in the beautiful Bulgarian capital of Sofia, Dr. Svetlana Aparı has made a long career in dentistry. From graduating cum-laude from the Medical University of Sofia in 1985, through achieving her specialization in the field of dental surgery in 1991, she has always sought new challenges for herself in the field of dental hygiene. Seeking further improvement, Dr. Aparı has completed a 2-year course of dental surgery at the prestigious Ludwig Maximillian University in Munich, Germany in 1994. Over the years, Dr. Aparı has built a strong presence in the Sofia dental scene, with founding and developing 3 “Koronadent” – branden dental clinics throughout the city. In 2020, after having the desire for some change in scenery, Dr. Aparı moved to beuatiful Antalya, Turkey to start her new clinic in the heart of the city. Since then, she has managed to gain popularity among other dentists and clinics in this beautiful city, with key differentiating points being her European diploma, international experience and exposure as well as her ability to communicate fluently in multiple languages (Turkish, Bulgarian, English, Russian, German), always done in the name of her patients.

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Zeynep Ozkan
Dentist
3 years of experience

Zeynep Ozkan

Dentist
3 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Özdemir Dental Center
Esra Avsar Ozdemir
Dentist
14 years of experience

Esra Avsar Ozdemir

Dentist
14 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Özdemir Dental Center
Hilal Ozdemir
Dentist
3 years of experience

Hilal Ozdemir

Dentist
3 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Özdemir Dental Center
Hamide Unver
Dentist
3 years of experience

Hamide Unver

Dentist
3 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Özdemir Dental Center
Havva Sevda Hiz
Dentist
4 years of experience

Havva Sevda Hiz

Dentist
4 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Özdemir Dental Center
Melisa Mavi
Dentist
5 years of experience

Melisa Mavi

Dentist
5 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Özdemir Dental Center
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