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Mevlut Yazici
Dentist
16 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Care in Turkey Clinic

Mevlut Yazici

Dentist
16 years of experience

Dr. X is an Esthetic Dentistry Specialist with memberships in the Esthetic Dentistry Academy, International Team of Implantology, and Turkish Association of Gnathology and Prosthetics. He has professional experience as a Research Assistant Lecturer at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry (2011-2017) and as an Esthetic Dentistry Specialist at Dentalpro Dental Clinic (2012-2020) and Dentaltes Esthetic Dentistry and Implantology Clinic (Founder, Esthetic Dentistry Specialist).

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Dr. X is an Esthetic Dentistry Specialist with memberships in the Esthetic Dentistry Academy, International Team of Implantology, and Turkish Association of Gnathology and Prosthetics. He has professional experience as a Research Assistant Lecturer at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry (2011-2017) and as an Esthetic Dentistry Specialist at Dentalpro Dental Clinic (2012-2020) and Dentaltes Esthetic Dentistry and Implantology Clinic (Founder, Esthetic Dentistry Specialist).

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Batuhan
Dentist
6 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Surgery Group Dental Clinics

Batuhan

Dentist
6 years of experience
Doctor with a degree in Dentistry from Baskent University and Prosthetic Dentistry from Ankara University.Read more
Doctor with a degree in Dentistry from Baskent University and Prosthetic Dentistry from Ankara University.
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Gurkan Korkmaz
Dentist
11 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Nazli Korkmaz, MD | NK Cosmetic Gynecology Clinic

Gurkan Korkmaz

Dentist
11 years of experience

Gurkan Korkmaz is renowned for his meticulous and innovative dental services, backed by a decade-long expertise in the field. He approaches each patient with a tailored strategy, utilizing the latest technology and techniques to ensure they achieve a healthy and radiant smile. Offering a wide spectrum of services including aesthetic dentistry, implants, root canal treatments, and pediatric dentistry, Gurkan Korkmaz prioritizes customer satisfaction, placing the comfort and trust of patients at the forefront. Widely recognized as the epitome of excellence in enhancing smiles, Gurkan Korkmaz is the go-to, reliable dentist for delivering the finest solutions to embellish your smile.

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Gurkan Korkmaz is renowned for his meticulous and innovative dental services, backed by a decade-long expertise in the field. He approaches each patient with a tailored strategy, utilizing the latest technology and techniques to ensure they achieve a healthy and radiant smile. Offering a wide spectrum of services including aesthetic dentistry, implants, root canal treatments, and pediatric dentistry, Gurkan Korkmaz prioritizes customer satisfaction, placing the comfort and trust of patients at the forefront. Widely recognized as the epitome of excellence in enhancing smiles, Gurkan Korkmaz is the go-to, reliable dentist for delivering the finest solutions to embellish your smile.

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Onur Utku Yuksel
Dentist
12 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Soho Dental Clinic

Onur Utku Yuksel

Dentist
12 years of experience

 

 

Onur Utku Yuksel started his dental education at Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry in 2007 and graduated with a master's degree in 2012.

 

In the same year, he started working as a Dentist at the Turkish Armed Forces Istanbul Central Command and finished his duty at the end of 1 year with the rank of Lieutenant Dental Physician.

 

He started working as a Dentist at Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital in 2013.

 

Onur Utku Yüksel, who started his specialization training at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Periodontology in 2014 after 1 year of public service, completed his specialization with the title of Specialist Dentist.

 

In 2020, he opened "Soho Dental Clinic", of which he is the founding partner.

 

He also provides consultancy as a consultant physician in the field of Periodontology and Surgery in many private clinics in Istanbul.

 

His areas of interest in clinical studies include dental implantology, on four & six, bone and gum transplantation, gum diseases and surgery, impacted tooth operations, and digital dentistry.

 

At Dentzade Dental Clinic, you’re in the hands of one of Turkey’s top implant dentists, Dr. Esra Yüksek With her expertise, Dr. Mehmet Nuri Yüksek has carefully chosen a highly skilled team who share his commitment to providing the best dental care.

 

Dr. Esra Yüksek has hand-selected a highly skilled team that shares her commitment to providing innovative, evidence-based dentistry at the very highest levels of quality.

 

At Dentzade Dental Clinic, you’re in the hands of one of Turkey’s top implant dentists, Dr. Esra Yüksek

 

With her expertise, Dr. Esra Yüksek has carefully chosen a highly skilled team who share her commitment to providing the best dental care.

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Onur Utku Yuksel started his dental education at Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry in 2007 and graduated with a master's degree in 2012.

 

In the same year, he started working as a Dentist at the Turkish Armed Forces Istanbul Central Command and finished his duty at the end of 1 year with the rank of Lieutenant Dental Physician.

 

He started working as a Dentist at Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital in 2013.

 

Onur Utku Yüksel, who started his specialization training at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Periodontology in 2014 after 1 year of public service, completed his specialization with the title of Specialist Dentist.

 

In 2020, he opened "Soho Dental Clinic", of which he is the founding partner.

 

He also provides consultancy as a consultant physician in the field of Periodontology and Surgery in many private clinics in Istanbul.

 

His areas of interest in clinical studies include dental implantology, on four & six, bone and gum transplantation, gum diseases and surgery, impacted tooth operations, and digital dentistry.

 

At Dentzade Dental Clinic, you’re in the hands of one of Turkey’s top implant dentists, Dr. Esra Yüksek With her expertise, Dr. Mehmet Nuri Yüksek has carefully chosen a highly skilled team who share his commitment to providing the best dental care.

 

Dr. Esra Yüksek has hand-selected a highly skilled team that shares her commitment to providing innovative, evidence-based dentistry at the very highest levels of quality.

 

At Dentzade Dental Clinic, you’re in the hands of one of Turkey’s top implant dentists, Dr. Esra Yüksek

 

With her expertise, Dr. Esra Yüksek has carefully chosen a highly skilled team who share her commitment to providing the best dental care.

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Betul Topak
Dentist
6 years of experience

Betul Topak

Dentist
6 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Aqua Dental Clinic
Damla Ozturk
Periodontist
8 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
DentSpa Oral & Dental Health Clinic

Damla Ozturk

Periodontist
8 years of experience

Experience

DentSpa Oral and Dental Health Clinic

Periodontologist
2019 – Present, İstanbul/Turkey

Marmara University Dental Hospital

Periodontologist
2016 – 2019, İstanbul/Turkey

Education

Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry

Periodontology Specialization
2016 – 2019, İstanbul/Turkey

Marmara University (English) Faculty of Dentistry

General Dentistry
2008 – 2014, İstanbul/Turkey

Scientific Publications

  • In-vitro Evaluation of Cervical Micro leakage of the Class II Bulk Fill Restorations
    Pinar Yilmaz Atali, Sezai Sonmez, Damla Ozturk, Faik Bulent Topbasi
    2015 Paripex-Indian Journal of Research
  • Alzheimer Hastalığında Periodontopatojenlerin Rolü
    Damla Öztürk, Başak Doğan
    2019 Türkiye Klinikleri Periodontoloji Özel Dergisi

Thesis Topic and Consultant

  • Alzheimerlı Hastalarda Periodontal Durumun Değerlendirilmesi
    Prof. Dr. Başak Doğan

Announcements

  • Regenerative Periodontal Treatment of Localized Aggressive Periodontitis.
    Damla Öztürk, Gamze Kavuncu, Ömer Birkan Ağralı, Başak Doğan
    TDA 2018 24nd International Dental Congress-Istanbul-poster
  • Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation of Teeth with Insufficient Clinical Crown Length.
    Damla Öztürk, Hafize Öztürk Özener, Omer Ahsen Naeem, Rıfat Gözneli, Leyla Kuru
    TDA 24nd International Dental Congress 2018-Istanbul-poster
  • Increasing the Width of Keratinized Attached Gingiva Around Dental Implants Using Free Gingival Graft Procedure: Case Series.
    Damla Öztürk, H. Selin Yıldırım, Leyla Kuru
    EuroPerio9 2018-Amsterdam-poster
  • Assessment of Oral Health in Alzheimer Patients.
    Ilgın Cebeci, Damla Öztürk, Begüm Doğan, Başak Doğan, Nural Bekiroğlu
    23nd BaSS Congress 2018-Iasi-poster
  • Multidisciplinary Treatment of Intrabony Defect After Root Resection.
    Damla Öztürk, H. Selin Yıldırım, Hasan Garip, Yıldız Garip Berker, Coşkun Yıldız, Leyla Kuru
    Turkish Society of Periodontology 47th International Scientific Congress 2017-Istanbul-poster
  • Treatment of Recurrent Severe Inflammatory Gingival Overgrowth with Diode Laser Therapy.
    Damla Öztürk, Süleyman Emre Meşeli, Leyla Kuru
    TDA 23nd International Dental Congress 2017-Istanbul-poster
  • Periodontal Regenerative Therapy of Intentionally Replanted Periodontally Compromised Tooth: Hopeless to Hopeful.
    Damla Öztürk, Hafize Öztürk Özener, Leyla Kuru
    22nd BaSS Congress 2017-Thessaloniki-poster
  • In-vitro Evaluation of Cervical Micro leakage of the Class II Bulk Fill Restorations.
    Pinar Yilmaz Atali, Sezai Sonmez, Damla Ozturk, Faik Bulent Topbasi
    International Dental Journal-2015-poster

Speaker

  • Inflammatory Response in Periodontitis Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease.
    Damla Öztürk, Neşe Tuncer, Merve Alaylıoğlu, İpek Midi, Duygu Gezen Ak, Erdinç Dursun
    Turkish Society of Periodontology 49th International Scientific Congress-2019-Antalya
  • Bayesian Accelerated Failure Time Model Application in Alzheimer’s Disease Patients and Its Comparison with Cox Proportional Hazard Model: A Real Data Application.
    Ilgın Cebeci, Damla Öztürk, Başak Doğan, Nural Bekiroğlu
    XXI. National and IV. International Biostatistics Congress-2019-Antalya
  • Effect of Alzheimer’s Disease on Periodontitis.
    Damla Öztürk, Neşe Tuncer, Merve Alaylıoğlu, İpek Midi, Duygu Gezen Ak, Erdinç Dursun
    CED-IADR/NOF Oral Health Research Congress-2019-Madrid
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Experience

DentSpa Oral and Dental Health Clinic

Periodontologist
2019 – Present, İstanbul/Turkey

Marmara University Dental Hospital

Periodontologist
2016 – 2019, İstanbul/Turkey

Education

Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry

Periodontology Specialization
2016 – 2019, İstanbul/Turkey

Marmara University (English) Faculty of Dentistry

General Dentistry
2008 – 2014, İstanbul/Turkey

Scientific Publications

  • In-vitro Evaluation of Cervical Micro leakage of the Class II Bulk Fill Restorations
    Pinar Yilmaz Atali, Sezai Sonmez, Damla Ozturk, Faik Bulent Topbasi
    2015 Paripex-Indian Journal of Research
  • Alzheimer Hastalığında Periodontopatojenlerin Rolü
    Damla Öztürk, Başak Doğan
    2019 Türkiye Klinikleri Periodontoloji Özel Dergisi

Thesis Topic and Consultant

  • Alzheimerlı Hastalarda Periodontal Durumun Değerlendirilmesi
    Prof. Dr. Başak Doğan

Announcements

  • Regenerative Periodontal Treatment of Localized Aggressive Periodontitis.
    Damla Öztürk, Gamze Kavuncu, Ömer Birkan Ağralı, Başak Doğan
    TDA 2018 24nd International Dental Congress-Istanbul-poster
  • Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation of Teeth with Insufficient Clinical Crown Length.
    Damla Öztürk, Hafize Öztürk Özener, Omer Ahsen Naeem, Rıfat Gözneli, Leyla Kuru
    TDA 24nd International Dental Congress 2018-Istanbul-poster
  • Increasing the Width of Keratinized Attached Gingiva Around Dental Implants Using Free Gingival Graft Procedure: Case Series.
    Damla Öztürk, H. Selin Yıldırım, Leyla Kuru
    EuroPerio9 2018-Amsterdam-poster
  • Assessment of Oral Health in Alzheimer Patients.
    Ilgın Cebeci, Damla Öztürk, Begüm Doğan, Başak Doğan, Nural Bekiroğlu
    23nd BaSS Congress 2018-Iasi-poster
  • Multidisciplinary Treatment of Intrabony Defect After Root Resection.
    Damla Öztürk, H. Selin Yıldırım, Hasan Garip, Yıldız Garip Berker, Coşkun Yıldız, Leyla Kuru
    Turkish Society of Periodontology 47th International Scientific Congress 2017-Istanbul-poster
  • Treatment of Recurrent Severe Inflammatory Gingival Overgrowth with Diode Laser Therapy.
    Damla Öztürk, Süleyman Emre Meşeli, Leyla Kuru
    TDA 23nd International Dental Congress 2017-Istanbul-poster
  • Periodontal Regenerative Therapy of Intentionally Replanted Periodontally Compromised Tooth: Hopeless to Hopeful.
    Damla Öztürk, Hafize Öztürk Özener, Leyla Kuru
    22nd BaSS Congress 2017-Thessaloniki-poster
  • In-vitro Evaluation of Cervical Micro leakage of the Class II Bulk Fill Restorations.
    Pinar Yilmaz Atali, Sezai Sonmez, Damla Ozturk, Faik Bulent Topbasi
    International Dental Journal-2015-poster

Speaker

  • Inflammatory Response in Periodontitis Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease.
    Damla Öztürk, Neşe Tuncer, Merve Alaylıoğlu, İpek Midi, Duygu Gezen Ak, Erdinç Dursun
    Turkish Society of Periodontology 49th International Scientific Congress-2019-Antalya
  • Bayesian Accelerated Failure Time Model Application in Alzheimer’s Disease Patients and Its Comparison with Cox Proportional Hazard Model: A Real Data Application.
    Ilgın Cebeci, Damla Öztürk, Başak Doğan, Nural Bekiroğlu
    XXI. National and IV. International Biostatistics Congress-2019-Antalya
  • Effect of Alzheimer’s Disease on Periodontitis.
    Damla Öztürk, Neşe Tuncer, Merve Alaylıoğlu, İpek Midi, Duygu Gezen Ak, Erdinç Dursun
    CED-IADR/NOF Oral Health Research Congress-2019-Madrid
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Feyza Nur
Dentist
8 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
AURORA TURKEY CLINIC

Feyza Nur

Dentist
8 years of experience
Dr. Feyza Nur is a highly qualified dentist who specializes in a wide range of dental procedures, such as tooth extraction, root canal treatment, dental implants, and many more. She graduated with a high honor certificate from Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Dentistry and actively participates in international dental congresses and workshops.Read more
Dr. Feyza Nur is a highly qualified dentist who specializes in a wide range of dental procedures, such as tooth extraction, root canal treatment, dental implants, and many more. She graduated with a high honor certificate from Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Dentistry and actively participates in international dental congresses and workshops.
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Talha Saniyer
Dentist
8 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
FidelClinic

Talha Saniyer

Dentist
8 years of experience

Education

-Ege University Faculty of Dentistry

-Roma Guglielmo Marconi University Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology Master Program

Places He Practiced Medicine

-Texas Houston University General Hospital

-Istanbul Universal Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic

-Şişli Dent B&B Dental Aesthetics and Implant Center (Present)

Certificates and Courses

-Occlusion and Clinical Protocols in Bego Implant Top Prostheses

-MIA New Age World Symposium in Implantology

-Dental Lamina Training

-Iclo (Arezzo/ Italy) Master Oral Surgery And Implantology

-AIM Academy First International Symposium

-Dentsem Basic Implantology, Porcelen Laminate Vener, Implant Top Prosthesis, Advanced Implant Training

-Tda 23 International Dental Congress

-MC Orthodontics Institute Temporomandibular Joint Problems Due to Occlusion Examination – Diagnosis – Treatment & Splint Making

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Education

-Ege University Faculty of Dentistry

-Roma Guglielmo Marconi University Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology Master Program

Places He Practiced Medicine

-Texas Houston University General Hospital

-Istanbul Universal Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic

-Şişli Dent B&B Dental Aesthetics and Implant Center (Present)

Certificates and Courses

-Occlusion and Clinical Protocols in Bego Implant Top Prostheses

-MIA New Age World Symposium in Implantology

-Dental Lamina Training

-Iclo (Arezzo/ Italy) Master Oral Surgery And Implantology

-AIM Academy First International Symposium

-Dentsem Basic Implantology, Porcelen Laminate Vener, Implant Top Prosthesis, Advanced Implant Training

-Tda 23 International Dental Congress

-MC Orthodontics Institute Temporomandibular Joint Problems Due to Occlusion Examination – Diagnosis – Treatment & Splint Making

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Salih Polat
Dentist
14 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Ulusoydent Oral&Dental Care Clinics

Salih Polat

Dentist
14 years of experience

I graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry. I have been working as an active dentist since 2010. I have experience in various diagnoses and treatments. I have a dentistry process in which I prioritize ethical principles that believe in scientific treatment.

 

Work experiences

2010-2013            Dental Policlinic

2013-2017             Mustafa Kemal Paşa Community Health Center 

2017-2022             Pendik Oral and Dental Health Center 

 2022                          Ulusoydent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic 

 

Education  and Qualifications

Hacettepe University Faculity of Dentistry

 

Certificates

Implant Certificate

Language

English 

Turkish

 

Intersts

Football

Listening  to music

 Travel

Cinema

 

 

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I graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry. I have been working as an active dentist since 2010. I have experience in various diagnoses and treatments. I have a dentistry process in which I prioritize ethical principles that believe in scientific treatment.

 

Work experiences

2010-2013            Dental Policlinic

2013-2017             Mustafa Kemal Paşa Community Health Center 

2017-2022             Pendik Oral and Dental Health Center 

 2022                          Ulusoydent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic 

 

Education  and Qualifications

Hacettepe University Faculity of Dentistry

 

Certificates

Implant Certificate

Language

English 

Turkish

 

Intersts

Football

Listening  to music

 Travel

Cinema

 

 

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Yusuf Yancar
Dentist
13 years of experience

Yusuf Yancar

Dentist
13 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Risus Clinic Istanbul
Serdar Bilmen
Dentist
3 years of experience
5.0
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
CE International Hospital

Serdar Bilmen

Dentist
3 years of experience

CV: Dt. Mustafa Serdar B.

Languages

English

Education

Undergraduate Education:
- Biruni University Faculty of Dentistry
- Anadolu University Health Institutions Management

Experience

2024 - Present: ClinicExpert - Dentist
2023 - 2023: Clinimed - Dentist
2023 - 2023: Now Aesthetic - Dentist
2022 - 2023: Dentalpark Dental Health Center - Dentist

Certificates

2023:
- DENTSEM Basic Implant Training
- DENTSEM Prosthesis on Implants Training
- DENTSEM Advanced Level Implantology Training
- DENTSEM Master Class in Implant Surgery
2018: Current Approaches in Periodontology
2020: EDAD 2020 Aesthetic Dentistry Congress
2018: Forensic Anthropology

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CV: Dt. Mustafa Serdar B.

Languages

English

Education

Undergraduate Education:
- Biruni University Faculty of Dentistry
- Anadolu University Health Institutions Management

Experience

2024 - Present: ClinicExpert - Dentist
2023 - 2023: Clinimed - Dentist
2023 - 2023: Now Aesthetic - Dentist
2022 - 2023: Dentalpark Dental Health Center - Dentist

Certificates

2023:
- DENTSEM Basic Implant Training
- DENTSEM Prosthesis on Implants Training
- DENTSEM Advanced Level Implantology Training
- DENTSEM Master Class in Implant Surgery
2018: Current Approaches in Periodontology
2020: EDAD 2020 Aesthetic Dentistry Congress
2018: Forensic Anthropology

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Dt Omer Alatas
Dentist
10 years of experience
5.0
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
CE International Hospital

Dt Omer Alatas

Dentist
10 years of experience

CV: Dt. Ömer A.

Education

Undergraduate Education:
- 2009 - 2014: Çukurova University Faculty of Dentistry

Experience

2024 - Present: ClinicExpert - Dentist
2023 - 2024: Bakırköy 360 Dental Health Center - Dentist
2019 - 2023: Bahçeşehir Dentopia Dental Health Center - Dentist
2015 - 2023: Dentopia Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic - Dentist
2014 - 2017: Şenay Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic - Dentist

Certificates

- Prof. Dr. Uğur Erdemir: Fractured Tooth Restorations
- Prof. Dr. Aslıhan Üşümez: Porcelain Laminate Clinical Tips
- Dr. Caner Yılmaz: Dental Botox Training
- Prof. Dr. Erhan Çömlekoğlu: Digital and Traditional Fixed Prostheses Training

Association

Turkish Dental Association

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CV: Dt. Ömer A.

Education

Undergraduate Education:
- 2009 - 2014: Çukurova University Faculty of Dentistry

Experience

2024 - Present: ClinicExpert - Dentist
2023 - 2024: Bakırköy 360 Dental Health Center - Dentist
2019 - 2023: Bahçeşehir Dentopia Dental Health Center - Dentist
2015 - 2023: Dentopia Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic - Dentist
2014 - 2017: Şenay Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic - Dentist

Certificates

- Prof. Dr. Uğur Erdemir: Fractured Tooth Restorations
- Prof. Dr. Aslıhan Üşümez: Porcelain Laminate Clinical Tips
- Dr. Caner Yılmaz: Dental Botox Training
- Prof. Dr. Erhan Çömlekoğlu: Digital and Traditional Fixed Prostheses Training

Association

Turkish Dental Association

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Ugur Derdiyok
Dentist
9 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
TWT Health Clinic

Ugur Derdiyok

Dentist
9 years of experience

We work with a highly experienced team of dentists who welcome patients from various nationalities to our clinic. We take pride in guiding our patients on their journey to regain confidence and achieve their dream of a Hollywood Smile.

 

With all the necessary resources under one roof, our comprehensive dental clinic ensures that patients receive hygienic, high-quality treatments in a professional and comfortable environment.

 

Dentist Ugur Derdiyok is a member of TAOMS, ITI and TDB. He is an Oral and  

Maxillofacial Surgeon. So the implant placing process is being performed by a surgeon. He is speaking fluent English.

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We work with a highly experienced team of dentists who welcome patients from various nationalities to our clinic. We take pride in guiding our patients on their journey to regain confidence and achieve their dream of a Hollywood Smile.

 

With all the necessary resources under one roof, our comprehensive dental clinic ensures that patients receive hygienic, high-quality treatments in a professional and comfortable environment.

 

Dentist Ugur Derdiyok is a member of TAOMS, ITI and TDB. He is an Oral and  

Maxillofacial Surgeon. So the implant placing process is being performed by a surgeon. He is speaking fluent English.

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