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Dr. Yavuz, a highly experienced and accomplished medical professional, has dedicated over 37 years to the field of healthcare management and family medicine. He graduated from the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy in 1987 and began his career in 1988 as the Chief Physician at Hakkari Military Hospital, where he led medical teams and managed the hospital’s healthcare operations with excellence. Dr. Yavuz further advanced his leadership skills by completing master’s degrees in Health Management at Bahçeşehir University and Hospital Services Management at Beykent University.

Throughout his career, Dr. Yavuz has held numerous leadership positions, including Chief Physician at the Kara Kuvvetleri Komutanlığı and KK Logistics Command, and various roles in health coordination during critical periods, such as the post-earthquake recovery in Adapazarı in 1999. His medical expertise extends across family medicine, emergency care, and healthcare management, having served as a medical director at leading health centers.

Dr. Erkan Uzun is a dentist with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in implantology, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. He is known for his advanced surgical skills and his work with digital dentistry. Dr. Uzun has a strong background in clear aligner treatments and complex dental restorations.

He has worked in both public hospitals and private clinics. He is dedicated to patient satisfaction and uses the latest technology in his practice. Dr. Uzun provides personalized care and is recognized as a leader in modern dentistry.

Dr. Ayfer Yilmaz is a periodontist trained at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Dentistry. She focuses on the clinical and radiographic evaluation of crown length and implant length ratios. She studies how these factors affect peri-implant tissue health.

Dr. Yilmaz has international experience as an observer at the Medical University of Warsaw. She has published research in the American Journal of Dentistry. She also presented her work at the 26th BASS Congress. Her efforts show her dedication to improving periodontal science and patient care.

Dr. Ozgur Taskapilioglu is a Turkish neurosurgeon with more than 30 years of experience. He specializes in cerebral aneurysms, brain tumors, spine surgery, epilepsy surgery, brain herniation, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, and congenital spine anomalies. He has performed thousands of complex neurosurgical procedures with high success rates.

Dr. Taskapilioglu has published over 50 international scientific papers and contributed to 5 book chapters. His research focuses on glioblastomas and new neurosurgical treatments. He is a member of the Turkish Association of Neurosurgeons and the Turkish Medical Association.

Education:  Expertise in Medicine: Necmettin Erbakan University 2011

Masters Degree :Istanbul University Faculty Of Medicine :2015

Work Experience: 

2023- LIV Hospital Ulus 

2021-2023: Health Sciences University, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 

2022 (Spring):  Haliç University Medical Faculty, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2016-2021: Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2015-2016 : Kars Digor State Hospital 

Certificates: 

Microsurgery Basic Training Course (2017),

Experimental Animals Course (2018),

Hand Surgery Course (2019)

Area of Expertise: 

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Dr. Adem Topaloglu is a general surgeon with expertise in laparoscopic oncology. He focuses on colon and rectal cancers. He graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his general surgery training at Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2009.

Dr. Topaloglu performs advanced minimally invasive surgeries. His procedures include laparoscopic gastric, colon, and rectal cancer surgeries, as well as anti-reflux surgery, hernia repairs, appendectomy, and cholecystectomy. He is also experienced in endocrine and gastroenterological surgeries. In addition, he performs bariatric procedures such as gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon interventions.

Dr. Topaloglu holds certifications in obesity, hiatal, and inguinal hernia surgeries. He is skilled in gastroscopy and colonoscopy. His expertise helps improve patient outcomes and surgical success rates.

Dr. Volkan Tümentemur is a General Surgery specialist. He completed his medical degree in English at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. He is known for his advanced surgical skills and dedication to patient care.

Dr. Tümentemur has performed many successful surgeries. He is recognized for achieving high patient satisfaction. He works with top medical institutions and regularly updates his knowledge through ongoing training in general surgery.

Dr. Ismet Alpaydin is a plastic surgery specialist with extensive experience in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. He performs breast lifts, tummy tucks, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, and body jet liposuction. He is also skilled in breast reconstruction, brow lifts, neck lifts, and mammoplasty. Dr. Alpaydin has performed hundreds of successful surgeries each year.

He graduated from Istanbul Cerrahpasa University Faculty of Medicine. He completed advanced training in general and plastic surgery at GATA. Dr. Alpaydin is recognized for his professional achievements and commitment to surgical excellence.

Experience

DentSpa Oral and Dental Health Clinic

Periodontologist
2019 – Present, Istanbul/Turkey

Marmara University Dental Hospital

Periodontologist
2016 – 2019, Istanbul/Turkey

Education

Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry

Periodontology Specialization
2016 – 2019, Istanbul/Turkey

Marmara University (English) Faculty of Dentistry

General Dentistry
2008 – 2014, Istanbul/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
• The Role of Periodontopathogens in Alzheimer's Disease
  Damla Ozturk, Basak Dogan
  2019 Türkiye Clinics Periodontology Special Journal

Thesis Topic and Consultant

• Evaluation of Periodontal Status in Alzheimer's Patients
  Prof. Dr. Basak Dogan

Announcements

• Regenerative Periodontal Treatment of Localized Aggressive Periodontitis.
  Damla Ozturk, Gamze Kavuncu, Omer Birkan Agrali, Basak Dogan
  TDA 2018 24nd International Dental Congress-Istanbul-poster
• Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation of Teeth with Insufficient Clinical Crown Length.
  Damla Ozturk, Hafize Ozturk Ozener, Omer Ahsen Naeem, Rifat Gozneli, 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 Ozturk, H. Selin Yildirim, 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 Ozturk, H. Selin Yildirim, Hasan Garip, Yildiz Garip Berker, Coskun Yildiz, 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 Ozturk, Suleyman Emre Meseli, Leyla Kuru
  TDA 23nd International Dental Congress 2017-Istanbul-poster
• Periodontal Regenerative Therapy of Intentionally Replanted Periodontically Compromised Tooth: Hopeless to Hopeful.
  Damla Ozturk, Hafize Ozturk Ozener, 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 Ozturk, Nese Tuncer, Merve Alaylioglu, Ipek Midi, Duygu Gezen Ak, Erdinc 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 Ozturk, Nese Tuncer, Merve Alaylioglu, Ipek Midi, Duygu Gezen Ak, Erdinc Dursun
  CED-IADR/NOF Oral Health Research Congress-2019-Madrid

Dr. Ömer M. Çiftçi is a dentist at Dente Dental Studio in İzmir, Turkey. He has 7 years of experience in aesthetic dentistry. He focuses on laminate veneers, e-max and zirconium prosthetics, implant-supported prosthetics, and restorative dental treatments.

Dr. Çiftçi is known for providing high-quality care. He stays updated with the latest dental technology through ongoing professional development. He has completed many cases in aesthetic and restorative dentistry, helping patients achieve healthy and attractive smiles.