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Dt. Elif Nurhak Erdal

She was born in Salihli, Manisa in 1975. She completed her secondary education at Salihli Sekine Evren Anatolian High School and her higher education at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry and graduated successfully in 1999.
In the same year, she started working as an assistant professor at the I.U. Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Community Oral and Dental Health, and completed her master's degree with high honors at the I.U. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health in 2003. During her four-year academic education, she worked as a lecturer at the Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry and had the opportunity to work in various private clinics.
Since 2003, he has been a practical training consultant for dentists in aesthetic dentistry and teeth whitening at Güney Diş Deposu. As the head of domestic training activities for Ultradent / Kerrhawe companies, he organized courses for local and foreign dentists, participated in many international congresses and fairs on the subject, and had the opportunity to closely follow dental technology. He started working at Cosmodent Dentistry and Implantology Center in 2005. In 2007, he founded "Gülümse Dental Clinic" with his doctor friend in Perpa Trade Center. He has been providing services in Osmanoğlu Hospital since September 2013. As of 2020, he has been working in the field of 'Health Tourism' at Klinik No 1 Dental Clinic, of which he is one of the founding partners.
She opened her own clinic as of April 2024.
Istanbul Dentists Chamber Şişli district representative and also works in the Dentists Chamber Health Tourism Commission. Simultaneously, she is a member of the Şişli Municipality City Council Tourism Commission Board of Directors. She is the mother of Ali Deniz.
She speaks English at C1 level.

Dt. Ebru Şaşmazlar

she graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2000. Between 2000 to 2021, she worked in her own office in Şişli; and between 2021 to 2024, she worked in her own clinic on Bağdat Street.
She has attended numerous seminars and courses throughout her career.
she received "Digital Smile Design" training at Miami University, USA in 2014; and "Advanced Implantology" training at California Northstate University in 2017.
With 24 years of experience, I am currently operating in Klinik En.

Graduated from one of the top dental schools in Istanbul Dr Hakan gives a great smile to all patients.                                                                                                                                              

• Specializes in zirconia crown installation using CAD/CAM technology for precise fittings.
• Completed prosthodontic specialization at İzmir Katip Çelebi University.
• Holds internationally recognized certificates in advanced orthodontic and joint-occlusion training.
• Presented at international congresses in Turkey, showcasing expertise in dental procedures.
• Over 13 years of experience in prosthodontics, improving patient satisfaction and results.

Dr. Dt. Alper T.
Prosthesis Specialist

Education

• 2015-2022: Master's Degree in Prosthetic Dentistry, Istanbul University
• 2006-2011: Undergraduate Education, Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry

Experience

• 2021-present: Prosthodontist, Clinicexpert
• 2019-2021: Prosthodontist, Prof. Dr. Osman Gümrü Clinic
• 2019-2021: Prosthodontist, ParkDental ODHC
• 2012-2019: Dentist, Silivri Aesthetic ODHC

Dissertations

• 2021: The Effect of Surface Treatments with Different Laser Types on the Bond Strength of Zirconia-Reinforced Lithium Disilicate Glass Ceramics with Resin Composite

Certifications

• 2021: Biohorizons DAY, Dr. Marius Steigmann (Periodontal Tissue Advanced Surgery HandsOn)
• 2018: Nobel Biocare Turkey Symposium Applications
• 2018: Soft Tissue Management by Marius Steigmann, Frankfurt - Germany
• 2017: Turkish Society of Oral Implant. XXXIX Sinus Lifting
• 2017: Turkish Society of Oral Implantology XXXIX. International Scientific Congress
• 2017: Advanced Training for i50FH/ i51FH Implant System and its Surgical System (Seul-Kore)
• 2016: Turkish Society of Oral Implantology Congress. Prosthodontics and Implantology Logic
• 2017: Gum BioHorizons International Symposium on Implantology and Surgery
• 2017: IBS Advanced Surgery Symposium
• 2017: Digital Transformation in 3D Dentistry
• 2016: Nobel Biocare Turkey Symposium

Dr Ipek graduated from a top dental school in Turkey which is Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry in 2019. Hollywood smile, full mouth smile make over, e.max veneers and zirconia crowns are her specialty.                                                                                                                   

• Specializes in zirconia crown installation using exact digital scanning and computer-aided design/manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology.
• Received international training in Bulgaria, which improved cross-cultural dental skills.
• Member of the Istanbul Dentistry Association and the Turkish Dentistry Association.
• Certified by the FDI World Dental Federation for advanced dental practices.
• Has extensive experience in crowns and veneers for over a decade.

LANGUAGES

English - Professional

 

EDUCATION

• Trakya University, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department -

Specialization (2019-2023)

• Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry (2014-2019)

• Balıkesir Gönen Anatolian High School (2010-2014)

 

CERTIFICATIONS

• 32nd International Scientic Congress of the Turkish Oral

Implantology Association (2023)

• 8th Assistant School of the Turkish Association of Oral and

Maxillofacial Surgery (2022)

• GreatIST Dental Congress (2022)

• 14th International Scientic Congress of the Turkish Association of

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2021)

• 27th International Scientic Congress of the Turkish Association of

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (TAOMS) (2020)

• 5th Assistant School of the Turkish Association of Oral and

Maxillofacial Surgery (2020)

• ITI Turkey & Azerbaijan Chapter Scientic Meeting (2020)

• Orthero Education Symposium (2019)

• 2nd A to Z Oral Implantology Symposium (2019)

• 25th International Dental Congress of the Turkish Dental

Association (2019)

• 24th International Dental Congress of the Turkish Dental

Association (2018)

• 2nd International Summer Camp: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,

Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry (2018)

• 25th Scientic Congress of the Research Club, Istanbul University

Faculty of Dentistry (2018)

• 23rd International Dental Congress of the Turkish Dental

Association (2017)

• 24th Scientic Congress of the Research Club, Istanbul University

Faculty of Dentistry (2017)

• 23rd Scientic Congress of the Research Club, Istanbul University

Faculty of Dentistry (2016)

• GreatIST Dental Congress (2015)

Areas of Interest

-Preventive Dentistry

-Dental Bleaching (Tooth Whitening)

-Direct and Indirect Restorative Treatments (Esthetic Fillings)

-Dental Implant Procedures

-Smile Design and Pink Aesthetic

- Hollywood Smile

Education & Specialization

2009 to 2014: Ankara University, Faculty of Dentistry – Bachelor of Dentistry

2018 to 2021: Dicle University, Faculty of Dentistry – Specialization in Restorative Dentistry

Professional Experience

Jan 2020 to Sep 2021:
Dicle University, Faculty of Dentistry

Chairman, Hazardous Material Safety Consultancy Service Commission

Permanent Member, Medical Consumables Inspection and Acceptance Commission

Dec 2021 to Oct 2024:
Medicine Hospital, Oral and Dental Health Clinic

Clinic Supervisor

Courses & Certifications

27th Balkan Stomatological Society (BaSS) Congress
Participation Certificate , 2023 | Istanbul

2nd Istanbul Meeting, Istanbul Chamber of Dentists
Participation Certificate – 2024 | Istanbul

Direct Composite Veneers Course
Course Certificate – 2024 | Istanbul

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association

-Restorative Dentistry Association

Research and Articles

•Bakır EP, Bakır S, Unal S, Ertugrul MO, Uysal E. Diş çürüğü ve kan grupları arasındaki ilişkinin değerlendirilmesi, Disiplinler arası tıbbi araştırmalar, İKSAD yayınevi, Ankara, 2020.

•Unal S, Bakır S, Bakır EP, Sonkaya E, Ertugrul MO. Vücut kitle indeksi ile diş çürüğü ilişkisi, Güncel endodonti ve restoratif çalışmaları, Akademisyen kitapevi, Ankara, 2020.

•Ertugrul MO, Bakır S, Bakır EP, Ozcan N. An Evaluation of the effect on streptococcus mutans adhesion of surface roughness in different aesthetic restorative materials, Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, 2024.

• Dr. Erhan Firat uses German-made zirconium crowns for zirconia crown installation.
• Trained in the United States, Switzerland, and Germany for aesthetic dentistry.
• Member of the American Dental Association and Ankara Chamber of Dentists.
• Holds a PhD in Aesthetic Dentistry and Implantology.
• Specializes in minimally invasive zirconia crown procedures with quick recovery.

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.

• Specializes in zirconia crown installation using accurate digital imaging and CAD/CAM technology.
• International training includes Turkey and involvement with the International Team for Implantology (ITI).
• Holds certifications from the Turkish Society of Prosthetics and Implantology.
• Member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB).
• Has more than twenty years of experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Dr. Natiga Israfil is a prosthodontist with over 17 years of clinical experience. She graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University. She completed her specialization in prosthodontics at Eskişehir Osmangazi University in Turkey. Dr. Israfil is skilled in advanced dental crown and veneer procedures. She focuses on providing modern and effective care for her patients.

She is a member of the World Dental Federation (FDI), International Team for Implantology (ITI), Turkish Society of Prosthodontics and Implantology (TPID), and Turkish Dental Association (TDB). Dr. Israfil speaks Azerbaijani, English, Russian, and Turkish. This allows her to treat patients from many different backgrounds.

Dr. Tamer Cakar is an expert in aesthetic dentistry, endodontics, and dental grilling. He has extensive experience with veneers, tooth whitening, smile makeovers, root canal treatments, and dental implants. Dr. Cakar is the founder of ActGrillz Dental Jewelry Atelier in Istanbul. He also served as Deputy Chief Physician at Acıbadem Hospital Dental Clinic.

Dr. Cakar earned his MD from Aegean University. He completed specialized training in endodontics and aesthetic dentistry. He has performed hundreds of successful procedures and maintains high patient satisfaction. Dr. Cakar is known for his commitment to quality, innovation, and international standards in dental care.

Dr. Gamze Etemoglu is an experienced dentist with over 25 years in practice. She specializes in smile design, dental prosthesis, and advanced soft tissue laser treatments. Dr. Etemoglu has performed hundreds of procedures, including All-on-4 dental implants, veneers, tooth extractions, and teeth whitening. Her patients consistently report high satisfaction with her care.

She earned her DDS from Ege University in 1997 and is accredited by the Turkish Dental Association. Dr. Etemoglu is known for her skills in both restorative and cosmetic dentistry. She is recognized for her precision, innovative approach, and dedication to quality dental care.

Dr. Yunuszade specializes in zirconia crowns with 8 years of clinical dentistry experience, including advanced prosthetic treatments at BY Dental Clinic in Istanbul.

• Extensive practice in fixed prosthetic treatments like zirconia crowns
• Trained in implant-supported prosthetic restorations and occlusion
• Member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB)
• Skilled in aesthetic zone restorations including laminate veneers

Dt. Arif Yiğit Güler, D.D.S.

Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery

Fields of Study and Interests

• Orthognathic Surgery
• Maxillofacial Trauma
• Dental Implant
• Impacted Teeth
• Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Diseases
• Hard Tissue and Soft Tissue Grafts
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• Education

2020- Necmettin Erbakan University, Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery. 

2015- Gazi University, Dentistry.

Work Experience

2022 Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital

2020 - 2021 Söke Dental Polyclinic

2016 - 2020 Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Dentistry

Publications

KÖSEOĞLU SEÇGİN CANSU, GÖKSEL SEVDE, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT (2023). Evaluation of the Relationship Between Infraorbital Canal Protrusion and Alveolar Process Pneumatization of the Maxillary Sinus: A Cross-Sectional Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study. Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dental Sciences, 29(4), Doi: 10.5336/dentalsci.2023-99252 (Yayın No: 8599568)

GÖKSEL SEVDE, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT (2023). Is There a Relationship Between Maxillary Sinus’s Inferior Pneumatisation and Sinonasal Variations? A Retrospective CBCT Study. Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Research, 14(3), Doi: 10.5037/jomr.2023.14303 (Yayın No: 8530470)

MÜFTÜOĞLU ÖZGE, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, KARASU HAKAN ALPAY (2023). The impact of orthognathic surgery on quality of life for class III dentofacial deformities. BRITISH JOURNAL OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, 61(4), 274-277., Doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2023.03.001 (Yayın No: 8530341)

ESEN ÇAĞRI, ESEN ALPARSLAN, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, MENZİLETOĞLU DİLEK, SOĞANCI AHMET ERTAN (2022). Assessment of Alveolar Bone Loss and Buccal Bone Thickness After Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion. MEANDROS MEDICAL AND DENTAL JOURNAL, 23(2), 141-147., Doi: 10.4274/meandros.galenos.2020.97752 (Yayın No: 8530451)

GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT (2022). The effect of Instagram posts related to #Wisdomteeth on patients. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, 123(2), 155-157., Doi: 10.1016/j.jormas.2021.05.007 (Yayın No: 8530323)

NAİBOĞLU PINAR, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, GÖKSEL SEVDE (2022). State-Trait Anxiety Levels, Dental Anxiety Levels and Vaccine Hesitancy in a Group of Turkish Dental Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic in Söke Region: Analytical Survey. Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dental Sciences, 28(3), Doi: 10.5336/dentalsci.2021-86686 (Yayın No: 8530486)

GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, IŞIK BOZKURT KUBİLAY, ESEN ALPARSLAN, MENZİLETOĞLU DİLEK (2021). Assessment of pulp volume changes after surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, 122(3), 263-266., Doi: 10.1016/j.jormas.2020.06.014 (Yayın No: 8530255)

MENZİLETOĞLU DİLEK, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, ÇAYIR TOLGAHAN, IŞIK BOZKURT KUBİLAY (2021). Binaural beats or 432 Hz music? which method is more effective for reducing preoperative dental anxiety?. MEDICINA ORAL PATOLOGIA ORAL Y CIRUGIA BUCAL, 26(1), 97-101., Doi: 10.4317/medoral.24051 (Yayın No: 8530275)

MENZİLETOĞLU DİLEK, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, IŞIK BOZKURT KUBİLAY (2020). Are YouTube videos related to dental implant useful for patient education?. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, 121(6), 661-664., Doi: 10.1016/j.jormas.2019.12.022 (Yayın No: 8530218)

MENZİLETOĞLU DİLEK, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, BAŞTÜRK FUNDA, IŞIK BOZKURT KUBİLAY (2020). Comparison of Surgical Drain Placement With Use of Kinesiologic Tape on Postoperative Pain, Swelling, and Trismus in Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Surgery. JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, 78(11), 1-7., Doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2020.06.023 (Yayın No: 8530298)

MENZİLETOĞLU DİLEK, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, BAŞTÜRK FUNDA, IŞIK BOZKURT KUBİLAY, ERDUR EMİRE AYBÜKE (2020). Comparison of two different flap designs for bilateral impacted mandibular third molar surgery. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, 121(4), 368- 372., Doi: 10.1016/j.jormas.2019.08.006 (Yayın No: 8530317)

Prof.Dr. Hakan Alpay Karasu, D.D.S. 

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry

Fields of Study and Interests

• Orthognathic Surgery
• Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Surgery
• Maxillofacial Cyst, Tumor Surgery
• Advanced Surgical Bone Healing Techniques
• Impacted Tooth Surgery
• Dental Implants
• TME surgery
• Jaw-Face Traumas
• Jaw joint disorders

Education

1998 - University of London, Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery

• 1991- Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry

Career

Ankara Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry

University of London, Faculty of Dentistry

• Ankara University, Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Gülhane Military Medicine Academy, Faculty of Dentistry

Publications and Congress Statements

1.Karasu HA., Okçu KM., Ortakoğlu K., Bayar GR., Aydıntuğ Y., "Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis with Temporalis Superficial Fascia Flap" Mil Med,2005;170(2):167
2. Özer L., Karasu HA., Aras K., Tokman B., Ersoy E., "Dentin Dysplasia Type 1: Report of Atypical Cases in The Permanent and Mixt Dentitions" Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radio/ Endod, 2004;98:85-90
3. Sayan NB., Üçok C., Karasu HA., Günhan Ö., "Peripheral Osteoma of The Oral and Maxillofacial Region: A Study of 35 New Cases" J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2002;60:1299-1301
4. Doğan N., Üçok C., Korkmaz C., Üçok Ö., Karasu HA., "The Effects of Articaine Hydrochloride on Wound Healing: An Experimental Study" J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2003;61:1467-1470
5. Karasu HA., Ortakoğlu K., Okçu M., Günhan Ö., "Osteochondroma of the Mandibular Condyle: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature" Mil Med, 2005;170(9):79

6. Altug Ataç AT., Karasu HA., Aytaç D., "Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion Compared with Orthopedic Rapid Maxillar Expansion" Angle Orthodontist, 2006;76(3):353-359
7. Sayan NB., Karasu HA., Uyanik LO., Aytaç D., "Two- stage Treatment of TMJ Ankylosis by Early Surgical Approach and Distraction Osteogenesis" J Craniofac Surg,2007;18(1):212-217
8. Üçok C., Karasu HA., Orhan K., Üçok Ö., Tuncer N., "Intravascular Papillary Endothelial Hyperplasia and Osteoma: A Case Report of an Individual with 2 Different Pathologies" Quintessence Int, 2007;38, (2):88-91
9. Kurt G. Altuğ-Atac AT., Ataç MS., Karasu HA., “Stability of SARME and OME after 3 years Follow-up.” The Angle Orthodontist. 2010;80(4):613-619
10. Kurt G., Altuğ-Atac AT., Ataç MS., Karasu HA., “Changes in Nasopharyngeal Airway Following Orthopedic and Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion” J Craniofac Surg 2010;21:312-317
11. Altuğ-Ataç AT., Ataç MS., Kurt G., Karasu HA., “Comparison of Surgically Assisted RME and Orthopedic RME: Changes in Nasal Structure” Int J Oral and Maxillofac Surg 2010;39:129-135.
12. Aydemir H, Memikoğlu U, Karasu H. Pharyngeal airway space, hyoid bone position and head posture after orthognathic surgery in Class III patients.” Angle Orthod. 2012 Nov;82(6):993-1000. doi: 10.2319/091911-597.1. Epub 2012 Apr 11. PMID:22500578
13. Efendiyeva R1, Aydemir H, Karasu H, Toygar-Memikoğlu U. “Pharyngeal airway space, hyoid bone position, and head posture after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in Class III patients: Long-term evaluation.” Angle Orthod. 2014 Mar 7. [Epub ahead of print]
14. SUNAL AKTÜRK EZGİ, EREN HAKAN, GÖRÜRGÖZ CANSU, ORHAN KAAN, KARASU HAKAN ALPAY, AKAT BORA, TOYGAR MEMİKOĞLU TÜLİN UFUK (2020). Electromyographic, Ultrasonographic, and Ultrasound Elastographic Evaluation of the Masseter Muscle in Class III Patients Before and After Orthognathic Surgery. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (Yayın No: 6276746)
15. Sahbaz Emir Bahman,CESUR EMRE,ALTUĞ DEMİRALP AYŞE TUBA,Ergül Kutay Can,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY,TOYGAR MEMİKOĞLU TÜLİN UFUK (2019). Is It Possible to Protract the Maxilla by Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Intermaxillary Class III Elastics? Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 32(02), 96-104., Doi: 10.5152/Turkjorthod.2019.18060 (Yayın No: 5697928)
16. Aydemir H, Efendiyeva R, Karasu H, Toygar M, Tülin U (2015). Evaluation of Long-Term Soft Tissue Changes After Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery in Class III Patients. The Angle Orthodontist, 85(4), 631-637., Doi: 10.2319/062214-449.1

17. Karasu HA., Uyanık LO., Üçok C., Sayan NB., "The Use of Iliac Bone Greft on Maxillomandibular Defects" IntJ Oral Maxillofac Surg. 32(Supplement I) S39 (2003), 16 th International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens, Greece.

18. Üçok C., Karasu HA., Akçam O., Uyanık LO., Üçok Ö., Sayan NB., "The Use Rapid External Distraction on Cleft Patient" IntJ Oral Maxillofac Surg. 32(Supplement I) S18 (2003), 16th International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens, Greece.

19. Uyanık LO., Karasu HA., Aytaç D., "The use of Rigid External Distraction for Midface Hypoplasia" J Cranio-Maxillofac Surg. 34(Supplement 1) 155-156 (2006), Abstracts from the 18th Congress of The European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Barcelona, Spain.