CT of the mandible Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Erisa Olkun is a dentist and oral rehabilitation specialist at My Nova Kusadasi Dental Clinic. She gained international recognition on the Irish TV program Keith’s Teeth: A Dental Odyssey in 2023. This program featured her work as a best practice in dental care alongside popstar Keith Duffy. Dr. Olkun specializes in aesthetic restorations, including inlay and onlay techniques.

• Expertise in implant applications, prosthetic training, and periodontal health.
• Performs complex procedures like All-on-4 implants and Hollywood smile makeovers.
• Treats patients at an EFQM-certified center with a 98% satisfaction rate.
• Fluent in four languages: English, Turkish, Albanian, and Italian.

Dr. Anton Kozarov is a dental implantologist at AllDental Clinic. He holds a Master’s degree from Medical University Sofia. He specializes in oral surgery and implantology. Since 2016, he has worked as a full-time assistant at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, MU–Sofia.

Dr. Kozarov received his specialty in oral surgery in 2020. He has authored or co-authored four scientific publications. He has also participated in two award-winning scientific projects at MU–Sofia. Dr. Kozarov is a member of the Bulgarian Dental Association, the Bulgarian Association of Oral Implantology, and ITI. He has received several awards, including first place at ICMS 2013 and an honorary plaque for academic excellence in 2014.

Professor of high-complexity oral rehabilitations – Dr. Vital specializes in prosthodontics at European Valley Health.

• Graduated from the University of Marilia, a prestigious institution in São Paulo
• Specializes in the 'All-on-4' protocol for full jaw restoration
• Focuses on precision CT of the mandible for aesthetic dental implants
• Integrates latest cosmetic techniques with advanced dental technology
• Completed numerous advanced courses in dental innovation and restorative care

Dr. Ali Kilic specializes in maxillofacial surgery and oral health. His training includes an internship in surgery and implantology at Radbound University in the Netherlands.

• Provides CT of the mandible imaging to assess jaw structure and dental health
• Holds a DDS from Ege University, a top medical school in Izmir
• Completed a Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Member of the Turkish Dental Association, which sets professional standards for clinicians
• Trained in maxillofacial residency at Istanbul University

Dr. Joni Çopa specializes in computer-guided implantology at Santa Caterina Clinic. He uses digital planning technologies to ensure high precision during CT of the mandible imaging and surgery.

• Holds a second-level master's degree in oral surgery and implantology
• Expert in the functional rehabilitation of patients with significant tooth loss
• Specialize in clinical protocols for managing complex dental and jaw cases
• Trained in advanced digital surgical techniques in both Italy and Germany
• Regularly attends international congresses to apply the latest dentistry developments

Dr. Lika Mebagishvili, DDM, PhD student, is a triple-licensed oral surgeon, implantologist, and prosthodontist. She has 15+ years of experience. She founded and directs Skhva Clinic in Tbilisi. She performs complex full-arch rehabilitation and advanced implantology. She treats severe bone loss, including cases declined elsewhere.

In December 2024, she became the first dentist in Georgia to perform full-mouth bilateral subperiosteal implantation in a single surgery.

Academic and leadership roles: invited lecturer in Oral Surgery at the University of Georgia. Former chairman of the Dental Trade Union of Georgia for six years. Current PhD researcher in Public Health. She consults in English, Russian, and Georgian.

Dr. Mahmut Boran is a Doctor of Dental Surgery at DentaPoint Dental Clinics. He uses 3D X-ray systems for CT of the mandible to plan surgical and restorative treatments.

• Treats complex jaw cysts and performs bone grafting procedures
• Uses digital smile design and CAD–CAM technology for precise dental reconstruction
• Trained in advanced endodontics and surgical apicoectomy to save natural teeth
• Performs dental treatments under sedation for improved comfort
• Member of an ISO-accredited facility partnering with Straumann and Dentsply Sirona

Dr. Bencze Bulcsú is a dentist and prosthodontist at Semmelweis University. He graduated summa cum laude from the Faculty of Dentistry in 2021. In 2024, he completed specialist training in prosthodontics with distinction. He teaches undergraduates and provides clinical care at the university.

Since 2022, he has been pursuing a PhD on diabetes and oral diseases. His research focuses on dental implants and oral cancer. His clinical interests include digital and implant prosthodontics and aesthetic dentistry. He uses evidence-based digital tools together with proven conventional methods. He provides care in Hungarian and English.

Dr. Roberto Támara Motta is a dental specialist in oral rehabilitation and aesthetics. He has over 13 years of clinical experience and international training in Colombia, Brazil, Switzerland, and Peru.

Education and credentials: Dentistry—Universidad El Bosque (Bogotá). Oral Rehabilitation and Aesthetics—UniCIEO (Bogotá). Implant Dentistry—FACOP (São Paulo). Master Course—Buser & Sculean Academy (Bern). Periodontal and Peri-implant Surgery—GAO (Lima). ITI member (International Team for Implantology). Fluent in English. Active lecturer and educator.

Background: He is one of 12 dentists in his family. He continues a clinical tradition of more than 40 years.

Dr. Esma Boysan Ozturk is a jaw surgery specialist at Exclusive Dental Turkey. She uses CT of the mandible to treat complex maxillofacial conditions.

• Trained at Michigan University Hospital in oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Specializes in orthognathic surgery to correct jaw bone irregularities
• Expert in bone grafting for patients with inadequate jaw bone volume
• Treats jaw cysts and complex joint problems using advanced imaging
• Member of the Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry alumni

Dr. Esin Karatas is an orthodontist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi in Istanbul. She holds a PhD in Orthodontics from Biruni University. Dr. Karatas provides orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults. She focuses on correcting crowding, spacing, and bite discrepancies.

• Specialize in clear aligner therapy, including Invisalign and other transparent systems.
• Performs orthopedic treatments for early jaw growth intervention in children.
• Provides aesthetic options, including ceramic and lingual braces.
• Works at a Ministry of Health-accredited medical center with a 30-year history.

Dr. Nese Gulekoglu is a general dentist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi in Istanbul. She graduated from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry. Dr. Gulekoglu focuses on combining functional oral health with aesthetic outcomes. She provides care for international patients in English.

• Performs aesthetic procedures including composite bonding and smile design.
• Provides restorative treatments such as crowns, bridges, and fillings.
• Expertise in endodontics for root canal treatments and natural tooth preservation.
• Works at a medical center accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

Dr. Tokman serves as the chief dentist at IPEG in Istanbul. He is an accredited healthcare provider for the United States and British embassies.

• Specializes in maxillofacial concerns which include CT of the mandible for bone evaluation
• Completed advanced vocational training in dental implantology in England
• Expert in prosthetic dental treatments and surgery for oral cancers
• Lectures at national dental congresses on the chemistry of dental materials
• Studied aesthetic dentistry in Germany and advanced dental education in Greece

Dr. Mert Can Kutluturk has performed 10,000+ dental procedures at Esdent Dental Centre. He specializes in All-on-4 dental implants, full mouth rehabilitation, and aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Kutluturk uses digital planning tools like 3D CBCT imaging for precise surgery. He is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology.

• Registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) to provide care to UK patients.
• Places implants and manages complex full-arch rehabilitation cases.
• Uses intraoral scanning and digital prosthetic design for predictable results.
• Participates in a coordinated Turkey–UK follow-up care system.

Dr. Serdar Yilmaz is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at DentSpa Clinic in Istanbul. He is a member of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Yilmaz specializes in complex reconstructions, jaw cysts, and advanced implantology. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at Medipol and Kocaeli Universities.

• Performs All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implant procedures.
• Expertise in bone grafting, sinus lifting, and orthognathic surgery.
• Published over 10 research papers on jaw reconstruction and distraction osteogenesis.
• Works at an ISO-certified clinic and official Straumann implant provider.

Dt. Alican Yeni is a PhD candidate in Prosthodontics at Istanbul University. He has been in the program since 2015 and combines research with clinical practice. He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry (Çapa) in 2013.

His work focuses on aesthetic dentistry, prosthetic rehabilitation, and TMJ disorders. He uses botulinum toxin for bruxism, TMJ management, and selected facial aesthetic needs. He follows minimally invasive, digital prosthetic workflows.

He is a member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB), the Istanbul Chamber of Dentists, the Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPD), the Prosthesis Academy, and the Gnatology Association.

Dt. Mesut Özkul is a dentist. He graduated from the 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Dentistry in 2015. From 2015 to 2022, he worked at the Güngören Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic. In 2022, he co-founded Mesta Dent Polyclinic.

His clinical interests include dental implants and aesthetic, restorative, preventive, and general dentistry. He speaks English.