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Name: Dr. Vladyslav Ridchenko
Nationality: Ukrainian
Languages: Czech, English, Ukrainian, Russian
Location: Prague, Czech Republic

🎓 Education

*Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)*
Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy
Poltava, Ukraine
 

*Postgraduate Studies in Dentistry*
Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education (IPVZ)
Prague, Czech Republic
 

Pediatric Dentistry
Center for Medical Education Innovation
 

Secondary Education
Mankivka Secondary School
Ukrainian Medical Lyceum, Bogomolets National Medical University
Kyiv, Ukraine

Something about me

Before launching my own dental adventure, i worked as a dentist at several clinics, including Family Dental Care, Doctor of Dental Medicine and the charmingly named Ridchenko Dental Clinic in Ukraine.  

There i learned everything from baby teeth to root canals - and how to keep a straight face when someone says "i only feel pain when i chew"  

My academic journey took off at the Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy where i learned that dentistry is not just about teeth. It is about people.  

Then came more knowledge and a bit of Czech language practice at IPVZ in Prague, where i expanded my skills and realized that Czech patients are not only lovely but also know how to make dental jokes.  

I also dove into Pediatric Dentistry at the Center for Innovative Medical Education where i discovered that working with kids is a mix of patience, puppetry and Pixar-level distraction skills.  

Way back when i began my studies at Mankivska Secondary School, UMS NMMU named after O .O Bohomolets and of course the legendary Bohomolets University when i fell in love with dentistry. And coffee (in that order)

Today i lead Smile centrum with one mission - to make sure that every patient leaves with a smile - even if they arrived terrified.  

Because yes, dentists can be friendly - as long as they know what they are doing and how to tell a good tooth joke  

We don't just fix teeth - we restore confidence and hand out smiles like candy (sugar free, of course haha)

Dr. Gurkan Metin is the Chief Dentist and founder of Dent Glow Clinic, which opened in 2021. He focuses on aesthetic dentistry, dental implants, veneers, and general dental care. He treats both local and international patients.

Dr. Metin has completed many advanced courses and seminars in implantology, orthodontics, and facial aesthetics. He is dedicated to ongoing professional development. He holds several certifications from top dental institutions. As a member of the Turkish Dental Association, he follows the highest standards of dental care.

Dr. Soho has been practicing at the Health Point Clinic in Nişantaşı, Istanbul, since 2022, and has previously worked at Esteworld Clinic (2018-2022), Hekimler Clinics (2016-2016), Caner Duvacı Dental Clinic (2014-2016), and Başdent Dental Clinic (2013-2014). He obtained his dental degree from GAZİ University in Ankara in 2013 and graduated from Vesil Levsky High School in Bulgaria in 2006.

Jeongwon Youn, Chief Doctor

D.D.S, PhD in Orthodontics
Adjunct Professor at Yonsei Univ.

Yonsei University, PhD in Orthodontics
Adjunct Professor at Yonsei University

Yonsei University College of Dentistry, D.D.S / PhD
Yonsei Serverance Hospital, Internship
Yonsei Serverance Hospital, Orthodontics Resident

Member of The Korean Association of Orthodontists 
Member of The Korean Association of Lingual Orthodontists
Member of The Yonsei University Association of Orthodontists  

Invisalign Provider Osstem 
Implant Master Course

Dr. Mohamed Omara graduated from Ain Shams University in Cairo in 2007. He earned a Master’s degree in Orthodontics from the University of Parma in 2012.

He has extensive experience in orthodontics and strong expertise in diagnosing complex cases. He worked in public institutions in Egypt and Italy. He handled advanced orthodontic surgeries, including jaw correction and complex skeletal issues. As the founder and CEO of his clinics, he oversees care for both simple and complex cases. He provides tailored treatment plans.

Dr. Samuel Guevara Gomez is a dental surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in prosthodontics and implantology. He is skilled in general dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, and dental rehabilitation. Dr. Guevara Gomez is known for achieving high success rates in complex cases.

He earned advanced degrees from La Salle University and UNAM. He also completed training in Brazil, Israel, and Liechtenstein. Dr. Guevara Gomez is certified in modern dental techniques and technologies. He is recognized as a leader in comprehensive dental care.

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.

Avangart Clinic Founder and Board Member Dentist Emrah Yeşilyurt was born in Ordu. He completed his secondary and high school education at Ordu Anatolian High School and Ordu Science High School. In 2007, he graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry. Between 2008-2019, he actively worked in the surgical and integrated departments of Sakarya Geyve State Hospital and Okmeydanı Oral and Dental Health Hospital. Since 2008, he has performed approximately 35,000 implant cases. In 2020, he became the co-founder of Avangart Clinic. Dentist Emrah Yeşilyurt continues to work in Avangart Clinic in the field of implant surgery and cosmetic dentistry. He has numerous certificates in oral implantology and cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Francis Polanco is a skilled dental specialist at Professional Dental Care Clinic. He is known for his work in Orthodontics, Dental Implants, and Smile Design. Dr. Polanco graduated with honors from UASD. He continues to expand his knowledge by taking two to three diploma or refresher courses each year.

His dedication to learning and clinical quality makes him a trusted provider. Dr. Polanco offers advanced dental care to a wide range of patients.

Prosthetic dental treatment specialist Meral Nizam completed her primary, middle, and high school education in Kahramanmaraş. In 1998, she started her education at the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University and successfully graduated in 2003. In the same year, she graduated and started her doctorate education at the Department of Prosthetic Dental Treatment at the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University. She completed her education in 2009 with her doctoral thesis titled "Evaluation of the Treatment Effectiveness of Stable Type Occlusal Splints in Classic Temporomandibular Disorders."

Between 2010 and 2013, she worked as a Prosthetic Dental Treatment (Prosthesis) Specialist at a Dental Health Center affiliated with the Ministry of Health. In 2024, she started working as a prosthesis specialist at Nifa Dent Oral and Dental Health Clinic.

During and after her education, she attended numerous courses, seminars, and congresses. She is interested in all kinds of fixed prostheses, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Aesthetic Smile Design, and Implant-Supported Prosthetic Restorations.

She is fluent in English and has an intermediate level of German.

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Dental Training

Dentistry

Health science faculty- dental school l December 2012

University Eugenio Maria de Hostos- Santo Domingo.

*Diplomas and Courses

Higher Diploma in Oral implantology – SIND

Dental school l January 2021

University Nacional Evangelica – School Iberoamericana graduates of dentistry – Association Iberoamericana Family dentistry.

Diplomas international in high Aesthetic Dental.

Dental school l May 2019

University cartagena- entertainment center dentistry Ceo Latinoamerica- Bogota, Colombia.

Extraction course of retained and semi-retained third molars

Continuing Education l February 2017

Dominican institute of Advanced Dental Studies IDEDA- Santo Domingo

Periodontal and peri-implant plastic surgery course

Tissue Management workshop and substitutes l May 2015

Dental deposit IDEMEFA- Geistlich Biomaterials Santo Domingo

Courses Indirect Veneers and Composite Resin

Continuing Education l Octuber 2014

Dental deposit IDEMEFA- Eco continuing Education Dentistry- Santo Domingo.

Diplomat in Orthodontics

Dental school l July 2014

Continuing Health education center – CECONSA, Santo Domingo

Training in aesthetic medicine

Facial Harmonization Course

Aesthetic medicine l Octuber 2019

Harmony Peña Muñoz Center- Santo Domingo

Practical Theoretical Training hyaluronic acid applications botulinum toxin

Dental School l May 2019

Latin American training center dental- Bogota, Colombia

Berk Aksoy graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2018 and then received his specialization in Prosthesis from the same school. He has been working at Hospitadent Dental Hospital since 2022. During this period, he has performed numerous procedures such as zirconium coating, emax coating, laminate veneer, All on Four prosthesis, All on Six prosthesis, removable prosthesis, fixed prosthesis.

The doctor's certificates:

Greatist Dentistry Congress, May 28, 2017 – May 30, 2017, DİŞSİAD

Seminars / Courses with Engin Taviloğlu, January, 2016, EDAD

Smile Design Course

Crownson Implant Prosthetic Treatments

Anterior Aesthetic Composite Restorations

Use of Correct Antibiotic

Turkish Dental Association International Congress – 2019

Botulinum Toxin Theory and Practice – Dentsem – October 2020 Istanbul/Turkey

Dr. Sándor Papp is a dentist with over 9 years of experience. He specializes in conservative dentistry and prosthodontics. He graduated from the University of Debrecen in 2015. In 2020, he earned his specialist qualification at Semmelweis University.

Dr. Papp is known for his skill in making durable and natural-looking dental prosthetics. He uses modern techniques in his work. He is dedicated to ongoing learning and often attends national and international conferences to keep up with new developments in dentistry.

Dr. Rebeca Riera is a prosthodontist and aesthetic dentist at Bokanova Dental Center. She received her dental degree from Universidad de Carabobo in Venezuela. She also completed a master’s in prosthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and TMJ disorders at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya in Spain.

Dr. Riera speaks Spanish, English, and Italian. This helps her communicate well with patients. She has taught postgraduate courses at UIC and has helped train future dental professionals. Her practice is known for advanced prosthodontic care and excellent patient results.

Dentist Emine Tuğçe Ateş was born in Muğla. She completed her primary and secondary education in Muğla and, she is a graduate of Muğla Anatolian Highschool.

Ateş successfully completed her master's degree at Ege University Faculty of Dentistry. She developed herself in the fields of aesthetic dentistry and pulp health by participating in international congresses during her student and professional life.

She continues to work at WestDent Private Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic.