CT of the mandible Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Yu Changying is Chief Physician in the Department of Stomatology. He is a Renowned Expert in Stomatology in Fujian Province and an Introduced Talent of Xiamen City. He has over 30 years of clinical experience. He previously served at Xiamen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Expertise: emergency care for oral and maxillofacial trauma; diagnosis and treatment of oral and maxillofacial inflammatory diseases and tumors; alveolar surgery; temporomandibular joint disorders; salivary gland diseases; congenital deformities; dental caries; periodontal and oral mucosal diseases; fixed and removable prostheses; implant-supported prostheses; complete dentures; dental implants.

Professional appointments: Deputy Director, Oral Mucosal Diseases Committee, Fujian Medical Association; Council Member, Fujian Stomatological Association; Vice President, Xiamen Stomatological Association.

Dr. HUANG Xue Lei is Director of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. HUANG is recognized in plastic and aesthetic surgery and in sleep respiratory disorders. Dr. HUANG has over 20 years of experience. Dr. HUANG earned a Bachelor from Wuhan University School of Medicine and a Master from Fujian Medical University. Dr. HUANG completed a Doctorate at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. Dr. HUANG also completed advanced training at Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital.

Focus: oral–maxillofacial, salivary, and head–neck tumors. Complex trauma and fracture repair. Reconstructive surgery for cleft lip and facial scarring. Comprehensive management of OSAHS.

Appointments: Committee Member of the Oral Group, Sleep Medicine Branch, Chinese Medical Doctor Association. Deputy Director of the Maxillofacial Surgery Committee, Xiamen Stomatological Association. Standing Committee Member of the Maxillofacial Surgery Committee, Fujian Stomatological Association.

Dr. Yasar Cokkeser is an ENT specialist. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1989). He completed his ENT residency at Ankara Numune Hospital (1989–1994). He held a Clinical Research Fellowship in Otology and Skull Base Surgery at Gruppo Otologico, Italy (1993–1994). He also completed observerships at GWU Neurosurgery, House Ear Institute, USC, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Pennsylvania.

He served at Inönü University as Assistant Professor (1994–1999) and Associate Professor (1999–2005). He was Chief of Clinic at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital (2005–2007). His recent practice includes Medicana Ataköy (2024–2025).

He has more than 75 publications indexed in Index Medicus. His articles appear in Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Am J Otol, J Laryngol Otol, and Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. His work covers revision stapes surgery, skull base approaches, vestibular schwannoma, and DCR outcomes in 115 patients (130 eyes).

Specialization: Prosthetic Dental Treatment

Areas of Interest

-Digital Dentistry

-Oral Implantology

-Zirconium Coating

-CAD-CAM Restorations

-Ceramic Applications

Education

2012 – DDS, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry

2017 – Ph.D., Prosthetic Dentistry, Hacettepe University

Professional Experience

2013 to 2017 – Research Assistant, Department of Prosthodontics, Hacettepe University

2018 to 2022 – Lecturer, Faculty of Dentistry, Biruni University

Courses & Certifications

Trainer’s Training Certificate – Biruni University

Scientific Meeting – ITI Türkiye & Azerbaijan Department (2020)

Biostatistics Methods Certificate – Biruni University

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-European Association for Osseointegration (EAO)

-International Team for Implantology (ITI)

-Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPID)

Selected Research & Publications

Fracture resistance of single-unit implant-supported crowns: Effect of prosthetic design and restorative material. Journal of Prosthodontics, 2021.

Effect of printing orientation on fracture strength of 3-unit interim fixed prostheses after aging. Journal of Dentistry, 2022.

Effect of surface characterization on cell proliferation after laser coating of titanium alloy surfaces. Surface & Coatings Technology, 2021.

Professor Lydia Chen (Li Ping) is Chief Physician of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. She has over 30 years of clinical experience. Her work focuses on sudden hearing loss and other ear disorders. She performs both microscopic and endoscopic ear surgery.

Her expertise covers ear procedures such as mastoidectomy, tympanoplasty, cholesteatoma removal, ossicular chain repair, and preauricular fistula excision. She also performs adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy with plasma technology, as well as endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal polyp removal, and deviated septum correction. She provides rehabilitation for hearing loss, otogenic vertigo, and tinnitus, and treats nasopharyngeal and laryngeal allergies.

Her committee memberships include the Fujian Association of Integrative Medicine and the Fujian Disabled Rehabilitation Association. She also serves with the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association, Xiamen Medical Association, Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association, and Xiamen Rehabilitation Medical Association.

Rakela Myftiu is a caring, detail-oriented dentist. She is committed to helping patients and clinicians achieve successful treatment outcomes at Excelentis.

She promotes efficiency and safety by preparing instruments and maintaining sterilization standards. She also assists chairside during treatments. Known for empathy and clear communication, she creates a calm setting where patients feel heard and comfortable. She is a valued member of the clinical team.

Dr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a Family Medicine Specialist since 2017. She earned her MD from Çukurova University in 2010. She completed specialty training at Yüzüncü Yıl University between 2013 and 2017. She is currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in Health Management at Anadolu University (2024–present).

She has 15 years of clinical practice (2010–2025) across 8 institutions. Her experience includes research in Family Medicine (2013–2017) and work at several Family Health Centers. Since 2020, she has served at TOKİ Avrupa Family Health Center in Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul.

Dr. Mehmet Alp Tavas is a dental specialist with advanced degrees from Ege University and the University of Manchester. He completed both his Master’s and PhD in Dentistry. He worked as a Consultant Faculty Member at Queen Dental Center from 2000 to 2012. He has also served as a faculty member at İstanbul Medipol University and İstinye University.

Dr. Tavas has made important contributions to dental research. He has conducted studies on orthodontic bonding agents and enamel surface treatments. His work has been published in journals such as IRCS Medical Science and the British Journal of Orthodontics. These publications highlight his influence in dental science and education.

Dr. Erkan Vuralkan is a specialist in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT). He has worked at top hospitals such as Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital and Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital. He now practices at I.A.U VM MedicalPark Florya.

Dr. Vuralkan is a member of the Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology and the Turkish Association of Rhinology. He also supports scientific research through his work with the Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine and the Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery.

Dr. Betül Yıldırım, 2017–2023 yılları arasında İstanbul Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi’nde öğrenim gördü. 2023 yılında mezun oldu.

Klinik ilgi alanları diş beyazlatma, dolgu ve estetik dolgu, kanal tedavisi, diş taşı temizliği ve restoratif diş hekimliğidir. Hastalarının ağız ve diş sağlığını korumak için kişiye özel tedavi planları hazırlar. Tedavi sürecinde açıklayıcı, özenli ve güven veren bir yaklaşım benimser. Amacı sağlıklı ve estetik sonuçlar elde etmektir.

Specialization: Restorative Dental Treatment

Areas of Interest

-Composite Laminate Applications

-Porcelain Laminate Veneers

-Aesthetic Anterior Region Fillings

-Diastema Closure

-Onlay, Inlay, and Overlay Restorations

Education

2004 to 2008 – Gaziantep Anatolian High School

2009 to 2015 – DDS, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry

2017 to 2020 – Ph.D., Restorative Dental Treatment, Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Experience

Istinye University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dental Treatment

Since July 1, 2022 – Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

Courses & Certifications

Dental Photography Course, Erzurum, 2019

Basic Endnote Usage Seminar, Erzurum, 2019

“Anterior Composite Restorations from A to Z,” 22nd International Congress of Aesthetic Dentistry, Istanbul, 2018

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Association of Restorative Dentistry

Research & Publications

Cantürk K, Karalar B, Sağsöz Ö, Seven N, Sağsöz NP, Bayındır YZ.
Effect of different universal bonding agents on the bond strength of CAD/CAM ceramics with composite resin. Atatürk University Dental Journal, 2019.

Cantürk K, Yılmaz MN, Cantürk F, İlday N, Seven N.
Comparison of radiopacity of five different flowable composite resins. Atatürk University Dental Journal, 2020.

Professor Jair Bar, MD, PhD, is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He leads the Thoracic Oncology Unit. He treats lung cancer, including advanced non-small cell cases. His care includes medical oncology, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

He runs a translational research lab focused on resistance to immunotherapy. He has published on exhaled-breath cancer metabolism and on angiogenesis inhibition in lung cancer.

He has chaired the Israel Lung Cancer Group since 2003. He is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology. He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Zétola completed a Periodontics residency at Harvard Medical School. She leads dental diagnostics at Clínica Zago, where CT of the mandible guides precise surgical planning.

• Specializes in digital workflow for minimally invasive oral and periodontal procedures
• Former research fellow at New York University focused on dental technology
• Expert in root coverage and complex clinical crown lengthening surgery
• Trained in integrative health to improve patient recovery after bone procedures

Dr. Lim Gi-hyeon is a board-certified specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He uses CT of the mandible to ensure precise surgical planning at 365 Seoul OneTop Dental Clinic.

• Earned his Master's and Ph.D. from Yonsei University Graduate School of Dentistry
• Specialist in maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery – treats complex jaw structures
• Completed clinical training at a Harvard Medical School affiliated hospital
• Served as a clinical practitioner at the Yonsei University Dental Hospital implant clinic
• Member of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Dr. Gjurxhi Zaimi performs complex dental restorations at Grand Dental Hospital. Her work often requires CT of the mandible to ensure precise treatment planning and accuracy.

• Graduated from the Faculty of Dental Medicine in Tirana
• Specializes in endodontic procedures – treating infections inside the tooth
• Performs composite bonding and aesthetic veneers for smile restoration
• Monitors every case with post-treatment follow-ups to ensure high-quality outcomes

Shpresa Nuredini assists in complex maxillofacial surgeries at Unident Clinic. She supports the dental team during CT of the mandible to ensure precise imaging for advanced implants.

• Assists in all on four and all on six total dental implants
• Prepares patients for surgical extractions and sinus lift procedures
• Specializes in processing Platelet-Rich Fibrin to aid patient healing
• Ensures a sterile surgical environment for zygomatic and pterygoid implant placements