CT of the mandible Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Gülşah Balan is a pediatric dentist at İstinye Dental Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in dental treatments for children under clinical and general anesthesia. Dr. Balan holds a PhD in Pedodontics and trained at RWTH Aachen University in Germany. She works at a JCI-accredited facility using 3D imaging for precise planning.

• Applies pediatric zirconium and stainless steel crowns for restorative care.
• Treats traumatic dental injuries and provides preventive pediatric services.
• Member of the International Society for Laser Dentistry.
• Former Assistant Professor at Bahçeşehir University.

Dr. Ipek Nejla Guldiken is a surgeon at Istinye Dental Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in oral and maxillofacial radiology. Her work focuses on surgical planning and imaging for complex dental cases. She treats impacted teeth, performs sinus lifts, and corrects jawbone issues. Dr. Guldiken practices at a JCI-accredited facility affiliated with Istinye University.

• Performs dental implant surgery including bone and soft tissue corrections.
• Member of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Trained in facial trauma management and orthognathic surgery.
• Member of the International Team for Implantology.

Dr. Muhsin Ergen, Bezmiâlem Vakıf Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi’nden 2017’de mezun oldu. 2019’da Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Endodonti Doktora Programı’na kabul edildi.

Klinik ve akademik ilgi alanları ileri düzey kanal tedavileri, revaskülarizasyon, kök rezorpsiyonları, apikal cerrahi ve minimal invaziv endodontik yaklaşımlardır. Biyoseramik materyaller, dentin hassasiyeti ve endodontik başarısızlıkların yönetimi üzerine çalışır. Hastalarına özenli tedavi sunar.

Dr. Aslı Usta Tahmaz is an endodontist at İstinye Dental Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in root canal therapy and restorative dental procedures. Dr. Tahmaz earned her degree from the Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry. She works at a JCI-accredited facility affiliated with İstinye University.

• Performs aesthetic composite fillings and deep dental scaling.
• Treats complex periodontitis and provides non-surgical gum therapy.
• Expert in laser and Beyond whitening techniques for smile enhancement.
• Member of the Turkish Endodontic Society and Turkish Dental Association.

Dr. Betul Balli Demirel is an orthodontist at İstinye Dental Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a PhD in orthodontics and is a certified Invisalign provider. Dr. Demirel specializes in correcting bite issues and tooth alignment using modern orthodontic techniques. She works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Member of the Turkish Orthodontic Society and the Turkish Aligner Association.
• Completed specialized training at the Damon Master Academy for self-ligating braces.
• Provides a range of treatments including clear aligners and ceramic braces.
• Expertise covers pediatric orthodontics and complex adult bite corrections.

Dr. Sultan Biskin Zeybek is an otorhinolaryngology (ENT) specialist. He performs ear surgery, skull base surgery, and head and neck surgery. He treats tumors of the larynx, tongue, lip, tonsil, and pharynx. He manages cholesteatoma, middle ear disease and infections, ear discharge, and hearing loss. He also performs cochlear implants (bionic ear) and treats maxillofacial trauma.

Experience: 2011–2012 at Malatya Devlet Hastanesi KBB BBC Kliniği. Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, KBB BBC Ana Bilimdalı.

Dr. Eshat Araz, 2015 yılında Dicle Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi’nden mezun oldu. Bugüne kadar 6.000’den fazla hastanın tedavisinde aktif rol aldı.

Klinik ilgi alanları arasında dolgu ve estetik dolgu, kanal tedavisi, diş taşı temizliği, diş beyazlatma ve restoratif diş hekimliği yer alır. Hastalarının ihtiyaçlarını titizlikle değerlendirir. Açıklayıcı ve güven veren yaklaşımıyla sağlıklı, estetik ve kalıcı sonuçlar amaçlar.

Dr. Tugba Nurdan Kutuk, Bezmiâlem Vakıf Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi’ni tam burslu okudu ve dereceyle mezun oldu. 2020’de bilimsel çalışmalarıyla TÜBİTAK STAR Programı’na seçildi.

2018’de Floransa’da estetik işlemler üzerine ileri eğitim aldı. 2023’te Miami’de tam ağız tedavileri, hemen yükleme ve hibrit protezler üzerine eğitim gördü.

Diş beyazlatma, dolgu ve estetik dolgu, kanal tedavisi, diş taşı temizliği ve restoratif işlemler uygular. Estetik ve fonksiyonu birlikte değerlendirir. Güven veren ve özenli tedaviler sunar.

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.

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

Dr. Shady Mohammed El‑sebai is an interventional radiologist and diagnostic imaging consultant. He is the Consultant and Chief of Interventional Radiology at Sheaf El Orman Oncology Hospital (2021–present). He is also Chief of the Interventional Radiology Unit at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2022–present). He has been a Lecturer in interventional radiology at the National Cancer Institute since 2018. Earlier posts include assistant lecturer and specialist, radiology resident, specialist at Khartoum Breast Care Centre, and specialist and consultant at Techno Scan.

Expertise includes CT‑ and US‑guided true‑cut biopsies and FNAC; transarterial chemoembolization for HCC and for liver, renal, and soft‑tissue tumors; percutaneous nephrostomy and ureteric stents; pigtail drainage; and RF or microwave ablation of hepatic, bone, lung, and thyroid lesions. He also performs PTD and biliary stents; uterine artery embolization; coiling for pelvic varicosities and varicocele; varicose vein ablation and sclerotherapy; and breast procedures (biopsy, markers, wire localization, Mammotome). He is skilled in US, CT, and MRI.

Dr. Kadriye Merve Altikat is a periodontist at İstinye Dental Hospital in Istanbul. She is a specialist in gum disease, bone loss therapy, and soft tissue aesthetics. Dr. Altikat holds a PhD in Periodontology from Gazi University. She serves as the Head of the Oral and Dental Health Program at Istinye University.

• Performs flap surgery, gum aesthetics, and peri-implant disease management.
• Completed surgical training in London and advanced implant courses in Germany.
• Specially trained in dental bone regeneration and autogenous bone grafting.
• Member of the Turkish Periodontology Association and Turkish Dental Association.
• Works at JCI-accredited İstinye Dental Hospital, a center for digital dentistry.

Dr. Duygu Çakır, 2016’da İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi’nden mezun oldu. Endodonti alanında çalışmaktadır. Klinik pratiğinde kanal tedavisi, dolgu ve estetik dolgu, diş beyazlatma, diş taşı temizliği ve restoratif işlemler uygular.

Incomes International Congress’te, rejeneratif endodontik tedavilerde başarı ve başarısızlık üzerine sözlü sunum yaptı. Ayrıca ulusal ve uluslararası kongrelerde poster sunumları yaptı.

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. 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. 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

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. 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. Nese Gulekoglu is a dentist specializing in general dentistry. She graduated from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2017. She provides care in English.

Her practice includes preventive, restorative, endodontic, aesthetic, and prosthetic dentistry. Services include oral exams, dental cleanings, patient education, fillings, crowns, bridges, root canal treatments, teeth whitening, composite bonding, smile design, and removable and fixed prostheses. She offers patient-focused, personalized care.

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.