CT of the mandible Doctors Abroad — Page 7

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. 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.

Professor Zalyan Artur Genadievich is an experienced dentist. He specializes in dental surgery, orthopedics, and aesthetic dentistry. He focuses on smile design and is an expert in ceramic veneers. He performs complex aesthetic rehabilitation and restores both function and appearance.

He provides dental restoration and prosthetics, including implants. He places fixed, removable, and semi-removable prostheses. As a surgeon, he performs implant placement, bone grafting, and simple or complex extractions, including wisdom teeth. He is proficient in All-on-4 and other All-on techniques.

Dr. Onat Ege Kutluturk is a GDC-registered dentist based full-time in the UK. He coordinates a unique treatment pathway between the UK and Turkey. This system provides local consultations and necessary aftercare for patients traveling abroad. Dr. Kutluturk focuses on restorative care and smile makeovers.

• Specializes in full mouth rehabilitation and implant prosthodontics.
• Performs All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implant procedures.
• Provides Emax veneers and professional tooth whitening.
• Practices at Esdent Dental Centre, which treats 1,000 patients annually.

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.

Op. Dr. Gamze Kavuncu is a specialist in periodontology and implant dentistry. She earned her DDS from Marmara University in 2013. In the 2016 Dentistry Specialization Examination (DUS), she ranked 76th nationwide and was admitted to the Department of Periodontology at Marmara University.

Her clinical focus includes complex periodontal therapy and implant rehabilitation. She manages endo-perio lesions and performs regenerative periodontal procedures. She also carries out soft-tissue augmentation and treats reactive gingival lesions. Her surgical work includes minimally invasive methods, such as piezo-assisted sinus lift with simultaneous implant placement.

She completed her doctoral research in 2019. It was published in 2020 in the SCI-indexed journal Biomedicine. She is a member of TDB, TPD, and EFP. She holds an International Application Certificate in Botox from Vestiyer Academy and co-founded IDEA Dental Clinic.

Dr. Sadik Taki is a specialist in prosthetic dentistry. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2016. He completed his prosthodontics training at Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2020. He has 8 years of clinical experience. He served as an Assistant Professor at Ankara Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry from 2020 to 2022.

His practice focuses on personalized aesthetic dentistry. Services include digital smile design, laminate veneers, full ceramic crowns, implant-supported prostheses, overdentures, obturators, zirconia crowns, pink esthetic procedures, and partial or complete dentures.

He has presented and published on national and international scientific platforms. He speaks Arabic, English, and Turkish.

Dr. Kim uses 3D CT imaging at Woosoo Dental Clinic for highly precise jaw evaluations. He focuses on advanced implantology and aesthetic dental procedures.

• Specially trained in advanced implantology for complex tooth replacement cases
• Conducts active clinical research to improve dental imaging and treatment outcomes
• Follows global standard hygiene and strict sterilization protocols for safety
• Member of leading dental associations to stay current on imaging technology
• Practices a painless philosophy to keep scans and procedures comfortable

Dr. Vu Tung Duong has over 15 years of clinical experience. He has placed thousands of dental implants and completed many orthodontic and aesthetic cases. He also provides full general and restorative care. He is known for gentle, efficient wisdom tooth extractions that reduce swelling and discomfort after surgery.

Credentials: DDS, Russia (2008). Postgraduate training at the University of Bordeaux II in prosthodontics and cosmetic dentistry (2009), and in dental implants and orthodontics (2010–2012). Certification in Dental Implantology, Hanoi Medical University. Certified Invisalign Provider, Singapore. Advanced Implant Dentistry, Yonsei University (2016). Zygomatic implant certification, India (2017). Attendee, 64th KAOOMS Congress, Seoul (2023). Advanced Orthodontics Program, Yonsei University (2024). He practices at Minh Thu Dental Clinic.

Dr. Vu Duc Tung, DDS, MSc, is an orthodontist with over 20 years of experience. He has maintained top-tier Invisalign Provider status, including Diamond, Diamond Elite, and Black Diamond, for seven consecutive years. He has earned more than 20 awards.

Many of his clinical cases are featured in the Align Global Gallery. He personally designs and oversees each treatment plan. He reviews and refines plans throughout treatment.

He is an official Invisalign speaker with many years of service. He has been invited to global speaker conferences in Vancouver (Oct 2023), London (Sep 2024), Budapest (Sep 2025), and Dubai (Mar 2025). He is a long-standing member of the WFO, AAO, EAS, and the ICD (USA Section).

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

Dr. Mirel Diaconu is the founder of Didenta Implantology Art. He is an experienced dentist focused on advanced implantology and oral surgery. He has more than 20 years of clinical experience. His practice is evidence‑based and uses modern dental technology.

Core expertise: dental implants; oral and dento‑alveolar surgery; bone grafting and sinus augmentation; laser dentistry and minimally invasive laser treatments; complex implant rehabilitation and advanced surgical procedures.

He pairs surgical precision with a patient‑centred approach. He creates personalised plans that prioritise long‑term function, aesthetics, and comfort. His practice uses modern techniques and technology for predictable, high‑quality results in challenging cases.

Dt. Seyit Burak Şanda is a dentist. He graduated from the 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Dentistry in 2004. He first worked in private practice. From 2007 to 2022, he served at the Amasya Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic and the Güngören Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic. In 2022, he co-founded Mesta Dent Polyclinic. He aims to use his surgical and prosthetic skills more effectively there.

Clinical interests: maxillofacial surgery, dental implants, aesthetic dentistry, dental prosthetics, and general dentistry. Languages: English, German.

Dr. Mehmet Akif Türkan is a certified specialist periodontist with over 11 years of clinical experience. He completed his specialization in periodontology in 2015 and founded Dr. Mat Dental Clinic in Istanbul.

He performs a high volume of surgery. He has completed thousands of dental implant placements and full-mouth rehabilitations. He also performs advanced periodontal surgery.

His clinical expertise includes implantology and smile design. He provides porcelain veneers, zirconium crowns, and digital smile restorations for local and international patients.