Esra Yeşilöz — Istanbul

With pediatric root canal treatment available for children as young as 3–4 years old—performed under local anaesthesia—Esra Yeşilöz Gökçen helps families avoid unnecessary extractions when baby teeth can still be protected. As a specialist at KidsDent İstanbul, she leads a clinic serving the 0–15 age group from the İstanbul Finans Merkezi area on the Ataşehir/Ümraniye border. Her work is built around child-friendly, low-anxiety visits, and the clinic’s approach includes education for both children and parents during examinations. Alongside restorative care, the clinic offers preventive orthodontic planning and early interventions, including palatal expansion appliances.

Education

• 2004 — Ankara University, Faculty of Dentistry (graduation).
• 2011 — Ankara University, Department of Pedodontics (doctorate programme completion).

Work experience

• 2011–present — Pediatric dentist / Pedodontist, KidsDent İstanbul (managed by Dr. Dt. Esra Yeşilöz Gökçen).
• (7 years, location not specified) — Lived in the USA and Canada to follow dental innovations.

Clinical focus and techniques

At KidsDent İstanbul, the clinical focus is pediatric dentistry across prevention, restorations, and orthodontic guidance—tailored to each child’s developmental stage. Treatments include both protective options for primary teeth and, when needed, extraction decisions based on clinical findings and X-ray evaluation.

• Pediatric root canal treatment on baby teeth (local anaesthesia), including treatment for severe toothache, gum swelling/redness, and sensitivity.
• Pulpotomy as a protective option before extraction.
• Fluoride application for prevention.
• Fissure sealants (fissure sealants / “tooth enamel protection”).
• Stainless steel crowns (SSC / paslanmaz çelik kron) for durable coverage of primary teeth with at least two decayed surfaces.
• Zirconium crowns (zirkonyum crown coverage) for children, including cases where aesthetic expectations matter.
• Space maintainers (yer tutucular / boşluk yönetimi) after early tooth loss.
• General anaesthesia and sedation options for dental treatments in children.
• Clear aligner treatment with Invisalign First (transparent aligners).
• Early orthodontic treatments without traditional braces.
• Rapid maxillary expansion / palatal expansion appliance (“damak genişletme aparatı”), with an indicated ideal age range of 7–8 years.

Professional societies and certifications

Academic output

Her academic track includes completion of a doctorate programme in Pedodontics at Ankara University in 2011.

Courses and advanced training

Awards and recognition

KidsDent İstanbul is located in the İstanbul Finans Merkezi area (Ataşehir/Ümraniye border), and the clinic is designed around a child psychology-focused approach for stress-free visits. The practice includes preventive education for parents and children during check-ups. For families seeking pediatric dental care in Istanbul, the clinic’s sedation and general anaesthesia options are positioned as a pathway for children who need additional comfort and safety during treatment.