Best Periodontitis Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr. Burak Buyukturk is an orthodontist at Estemarley in Istanbul. He holds a PhD in Orthodontics from Süleyman Demirel University. Dr. Buyukturk completed six years of doctoral training in treatment planning and clinical research. He treats children, adolescents, and adults for complex dental alignment issues.

• Member of the European Orthodontic Society (EOS).
• Performs orthodontic procedures including Invisalign, ceramic braces, and e-motion aligners.
• Former faculty member in the Department of Orthodontics at Süleyman Demirel University.
• Works at Estemarley, a center serving 3,000 international patients annually.

Dr. Ali Sirali is an implantology and periodontology specialist at Inci Dis International Dental Clinic. He served as a former faculty member at Bezmialem Vakif University. Dr. Sirali graduated from Istanbul University in 2006. He focuses on surgical dentistry and complex gum treatments.

• Performs dental implant placement, sinus lifting, and bone graft applications.
• Treats periodontitis using advanced techniques like flap operations and tissue grafts.
• Provides surgical tooth extractions and gingivectomy procedures.
• Works at a clinic holding JCI, ISO, and TEMOS international quality accreditations.

Dr Birkan Duras specialises in pink aesthetics and dental restoration at YEG Clinic, focusing on restoring gum health and appearance.

• Specialises in gum contouring to reshape and manage soft tissue following gum disease
• Expert in prosthodontics – the restoration and replacement of teeth for functional health
• Active researcher at Istanbul University focusing on dental restoration and implantology
• Member of the Aesthetic Dentistry Academy Association and the Turkish Dental Association

Dr. Ender Tukay is a specialist prosthodontist at Fizyomer Terapia in Eskisehir. He completed his specialty training at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy. Dr. Tukay focuses on restoring dental function and aesthetics through restorative procedures. He treats complex conditions like temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

• Installs fixed smile restorations including porcelain crowns and dental bridges.
• Provides implant-supported fixed and removable prostheses for tooth loss.
• Performs root canal treatments and conservative restorative dental care.
• Offers clinical teeth bleaching and detailed guidance on oral hygiene care.

Professor Tavas is a highly qualified specialist at Istinye Dental Hospital who earned his PhD from the University of Manchester.

• Holds a Masters and PhD from a prestigious British institution
• Serves as a senior faculty member at Istinye University
• Focuses on clinical research involving dental bonding and enamel health
• Specialises in complex cases requiring academic-level oversight
• Expert in resin-based dental materials for durable tooth repairs

Dr Kadriye Merve Altikat leads the Oral and Dental Health Program at Istinye University, specialising in saving teeth through bone loss therapies and gum regenerative treatments.

• Holds a PhD in Periodontology from Gazi University, focusing on bone and stem cell regeneration
• Treats peri-implant diseases to save failing dental implants and prevent further bone loss
• Specialises in gum aesthetics and treating halitosis through targeted periodontal care
• Trains other dentists in suturing and flap closure techniques for precise surgical outcomes
• Completed UK-based training in maxillofacial surgery skills at London clinics

Dr Asli Usta Tahmaz is a specialist at Istinye Dental Hospital focusing on saving teeth through non-surgical periodontal care and root canal therapy.

• Specialises in non-surgical periodontal treatments like scaling to manage gum disease without invasive surgery
• Focuses on endodontic therapy to clean and seal infected root canals to prevent tooth loss
• Member of the Turkish Endodontic Society and the Turkish Dental Association
• Utilises restorative techniques to fix tooth structure and aesthetics after periodontal stabilization

Dr Erisa Olkun is a graduate of the prestigious Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Dentistry with a strong focus on maintaining periodontal tissue health.

• Specialises in managing tissue health around dental implants to prevent periodontal disease
• Completed advanced research on inlay and onlay aesthetic restorations for long-lasting tooth repair
• Experienced in using transparent orthodontic appliances to align teeth without traditional braces
• Provides multi-lingual care in English, Turkish, Italian, and Albanian for international patients

Dr. Tunahan Karaagac is a dentist. He earned his degree from Istanbul Bezmialem Vakıf University in 2017. He has more than seven years of clinical experience. He focuses on aesthetic smile design, advanced restorative care, and complex implant treatment. He uses modern technology to restore function and confidence.

He provides care in native Turkish and professional English.

Dr. Ömer Demir graduated from Kütahya University in 2024. He specializes in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He provides teeth whitening, fillings, smile makeovers, root canal treatment, tooth replacement, minor oral surgery, and pediatric care.

He values clear communication and strong ethics. He tailors care to each patient and keeps comfort in mind. He provides care in Turkish and professional-level English.

Dt. Mesut Özkul is a dentist. He graduated from the 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Dentistry in 2015. From 2015 to 2022, he worked at the Güngören Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic. In 2022, he co-founded Mesta Dent Polyclinic.

His clinical interests include dental implants and aesthetic, restorative, preventive, and general dentistry. He speaks English.

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.

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.