Periodontitis Doctors in Turkey — Page 5

The doctor is a highly trained prosthodontist who earned a PhD from the Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2025, following a dental degree from Başkent University in 2018. The clinical practice is defined by a strong focus on digital dentistry systems and advanced restorative techniques.

Specialized expertise includes the application of three-dimensional printing technologies in the fabrication of dental prostheses, a subject central to the doctoral research. The doctor combines academic rigor with practical clinical experience to provide modern prosthetic solutions.

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.

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 Faruk Feyyaz focuses on saving natural teeth at Ümran Medical Centre through meticulous gum health management and root canal therapy.

• Specialises in scaling and preventive dentistry to stop gum disease progression
• Performs restorative treatments including crowns and bridges to repair tooth damage
• Uses endodontic therapy to treat infected teeth and preserve the natural bite
• Develops personalised oral health programmes to prevent future periodontitis flare-ups
• Highly regarded for a patient-centred approach that prioritises comfort during procedures

The doctor is an experienced dental professional with a career spanning nearly two decades, including clinical roles in military, public, and private hospital settings. With a specialized focus on pediatric dentistry and general anesthesia, the doctor has served as a unit manager and currently holds an academic position as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.

The doctor has performed over 1,000 implant procedures and maintains expertise in prosthetic treatments, digital scanning systems, and health tourism. International training in Italy, Switzerland, and France has further refined the doctor's skills in aesthetic dentistry and advanced surgical applications.

The doctor is a highly experienced dental professional who graduated from Ankara University in 1992 and founded the Evrensel Oral and Dental Health Clinic in 1995. With a robust academic background, the doctor holds a Master’s degree in Oral Implantology from Guglielmo Marconi University, a Laser Mastership from RWTH Aachen University, and a Ph.D. in General Business. The doctor has extensive training in aesthetic dentistry and implant surgery, including fellowship status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

An active contributor to the field, the doctor is a published author, a frequent speaker at international dental congresses, and a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry.

Dr Ahmet Saglikli is a dedicated periodontist who completed specialist training in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of advanced gum diseases.

• Specialises in regenerative procedures to regrow lost bone and tissue around teeth
• Performs flap surgery to treat deep infection pockets beneath the gum line
• Expert in soft tissue grafting to repair receding gums and improve aesthetics
• Experienced in bone augmentation and sinus lifts for stable dental implants
• Focuses on preventive maintenance to stop the recurrence of infection

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. Sedat Ciraci graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry. He has broad experience in clinical dentistry and dental industry management.

He held senior sales director and manager roles at leading dental companies. He represented dental equipment and materials at national and international exhibitions. As a Responsible Manager in high-end dental clinics, he oversaw clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and quality standards. He combined clinical insight with operational leadership to deliver organized, patient-focused care.

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.

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.

Dr Elif Kececi leads the dental team at Ümran Medical Centre, focusing on preventive gum care and restorative treatments to stop infection in its tracks.

• Specialises in deep scaling and root planing to remove subgingival bacteria
• Graduated from Yeditepe University, one of Turkey's top private dental schools
• Focuses on oral hygiene education to prevent periodontitis from recurring
• Performs aesthetic restorations to repair damage caused by gum recession
• Provides family-centred care with a focus on patient comfort and needle-free options