Periodontitis Doctors Abroad — Page 9

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.

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

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

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

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Yalım is a Professor of Periodontology with over 35 years of clinical and academic experience in implant dentistry, periodontal surgery, bone regeneration, and advanced oral rehabilitation. He graduated from the Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry. He completed a PhD in Periodontology at Gazi University. He has trained many dentists. He has also contributed to research in periodontology and implantology.

His practice includes dental implants, immediate implant placement, bone grafting, sinus lift, treatment of peri-implant diseases, periodontal plastic surgery, and complex full-mouth rehabilitation. He has performed thousands of surgical procedures. He provides evidence-based, carefully planned, patient-centered care at the Dentsilya Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic. He works with a multidisciplinary team and treats local and international patients.