Paradontosis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Mehmet Alp Tavas is a highly qualified dental specialist who earned both his Master's degree and PhD from the University of Manchester.

• Practises at İstinye Dental Hospital and teaches at İstinye University
• Specialises in gum health and complex restorative dentistry
• Published clinical research on enamel surface protection and bonding
• Former consultant faculty member at the Queen Dental Center
• Highly skilled in managing severe tissue inflammation and bone loss

Dr. Lim Gi-hyeon is the Chief Director of the Implant Dental Clinic. He is on the faculty at the Yonsei University Graduate School of Dentistry. He also practices at the Implant Clinic of Yonsei University Dental Hospital. He earned his DDS, MS, and PhD at Yonsei University. He completed his internship and residency at Yonsei University Dental Hospital.

He is board-certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and in Integrated Dentistry by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. He is also a recognized specialist in Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He served as a visiting clinician in Critical Care and Trauma Surgery and in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Sinchon Severance Hospital. He also practiced at a Harvard Medical School–affiliated hospital. He is a member of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Academy of Integrated Dentistry, the Korean Academy of Dental Anesthesiology, and the ITI Implant Study Club. He serves on the Clinical Advisory Committee of Osstem Implant.

Dr. Ananya Udomsit, DDS, is a general dentist with a focus on pediatric dentistry. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Faculty of Dentistry at Mahidol University in 2018.

She provides comprehensive pediatric care and preventive services. These include early detection, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants. She uses child-focused behavior management to keep visits gentle and positive. This supports lasting healthy oral habits.

Dr. Varunya Ongpatanakul, D.D.S., is a general dentist focused on restorative and esthetic care. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Khon Kaen University in 2021.

Core expertise: esthetic composite restorations, minimally invasive composite veneers, and functional, natural-looking restorations.

Her practice emphasizes careful, conservative composite work. It preserves natural tooth structure and provides long-lasting, esthetic results.

Dr. Sawannee Boonmongkolraksa, D.D.S., is an endodontist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She provides complex root canal therapy, microscopic endodontics, and endodontic retreatment to preserve natural teeth.

Education: D.D.S., Chulalongkorn University (1997). Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences (Endodontics), Mahidol University (2001).

She performs precise root canal treatment using advanced dental technology and an operating microscope. She manages recurring infections, challenging canal anatomy, and structural damage. Her focus is to preserve natural teeth with high success.

Khinkgarn Ngamkitidachagul, D.D.S., is a specialist in pediatric dentistry with more than 20 years of experience. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Mahidol University in 2002. She completed a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences (Pediatric Dentistry) in 2006.

She provides comprehensive oral care for infants, children, and adolescents. Her focus is prevention, including dental sealants, fluoride treatments, and early cavity prevention. She is skilled in behavior management and offers gentle, low‑anxiety care. She also treats complex pediatric and developmental dental cases with a patient‑centered approach.

Dr. Nattaya Satvinit, D.D.S., M.Sc., is a specialist in Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry with more than 10 years of experience. She earned her D.D.S. from Chiang Mai University in 2010. She completed an M.Sc. in Prosthodontics at Mahidol University in 2014.

She places and restores dental implants. She provides prosthodontic care with crowns, bridges, and all types of dentures. She also offers veneers for smile improvement. She practices at NAVAMIN9 Hospital.