Experience

DentSpa Oral and Dental Health Clinic

Periodontologist
2019 – Present, Istanbul/Turkey

Marmara University Dental Hospital

Periodontologist
2016 – 2019, Istanbul/Turkey

Education

Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry

Periodontology Specialization
2016 – 2019, Istanbul/Turkey

Marmara University (English) Faculty of Dentistry

General Dentistry
2008 – 2014, Istanbul/Turkey

Scientific Publications

• In-vitro Evaluation of Cervical Micro leakage of the Class II Bulk Fill Restorations
  Pinar Yilmaz Atali, Sezai Sonmez, Damla Ozturk, Faik Bulent Topbasi
  2015 Paripex-Indian Journal of Research
• The Role of Periodontopathogens in Alzheimer's Disease
  Damla Ozturk, Basak Dogan
  2019 Türkiye Clinics Periodontology Special Journal

Thesis Topic and Consultant

• Evaluation of Periodontal Status in Alzheimer's Patients
  Prof. Dr. Basak Dogan

Announcements

• Regenerative Periodontal Treatment of Localized Aggressive Periodontitis.
  Damla Ozturk, Gamze Kavuncu, Omer Birkan Agrali, Basak Dogan
  TDA 2018 24nd International Dental Congress-Istanbul-poster
• Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation of Teeth with Insufficient Clinical Crown Length.
  Damla Ozturk, Hafize Ozturk Ozener, Omer Ahsen Naeem, Rifat Gozneli, Leyla Kuru
  TDA 24nd International Dental Congress 2018-Istanbul-poster
• Increasing the Width of Keratinized Attached Gingiva Around Dental Implants Using Free Gingival Graft Procedure: Case Series.
  Damla Ozturk, H. Selin Yildirim, Leyla Kuru
  EuroPerio9 2018-Amsterdam-poster
• Assessment of Oral Health in Alzheimer Patients.
  Ilgın Cebeci, Damla Öztürk, Begüm Doğan, Başak Doğan, Nural Bekiroğlu
  23nd BaSS Congress 2018-Iasi-poster
• Multidisciplinary Treatment of Intrabony Defect After Root Resection.
  Damla Ozturk, H. Selin Yildirim, Hasan Garip, Yildiz Garip Berker, Coskun Yildiz, Leyla Kuru
  Turkish Society of Periodontology 47th International Scientific Congress 2017-Istanbul-poster
• Treatment of Recurrent Severe Inflammatory Gingival Overgrowth with Diode Laser Therapy.
  Damla Ozturk, Suleyman Emre Meseli, Leyla Kuru
  TDA 23nd International Dental Congress 2017-Istanbul-poster
• Periodontal Regenerative Therapy of Intentionally Replanted Periodontically Compromised Tooth: Hopeless to Hopeful.
  Damla Ozturk, Hafize Ozturk Ozener, Leyla Kuru
  22nd BaSS Congress 2017-Thessaloniki-poster
• In-vitro Evaluation of Cervical Micro leakage of the Class II Bulk Fill Restorations.
  Pinar Yilmaz Atali, Sezai Sonmez, Damla Ozturk, Faik Bulent Topbasi
  International Dental Journal-2015-poster

Speaker

• Inflammatory Response in Periodontitis Patients with Alzheimer's Disease.
  Damla Ozturk, Nese Tuncer, Merve Alaylioglu, Ipek Midi, Duygu Gezen Ak, Erdinc Dursun
  Turkish Society of Periodontology 49th International Scientific Congress-2019-Antalya
• Bayesian Accelerated Failure Time Model Application in Alzheimer's Disease Patients and Its Comparison with Cox Proportional Hazard Model: A Real Data Application.
  Ilgın Cebeci, Damla Öztürk, Başak Doğan, Nural Bekiroğlu
  XXI. National and IV. International Biostatistics Congress-2019-Antalya
• Effect of Alzheimer's Disease on Periodontitis.
  Damla Ozturk, Nese Tuncer, Merve Alaylioglu, Ipek Midi, Duygu Gezen Ak, Erdinc Dursun
  CED-IADR/NOF Oral Health Research Congress-2019-Madrid

Dr Jumana Baryhe is a versatile clinician at Aesthetical Clinic known for her precise approach to cosmetic and surgical dental transformations.

• Focuses on full-smile makeovers using high-quality dental veneers
• Combines cosmetic dentistry with surgical expertise for complex oral aesthetics
• Recognised for exceptional patient care and clear communication throughout the process
• Practices at a dedicated centre for aesthetic and dental medicine

Dr Tamer Cakar is one of only two dentists globally to operate his own clinic, design atelier, and full dental laboratory. This unique setup allows him to oversee every stage of crafting aesthetic dental restorations.

• Specialises in aesthetic dentistry and complex endodontic treatments
• Operates his own dedicated site for custom dental work at Catwalk Nisantasi
• Completed master's level training in dentistry at Aegean University
• Focuses on smile design using advanced tooth restoration techniques

Dr Salih Polat graduated from Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious dental schools – and leads cosmetic procedures at Ulusoydent Oral and Dental Care.

• Focuses on porcelain and composite veneer applications for smile makeovers
• Prioritises evidence-based protocols to achieve natural-looking aesthetic results
• Maintains a high standard of clinical ethics for long-term patient outcomes
• Practices in an English-speaking environment at a specialised dental polyclinic

Dr Meryem Ulusoy combines clinical dentistry with specialised hypnotherapy to help anxious patients feel comfortable during their veneer transformations at Ulusoydent.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's highest-ranking dental schools
• Certified in hypnoanesthesia to manage patient discomfort and dental anxiety
• Holds a Master degree in Health Management from 19 Mayis University
• Specialises in Ericsonian and self-hypnotherapy techniques for a relaxed experience
• Established the Ulusoydent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic in Istanbul

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Srinakharintharawirote University in Thailand and pursued further education in prosthodontics and esthetic dentistry at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, USA.

Certified by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the doctor also holds a Master Certification in Digital Smile Design, an innovative approach that analyzes facial and dental proportions to enhance smile aesthetics and facial expressions.

With over 25 years of experience, the doctor specializes in oral cancers, porcelain crowns and bridges, prosthetic dental treatment, implantology, and more. The doctor leads the Istanbul Dental and Plastic & Esthetic Group and has attended numerous vocational courses internationally, including in England, Germany, and Greece. A frequent speaker at dental congresses in Turkey, the doctor is an accredited dentist for several embassies and has numerous publications in medical journals. The doctor graduated from the Hacettepe Faculty of Dentistry in 1990.

The doctor specializes in a comprehensive array of dental procedures, focusing on advanced implant techniques such as All-on-4 and All-on-6 Dental Implants. Expertise also includes Porcelain and Composite Veneers, Lumineers, and Tooth Whitening. Additional services offered are Ceramic Braces, Tooth Reshaping, Dental Crown Installation, and Bone Grafts. Proficient in Implant-Supported Dental Bridges and Dental Bridge Installation, the doctor provides thorough care in Teeth Cleaning and Scaling.

The doctor is a proficient dental surgeon with expertise in a wide range of dental procedures, including tooth whitening, veneers, dental implants, and ceramic braces. The clinical focus extends to crown lengthening, tooth reshaping, teeth cleaning (scaling), and gingivectomy. The doctor is skilled in the installation of dental implants with crowns, braces, bone grafts, dental crowns, and dental bridges, including implant-supported versions. The practice also covers dentures, all-on-2, all-on-4, and all-on-6 dental implants, composite and porcelain veneers, and apicoectomy.

The doctor is a proficient dentist who graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2016. With expertise in various dental fields, the doctor specializes in smile design, aesthetic filling, zirconium and laminated veneers, impacted tooth extraction, and implantology. Known for a professional and friendly demeanor, the doctor emphasizes patient comfort and maintains strict hygiene standards.

Services offered include All-on-4 Dental Implants, porcelain veneers, dental implants with crowns, bone grafting, dental crowns and bridges, dentures, gingivectomy, teeth cleaning, tooth reshaping, crown lengthening, ceramic braces, tooth whitening, apicoectomy, and lumineers.

The doctor graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Dentistry in 2015. Since 2017, the doctor has been practicing at Dent Suadiye, focusing on providing comprehensive dental care.