Dr Kwon Jae-won graduated with honours from Seoul National University, the most prestigious dental school in South Korea.

• Completed specialist residency at the Seoul National University Dental Hospital
• Certified as an Integrated Dentistry Specialist by the Ministry of Health and Welfare
• Holds official Ministry certification as a specialist in Implant Dentistry
• Active member of the Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Certified clinical provider for both Osstem and MegaGen dental systems

Dr Meral Nizam is a dedicated specialist in prosthetic dental treatment with a PhD from the prestigious Ege University Faculty of Dentistry. She leads complex restorative cases at Nifa Dent Oral and Dental Health Clinic.

• Specialises in fixed prostheses including high-quality porcelain bridge work
• Expert in aesthetic smile design and functional bite alignment
• Completed a doctoral thesis on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder treatments
• Fluent in English and German to assist international patients effectively
• Practised as a senior prosthesis specialist within the Ministry of Health network

Dr Birkan Duras is a specialist in prosthodontics who focused his advanced research at Istanbul University on the science of dental restoration.

• Specialises in aesthetic smile design and complex dental bridges
• Expertise includes pink aesthetics for precise gum contouring around restorations
• Active researcher at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry
• Member of the Aesthetic Dentistry Academy Association (EDAD)
• Member of the Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPİD)

Dr Asli Tapan Kavusturan is a leading restorative specialist at Memorial Sisli Hospital – a world-renowned JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Member of the Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
• Expert in prosthetics and oral implantology
• Active member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI)
• Completed advanced training in teeth whitening and aesthetic communication
• Certified by the Turkish Dental Association

Dr Tamer Cakar leads the dental team at Dr. MED in Istanbul, having trained extensively in aesthetic dentistry at the prestigious Galip Gürel Dental Clinic.

• Completed a specialised internship in endodontic and aesthetic dentistry at Aegean University
• Served as Deputy Chief Physician Dentist at Acıbadem Hospital – one of Turkey's premier healthcare groups
• Specialises in aesthetic restorative work including porcelain bridges and dental jewelry
• Holds a medical degree from Aegean University, a top-tier Turkish institution

Dr Ender Tukay is a specialist prosthodontist who completed his advanced training at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy. He focuses on restoring dental function and aesthetics through precision bridge work.

• Specialises in fixed prostheses including complex porcelain bridge applications
• Expert in implant-supported restorations and removable partial dentures
• Provides targeted treatment for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
• Focuses on oral hygiene and long-term prosthesis maintenance plans
• Graduated from the Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry

Specialization: Periodontology

Areas of Interest

-Gum Diseases

-Treatment of Peri-Implant Diseases

-Bone Loss Therapies

-Gum Aesthetics

-Halitosis (Mouth Odor)

Education

2018 – DDS, Başkent University Faculty of Dentistry

2021 – Undergraduate in Health Management, Anadolu University

2022 – Ph.D. in Periodontology, Gazi University

Professional Experience

2018 to 2022 – Research Assistant, Gazi University, Department of Periodontology

2021–Present – Head, Istinye University Oral and Dental Health Program

2021–Present – Trainer, Praticmed Dentistry (Suture & Flap Closure Training)

Courses & Certifications

-Suture & Flap Closure Training in Dentistry (Trainer), 2021

-TDB International Dentistry Congress, 2022

-ERDİŞ International Dentistry Congress (Oral Presentation), 2023

-Emergency Skills in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, London, UK, 2016

-AOCMF Course, Craniomaxillofacial Fracture Management, İzmir, 2016

-Bego Implant Advanced Surgery Course, Germany, 2014

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Turkish Periodontology Association

-KÖKDİŞ National Council

Research & Publications

A New Dimension in Periodontal Regenerative Therapy: 3D Cell Culture. ADO Klinik Bilimler, 2023.

Doctoral Thesis: Evaluation of the osteogenic potential of periodontium-derived mesenchymal stem cells in 2D and 3D culture environments.

Dr Arif Yigit Guler is a highly published oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital, specialising in complex functional and aesthetic restorations.

• Brings academic precision to porcelain bridge work through his background in hard and soft tissue grafting
• Specialises in orthognathic surgery and dental implants for stable, long-lasting prosthetic results
• Published multiple studies on maxillary sinus and bone thickness to ensure safe implant foundations
• Treats patients at a major university dental centre with a focus on surgical accuracy

Prof.Dr. Hakan Alpay Karasu, D.D.S. 

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry

Fields of Study and Interests

• Orthognathic Surgery
• Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Surgery
• Maxillofacial Cyst, Tumor Surgery
• Advanced Surgical Bone Healing Techniques
• Impacted Tooth Surgery
• Dental Implants
• TME surgery
• Jaw-Face Traumas
• Jaw joint disorders

Education

1998 - University of London, Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery

• 1991- Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry

Career

Ankara Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry

University of London, Faculty of Dentistry

• Ankara University, Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Gülhane Military Medicine Academy, Faculty of Dentistry

Publications and Congress Statements

1.Karasu HA., Okçu KM., Ortakoğlu K., Bayar GR., Aydıntuğ Y., "Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis with Temporalis Superficial Fascia Flap" Mil Med,2005;170(2):167
2. Özer L., Karasu HA., Aras K., Tokman B., Ersoy E., "Dentin Dysplasia Type 1: Report of Atypical Cases in The Permanent and Mixt Dentitions" Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radio/ Endod, 2004;98:85-90
3. Sayan NB., Üçok C., Karasu HA., Günhan Ö., "Peripheral Osteoma of The Oral and Maxillofacial Region: A Study of 35 New Cases" J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2002;60:1299-1301
4. Doğan N., Üçok C., Korkmaz C., Üçok Ö., Karasu HA., "The Effects of Articaine Hydrochloride on Wound Healing: An Experimental Study" J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2003;61:1467-1470
5. Karasu HA., Ortakoğlu K., Okçu M., Günhan Ö., "Osteochondroma of the Mandibular Condyle: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature" Mil Med, 2005;170(9):79

6. Altug Ataç AT., Karasu HA., Aytaç D., "Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion Compared with Orthopedic Rapid Maxillar Expansion" Angle Orthodontist, 2006;76(3):353-359
7. Sayan NB., Karasu HA., Uyanik LO., Aytaç D., "Two- stage Treatment of TMJ Ankylosis by Early Surgical Approach and Distraction Osteogenesis" J Craniofac Surg,2007;18(1):212-217
8. Üçok C., Karasu HA., Orhan K., Üçok Ö., Tuncer N., "Intravascular Papillary Endothelial Hyperplasia and Osteoma: A Case Report of an Individual with 2 Different Pathologies" Quintessence Int, 2007;38, (2):88-91
9. Kurt G. Altuğ-Atac AT., Ataç MS., Karasu HA., “Stability of SARME and OME after 3 years Follow-up.” The Angle Orthodontist. 2010;80(4):613-619
10. Kurt G., Altuğ-Atac AT., Ataç MS., Karasu HA., “Changes in Nasopharyngeal Airway Following Orthopedic and Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion” J Craniofac Surg 2010;21:312-317
11. Altuğ-Ataç AT., Ataç MS., Kurt G., Karasu HA., “Comparison of Surgically Assisted RME and Orthopedic RME: Changes in Nasal Structure” Int J Oral and Maxillofac Surg 2010;39:129-135.
12. Aydemir H, Memikoğlu U, Karasu H. Pharyngeal airway space, hyoid bone position and head posture after orthognathic surgery in Class III patients.” Angle Orthod. 2012 Nov;82(6):993-1000. doi: 10.2319/091911-597.1. Epub 2012 Apr 11. PMID:22500578
13. Efendiyeva R1, Aydemir H, Karasu H, Toygar-Memikoğlu U. “Pharyngeal airway space, hyoid bone position, and head posture after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in Class III patients: Long-term evaluation.” Angle Orthod. 2014 Mar 7. [Epub ahead of print]
14. SUNAL AKTÜRK EZGİ, EREN HAKAN, GÖRÜRGÖZ CANSU, ORHAN KAAN, KARASU HAKAN ALPAY, AKAT BORA, TOYGAR MEMİKOĞLU TÜLİN UFUK (2020). Electromyographic, Ultrasonographic, and Ultrasound Elastographic Evaluation of the Masseter Muscle in Class III Patients Before and After Orthognathic Surgery. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (Yayın No: 6276746)
15. Sahbaz Emir Bahman,CESUR EMRE,ALTUĞ DEMİRALP AYŞE TUBA,Ergül Kutay Can,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY,TOYGAR MEMİKOĞLU TÜLİN UFUK (2019). Is It Possible to Protract the Maxilla by Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Intermaxillary Class III Elastics? Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 32(02), 96-104., Doi: 10.5152/Turkjorthod.2019.18060 (Yayın No: 5697928)
16. Aydemir H, Efendiyeva R, Karasu H, Toygar M, Tülin U (2015). Evaluation of Long-Term Soft Tissue Changes After Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery in Class III Patients. The Angle Orthodontist, 85(4), 631-637., Doi: 10.2319/062214-449.1

17. Karasu HA., Uyanık LO., Üçok C., Sayan NB., "The Use of Iliac Bone Greft on Maxillomandibular Defects" IntJ Oral Maxillofac Surg. 32(Supplement I) S39 (2003), 16 th International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens, Greece.

18. Üçok C., Karasu HA., Akçam O., Uyanık LO., Üçok Ö., Sayan NB., "The Use Rapid External Distraction on Cleft Patient" IntJ Oral Maxillofac Surg. 32(Supplement I) S18 (2003), 16th International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens, Greece.

19. Uyanık LO., Karasu HA., Aytaç D., "The use of Rigid External Distraction for Midface Hypoplasia" J Cranio-Maxillofac Surg. 34(Supplement 1) 155-156 (2006), Abstracts from the 18th Congress of The European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Barcelona, Spain.

Dr. Habib Guliyev is a specialist in oral and dental health and maxillofacial surgery. He has 25 years of experience. He graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Azerbaijan International University in 2000. He completed his surgical specialization at Azerbaijan Medical University in 2001.

He has managed 5,000 surgical cases to date. He communicates with patients in English, Turkish, German, Azerbaijani Turkish, and Russian.

Dr Lim Gi-hyeon is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who leads the implant clinic at 365 Seoul OneTop Dental Clinic.

• Earned his Master's and PhD from the prestigious Yonsei University College of Dentistry
• Completed advanced clinical training at a Harvard Medical School affiliated hospital
• Serves as a clinical advisory committee member for Osstem Implant
• Member of the ITI Implant Study Club and Korean Academy of Integrated Dentistry
• Specialises in complex maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery for restorative cases

Dr Kubra Canturk is a restorative specialist at Istinye Dental Hospital who holds a PhD focused on bonding and CAD/CAM ceramic materials.

• Specialises in aesthetic restorations including porcelain laminate veneers and bridges
• Researched bond strength between ceramics and composite resins for durable results
• Member of the Association of Restorative Dentistry and Turkish Dental Association
• Completed specialised training in anterior aesthetic restorations in Istanbul
• Serves as a researcher at Istinye University Faculty of Dentistry