Smile makeover Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Pawak Tungthangthum leads the Dental Department at Bangkok Chiang Mai Hospital and holds advanced qualifications in implantology from the University of California Los Angeles.

• Specialises in full smile transformations using porcelain and Emax veneers
• Certified Invisalign Provider offering modern orthodontic alignments for aesthetic corrections
• Expert in All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants for full oral rehabilitation
• Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists
• Member of the American Dental Association and the International Team of Implantology

Dr Eren Pera is a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who has performed over 1,100 successful procedures at his clinic, Hospitaprime.

• Completed specialist surgical training at the prestigious Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry
• Undertook surgical rotations in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery at Ankara University
• Practices at the acclaimed Memorial Hospital in Istanbul alongside his own clinic
• Specialises in complex cases requiring both functional dental correction and aesthetic facial balance

Dr. Mehmet Kose is a prosthesis specialist at Adaport Dental Clinic in İzmir. He specializes in oral rehabilitation and complex dental extractions. Dr. Kose received his DDS from Gazi University. He completed his specialty training at İzmir Katip Çelebi University.

• Holds a certification in Analog and Digital Smile Design from Ivoclar Vivadent.
• Performs procedures including All-on-4 implants, zirconia crowns, and Emax veneers.
• Completed training in joint-occlusion and orthodontic techniques.
• Presented research at the TDB International Scientific Congress.

Dr Erisa Olkun is an Istanbul University-trained dentist who specialises in aesthetic restorations at My Nova Kusadasi Dental Clinic.

• Completed a graduation thesis on burs used in inlay and onlay aesthetic restorations
• Participated in advanced prosthetic training for various implant systems
• Uses transparent appliances for orthodontic corrections as part of dental makeovers
• Attended specialist seminars on periodontal tissue health and endodontics
• Fluent in English, Turkish, Albanian, and Italian to help international patients

Dr Akarapat Rattananon is a specialist in aesthetic restorative dentistry who completed the Fradeani Masterclass in Italy – a world-leading programme for high-end smile design.

• Specialises in minimally invasive prosthetic procedures to preserve natural tooth structure
• Holds advanced certification in dental veneers from the Tanawat Academy
• Expert in full-arch rehabilitations using All-on-4 and All-on-6 implant techniques
• Trained in soft tissue surgery by the Thai Board of Periodontology
• Focuses on combining surgical precision with natural-looking cosmetic outcomes

Dr Dt Alper T is a Prosthesis Specialist at CE International Hospital who holds a Master's degree in prosthetic dentistry from Istanbul University.

• Specialises in bonding zirconia-reinforced lithium disilicate glass ceramics to resin composites
• Completed advanced periodontal tissue surgery training under Dr Marius Steigmann in Germany
• Expert in digital transformation and 3D dental scanning for precise alignment
• Trained in the South Korean i50FH and i51FH surgical implant systems
• Member of the Turkish Society of Oral Implantology

Dr Candan Cantas has successfully performed 1,100 dental treatments at İstanbul Diş Akademisi, focusing on modern smile aesthetics.

• Graduated from the Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Dentistry
• Uses up-to-date clinical techniques for comprehensive smile makeovers
• Focuses on continuous professional development in cosmetic dentistry
• Experienced in managing both routine dental care and aesthetic cases

Dr Emrah Yesilyurt has performed approximately 35,000 dental implant cases since 2008 and specialises in complex mouth restorations at Avangart Dental Clinic.

• Graduated from the Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry
• Former surgical lead at Okmeydanı Oral and Dental Health Hospital
• Holds numerous professional certificates in oral implantology and cosmetic dentistry
• Focuses on combining surgical precision with aesthetic smile design
• Founding board member and lead clinician at Avangart Dental Clinic

Dr Tahir Mehmed Tahir is a highly regarded dental surgeon in Istanbul with membership in the FDI World Dental Federation.

• Holds membership with the Turkish Dentistry Association and Istanbul Dentistry Association
• Completed his dental surgery education at Gazi University, one of Turkey's top medical institutions
• Volunteered with Doctors Without Borders, demonstrating a commitment to medical ethics and care
• Practises at his own dedicated clinic in Istanbul focusing on aesthetic reconstructions