Dr Meral Nizam is a prosthetic dental treatment specialist who holds a doctorate from Ege University, focusing on complex jaw and bite alignments.

• Specialises in fixed prostheses and implant-supported restorations
• Expertise includes aesthetic smile design and temporomandibular joint disorders
• Successfully completed a doctoral thesis on the effectiveness of occlusal splints
• Served as a specialist at a Ministry of Health Dental Health Centre
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge through regular international dental congresses

Dr Asli Tapan Kavusturan is a leading restorative dentist at Memorial Şişli Hospital with specialised training in prosthetic dentistry and aesthetic care.

• Member of the Academy of Esthetic Dentistry focuses on high-quality visual results
• Member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI)
• Completed advanced prosthetic training seminars for complex dental restorations
• Member of the Turkish Dental Association
• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital, a highly regarded JCI-accredited medical centre in Istanbul

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.