Dr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a Family Medicine Specialist since 2017. She earned her MD from Çukurova University in 2010. She completed specialty training at Yüzüncü Yıl University between 2013 and 2017. She is currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in Health Management at Anadolu University (2024–present).

She has 15 years of clinical practice (2010–2025) across 8 institutions. Her experience includes research in Family Medicine (2013–2017) and work at several Family Health Centers. Since 2020, she has served at TOKİ Avrupa Family Health Center in Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul.

Dr. Mehmet Alp Tavas is a dental specialist with advanced degrees from Ege University and the University of Manchester. He completed both his Master’s and PhD in Dentistry. He worked as a Consultant Faculty Member at Queen Dental Center from 2000 to 2012. He has also served as a faculty member at İstanbul Medipol University and İstinye University.

Dr. Tavas has made important contributions to dental research. He has conducted studies on orthodontic bonding agents and enamel surface treatments. His work has been published in journals such as IRCS Medical Science and the British Journal of Orthodontics. These publications highlight his influence in dental science and education.

Specialization: Pedodontics (Pediatric Dentistry)

Areas of Interest

-Pediatric Dental Treatments

-Dental Treatments Under General Anesthesia

-Pediatric Zirconium Crowns

-Pediatric Stainless Steel Crowns

-Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries in Children

Education

2007 – DDS, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry

2015 – RWTH Aachen University, Germany

2020 – Ph.D., Department of Pedodontics, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Experience

2021 to 2024 – Assistant Professor, Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Istanbul Chamber of Dentists (İDO)

-Turkish Society of Pedodontics (TPD)

-International Society for Laser Dentistry (ISLD)

Research & Publications

Kuru R, Yılmaz S, Balan G, Tuzuner BA, Taşlı PN, Akyüz S, Yener Öztürk F, Altuntaş Y, Yarat A, Şahin F.
Boron-rich diet may regulate blood lipid profile and prevent obesity: A non-drug and self-controlled clinical trial. J Trace Elem Med Biol, 2019.

Kuru R, Balan G, Yılmaz G, Yılmaz S, Taşlı PN, Akyüz S, Yarat A, Şahin F.
The level of two trace elements in carious, non-carious, primary, and permanent teeth. European Oral Research, 2020.

Balan G, Peeters HH, Akyüz S.
The assistance of Er, Cr: YSGG laser in pulp injury related to anterior teeth trauma. Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi), 2019.

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.

Specialization: Endodontics

Areas of Interest

-General Dentistry and Oral Diagnosis

-Non-surgical Periodontal Treatments (Dental Scaling)

-Esthetic Direct and Indirect Restorative Treatments

-Endodontic Treatments (Root Canal Therapy)

-Interdepartmental Consultation and Patient Referral

Education

2019 – DDS, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry

2019 to 2020 – Istanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Experience

2022 to 2023 – Sina Oral and Dental Health Center

2023 to 2024 – Avrupa Dental Acıbadem Oral and Dental Health Clinic

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Turkish Endodontic Society (Türk Endodonti Derneği)

Courses & Certifications

-FDI World Dental Congress, 2024

-15th International Congress of the Turkish Endodontic Society, 2023

-9th International Endodontic Symposium, 2022

Specialization: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Areas of Interest

-Embedded (Impacted) Tooth Surgery

-Dental Implant Surgery

-Maxillary Sinus Lifting Operations

-Jawbone Corrections

-Soft Tissue Corrections

Education

2007 to 2012 – DDS, Marmara University (English) Faculty of Dentistry

2012 to 2017 – Specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Experience

Doctor Faculty Member, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Istanbul Medipol University / Esenler Health and Research Hospital

2021 – Private Skydent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic

2021 – Private Etemoğlu Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic

Courses & Certifications

5th Brussels Orthognathic Atomium Course, 2015

AO-CMF Course – Management of Facial Trauma, Tehran, 2016

AO-CMF Course – Advances in Orthognathic Surgery, Tehran, 2016

Professional Memberships

-International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (IAOMS)

-European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery (EACMFS)

-Turkish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (TAOMS)

-AÇBİD (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Association)

-International Team for Implantology (ITI)

-AO Foundation (AO-CMF)

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.

Specialization: Restorative Dental Treatment

Areas of Interest

-Composite Laminate Applications

-Porcelain Laminate Veneers

-Aesthetic Anterior Region Fillings

-Diastema Closure

-Onlay, Inlay, and Overlay Restorations

Education

2004 to 2008 – Gaziantep Anatolian High School

2009 to 2015 – DDS, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry

2017 to 2020 – Ph.D., Restorative Dental Treatment, Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Experience

Istinye University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dental Treatment

Since July 1, 2022 – Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

Courses & Certifications

Dental Photography Course, Erzurum, 2019

Basic Endnote Usage Seminar, Erzurum, 2019

“Anterior Composite Restorations from A to Z,” 22nd International Congress of Aesthetic Dentistry, Istanbul, 2018

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Association of Restorative Dentistry

Research & Publications

Cantürk K, Karalar B, Sağsöz Ö, Seven N, Sağsöz NP, Bayındır YZ.
Effect of different universal bonding agents on the bond strength of CAD/CAM ceramics with composite resin. Atatürk University Dental Journal, 2019.

Cantürk K, Yılmaz MN, Cantürk F, İlday N, Seven N.
Comparison of radiopacity of five different flowable composite resins. Atatürk University Dental Journal, 2020.

Dr. Erkan Vuralkan is a specialist in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT). He has worked at top hospitals such as Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital and Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital. He now practices at I.A.U VM MedicalPark Florya.

Dr. Vuralkan is a member of the Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology and the Turkish Association of Rhinology. He also supports scientific research through his work with the Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine and the Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery.