Smile makeover Doctors Abroad — Page 11

Dr Ahmet Dortkose is a highly experienced restorative dentist who leads aesthetic smile transformations at İstanbul Diş Akademisi.

• Specialises in high-end cosmetic restorations using Emax and zirconium crowns
• Expert in applying laminate veneers for permanent smile aesthetic improvements
• Gained significant clinical experience at Başkent University Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic
• Focuses on oral diagnosis to personalise every smile design plan
• Trained at the prestigious Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry

Dr Burcin Kalender is a published expert in restorative and aesthetic dentistry, specialising in complex composite lamina restorations and laser-activated whitening at Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital.

• Performed intensive research on Er:YAG laser-activated bleaching systems for superior whitening results
• Expertise in adhesive fibre bridges and anterior aesthetic restorations for natural-looking smiles
• Published clinical research in the International Journal of Medical Science regarding enamel bond strength
• Presented findings on laser etching and resin infiltration at the DGL Congress in Munich
• Former faculty member at Baskent University specialising in restorative dental treatment

Serdar Demircal is the co-founder of Dente Dental Studio and specialises in high-end smile design using zirconium and composite technologies.

• Focuses on aesthetic dentistry including bonding and composite laminates
• Expertise includes both fixed and removable restorations for full mouth rehabilitations
• Performs implant-supported prosthetics and specialised zirconium restorations
• Graduated from the prestigious Ege University Faculty of Dentistry

Dr Erol Keskin is a senior partner at Yalova Dental Park who specialises in digital dentistry and high-end aesthetic laminate applications.

• Graduated from the prestigious Gazi University in Ankara
• Published researcher focusing on the coloration effects of beverages on dental composites
• Expert in digital dentistry workflows for precise smile design
• Presented specialist findings on cariogenic microorganisms at FDI and BASS conferences
• Contributes to clinical literature on restorative dentistry and biofilm in oral tissues

Dr Eda Ucar provides restorative dentistry at Lara Smile Dental Clinic after graduating from Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's premier dental schools.

• Specialises in aesthetic smile design using E-max and zirconium crowns
• Focuses on full oral rehabilitation and implant-supported prosthetics
• Uses digital techniques to plan natural and long-lasting aesthetic results
• Provides individual treatment plans for international health tourism patients
• Maintains high clinical standards across Ankara, Izmir, and Antalya clinics

Dr. Sadik Taki is a specialist in prosthetic dentistry. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2016. He completed his prosthodontics training at Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2020. He has 8 years of clinical experience. He served as an Assistant Professor at Ankara Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry from 2020 to 2022.

His practice focuses on personalized aesthetic dentistry. Services include digital smile design, laminate veneers, full ceramic crowns, implant-supported prostheses, overdentures, obturators, zirconia crowns, pink esthetic procedures, and partial or complete dentures.

He has presented and published on national and international scientific platforms. He speaks Arabic, English, and Turkish.