Smile makeover Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dt Ebru Sasmazlar holds specialised Digital Smile Design certification from the University of Miami, an elite qualification for planning complex aesthetic transformations.

• Completed advanced implantology training at California Northstate University
• Graduated from the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry
• Owned and managed private dental clinics in Sisli and Bagdat Street
• Specialises in combining digital planning with functional implant surgery
• Focuses on high-end aesthetic restorations at Kliniken in Istanbul

Dr Ipek Tezel specialises in full mouth smile makeovers using zirconia crowns and e.max veneers at Tower Dental Clinic.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry – one of Turkey's top-tier dental institutions
• Focuses on Hollywood smile designs for international patients
• Expertise includes precision-fitted zirconia crowns for durable and natural aesthetics
• Specialises in e.max veneers for high-strength tooth restoration

Dr. Taha Abbas Göktaş is the founder of TH Dental Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in implant surgery and aesthetic dentistry, integrating both into a single treatment plan. Dr. Göktaş uses restoratively-driven planning, where the final smile design determines the implant position. He holds a license for international health tourism from the Turkish Ministry of Health.

• Co-authored implantology research in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants.
• Performs bone grafting and sinus lifts for patients with bone loss.
• Performs full-arch rehabilitations using All-on-4 and All-on-6 protocols.
• Speaks seven languages, including English, Arabic, French, and Russian.

Dr Mustafa Orkun Ertugrul is a qualified specialist in restorative dentistry who focuses on Hollywood Smile transformations and pink aesthetics at İstinye Dental Hospital.

• Specialised in restorative dentistry with advanced training from Dicle University
• Expert in direct composite veneers and aesthetic restorative materials
• Published researcher on surface roughness and bacteria adhesion in dental materials
• Member of the Turkish Dental Association and Restorative Dentistry Association
• Former Clinic Supervisor at Medicine Hospital Oral and Dental Health Clinic

Dr Ozge Kocak is a dedicated dental surgeon at Inter Dental Turkey who focuses on providing meticulous and compassionate care for aesthetic transformations.

• Graduated from the Suleyman Demirel University Faculty of Dentistry
• Specialises in aesthetic smile restorations and restorative dental treatments
• Focuses on the latest dental methods for reliable patient outcomes
• Committed to continuous professional development in modern cosmetic dentistry

Dr. Vafi Fatihoglu is a dental surgery specialist at Mira Clinic. He focuses on oral and maxillofacial surgery and performs advanced procedures to restore oral function, comfort, and smile aesthetics.

Expertise: dental implant placement, guided implant surgery, sinus lifts, bone grafting for advanced implant cases, soft tissue management, digital treatment planning with 3D imaging, and complex oral and maxillofacial surgery.

He graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Damascus University in 2010. He has more than 15 years of clinical experience. His dental diploma was registered and recognized by the Turkish Ministry of Health on 2 July 2025. This recognition allows him to practice in Turkey under national healthcare standards.

Dr Kwon Jae-won graduated with honours from Seoul National University, the top dental school in South Korea – ensuring expert academic foundations for cosmetic dentistry.

• Completed full residency at the prestigious Seoul National University Dental Hospital
• Specialises in integrated dentistry to design smile makeovers without unnecessary procedures
• Holds specialist certification in implant dentistry from the Ministry of Health and Welfare
• Member of the Korean Academy of Periodontology to manage gum health alongside aesthetics
• Certified Osstem Implant clinical trainer and MegaGen DALS dental provider

Dr Berk Aksoy is a prosthetics specialist who earned his qualification from Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's top-tier medical and dental institutions.

• Specialises in full-mouth reconstructions including All-on-4 and All-on-6 prosthetic systems
• Expert in aesthetic restorations using zirconium and E-max porcelain coatings
• Completed dedicated training in professional smile design and anterior aesthetic composites
• Certified in botulinum toxin applications to complement aesthetic dental work
• Member of the Turkish Dental Association with extensive experience in laminate veneers