Experience

DentSpa Oral and Dental Health Clinic

Periodontologist
2019 – Present, Istanbul/Turkey

Marmara University Dental Hospital

Periodontologist
2016 – 2019, Istanbul/Turkey

Education

Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry

Periodontology Specialization
2016 – 2019, Istanbul/Turkey

Marmara University (English) Faculty of Dentistry

General Dentistry
2008 – 2014, Istanbul/Turkey

Scientific Publications

• In-vitro Evaluation of Cervical Micro leakage of the Class II Bulk Fill Restorations
  Pinar Yilmaz Atali, Sezai Sonmez, Damla Ozturk, Faik Bulent Topbasi
  2015 Paripex-Indian Journal of Research
• The Role of Periodontopathogens in Alzheimer's Disease
  Damla Ozturk, Basak Dogan
  2019 Türkiye Clinics Periodontology Special Journal

Thesis Topic and Consultant

• Evaluation of Periodontal Status in Alzheimer's Patients
  Prof. Dr. Basak Dogan

Announcements

• Regenerative Periodontal Treatment of Localized Aggressive Periodontitis.
  Damla Ozturk, Gamze Kavuncu, Omer Birkan Agrali, Basak Dogan
  TDA 2018 24nd International Dental Congress-Istanbul-poster
• Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation of Teeth with Insufficient Clinical Crown Length.
  Damla Ozturk, Hafize Ozturk Ozener, Omer Ahsen Naeem, Rifat Gozneli, Leyla Kuru
  TDA 24nd International Dental Congress 2018-Istanbul-poster
• Increasing the Width of Keratinized Attached Gingiva Around Dental Implants Using Free Gingival Graft Procedure: Case Series.
  Damla Ozturk, H. Selin Yildirim, Leyla Kuru
  EuroPerio9 2018-Amsterdam-poster
• Assessment of Oral Health in Alzheimer Patients.
  Ilgın Cebeci, Damla Öztürk, Begüm Doğan, Başak Doğan, Nural Bekiroğlu
  23nd BaSS Congress 2018-Iasi-poster
• Multidisciplinary Treatment of Intrabony Defect After Root Resection.
  Damla Ozturk, H. Selin Yildirim, Hasan Garip, Yildiz Garip Berker, Coskun Yildiz, Leyla Kuru
  Turkish Society of Periodontology 47th International Scientific Congress 2017-Istanbul-poster
• Treatment of Recurrent Severe Inflammatory Gingival Overgrowth with Diode Laser Therapy.
  Damla Ozturk, Suleyman Emre Meseli, Leyla Kuru
  TDA 23nd International Dental Congress 2017-Istanbul-poster
• Periodontal Regenerative Therapy of Intentionally Replanted Periodontically Compromised Tooth: Hopeless to Hopeful.
  Damla Ozturk, Hafize Ozturk Ozener, Leyla Kuru
  22nd BaSS Congress 2017-Thessaloniki-poster
• In-vitro Evaluation of Cervical Micro leakage of the Class II Bulk Fill Restorations.
  Pinar Yilmaz Atali, Sezai Sonmez, Damla Ozturk, Faik Bulent Topbasi
  International Dental Journal-2015-poster

Speaker

• Inflammatory Response in Periodontitis Patients with Alzheimer's Disease.
  Damla Ozturk, Nese Tuncer, Merve Alaylioglu, Ipek Midi, Duygu Gezen Ak, Erdinc Dursun
  Turkish Society of Periodontology 49th International Scientific Congress-2019-Antalya
• Bayesian Accelerated Failure Time Model Application in Alzheimer's Disease Patients and Its Comparison with Cox Proportional Hazard Model: A Real Data Application.
  Ilgın Cebeci, Damla Öztürk, Başak Doğan, Nural Bekiroğlu
  XXI. National and IV. International Biostatistics Congress-2019-Antalya
• Effect of Alzheimer's Disease on Periodontitis.
  Damla Ozturk, Nese Tuncer, Merve Alaylioglu, Ipek Midi, Duygu Gezen Ak, Erdinc Dursun
  CED-IADR/NOF Oral Health Research Congress-2019-Madrid

Dt Ceren Golcu is a specialist in aesthetic smile design who has completed advanced clinical training in Los Angeles and Germany.

• Specialises in aesthetic smile design including porcelain and composite restorative techniques
• Completed specialised training in Lamina Smile Design and aesthetic veneers
• Highly experienced in performing dental work under sedation and general anaesthesia for anxious patients
• Former Chief Physician with clinical leadership experience in several private dental hospitals
• Qualified in Dermal Filler and facial aesthetics to complement restorative dental work

Dr Meryem Ulusoy uses her specialised training in hypnotherapy to help anxious patients feel comfortable while receiving high-quality dental care at her Istanbul clinic.

• Trained in hypnoanesthesia to manage pain and dental phobia naturally
• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry, a top Turkish institution
• Holds a Master degree in Health Management from 19 Mayıs University
• Certified by the Ministry of Health in various therapeutic dental techniques

Dr Salih Polat is a graduate of Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious dental schools. He focuses on evidence-based dentistry to ensure lasting aesthetic results for his patients.

• Brings a wealth of clinical experience from both private and community health centres
• Prioritises ethical principles to guide clinical decisions and patient care
• Uses scientific treatment protocols to achieve natural-looking composite finishes
• Holds specialised certification in restorative and implant dentistry techniques
• Practices at Ulusoydent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic in Istanbul

Dr Tugce Geyikli holds a Master of Aesthetic Dentistry from King's College London – one of the world's most prestigious dental schools. She uses this high-level training to create natural-looking smiles at White Dental Turkey.

• Specialises in anterior composite aesthetic restorations for front teeth
• Completed advanced training in smile design and lamina veneer applications
• Presented clinical research at the European Prosthodontic Association congress
• Trained in digital photography to ensure precise aesthetic planning
• Master’s degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery from Dalhousie University

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Srinakharintharawirote University in Thailand and pursued further education in prosthodontics and esthetic dentistry at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, USA.

Certified by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the doctor also holds a Master Certification in Digital Smile Design, an innovative approach that analyzes facial and dental proportions to enhance smile aesthetics and facial expressions.

Dr Nhung Ta is a Platinum Invisalign Provider and Lead Dentist at Greenfield Dental Clinic, specialising in high-end aesthetic dental transformations.

• Holds a Master in Odonto-Stomatology from Hanoi Medical University
• Earned a specialized diploma in surgical and prosthetic implantology from the University of Bordeaux
• Expert in combining composite veneers with botulinum toxin and filler for full facial aesthetics
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for family and cosmetic dentistry

The doctor graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2018 and has been practicing at DentOrdu Oral and Dental Health Clinic. Specializes in a range of dental treatments, including aesthetic dentistry, zirconium crowns, smile aesthetics, PFM crowns, and both removable and fixed dentures. Additionally, the doctor is skilled in dental surgery, laminate veneers, and endodontics.

The doctor graduated from Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University Faculty of Dentistry in 2020.

Currently, the doctor is practicing at DentOrdu Oral and Dental Health Clinic.

Specializes in a range of treatments including zirconium crowns, smile aesthetics, dentures (both removable and fixed), dental surgery, endodontics, laminate veneers, aesthetic dentistry, and PFM crowns.

The doctor completed dental education at Baskent University Faculty of Dentistry and further specialized in Prosthetic Dentistry at Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry.

The doctor is a distinguished expert in prosthodontics and implantology, with extensive experience in aesthetic dentistry. They are actively involved in the Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association, contributing to advancements in dental implant techniques. The doctor is also a member of the International Team for Implantology, reflecting a commitment to global standards in implantology. Additionally, their affiliation with the Turkish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry highlights a focus on enhancing dental aesthetics through innovative treatments.

Dr. Ece Bildir Çakın is a Prosthodontist with a strong academic background. She graduated as an Honor Student from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2014. She completed her specialty training in Prosthodontics at Ankara University. Her thesis focused on the durability of all-ceramic CAD/CAM materials. This work shows her expertise in advanced dental technologies.

Dr. Çakın has international experience as an observer at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco. Her clinical interests include aesthetic full ceramic restorations, CAD/CAM applications, and implant prostheses. She is committed to providing innovative and high-quality dental care.