Our Team: Expert Dentists in Turkey & Multilingual Care Staff
Our Unmatched Specialist Credentials
Smile Dental Turkey is a full-service dental tourism clinic in Antalya, specialising in All-on-4 dental Implants and full-mouth restoration for international patients.
We understand that choosing a clinic in Turkey requires total confidence. At Smile Dental Turkey, your care is overseen and performed by a team defined by elite specialisation and academic authority.
Your trust is earned through expertise. Our surgical team includes two dedicated Oral Surgeons who have completed up to seven years of advanced training, earning the highest professional qualification: the PhD title. Your prosthetic and cosmetic restorations are designed by specialists, including a former Associate Professor from a top Turkish university and a Specialist Prosthodontist who is active in international research and formerly a member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI). This commitment to academic and surgical excellence ensures that whether you need complex full-mouth implant restoration, CAD/CAM-designed prosthetics, or a seamless smile makeover, you are treated by a leading expert who meets and exceeds global standards.
The Power of Dentistry Specialisation: Academic Authority Meets Clinical Expertise
At Smile Dental Turkey, specialisation is not just a policy — it is validated by the highest academic and professional titles. We ensure you are always treated by a clinician whose focus area matches your needs perfectly.
- Oral Surgery (Implants & Complex Procedures): Your dental implant, All-on-4 dental implants, and All-on-6 procedures are performed by our Oral Surgeons, a team that includes two doctors with Ph.D.-level surgical training (Özkan Özkaynak and Ceyda Özkaynak). This academic depth is crucial for complex surgical safety and optimal long-term success.
- Prosthodontics (Design & Restoration): Dental crowns, dental veneers, full-mouth restorations, and dental Implant overdentures are designed and placed by our Prosthodontists. This team includes an Associate Professor (Fatma Uslu Kavrama) and a specialist with extensive research experience, ensuring your aesthetic and functional results are based on the latest scientific standards.
- Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dentistry: Our cosmetic dentists, who specialise in Smile Design, focus exclusively on creating beautiful, customised smiles. They work in tandem with the Prosthodontists and Surgeons to ensure the final result is both aesthetically perfect and functionally sound.
This approach ensures you receive the highest level of skill for every step of your treatment, from the initial consultation and digital planning to the final placement and aftercare.
An Internationally Accredited Clinic
Every dentist on this page practises in a clinic that is internationally accredited by the AACI, certified to ISO 9001, and licensed and regularly inspected by the Turkish Ministry of Health. You can see every accreditation — and how to verify each one independently — on our Our Clinic page.
Individual Specialist Credentials
Beyond clinic-level accreditations, each member of our team holds individual professional qualifications that are publicly verifiable. These are not marketing claims — they are academic and professional credentials registered with Turkish universities and national bodies.
| Specialist | Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Özkan Özkaynak, D.D.S., Ph.D. | DDS + PhD, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | Ankara University |
| Ceyda Özkaynak, D.D.S., Ph.D. | DDS + PhD, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | Gazi University, Ankara |
| Fatma Uslu, D.D.S. | DDS (Hacettepe University) + Prosthodontics Specialism (Çukurova University) + former Associate Professor title | Hacettepe / Çukurova Universities |
| Mehmet Fatih Özmen, D.D.S. | DDS (Yeditepe University) + Prosthodontics Specialism (Atatürk University) · 6 international conference papers · 4 peer-reviewed publications · Former ITI member | Yeditepe / Atatürk Universities |
| Uğur Gültekinler, D.D.S. | DDS, Ege University Faculty of Dentistry · Co-Founder, Smile Dental Turkey (est. 2009) | Ege University |
| Özlem Gültekinler, D.D.S. | DDS, Ege University Faculty of Dentistry | Ege University |
| Yekta Özsoy, D.D.S. | DDS, Hacettepe University · Digital Smile Design Specialist | Hacettepe University |
| Şule Anatürk, D.D.S. | DDS, Specialist Endodontist | Süleyman Demirel University |
Full CVs, downloadable PDF credentials and individual profile pages are available for every member of our team.
To directly address the question, “How to verify the credentials of dental Implant surgeons in Turkey,” we provide maximum transparency:
- Ph.D. and Associate Professor titles: Unlike many general practices, our team includes specialists with the highest academic degrees in their fields, including Oral Surgeons with Ph.D. training from top Turkish universities and a Prosthodontist with an Associate Professor title. These titles are public, verifiable academic credentials.
- Specialist focus: You will always be treated by a dentist specialised in their field. For example, your Oral Surgeon (dental Implant expert) is not performing your veneer placement (a Prosthodontist’s job), ensuring you get the right expert for every step.
Clear Communication and Aftercare
We eliminate the guesswork through multilingual support and secured follow-up:
- Multilingual support: Our staff is fluent in English, German, Russian, and Dutch, ensuring seamless communication and that you feel comfortable and understood at every stage of your journey.
- Guaranteed aftercare: Our official certification ensures your treatment guarantee is valid. We provide you with a comprehensive aftercare plan and dedicated follow-up support upon your return home.
We Speak Your Language: Your Multilingual Care Team
Dentistry is only half of your journey — the other half is feeling understood. You should never feel lost in translation, so alongside our clinicians you have a dedicated, multilingual care team.
- Native-level support: from your first enquiry to your final check-up, you communicate with patient coordinators and dentists fluent in English, German, Russian, Dutch and Persian.
- Your personal coordinator: one named point of contact handles your treatment plan, travel, appointments and aftercare — reachable on WhatsApp before, during and long after your trip.
- Total transparency: every cost, procedure and material is explained clearly in your language, so you are always in control of your decisions.
Legal Transparency and Corporate Identity Verification
We are committed to full transparency regarding our legal and operational structure in Turkey. We proactively provide the details necessary for you to verify our standing:
- Official clinic name vs. brand name: Due to Turkish legal requirements, which restrict dental clinics from using certain advertising mentions in their official title, our dedicated international brand, “Smile Dental Turkey,” differs from our registered clinic title.
- Dental clinic title (official registration): Özel Falez Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Merkezi
- Company legal name (trading entity): DEDEMAN AĞIZ VE DİŞ SAĞLIĞI ÖZEL SAĞLIK HİZMETLERİ TİC LTD ŞTİ
- Company tax number (verifiable): 2720434347
By clearly stating this difference and providing the official legal and tax details, we ensure you have all the necessary information to confirm our registered status and comply with local regulations.
The Proof: Real Patient Results
Credentials tell you our team is qualified — our results show you what that means for your smile. We publish complete, itemised patient journeys and hundreds of genuine before-and-after photos, so you can judge our experience for yourself.
Full Patient Case Studies
Each case in our patient case study library includes the “before” photos, diagnostic X-rays, the doctor’s treatment plan, and a full itemised cost breakdown. A few complex full-mouth examples:
- A full-mouth rehabilitation completed in just two visits
- A dual All-on-6 full-mouth reconstruction, with the complete cost breakdown
- A Hollywood smile with 28 crowns and 7 dental Implants
- A full-mouth reconstruction with 10 dental Implants and 26 crowns
Before & After Gallery
See hundreds of real transformations — from single veneers to full-mouth reconstructions — in our Turkey teeth before & after gallery.
Verified Patient Reviews
Credentials and case studies show what we can do; our reviews show what it’s like to be our patient. We have over 1,100 verified reviews on Trustpilot — independently collected from real patients, not testimonials curated on our own website. Patients from the UK, Ireland, and across Europe share honest accounts of their treatment, results, and aftercare. Read all verified patient reviews.
Viral Success Stories: Changing Lives, One Smile at a Time
As Featured in The Sun (UK)
At Smile Dental Turkey, we don’t just fix teeth; we rebuild confidence. We are proud to be the clinic chosen by Paige Griffin, whose incredible smile transformation went viral on TikTok and was featured in The Sun.
“Bullied for Her Teeth, Now a Viral Sensation.” Paige came to us after years of hiding her smile. Our team of expert cosmetic dentists designed a custom treatment plan to give her the confidence she deserved. Her journey — and the stunning result — captured the attention of millions.
- The problem: Years of hiding her smile due to confidence issues.
- The solution: A full smile makeover performed by our specialist team.
- The result: A life-changing transformation recognised by international media.
“We are proud to have helped Paige find her voice and her smile again. This is why we do what we do.” — Uğur Gültekinler, Co-Founder
As Featured in The Scotsman (UK)
As Featured in The Scotsman (UK)Smile Dental Turkey has been featured by The Scotsman, one of the UK’s most respected national newspapers, highlighting how UK patients are accessing high-quality dental care abroad with confidence and transparency.
👉 Read the article: “New Smile for Less? How Scots Are Accessing High-Quality Dental Care Abroad”
As Featured In: Edinburgh Evening News
As Featured In: Edinburgh Evening News“Case study: Brit gets his smile back and a functional bite for a fraction of the UK cost.”
We are proud to have our patient success stories featured in the press. The Edinburgh Evening News recently published a detailed case study highlighting how we help British patients overcome failing dental health and reclaim their confidence.
The feature follows the journey of a UK patient who completely rebuilt their smile and restored a fully functional bite through our specialised treatments in Antalya — all at a fraction of the cost they would have faced under private UK dentistry.
Key highlights from the article:
- Comprehensive care: How our team expertly diagnosed and executed a full restorative treatment plan across just three structured visits.
- Overcoming the UK dentistry crisis: The article explores why more British patients are looking abroad due to soaring private dental costs and long NHS waiting lists in the UK.
- Life-changing results: A look at the advanced technology and world-class clinical standards we use to ensure durable, natural-looking, and fully functional smiles.
“How a British patient’s failing teeth were rebuilt in three visits to Antalya — and what it says about the state of UK dentistry…” — Edinburgh Evening News
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are you an officially licensed clinic for international patients?
Yes, and this is crucial for your safety. We are an accredited member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB) and hold an official Health Tourism Certificate from the Turkish Ministry of Health. That certificate is your assurance that we meet strict government standards for quality and safety, and it is what makes your treatment guarantee legally valid after you return home. Our listing is publicly verifiable on the government portal, HealthTürkiye.
Why is your legal company name different from “Smile Dental Turkey”?
This is a matter of Turkish law and our commitment to transparency. In Turkey, dental clinics must trade under official Turkish names. “Smile Dental Turkey” is our international brand, while our legally registered clinic title is Özel Falez Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Polikliniği. That is the name you will find on the Ministry of Health register, and we would rather you knew it from the start than discovered it later.
Who will actually perform my treatment — a general dentist or a specialist?
You will always be treated by a specialist. An oral surgeon performs your dental implant and All-on-4 procedures. A prosthodontist designs and places your dental crowns and veneers. This ensures the highest level of expertise for your specific needs, and every dentist’s registration is individually verifiable on the government portal.
Why is dental treatment in Turkey more affordable? Does this mean lower quality?
The affordability is not due to lower quality. It results from Turkey’s lower cost of living and lower clinic operating costs compared with the UK, Europe or the USA. We use the same world-class materials and implant systems as premium clinics elsewhere — Straumann, Nobel Biocare and Neodent — and our aim is to give you the best value, not the most expensive plan.
I don’t speak Turkish. How will I communicate with my dentist and the team?
Our staff is fluent in English, German, Russian and Dutch, and you are assigned a dedicated patient coordinator who stays with you throughout. From your first enquiry to your final appointment, there will always be someone who can communicate with you clearly.
What happens if I have a problem after I return home? Is my treatment guaranteed?
Yes. Our official Health Tourism Certificate is what makes that guarantee valid and binding once you are back in the UK. You receive the full details of your treatment guarantee and aftercare plan in writing before treatment begins — the terms are set out on our treatment warranties page, including what is not covered.