Ceyda Özkaynak D.D.S. Ph.D.

PhD Oral Surgeon

Biography: Dr. Ceyda Özkaynak, D.D.S., Ph.D.

Dr. Ceyda Özkaynak is a highly specialized Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with an extensive career dedicated to clinical excellence and advanced surgical treatment in the field of dentistry.

Education and Advanced Training
Dr. Özkaynak completed both her foundational and advanced studies in Ankara, Turkey. She earned her D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree from the Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry (1994–1999). Demonstrating a commitment to specialization, she immediately pursued further academic training and successfully obtained her Ph.D. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the same institution, completing her specialization in 2007.

Professional Career
Dr. Özkaynak has built a substantial career focused on delivering expert oral surgery services, primarily in Antalya, Turkey. She spent the majority of her clinical career serving the public sector as an Oral Surgeon for the Ministry of Health Turkey in Antalya, a long tenure that spanned over 16 years, from June 2007 to October 2023. Following her distinguished service, she transitioned to private practice and currently serves as an Oral Surgeon at Smile Dental Turkey in Antalya, a position she has held since August 2023.

As an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Özkaynak possesses specialized training in treating complex conditions, injuries, and defects involving the face, mouth, and jaw. Her expertise allows her to provide advanced care in procedures such as complex dental extractions, wisdom teeth removal, dental implant surgery, and related bone and soft tissue management.

Language Skills
Dr. Özkaynak is a native Turkish speaker and is an Independent User (B2 level) of English.