in Antalya (Türkei)

Born in the beautiful Bulgarian capital of Sofia, Dr. Svetlana Aparı has made a long career in dentistry. From graduating cum-laude from the Medical University of Sofia in 1985, through achieving her specialization in the field of dental surgery in 1991, she has always sought new challenges for herself in the field of dental hygiene. Seeking further improvement, Dr. Aparı has completed a 2-year course of dental surgery at the prestigious Ludwig Maximillian University in Munich, Germany in 1994. Over the years, Dr. Aparı has built a strong presence in the Sofia dental scene, with founding and developing 3 “Koronadent” – branden dental clinics throughout the city. In 2020, after having the desire for some change in scenery, Dr. Aparı moved to beuatiful Antalya, Turkey to start her new clinic in the heart of the city. Since then, she has managed to gain popularity among other dentists and clinics in this beautiful city, with key differentiating points being her European diploma, international experience and exposure as well as her ability to communicate fluently in multiple languages (Turkish, Bulgarian, English, Russian, German), always done in the name of her patients.

Özge Aydoğ is a dentist specialized in prosthetic dental treatment. She completed her Doctorate program in Prosthetic Dental Treatment at Ankara University and her Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry at Marmara University. Dr. Aydoğ has worked at various dental clinics and universities throughout her career. She has gained experience as a dentist at Istanbul Aydın University, as well as private clinics such as Özel Doc Fethiye Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Polikliniği and currently at Özel Dentoper Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Polikliniği. Dr. Aydoğ is a member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB) and has participated in various scientific events related to her field of expertise. She has also presented her research at several scientific conferences, including the 24th International Dental Congress in Ankara and the FDI World Dental Congress in Madrid. Dr. Aydoğ has published an article in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry titled “Flexural strength of CAD-CAM and conventional interim resin materials with a surface sealant”. She has also given several presentations on topics such as telescopic copings supported maxillary overdenture and multidisciplinary oral rehabilitation of a patient with synthetic cannabinoids addiction. With her extensive education, experience, and scientific contributions, Dr. Aydoğ is dedicated to providing her patients with the highest quality dental care.

Gökmen Kaya/ Head Dentist

Prosthodontist

Date of Birth: 1979

Place of Birth: Giresun, Turkey

EDUCATION

· High School: Namık Kemal High School, Samsun

· University: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry

· Graduation Year: 2004

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

· Private Dental Practice

· Operated a private dental practice, delivering comprehensive dental care services.

· Private Hospital

· Provided dental care and treatments in a private hospital setting.

· Smiles Turkey

· Joined the Smiles Turkey family in late 2023, contributing to advanced dental

treatments and patient care.

SPECIALIZATION

· Prosthodontist

· Specializes in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and maintenance of oral function,

comfort, appearance, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with

missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

· Crowns and Veneers: Skilled in restoring and enhancing the appearance and function

of teeth using crowns and veneers.

· Composite Bonding: Proficient in cosmetic dental procedures to improve the

appearance of teeth using composite materials.

· Root Canal Treatment: Experienced in performing endodontic therapy to treat

infected tooth pulp.

· Fillings: Expert in restoring damaged teeth with dental fillings.

· Periodontal Gum Treatment: Specializes in treating gum diseases to maintain oral

health.

she earned Phd at Yeditepe University, Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery. During her Phd education, she carried out multidisciplinary studies with the ‘Jaw Joint and Facial Diseases Center’ within the Yeditepe Faculty of Dentistry. During her Phd education, she applied manual therapy, split and injection treatments to bruxism patients with botox and facial aesthetic training in the University of Bolognia Palma. In 2016, she completed her PhD on the ‘’Efficacy of Arthrocentesis and High Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid Injection on Cell Death (Apoptosis, Autophagy) in Chondrocytes in Temporomandibular Joint Internal Disorders’’. In the same year, she started to work as an assistant professor (doctoral faculty member) at the Faculty of Dentistry of Medipol University. She has made many national and international publications, oral presentations and poster presentations 2016-2022. She received the best oral presentation award at the 8th ACBİD international congress in 2014 and at the ACBID with EACMFS Endorsement Congress in 2019. There are 2 international and 1 national book sections. In 2022, it has completed 1002 TUBITAK projects. Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (TAOMS), Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Association (ACBID), Turkish Dental Association (TDB), Member of European Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders (EACD), International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS) He is a member of ITI and European Resuscitation Council (Advanced Life Support Certificate).