Head Physician: Dr. Dt. Mehmet Fuat Bozaba – Periodontist and Implant Specialist in Bahçelievler

If you are looking for high-quality dental care on Istanbul’s European side, in Bahçelievler or Bakırköy, Dr. Dt. Mehmet Fuat Bozaba of our specialist team provides care to international standards in periodontology (gum disease), oral surgery and oral implantology.

AI-assisted risk analysis, digital impressions and digital smile design at our clinic, combined with Dr. Bozaba’s academic experience, offer a smooth treatment experience both for local patients and for guests travelling from abroad for dental treatment. Thanks to his advanced English (YDS 75), he communicates clearly and directly with international patients.

Areas of Expertise and Modern Treatment Approaches

• Periodontology and Implantology: gum recession, bone loss and replacement of missing teeth.
• Advanced surgical techniques: advanced implant surgery using the Khoury and Urban methods, including in complex cases.
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery: impacted wisdom teeth and cyst operations.
• Aesthetic procedures (Botox and dermal fillers): trained in botulinum toxin and dermal filler applications (Sahra Academy) for the aesthetics of the surrounding tissues.
• Dental tourism: comprehensive dental treatment for patients from abroad.

Education

• PhD / Specialty: Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Periodontology.
• Dental degree: Near East University, Faculty of Dentistry.
• High school: Denizli Anatolian High School (English-medium).

Professional Experience

• Özel Batu Oral and Dental Health Centre / Health Tourism Department (2018–2024): periodontology clinician.
• Turkish Ministry of Health (2016–2023): worked in various clinics and units, including Güngören Oral and Dental Health Centre and Bağcılar District Health Directorate:
  • Periodontology and Oral Implantology Clinic (2022–2023)
  • Head of General Anaesthesia and Sedation Unit (2021–2022)
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology Clinic (2019–2021)
  • Endodontics Clinic (2018–2019)
  • General Dentistry / Integrated Clinic (2016–2018)
  • Home Healthcare and Contact-Tracing Units during the pandemic
• Sahra Academy (2022–2024): co-educator in botulinum toxin (Botox) and dermal filler courses.
• Istanbul Medipol University (2018–2022): Periodontology and Oral Implantology Clinic.
• Dt. Fethi Bayar Dental Clinic (2014–2016): general dentist.

Certificates and Training

• Advanced surgery and implantology: Advanced Surgical Techniques in Implantology (Khoury and Urban methods), 21–22 May 2022, Istanbul.
• Medical aesthetics: Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler Course, Sahra Academy, Istanbul.
• Clinical research: Basic and Advanced Good Clinical Practice (Ver 2.0), Clinical Research Association, 2020.
• Congresses: Perio Leaders Conference (1st edition, April 2022, Istanbul); Dental XP Istanbul Conference (July 2019, Medipol University); Turkish Society of Periodontology 49th International Scientific Congress (October 2019, Antalya).
• Certificates of achievement: awarded by the Istanbul Governorate and Güngören District Governorate for outstanding service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Publications and Presentations

• International article: Salivary irisin level is higher and related with interleukin-6 in generalized periodontitis. Clinical Oral Investigations (2023).
• International presentation (case report): Modified Tunnel Technique Versus Coronally Advanced Flap With Connective Tissue Graft in the Treatment of Localized Miller Class 1 Gingival Recessions: A Case Report. 6th International Hippocrates Congress on Medical and Health Sciences, 2021.
• International presentation (oral): Clinical comparison of postoperative differences between laser and conventional methods in labial frenulum surgery: a review. IDU-DENT 2020, Izmir Democracy University.

Languages

• English: very good (YDS 75)
• Spanish: basic / intermediate

Your Partner for Dental Treatment in Istanbul

At our clinic in Bahçelievler, Istanbul, our surgical team led by Dr. Dt. Mehmet Fuat Bozaba takes a multidisciplinary approach to implants, zirconia crowns, veneers and prostheses. Treatment plans are prepared individually using advanced equipment and digital planning.

Book your appointment today for a healthy, beautiful smile: +90 544 289 66 33 · WhatsApp