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Aziz Kerim Turkoglu

Aziz Kerim Turkoglu

Dentist With PhD. In Orthodontics
Alsancak

Summary

Dedicated Orthodontist and Clinic Manager recognized for exceptional professionalism, motivation, and unwavering commitment to patient satisfaction. Over 25 years of experience in leading staff teams and collaborating with medical professionals demonstrate a proven track record in enhancing clinic operations and patient care. Expertise in health tourism, digital orthodontics, and implantology positions the practice at the forefront of innovative dental solutions. Passion for delivering high-quality orthodontic care drives continuous improvement and excellence in service delivery.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Private clinic in Alsancak, İzmir
01.1998 - 01.2025
  • I have been practicing at my private clinic in Alsancak, İzmir. My practice focuses primarily on the treatment of orthodontic malocclusions and, in cases of missing teeth, the placement of dental implants either in conjunction with orthodontic treatment or independently. I have clinical experience and expertise in cone-beam CT-guided dental implant procedures, orthodontic implants, clear aligners, Botox applications for gummy smile and bruxism, dermal fillers (lip, chin, cheeks), using of TriShape 5 and Biolase, digital dental photography, and digital smile design.

Education

PhD - Orthodontics

Ege University
İzmir, Türkiye
11-1997

Orthodontics Specialist Title

Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health
Türkiye
07-2011

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Military Service
İzmir, Türkiye
01-1993

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Ege University Faculty of Dentistry
İzmir, Türkiye
01-1991

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İzmir Karşıyaka Gazi High School
İzmir, Türkiye
01-1986

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İzmir Saint-Joseph French Middle School
İzmir, Türkiye
01-1983

İzmir Karşıyaka Mustafa Reşit Paşa Primary School
İzmir, Türkiye
01-1979

Skills

Alexander Discipline International Instructor

Orthodontic treatment planning

Dento-facial orthopedics

Adult orthodontics

Clear Aligner expertise

Clinical management

Continuous improvement

Fluent English & French

Turkish Specialist Orthodontist Licence

Turkish International Health Tourism Licence

DHA Specialist Orthodontist Licence

Software

TriShape5

Windows 11

BlueSky Bio

CephNinja (as its Advisor)

Timeline

Private clinic in Alsancak, İzmir
01.1998 - 01.2025

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Military Service

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Ege University Faculty of Dentistry

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İzmir Karşıyaka Gazi High School

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İzmir Saint-Joseph French Middle School

PhD - Orthodontics

Ege University

Orthodontics Specialist Title

Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health

İzmir Karşıyaka Mustafa Reşit Paşa Primary School

Awards and Scholarships

  • 1986–1991 Hacı Omer Sabancİ Foundation Higher Education Scholarship, 1993–1997 T
  • 1993-1997 TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) Scientist Training Group Domestic PhD Scholarship
  • 2005 Alexander Foundation (Texas/Arlington, USA) – “Alexander Discipline Instructor” title. (The first and unique Turkish orthodontist to hold this title.)

Publications

  • Hazar S., Turkoglu K. “Use of individualized variable norms (floating norms) in defining the skeletal characteristics of malocclusions.” Journal of Ege University Faculty of Dentistry, 1994; 15:18–23.
  • Dogan S., Turkoglu K. “Fixed orthodontic treatment and enamel demineralization.” Journal of Ege University Faculty of Dentistry, 1996; 17:71–76.
  • Turkoglu K. “A new sinus lifting method: Sinu-Lift.” İmplantnr, March 2009; 4:14–20.
  • Turkoglu K. (Author). “Fundamentals of Orthodontics.” 2012. Book approved as an “Original Scientific Work” by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture.

Professional Courses and Certificates

  • 1995 “Segmented Arch Technique” (Dr. M.R. Marcotte)
  • 1996 “Alexander Discipline” (Dr. R.G. (Wick) Alexander)
  • 1996 “Prospective Treatment Planning”; “The New Orthodontic Wires and How to Use Them”; “How to Eliminate Side Effects in Edgewise Therapy – Straight Wire Mechanics and Their Force System” (Prof. Dr. C.J. Burstone)
  • 1997 “Non-Extraction Treatment” (Prof. Dr. Anthony A. Gianelly)
  • 1999 “Early Treatment” (Dr. R.G. (Wick) Alexander)
  • 1999 “Early Dentofacial Orthopedics” (Dr. Tiziano Bacetti & Dr. Lorenzo Franchi)
  • 2003 “The Principles of the Alexander Discipline” (Dr. R.G. Alexander)
  • 2003 Yeditepe University – “Oral Implantology” course
  • 2003 Turkish Oral Implantology Association – “Basic Oral Implantology” course
  • 2003 XIV Turkish Oral Implantology Association Congress
  • 2005 “Treatment of Class III Malocclusions” (Dr. R.G. Alexander)
  • 2005 “Alexander Discipline Instructor” course and certification (Texas, USA). This international certification authorizes teaching of the Alexander Discipline orthodontic technique; I am the first and only Turkish orthodontic specialist to receive it.
  • 2006 Laminate Veneers and Full Ceramic Crowns Course – İzmir Chamber of Dentists
  • 2006 Ankara University & Boston University Joint Scientific Meeting on Dental Implants
  • 2006 “Advanced Surgical & Prosthetic Technique Course for Long-Term Implant Success” – Meffert Implant Institute (ICOI)
  • 2006 Zimmer Dental – Surgical and Prosthetic Dental Implant Training
  • 2007 Zimmer–Mutlu Dental Implantology Days
  • 2008 Aegean Region Chambers of Dentists Scientific Congress
  • 2009 Dentsply-Friadent “Concept , Indication and Handling of the Friadent Implant System Xive” Course – Mannheim, Germany
  • 2010 Surgical and Prosthetic Principles of Bicon Implants (Dr.Orhun Bengisu)
  • 2013 “New Possibilities for Natural Face Remodelling” (Prof. Dr. Ezio Costa)
  • 2013 “Porcelain Laminate Veneers in Smile Design” (Prof. Dr. Yasemin Özkan; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altay Uludamar)
  • 2013 “Digital Design and Persuasion” (Dr. Ömer Engin)
  • 2014 “Soft Tissue Manipulations in Oral Implantology” (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Arıkan; Dr. Buket Han)
  • 2015 “Diode Lasers and Soft Tissue Surgery” (Dr. Tosun Tosun)
  • 2015 “Esthetic Composite Applications” (Assoc.Prof.Altay Uludamar , Dr.Ali Ozoglu)
  • 2015 “Masters of Prosthodontics” (Dr. Jan Kielhorn, Björn Roland)
  • 2015 “Orthodontic Implants” (Prof. Dr. Benedict Wilmes)
  • 2016 “Dental Photography and Smile Design” (Dr. Johan Figueira)
  • 2016 “Concept, Indication and Handling of the Ankylos Implant System” – Frankfurt, Germany (Dr.Mischa Krebs, Dr.Paul Wiegl , Cdt. Michael Schumacher)
  • 2016 “SEE Implantology Course” (Prof. Dr. Hakan Uysal; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yakup Ustun)
  • 2016 “Porcelain Laminate Veneers on Live Patient” (Dr. Johan Figueira)
  • 2017 “Anterior Esthetic Composite Applications” (Dr. Eduardo Mahn)
  • 2018 “Hands-on Porcelain Laminate Seminar” (Dr. Sinan Emre Sekerci)
  • 2018 “Clinic Management and Patient Communication” (Prof.Dr.Ata Anıl , Albert Altaras)
  • 2019 “A New Connection for Implant-Supported Restorations: Neither Cement Nor Screw – Acuris” (Dr. Ahmet Kığlı)
  • 2019 “Advanced Level Perioral Esthetics” (Prof.Dr. Ezio Costa)
  • 2019 “Reading Tomography and Implant Planning” (Prof.Dr. Kemal Unsal)
  • 2021 “TMJ and Botox Applications” (Prof. Dr. Yasemin Kulak Özkan; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rifat Gözenli; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gökhan Göçmen)
  • 2021 “Esthetic Composite Restorations with Current Techniques” (Dr. Serhat Köken)
  • 2021 “Fixed Prosthesis Concept on 4 Implants” (Prof. Dr. Yasemin Kulak Özkan; Prof. Dr. Yaşar Özkan; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Umut Arslan)
  • 2021 “Duel with Alveolar Bone” (Dr. Keremcan Kuru)
  • 2021 “Full-Arch Immediate Rehabilitation” (Dr. Keremcan Kuru)
  • 2022 “OrthoClear Certification” (Dr.Craig Crawford)
  • 2022 “Treatment of Coloured Teeth” (Prof.Dr.Esra Uzer Celik)
  • 2022 “Porcelain and Laminate Veneers in Smile Design” (Prof. Dr. Altay Uludamar)
  • 2022 “Immediate Loading from a Single Tooth to the Full Jaw” (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Önder Gürlek; Dr. Keremcan Kuru)
  • 2022 “All On 4 Hands-on Seminar” (Dr. Keremcan Kuru, Dr.Emre Cimen)
  • 2023 “Porcelain Laminate Veneers from Tooth Preparation to Cementation” , (Dr.Burcin Karatasli)
  • 2023 “Esthetic Restaurations of Anterior Region with Composite Resins Fracture, Diastema , Composite Veneers and Injection Moulding” (Prof.Dr.Esra Uzer Celik)
  • 2024 “Injections of Hyaluronic Acid Products in the Mid- and Lower- Third: Are There Any Safe Zones? ” Teoxane Academy- Xpeer Medical Education (Prof. Vassilios Papalois , Dr.Joao Grenho)
  • 2024 “The Prosthetic and Surgical Management of All On X Cases” (Prof.Dr.Pınar Meric Kantar, Dr.Ongun Celikkol)
  • 2025 “8D Lip Design Understanding and Creating Medically Beautiful Lips” (Dr. Tim Pearce)
Aziz Kerim TurkogluDentist With PhD. In Orthodontics