Patients evaluate more than the surgery
Team credibility matters, but so do arrival logistics, first-night confidence, and whether the whole trip feels manageable.
About Cellavia
Meet the clinical team behind doctor-led treatment planning
Cellavia Dental Clinic is built around treatment planning clarity, surgical safety, and follow-through after treatment. The team focuses on implant surgery, augmentation procedures, full-arch rehabilitation, and prosthetic finalisation for patients travelling to Istanbul.
Doctor-led treatment planning
Implant and prosthetic focus
English-speaking team
Doctor-led
Case planning
Implants
Core focus
Structured
Treatment flow
15+ years
Team experience
Clinic Context
Patients assess the team, environment, and process together
Doctor profiles matter most when they sit alongside a clear clinical pathway, a visible clinic environment, and realistic treatment expectations.
Recovery needs a realistic setting
International patients often look for signs that the days around treatment will feel organised, calm, and human.
The destination shapes trust
For people flying into Istanbul, the city context becomes part of the clinic decision long before booking.
Clinical Team
Who plans and delivers treatment
The doctors below are the clinicians patients should use when checking credentials, treatment focus, and language fit.
Dr. Mustafa Erdem
General Dentist - 40 Years Experience
Dr. Mustafa Erdem was born in 1962 in Elazığ-Maden and graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 1985. He gained clinical experience at the Universities of Düsseldorf and Frankfurt in Germany before founding his first private dental practice in Osmanbey, Istanbul in 1987. Over four decades he has served thousands of patients across all branches of dentistry, keeping pace with the latest advances through national and international congresses and seminars. In 2019, he co-founded Özel Dental Center in Gaziosmanpaşa alongside his son Dr. Alp Erdem.
Specialisations
General Dentistry · Aesthetic Dentistry · Implantology · Prosthodontics
- Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry (1985)
- Clinical Training — Düsseldorf & Frankfurt Universities, Germany (1985–1987)
- Founder, Private Clinic Osmanbey, Istanbul (1987)
- Founder, Özel Dental Center, Gaziosmanpaşa (2019)
Languages: Turkish, German, English
Dt. Alp Erdem
Clinical Director — Implant & Oral Surgery
Dt. Alp Erdem graduated from Okan University Faculty of Dentistry in 2021 and began his doctoral studies in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Yeditepe University in 2022, focusing on implantology, sinus lift, impacted tooth surgery, and jaw reconstruction. In 2025, he was appointed Chief Assistant in the Surgical Department at Yeditepe University. At Cellavia, he leads implant and augmentation planning alongside the senior clinical team.
Specialisations
Dental Implants · Sinus Lift · Jaw Surgery · Bone Grafting
- Okan University Faculty of Dentistry (2021)
- PhD — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Yeditepe University (ongoing)
- Chief Assistant, Yeditepe University Surgical Dept. (2025)
- Clinical focus — Implant planning, sinus lift, bone grafting, and jaw surgery
Languages: English, Turkish
Dt. Seda Hazal Kuru
Prosthodontist — Prosthetic Rehabilitation
Dt. Seda Hazal Kuru was born in 1995 in Bursa and graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2019. She has been pursuing her PhD in Prosthodontics at Yeditepe University since 2021, where her doctoral thesis focuses on the fit accuracy and structural durability of All-on-4 prostheses — supervised by Prof. Dr. Ender Kazazoğlu, Head of the Prosthodontics Department. She holds an English C1 Advanced certificate from EF Cambridge and has trained under globally recognised clinicians including Dr. Galip Gürel in advanced porcelain laminate veneers and smile design. At Cellavia, she leads all prosthetic planning and delivery for international patients.
Specialisations
Full-Arch Prosthetics · Smile Design · Porcelain Veneers · Implant-Supported Prosthetics
Clinical reviewer for composite bonding and smile design content
View full profile- Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry (2019)
- PhD candidate — Prosthodontics, Yeditepe University (2021–2025)
- English C1 Advanced — EF International Language Campuses, Cambridge (2019)
- Galip Gürel Masterclass — Porcelain Laminate Veneers, Advanced Smile Design (2024)
- Artı Dijital Dental — Implant-Supported Prosthetics (Prof. Dr. Erhan Çömlekoğlu, 2024)
- EDAD International Congress of Esthetic Dentistry (2021, 2023)
Languages: English, Turkish
Dt. Büşra Zeynep Yörük
Orthodontist — PhD Researcher
Dt. Büşra Zeynep Yörük was born in 1998 in Istanbul and graduated from Okan University Faculty of Dentistry in 2021. She has since pursued continuous professional development through courses, seminars, and congresses to keep pace with current clinical approaches. To advance her academic and clinical career in orthodontics, she was accepted onto the PhD programme at Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, where her training focuses on wire therapy, clear aligner systems, jaw orthopaedics, and orthognathic surgery. She has presented poster and oral papers at national and international congresses, received awards for her scientific work, and has authored published academic papers. At Cellavia, she provides orthodontic care for children, adolescents, and adults, with particular focus on clear aligner systems, digital orthodontics, and 3D smile design planning.
Specialisations
Orthodontics · Clear Aligners · Fixed Braces · Digital Orthodontics · Orthognathic Surgery
- Okan University Faculty of Dentistry (2021)
- PhD candidate — Orthodontics, Bezmialem Vakıf University (ongoing)
- National & international congress poster and oral presentations
- Scientific awards and published academic papers
Languages: Turkish, English
Clinical Reviewer
Dt. Seda Hazal Kuru
Prosthodontist, smile design lead, and clinical reviewer for Cellavia's bonding content
Dt. Seda Hazal Kuru leads prosthetic planning for international patients who want conservative smile enhancement rather than irreversible cosmetic dentistry. Her day-to-day clinical scope includes direct composite bonding, smile design, porcelain laminate planning, and implant-supported prosthetic rehabilitation.
She graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2019 and has continued her doctoral training in Prosthodontics at Yeditepe University, where her research focuses on fit accuracy and structural durability in advanced prosthetic cases. She also completed advanced smile design training under Dr. Galip Gurel and implant-supported prosthetics training with Prof. Dr. Erhan Comlekoglu.
Clinical Focus
Full-Arch Prosthetics · Smile Design · Porcelain Veneers · Implant-Supported Prosthetics · Composite bonding · Smile design for international patients
What this clarifies
Patients comparing smile-design treatment abroad want to know who plans the shape changes, who evaluates enamel-preserving options, and whether trade-offs can be explained clearly in English.
Content review
Cellavia's bonding, veneer, and smile-design content is reviewed against prosthodontic practice so indications, aftercare, and suitability language stay aligned with day-to-day clinical work.
- Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry (2019)
- PhD candidate — Prosthodontics, Yeditepe University (2021–2025)
- English C1 Advanced — EF International Language Campuses, Cambridge (2019)
- Galip Gürel Masterclass — Porcelain Laminate Veneers, Advanced Smile Design (2024)
Accreditation References
Published standards and references
Patients often use these references as one part of a wider trust check alongside doctor profiles, case evidence, and direct consultation questions.
TEMOS Worldwide
TEMOS International Certification
Published TEMOS reference for the operating Istanbul clinic environment and its outpatient care standards.
Diplomatic Council
Preferred by Diplomatic Council
Published Diplomatic Council reference included in the clinic's international patient information.
Virtual Tour
See the environment behind the treatment plan
Beyond doctor profiles and protocols, patients want to inspect the real environment. This tour gives that visibility earlier in the decision process.
Clinical Safety and Care Standards
- CBCT-guided planning for complex implant cases
- Structured informed-consent and treatment roadmap reviews
- Sterilization and surgery protocols aligned with international standards
- Post-treatment remote monitoring for international patients