Dr. Yekta Özsoy

Dr. Özkan Özkaynak’s career is anchored in complex implant surgery, the kind of work where bone grafting and sinus lifts can determine whether a patient can move forward with full-arch rehabilitation. As a specialist at the clinic, he practices as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Smile Dental Turkey from 2010 to the present, bringing a stated 25 years of experience to implant planning and surgical execution. His focus is surgical rather than general dentistry, which is particularly relevant for cases involving severe bone loss and impacted teeth. His academic pathway is documented through Ankara University: he earned his D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) in 1994–2000 and completed his Ph.D. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2000–2006 at the same institution. Before joining Smile Dental Turkey, he worked as an Assistant Professor at Karadeniz Technical University from 2006–2009, and earlier held a university research support role at Ankara University (2000–2006). Clinically, the clinic describes him as one of its Ph.D.-level oral surgeons whose entire practice is surgical—specifically the procedures complex dental implant cases require. That includes advanced dental implant placement, bone grafting, and sinus lifts as part of implant site preparation. The clinic also frames All-on-4 and All-on-6 as full-arch options where All-on-6 may be recommended for the upper jaw or softer bone density because additional implants help distribute forces more evenly and support a larger fixed bridge.

Education

• 1994–2000 — Ankara University, Faculty of Dentistry (D.D.S., Doctor of Dental Surgery).
• 2000–2006 — Ankara University, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department (Ph.D. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery).
• 2000–2003 — Karadeniz Technical University (PhD DDS).

Work experience

• 2010–present — Smile Dental Turkey, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.
• 2009–2010 — Ministry of Health Turkey – Antalya, Turkey.
• 2006–2009 — Karadeniz Technical University, Assistant Professor.
• 2000–2006 — Ankara University, University Research Support.

Clinical focus and techniques

As a specialist at the clinic, Dr. Özkan Özkaynak performs surgical procedures for full-arch implant rehabilitation and complex extraction needs.

• Advanced dental implant placement.
• Bone grafting.
• Sinus lifts.
• Complex wisdom tooth extractions.
• All-on-4 dental implants.
• All-on-6 dental implants.
• All-on-8 dental implants (case-study context within the clinic’s full-arch program).

Professional societies and certifications

• Turkish Dental Association (TDB) — Accredited Member.
• Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — Member.

Academic output

The clinic notes his contribution to peer-reviewed journals, but it does not list publication counts or specific journal titles in the provided profile details.

Courses and advanced training

No specific courses or teaching engagements are listed in the available profile details.

Awards and recognition

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Dr. Özkaynak speaks Turkish and English at B2 level, supporting communication for international patients. He works in Antalya, Turkey, and his surgical pathway is integrated with the clinic’s restorative team for full-arch implant cases. If you’re evaluating options like All-on-4 or All-on-6 with bone augmentation needs, his focus on bone grafting and sinus lifts is central to the planning.