— CHIEF FOUNDER & ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON · DENTLAL CLINIC
Meet Dr. Kadir Serhat Şahin
Implantology & Aesthetic Dentistry
“Our philosophy is simple: function is first, biology is always, and the aesthetic comes naturally.”
THE STORY BEHIND THE SMILE
A Career Defined
by Precision and Empathy
Born in Ankara in 1977, Dr. Kadir Serhat Şahin grew up in a family shaped by both dentistry and education — a foundation that defined his clinical discipline and patientcentered approach.
He graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Dentistry in 2000 and completed advanced training in implantology at New York University. He founded Dentlal Clinic in Istanbul in 2002, and continued to develop his expertise through collaborations with leading clinicians across the United States and Europe. Over the years, he refined his clinical vision with a focus on precision, trust, and long-term outcomes for international patients.
“The most powerful tool in dentistry isn’t the drill or the scanner — it’s trust. When a patient feels safe, everything else follows.”
His practice is built on listening before treating — understanding not only clinical needs, but expectations and concerns. Every treatment begins with this dialogue. With over 20 years of experience and more than 3,200 completed procedures, his philosophy remains unchanged: natural outcomes, clinical precision, and no compromises.
CLINICAL FOCUS
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Şahin’s clinical focus spans the full spectrum of aesthetic and restorative dentistry —
from single implants to complete smile transformations.
Smile Design
Digital previews and full cosmetic planning before any treatment begins.
Dental Implants
Single, multiple, and full-arch restorations — 3,200+ successful cases using premium titanium systems.
Aesthetic Dentistry
Porcelain laminate veneers, crowns, and whitening — with a focus on natural proportions and lasting results.
Bone Grafting
Advanced regenerative procedures for patients with bone loss or complex implant cases.
TREATMENT APPROACH
The Philosophy That Guides Every Case
Precision in
every detail
From 3D diagnostics to the final polish, every step receives the same level of attention. No stage is treated as routine.
Natural results over
artificial perfection
A great smile should look like it grew there. The goal is never to replace your look — it’s to reveal the best version of it.
Patient comfort comes first
Anxiety is normal. Communication eliminates it. Every patient receives a clear plan, honest expectations, and space to ask questions.
PROOF OF TRUST
Credentials & Certifications
Internationally recognised qualifications that underpin every treatment we perform.
ISO 9001
Quality Management
EAO Fellow
European Osseointegration
ADA Member
American Dental Assoc.
ITI Member
Int’l Team Implantology
EAED Certified
European Aesthetic Dentistry
Best Dental Clinic Istanbul 2023
Healthcare Excellence Awards
Top Rated — International Patients
WhatClinic Patient Choice Award 2024
Health Tourism Excellence
Turkish Ministry of Health · Certified
THE DENTLAL DIFFERENCE
Exceptional smiles
begin with expert care"
Dr. Şahin founded Dentlal in 2002 with a single conviction: that every patient — local or international — deserves world-class care delivered with honesty and precision. Over 3,200 procedures later, that conviction hasn’t changed. Your journey starts with a single, free conversation.