Arzu Morçiçek, DDS

Arzu Morçiçek, DDS is a dentist with a focus on periodontology at Acibadem Taksim Hospital in İstanbul, where she works in the Dental & Oral Health unit. Her clinical work centers on the health and appearance of the gums, including gum aesthetics, Botox for gummy smile, bad breath, gum recession, gum disease and tooth extraction. She has more than ten years of experience in medicine.

Dr. Morçiçek graduated from İstanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2016. She then continued her academic training in periodontology and completed a doctorate at İstanbul University Health Sciences Institute in 2023. In 2025 she joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services, where she now sees patients in the hospital’s dental unit.

Clinical focus

Periodontology is the branch of dentistry concerned with the gums and the tissues that support the teeth. Dr. Morçiçek evaluates and treats gum disease, which can range from inflammation along the gum line to conditions affecting the deeper supporting structures. She also manages gum recession, in which the gum tissue pulls back from the tooth and may expose part of the root; treatment planning depends on the extent of recession, the condition of the surrounding tissue and the patient’s oral hygiene. Bad breath is another concern she addresses, as it can be related to the condition of the gums and the oral environment, and assessment aims to identify possible contributing factors before any treatment is suggested.

In addition to disease-oriented care, Dr. Morçiçek works on the aesthetic aspects of the gums. Patients who feel that too much gum tissue shows when they smile may be evaluated for a gummy smile, and in suitable cases Botox may be considered as one option to reduce the visible gum display. Whether a given approach is appropriate is decided after a clinical examination and a discussion of the patient’s expectations. Her practice also includes tooth extraction when a tooth cannot be preserved.

How Dr. Morçiçek works with international patients

Dr. Morçiçek consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as X-ray and CT reports, laboratory results and notes on previous treatments, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and earlier dental or periodontal treatment, a clinical examination of the teeth and gums, and a discussion of the available options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Morçiçek before deciding whether to travel.