Begüm Öykü Kesim, DDS

Begüm Öykü Kesim, DDS is an orthodontist in the Dental & Oral Health unit at Acibadem Taksim Hospital and Acibadem Maslak Hospital in İstanbul. Her work covers oral and dental health, with a particular focus on orthodontics, dental alignment assessment and treatment planning. She has more than eight years in medicine and sees both local and international patients seeking care for the position of their teeth and the way their teeth come together.

Dr. Kesim graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2018. Between 2019 and 2026 she completed the doctoral program at İstanbul University Faculty of Dentistry / Department of Orthodontics, where her training was dedicated to the assessment and planning of orthodontic treatment. In 2026 she joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services, where she practices as part of a hospital-based dental team.

Clinical focus

The core of Dr. Kesim’s practice is orthodontics. She assesses dental alignment in patients of different ages, examining how the teeth are positioned within each jaw and how the upper and lower teeth relate to each other. This assessment forms the basis of an individual treatment plan, which is discussed with the patient before any treatment begins. Because orthodontic care usually extends over a period of time, planning includes a realistic discussion of the likely stages of treatment and the follow-up that may be needed.

Dr. Kesim also addresses broader oral and dental health as part of the orthodontic process. A stable and healthy oral environment is a general prerequisite for orthodontic treatment, so the condition of the teeth and surrounding tissues is reviewed during assessment. Where a patient’s needs fall outside orthodontics, she works within the wider dental team at the hospital so that the treatment plan can take other dental requirements into account.

How Dr. Kesim works with international patients

Dr. Kesim consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, including dental X-rays and any earlier orthodontic records or treatment summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit itself. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the possible options. For patients who wish to discuss their situation before traveling, a video consultation is available. The scope of any treatment plan is confirmed only after an in-person clinical examination.