Berna Mercangöz, DDS

Berna Mercangöz, DDS is a dentist practicing in Oral & Dental Health at Acibadem Maslak Hospital and Acibadem Kozyatagi Hospital in İstanbul, where she works within the Dental & Oral Health unit. Her clinical work is focused on children’s dental care, including preventive treatments, restorative procedures, and the management of dental infections and dental injuries. She has more than 21 years of experience in the field.

Dr. Mercangöz graduated from Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2005. She then completed a program in Pedodonti at Yeditepe University Health Sciences Institute in 2010. Her professional experience began at Dentis İstanbul, where she worked from 2005 to 2006, followed by a period in Özel Muayenehane from 2006 to 2007. She joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2007. She is a member of the Istanbul Chamber of Dentists.

Clinical focus

The clinical work of Dr. Mercangöz is concentrated on paediatric dentistry. Preventive care forms an important part of her practice and includes fluoride application and fissure sealants, which are used to help protect teeth against decay. She also places space maintainers, which may be used when a primary tooth is lost early in order to preserve room for the permanent tooth that will follow. For children who are unable to tolerate treatment in the dental chair, she provides dental treatment under general anaesthesia, planned according to the individual needs of the child.

Her restorative work includes dental fillings and aesthetic paediatric dentistry. She performs root canal treatment for both primary and permanent teeth and treats dental root infections. Dr. Mercangöz also manages dental trauma, such as injuries to the teeth following falls or accidents, and carries out tooth extraction when a tooth cannot be preserved. Treatment decisions are made after a clinical assessment, and the approach chosen depends on the age of the patient, the condition of the tooth, and the findings of the examination.

How Dr. Mercangöz works with international patients

Dr. Mercangöz 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, such as dental X-rays, previous treatment records, and any relevant laboratory results, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the child’s dental history and current symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination, and a discussion of the possible options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss a case before traveling, so that the family can understand what an in-person assessment would involve.