Cansu Emeksiz Arar, DDS

Cansu Emeksiz Arar, DDS is a dentist with specialty training in pediatric dentistry. She practices in the Dental & Oral Health unit at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital in İstanbul, where her clinical work is devoted to the dental care and oral health of children. She has more than nine years of experience in medicine.

Dr. Arar graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2017. She then completed her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Karadeniz Teknik University Faculty of Dentistry in 2022. In 2023 she joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services, where she continues to provide dental care for pediatric patients and their families.

Clinical focus

Dr. Arar’s practice is centered on pediatric dentistry. Children have dental needs that differ from those of adults: their teeth and jaws are still developing, primary teeth are gradually replaced by permanent teeth, and habits formed early can influence oral health for many years. Her work addresses children’s dental care within this developmental context, with attention to the child’s age, stage of dental development and level of comfort during the visit.

Children’s oral health is the second main theme of her practice. This involves assessing the condition of the teeth and surrounding tissues, identifying problems that may need attention and discussing with parents how the child’s oral health can be supported over time. Dr. Arar aims to explain findings and options in terms that both the child and the accompanying family members can understand, so that decisions about care are made together and with a clear picture of what each step involves. Where treatment is considered, the approach is adapted to the individual child rather than following a single fixed pattern.

How Dr. Arar works with international patients

Dr. Arar consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for families who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, for example X-ray reports and records of previous dental treatments, and arranges the appointment and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the child’s history and current symptoms, a review of any existing imaging and earlier treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the options that may be suitable. Video consultation is available for international patients, which can be helpful for an initial review of a child’s situation or for follow-up discussions with the family before or after travel. The scope of what can be assessed remotely is limited, and a clinical examination in person remains an important part of dental care for children.