Duygu Yavuzer Karadeniz, DDS

Duygu Yavuzer Karadeniz, DDS is a periodontist working within the Dental & Oral Health unit at Acibadem Ankara Hospital in Ankara. She has more than 16 years of experience in dentistry, and her practice is concentrated on the health of the gums and the supporting structures of the teeth, as well as the tissues surrounding dental implants. She consults in Turkish and English.

Dr. Karadeniz graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2010 and completed her specialty training in periodontology at Ankara University Health Sciences Institute in 2021. Her professional career has been based in Ankara. She worked at KareDent Oral and Dental Health Center in 2013, at FlyDent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic between 2021 and 2023, and at Evrensel Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic between 2018 and 2025. In 2025 she joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services.

Clinical focus

Dr. Karadeniz treats the range of conditions covered by periodontology. These include gum disease in its different stages, gum bleeding, gum abscesses and gum recession. She also manages mouth sores and oral malodour, which can be linked to the condition of the gums and the presence of bacterial deposits. Tartar removal forms part of routine periodontal care and is used to reduce the plaque and calculus that contribute to inflammation of the gums. Because periodontal conditions often develop gradually, her assessments look at both the current state of the tissues and the factors that may have contributed to the problem.

A particular area of her work is the treatment of peri-implantitis, an inflammatory condition affecting the bone and soft tissues around dental implants. She also performs laser gum treatment, which may be considered for selected periodontal problems depending on the clinical situation. In addition, Dr. Karadeniz addresses gum aesthetics, where the shape, level or visibility of the gum tissue affects the appearance of the smile. Whether a given approach is appropriate depends on the individual examination, and treatment plans are discussed with the patient after the findings have been reviewed.

How Dr. Karadeniz works with international patients

Dr. Karadeniz consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for other languages. For patients traveling from abroad, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as dental X-rays, CT reports, laboratory results and records of 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 previous dental or periodontal treatments, a clinical examination of the gums and, where relevant, of the tissues around implants, and a discussion of the possible options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation before traveling.