Elif Ceren Güzelel, DDS

Elif Ceren Güzelel, DDS is a dentist working in orthodontics within the Dental & Oral Health unit at Acibadem International Hospital in İstanbul. Her practice is centered on orthodontic care, and her areas of expertise include lingual orthodontics and aligner orthodontics. She has more than seven years of experience in dentistry and sees international as well as local patients.

Dr. Güzelel graduated from Başkent University Faculty of Dentistry in 2019. Since 2020 she has been pursuing a PhD in Orthodontics at Yeditepe University. Her professional experience includes orthodontic roles in 2023 within Acıbadem Healthcare Services and at the hospital where she currently practices, followed by a position in orthodontics at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital from 2024 to 2025. She is a member of the Lingual Orthodontics Association, the Türk Aligner Association, the Turkish Dental Association, the Turkish Orthodontic Association and the Istanbul Chamber of Dentists.

Clinical focus

The core of Dr. Güzelel’s work is orthodontics, the branch of dentistry concerned with the position of the teeth and the way the upper and lower teeth meet. Orthodontic treatment is planned on an individual basis after a clinical examination and a review of dental records and imaging, and the appliance chosen depends on the findings, the goals of treatment and the preferences of the patient. The duration and course of treatment vary from person to person and are discussed before any treatment begins.

Within orthodontics, Dr. Güzelel has a particular interest in lingual orthodontics and aligner orthodontics. Lingual orthodontics uses fixed appliances attached to the inner, tongue-facing surfaces of the teeth, so that the brackets are not visible from the front. Aligner orthodontics uses a sequence of removable, transparent aligners to move the teeth in planned stages. Whether either of these approaches is suitable for a given patient can only be determined after an individual assessment.

How Dr. Güzelel works with international patients

Dr. Güzelel consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the hospital’s international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as X-ray reports, previous dental records and treatment summaries, arranges appointments and organizes the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and concerns, a review of existing imaging and any previous orthodontic or dental treatment, a clinical examination of the teeth and jaws, and a discussion of the possible options and what each would involve. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation before traveling, although a clinical examination and current imaging are needed before a treatment plan can be confirmed.