İpek Mehmetoğlu Torun, DDS

İpek Mehmetoğlu Torun, DDS is a dentist in the Dental & Oral Health unit at Acibadem Dr. Sinasi Can (Kadikoy) Hospital and Acibadem Atasehir Hospital, both in İstanbul. Her practice covers general oral and dental health care, with clinical interests that include endodontic treatment, aesthetic dentistry, restorative procedures, and the management of gum inflammation, bad breath and tooth-root infections. She has more than 18 years of experience in dentistry.

Dr. Torun graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2008. Between 2008 and 2010 she worked at Private Pandar Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic, and in 2010 she joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services, where she has practised since. Her clinical work has centered on the assessment and treatment planning of a range of dental concerns, from routine problems such as fillings and extractions to damaged teeth and aesthetic dental options.

Clinical focus

One area of Dr. Torun’s work is the treatment of teeth grinding. After an examination of the teeth, jaw and bite, options that may be discussed include a custom night guard to protect the teeth during sleep or Botox for teeth grinding, which is aimed at reducing the activity of the muscles involved. Which approach is suitable, if any, depends on the individual findings and is decided together with the patient. She also treats tooth-root infections and performs root canal treatment when the inner tissue of a tooth is infected or damaged and the tooth can be preserved.

In aesthetic dentistry, Dr. Torun offers laminate veneers, composite bonding, porcelain dental restorations and zirconia restorations. These procedures are used to restore worn, chipped or discolored teeth and to address concerns about the shape or color of the teeth; the choice between them depends on the condition of the teeth, the extent of the problem and the patient’s expectations. Her practice also includes the management of gingivitis and bad breath, where identifying the underlying cause and improving oral hygiene are usually the first steps before any further treatment is considered.

How Dr. Torun works with international patients

Dr. Torun 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, for example dental X-ray reports, previous treatment records, laboratory results and discharge summaries, 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 treatments, a clinical examination of the teeth and gums, and a discussion of the possible options and their limitations. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Torun before deciding whether to travel; a final treatment plan is confirmed only after an in-person examination.