Maide Deniz Zincirkıran, DDS

Maide Deniz Zincirkıran, DDS is a dentist working in orthodontics at Acibadem Kartal Hospital in İstanbul, within the Dental & Oral Health unit. Her clinical work is focused on orthodontic care, supporting patients who require assessment and treatment for the alignment of the teeth and jaws. She has more than 34 years of experience in dentistry.

Dr. Zincirkıran graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in 1992 and completed her orthodontic education at Ankara University Health Sciences Institute in 2011. From 1998 to 2021 she worked in independent orthodontic practice in İzmit/Kocaeli. Between 2022 and 2023 she served as Head of the Department of Orthodontics at Üsküdar University Faculty of Dentistry. She joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2025. She is a member of the Turkish Orthodontics Association, the European Orthodontic Society, the World Federation of Orthodontists and the Turkish Dental Association.

Clinical focus

Dr. Zincirkıran’s practice centers on orthodontic assessment. This involves examining how the teeth and jaws are positioned, how they meet when the mouth closes, and whether the current arrangement is likely to cause functional or oral health concerns. The assessment draws on the patient’s history, a clinical examination and any available dental imaging, and forms the basis for deciding whether orthodontic treatment is appropriate and, if so, which approach may be considered.

Her areas of expertise include tooth alignment and jaw alignment. Tooth alignment addresses crowded, spaced, rotated or otherwise misplaced teeth. Jaw alignment concerns the relationship between the upper and lower jaws, which can affect the bite as well as the appearance of the face and smile. In both areas, the aim of a consultation is to describe the findings to the patient in understandable terms and to discuss realistic options, expected duration and the follow-up that orthodontic treatment usually requires. Treatment plans are individual, and not every alignment concern requires intervention; in some cases monitoring may be advised.

How Dr. Zincirkıran works with international patients

Dr. Zincirkıran consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as dental X-rays, panoramic or CT images, previous orthodontic records and treatment 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 treatments, a clinical examination of the teeth and jaws, and a discussion of the available options. Video consultation is available for international patients, which can be used for an initial review of alignment concerns and existing records before a decision about travel is made. Orthodontic treatment generally requires a series of visits over time, so the timing and practicality of follow-up care are usually part of the initial discussion with patients living abroad.