Oral & Dental Health Dt. Selen Burçak Şimşek
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Dt. Selen Burçak Şimşek is a oral & dental health specialist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul, Türkiye, with 24 years of experience. Listed areas of expertise include peri-implantitis treatment, laser gum treatment, gum bleeding, gum aesthetics and gummy smile Botox. She consults in Turkish and English, and online consultation is available for international patients before travelling.
About Dt. Selen Burçak Şimşek
Dr. Selen Burçak Şimşek is a periodontics-focused dentist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital. Her clinical interests include gum disease, peri-implantitis, gum bleeding, gum recession, gum abscesses, oral malodour, oral sores, tartar removal, laser gum treatments and gum aesthetics.
She graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2002 and completed her Periodontology education at Ondokuz Mayıs University Health Sciences Institute in 2011. Her career has included roles at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Dentistry, Göztepe Oral and Dental Health Center, Private Istanbul Medipol Hospital and Istanbul Medipol University before joining Acibadem Healthcare Services in 2017.
International patients can expect a consultation focused on their gum and implant-related concerns, with clear discussion of suitable periodontal care options. Dr. Şimşek provides care at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital for patients seeking assessment and treatment of gum conditions.
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Education
- 2011Ondokuz Mayıs University Health Sciences Institute Periodontology
- 2002Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry
Professional Experience
- 2017Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2011–2016İstanbul Medipol University
- 2009–2011Özel İstanbul Medipol Hospital
- 2007–2009Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health Göztepe Oral and Dental Health Center
- 2003–2007Ondokuz Mayıs University / Faculty of Dentistry / Department of Periodontology
- 2003Özel Sincan Şifa Medical Center
Selected Publications
- The Effect of Root Canal Treatment on Marginal Bone Level in Patients with Chronic Periodontitis. Journal of Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry 2013; 47(3): 1-5, Tuncer AK, Simsek SB
- Comparison of mesenchymal stem cells and autogenous cortical bone graft in the treatment of class II furcation defects in dogs. Clin Oral Investig. 2012 Feb;16(l):251-8. doi: 10.1007/s00784- 010-0486-7. Epub 2010 Nov 18. Simsek SB, Keles GC, Baris S, Cetinkaya BO.
- Effect of autogenous cortical bone grafting in conjunction with guided tissue regeneration in the treatment of intraosseous periodontal defects Eur J Dent. 2010 Oct;4(4):403-ll. Keles GC, Sumer M, Cetinkaya BO, Tutkun F, Simsek SB.
- Vascular endothelial grovvth factor expression levels of gingiva in gingivitis and periodontitis patients with/without diabetes mellitus Inflamm Res. 2010 Jul;59(7):543-9. doi: 10.1007/s00011-010-0158-8. Epub 2010 Feb 2. Keles GC, Cetinkaya BO, Eroglu C, Simsek SB, Kahraman H.
- Comparison of platelet pellet with or without guided tissue regeneration in the treatment of class II furcation defects in dogs. Clinical Oral Investigations 2008; 13(4) 393-400. Gonca Cayir Keleş, Burcu Özkan Cetinkaya, Sancar Baris, Davut Albayrak,Selen Burçak Simsek.
- The Role of Periodontal Disease on Acute Phase Proteins in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease and Diabetes. Türk J Med Sci 2007; 37(1): 39-44. Gonca Cayir Keleş, Burcu Özkan Cetinkaya, Selen Burçak Simsek , Diyar Köprülü, Hakkı Kahraman
- Comparison of Epithelial Proliferative Activity Following Surgical Therapy with Bioactive Glass and Flap Surgery. Journal of Clinical Periodontology 2006;33(suppl 7) 106. Burcu Ozkan Cetinkaya, Gonca Cayir Keles, Selen Burcak Simsek, et al.
- Oral Health Analysis of Individuals aged 60 Years and Over Applying to Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Dentistry. Ondokuz Mayıs University Journal of the Faculty of Dis Hekimliği, 2006;7(2): 89-93. Bulucu B, Köprülü H, Keleş GÇ, Güler AU, Biçer I, Simsek B, Cender E.
- Oral Health Status Analysis and Recommendations for Individuals 60 Years and Older Applying to Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Dentistry III. National Congress on Aging, November 16-19, 2005, Izmir, pp.440-447. Bulucu B, Köprülü H, Güler AU, Keleş GÇ, Biçer I, Simsek B, Cender E.
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What patients say about Dt. Selen Burçak Şimşek
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“My dental implant treatment was handled with real skill and genuine care. I cannot thank Dr. Şimşek enough for the skill and kindness shown.”
“I was nervous about my cardiac check-up, but I felt safe at every single step. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şimşek made a stressful situation feel completely manageable. I only wish I had come here sooner.”

