Serkan Güleç, DDS

Serkan Güleç, DDS is a dentist specializing in pediatric dentistry at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital in İstanbul, where he practices within the Dental & Oral Health unit. With more than 21 years in the field, his work centers on the dental care of children, covering both primary and permanent teeth and combining preventive measures with restorative treatment.

Dr. Güleç graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Dentistry in 2005. He then joined the Department of Pedodontics at the same faculty, first as a Doctoral Student from 2005 to 2007 and then as a Research Assistant from 2007 to 2011; between 2009 and 2011 he also served as a Public Procurement Commission Technical Expert at Çukurova University Faculty of Dentistry. In 2011 he completed his training in Pediatric Dentistry at Çukurova University Health Sciences Institute and continued in the Department of Pedodontics until 2012. From 2012 to 2013 he worked at GATA Haydarpasa Military Hospital / Dental Service and at Gümüşsuyu Military Hospital / Oral and Dental Health Center. He joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2013.

Clinical focus

The clinical practice of Dr. Güleç is oriented toward children and adolescents. Preventive care includes fluoride applications and fissure sealants, which are intended to protect teeth that are at risk of decay. When decay or damage is already present, he provides dental fillings and, where a tooth cannot be preserved, tooth extraction. He also places space maintainers after the early loss of a primary tooth, with the aim of preserving space for the permanent tooth that follows.

His areas of expertise further include the management of tooth root infection and root canal treatment for both primary and permanent teeth, as well as the treatment of dental trauma in children. Aesthetic pediatric dentistry is another part of his practice. For children who cannot be treated in a standard clinical setting, Dr. Güleç offers dental treatment under general anesthesia when this is considered appropriate after assessment. Treatment planning is based on the individual dental needs of each child.

How Dr. Güleç works with international patients

Dr. Güleç consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for families who speak other languages. The Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as dental X-rays, previous treatment records and any relevant medical documents, arranges appointments and organizes the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the child’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the available options. For families abroad, a video consultation can be arranged to discuss the child’s dental situation and possible next steps before any travel is planned.