Tuğçe Atçakan, DDS

Tuğçe Atçakan, DDS is a dentist with more than 13 years in the field. She sees patients in the Dental & Oral Health unit at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul. The areas of expertise listed on this profile are orthodontic assessment, orthodontic treatment planning and dental alignment care. She graduated from İstanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2013 and completed her education in orthodontics at Akdeniz University Faculty of Dentistry in 2018.

Her professional experience began in 2018, when she worked at Private Dentaldente Oral and Dental Health Center and at Private Via Oral and Dental Health Center, both until 2020. From 2019 to 2022 she was at Özel Belde Medical Center, and from 2020 to 2023 at Hospitadent Dental Grup. In 2023 she joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services. Dr. Atçakan is a member of two professional bodies, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and the Türk Aligner Association (TAD).

Clinical focus

The clinical work described on this profile centers on orthodontics, the branch of dentistry concerned with the position of the teeth and the way the upper and lower teeth meet. Orthodontic assessment is the first step: the teeth, bite and jaw relationship are examined, existing dental records and imaging are reviewed, and the patient’s own concerns about function or appearance are discussed. On the basis of this assessment, Dr. Atçakan prepares an orthodontic treatment plan, which sets out whether treatment is indicated, what the aims of treatment would be, the sequence of steps and the expected time frame.

Dental alignment care refers to the follow-up of a patient whose teeth are being moved as part of an orthodontic plan. This typically includes periodic review of progress, adjustment of the plan where needed and attention to the health of the teeth and gums during treatment. Whether orthodontic treatment is suitable, and which approach is appropriate, is decided case by case after a clinical examination; the details vary from one patient to another and cannot be determined from a description alone.

How Dr. Atçakan works with international patients

Dr. Atçakan 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-ray reports, previous treatment records and any laboratory results, 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 or orthodontic treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the options. Video consultation is available for international patients, so a patient abroad may speak with Dr. Atçakan before deciding whether to travel; a final treatment plan still depends on an in-person examination.