Yasemin Çakmakçı, DDS

Yasemin Çakmakçı, DDS is a dentist in the Dental & Oral Health unit at Acibadem Ankara Hospital in Ankara. Her clinical work is centered on restorative dentistry and dental treatment planning, and she has more than nine years of experience in oral and dental health. She provides dental care that is adapted to each patient’s oral health needs and to an agreed treatment plan.

Dr. Çakmakçı graduated from Başkent University Faculty of Dentistry in 2017. In 2021, she completed training in Restorative Dental Treatment at Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry. In the same year, she joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services, where she has continued her clinical practice in restorative dental care.

Clinical focus

The main area of Dr. Çakmakçı’s practice is restorative dentistry, which is concerned with preserving and restoring the structure and function of teeth that have been affected by disease, wear or damage. Her approach follows her postgraduate training in Restorative Dental Treatment, and the aim of care is to protect the existing tooth structure wherever this is clinically appropriate and to restore comfortable, functional use of the teeth. The exact treatment recommended depends on the condition of the individual tooth and the patient’s overall oral health, so a clinical examination is needed before any specific plan can be confirmed.

A second part of her work is dental treatment planning. This involves assessing the patient’s current oral health, reviewing any previous dental work and existing imaging, and setting out the steps of care in a clear order. Dr. Çakmakçı explains the findings and the planned care to the patient so that the reasons for each step are understood, and the plan can be revised as the clinical picture develops. For international patients, this planning stage is also used to consider how care can be organized around the time available for the visit.

How Dr. Çakmakçı works with international patients

Dr. Çakmakçı consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before the 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 relevant 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 treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the available options and their implications. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation before traveling, although a definitive treatment plan for restorative dental care generally requires an in-person examination.