Mustafa Orkun Ertugrul

Dr. Mustafa Orkun Ertugrul is a specialist in restorative dentistry and smile design at İstinye Dental Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Dental Association and the Restorative Dentistry Association. The specialist treats aesthetic dental transformations and performs prosthetic installations.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Ertugrul treats aesthetic concerns including the Hollywood Smile and pink aesthetics — a procedure to correct gum contours for a balanced smile. He applies direct and indirect restorative techniques to improve tooth function and appearance. The doctor also performs dental bleaching and preventive care to maintain oral health. Furthermore, his surgical practice includes dental implant procedures and various prosthetic installations.

Procedures Performed

• All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants
• Composite and porcelain veneers
• Zirconia crown installation
• Laser teeth whitening
• Root canal treatment and caries management — the removal of tooth decay and repair of damaged structures
• Sinus lifting and bone grafting — surgical procedures that add bone density to the upper jaw for implants
• Gingivectomy and crown lengthening — reshaping gum tissue to expose more of the tooth surface

Work Experience

Dr. Ertugrul is a specialist at İstinye Dental Hospital in Istanbul. His prior roles include:

• 2021–2024: Clinic Supervisor at Medicine Hospital, Oral and Dental Health Clinic
• 2020–2021: Chairman of the Hazardous Material Safety Consultancy Service Commission at Dicle University
• 2020–2021: Permanent Member of the Medical Consumables Inspection and Acceptance Commission at Dicle University

Education & Training

• 2009–2014: Ankara University, Faculty of Dentistry – Bachelor of Dentistry
• 2018–2021: Dicle University, Faculty of Dentistry – Specialization in Restorative Dentistry
• 2023: 27th Balkan Stomatological Society (BaSS) Congress, Istanbul
• 2024: Direct Composite Veneers Course, Istanbul
• 2024: 2nd Istanbul Meeting, Istanbul Chamber of Dentists

Research & Publications

The doctor contributes to dental science through research on restorative materials and oral health. His published works include:

• "An Evaluation of the effect on streptococcus mutans adhesion of surface roughness in different aesthetic restorative materials," Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, 2024.
• "Vücut kitle indeksi ile diş çürüğü ilişkisi," (Relationship between Body Mass Index and Dental Caries), 2020.
• "Diş çürüğü ve kan grupları arasındaki ilişkinin değerlendirilmesi," (Evaluation of the Relationship Between Dental Caries and Blood Groups), 2020.

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Dental Association
• Restorative Dentistry Association