Dr. Cagatay Kavaz
Founder & Clinical Director
Dr. Cagatay Kavaz [Dr. Çağatay Kavaz] graduated from the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2012. Since 2014, he has specialized in advanced oral surgery and implantology, successfully treating thousands of local and international patients.
Now, Dr. Kavaz leads a highly skilled multidisciplinary team dedicated to comprehensive patient care and personally oversees the diagnostic planning and clinical trajectory of every patient entering the clinic, ensuring a bespoke approach to dental rehabilitation.
In addition to integrating the latest surgical techniques into daily practice, Dr. Kavaz maintains active memberships in esteemed professional organizations, including the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and the Osseointegration Association (OSSEDER).
Academic Background
Professional Journey
- Education: Graduated in 2012 from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, the nation’s oldest and most established dental school, with a clinical thesis titled “Tooth Extraction and Follow-up Protocols in Patients Using Bisphosphonates.”
- Early Career: Developed extensive clinical foundations through various internships and emergency residencies beginning in 2009.
- Clinical Leadership: Following several years in private practice, he co-founded Klinika Dental Clinic in late 2014.
- Academic Contribution: Between 2017 and 2020, he served as a Faculty Member at Istanbul Bilgi University, teaching “Clinical Prosthetic Approaches in Dentistry” to future dental technicians.
- Dentvibe Evolution: In 2021, he established “Istanbul Dental Care,” successfully managing the dental tourism journey for thousands of international patients. In 2024, he spearheaded a major facility expansion and modernized the brand identity, establishing the clinic as Dentvibe Dental Clinic.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Kavaz utilizes a 360-degree holistic perspective in dental medicine. By fostering a collaborative environment with in-house specialists, he maintains high-level expertise across all restorative and surgical disciplines.
With over a decade of research and practical experience in oral implantology, he has performed 5,000+ successful implant procedures. His routine clinical practice includes, but is not limited to:
- Advanced Implantology: Immediate loading protocols, All-on-4 and All-on-6 surgical & prosthetic planning.
- Hard Tissue Surgery: Open and closed maxillary sinus lifts, bone grafting, ridge augmentation, and bone split techniques.
- Oral Surgery: Impacted third molar extractions, cyst enucleations, alveolectomy, and alveoloplasty.
- Periodontal Plastic Surgery: Gingivectomy, frenectomy, flap operations, and crown lengthening.
- Digital Dentistry: Comprehensive digital workflows, intraoral scanning, and precision laboratory supervision.
- Therapeutic Applications: Diagnosis and treatment of TMJ disorders and Botulinum Toxin applications for masseter hypertrophy.
Dr. Cagatay Kavaz actively supervises the medical team to ensure seamless clinical flow and remains directly involved in the treatment planning and coordination for both domestic and international patient portfolios.