M.D. Gözde Kaya

As an 82-year-old with a lifelong fear of dentists, I arrived at Acıbadem Fulya trembling. I needed multiple extractions before a heart procedure. Dr. Gözde didn't just see a set of problematic teeth; she saw a frightened person. She explained everything in a calm, grandmotherly tone, even holding my hand during the local anesthesia. The surgery was completely painless, and her follow-up call that evening to check on me was something I've never experienced in 60 years of dental visits. She transformed a traumatic necessity into an act of genuine care.

Our 7-year-old son, Leo, fell at school and completely avulsed his front tooth. It was a true dental emergency. We rushed to Acıbadem Fulya in a panic. Dr. Gözde met us with immediate, focused calm. She re-implanted the tooth with incredible precision, explaining each step to Leo in a way that made him feel like a brave astronaut in a mission control chair. Her ability to manage distraught parents while captivating a child's attention was masterful. Six months later at our follow-up, the tooth is vital and healthy. She saved his smile and our peace of mind.

I'm a 45-year-old musician with a complex dental history—failed implants, bone loss, and chronic pain that made playing my clarinet unbearable. My case required a full-mouth rehabilitation that other surgeons called 'high-risk.' Dr. Kaya approached it like a master architect. She didn't just propose surgery; she presented a phased, multi-year plan with clear milestones. The sinus lift and zygomatic implant procedures were daunting, but her confidence was rooted in transparent detail. Now, 18 months later, I have a functional, beautiful smile and, more importantly, I can play again without wincing. Her work was artistry in both science and execution.

I visited Dr. Gözde for what I thought was a routine check-up and cleaning. Using a tiny intraoral camera, she showed me on a screen issues I couldn't feel: a hairline crack in a molar and early signs of bruxism wear. Instead of an immediate aggressive treatment, she prescribed a custom night guard and a 'watchful waiting' approach for the crack, saving me from an unnecessary crown. Her philosophy of minimal intervention and maximum prevention, explained without a hint of pressure, was refreshing. It was a routine visit that fundamentally changed how I view proactive dental health.