Uzm. Dt. Zehra Damla Dalmış Demirağ

Specialty
Orthodontics (PhD, Akdeniz University)

At the Clinic
Since 2026

Qualified
2015

Languages
Turkish, English

An orthodontist whose practice focuses on orthodontic treatment for children, adolescents and adults, including clear aligners, fixed braces, early treatment of malocclusion, and orthodontic treatment in conjunction with orthognathic surgery.

She graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2015 and went on to complete her PhD in Orthodontics at Akdeniz University. Throughout each course of treatment, she works closely with her patients, maintaining clear communication and developing personalised treatment plans based on individual needs.

Core Competencies

Clinical Expertise
Orthodontics, clear aligner therapy, fixed orthodontic treatment, child and adolescent orthodontics

Advanced Orthodontic Care
Orthodontic treatment in conjunction with orthognathic surgery, early treatment of malocclusion

Patient Care
Initial orthodontic assessment, oral hygiene guidance, personalised treatment planning and patient communication

Professional Experience

1. Dinçalya Smile, Antalya
Orthodontist
2026 – Present

• Provides clear aligner treatment for adult patients.
• Provides orthodontic treatment in conjunction with orthognathic surgery for adolescent patients.
• Provides fixed orthodontic treatment for adults, children and adolescents.
• Treats malocclusion in children and adolescents, including early orthodontic intervention.

2. Orthodontic Practice
Orthodontist
2025 – Present

• Provides orthodontic assessment and treatment for children, adolescents and adults.
• Provides clear aligner and fixed orthodontic treatment across all three age groups.
• Provides orthodontic treatment in conjunction with orthognathic surgery for adolescent patients.
• Provides oral hygiene guidance throughout orthodontic treatment.

3. Mint Dental Clinic
Orthodontist
2022 – 2025

• Conducted initial orthodontic examinations and patient assessments.
• Provided clear aligner and fixed orthodontic treatment for adults, children and adolescents.
• Provided orthodontic treatment in conjunction with orthognathic surgery for adolescent patients.
• Treated malocclusion in children and adolescents, including early orthodontic intervention.

Education

1. PhD in Orthodontics
Akdeniz University
2016 – 2023

• Completed doctoral research on the etiopathogenesis of speech disorders in individuals with cleft lip and palate, including the assessment of the anatomical and functional structures involved.

2. Dentistry
Ege University
2010 – 2015

• Graduation thesis: Dental implants and loading principles.

Publications

• “Evaluation of the Effects of Different Types of Adhesives on Enamel Demineralization During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment”, Contemporary Pediatric Dentistry, 2023.

International Patients

• Provides consultations, explains treatment options, develops treatment plans and conducts follow-up care in English, with regular experience in treating international patients at the clinic.