Organizations
The Ministry of Health - regulates Dental colleges and the legal framework within which Turkish dentistry operates.

The Turkish Dental Association (TDA) – This is the central body responsible for monitoring the practice and professional development of dentistry within Turkey. It has 33 dental chambers to regulate dentistry at the local levels, spread across the country. The association is also responsible for developing and updating the skills of its members by offering continuing education courses.  The TDA is a member of various international dental organizations.  All Turkish dentists must be part of the TDA in order to practice dentistry in Turkey.

 What are the popular cosmetic dentistry treatments offered in Turkey?
Some of the most popular procedures offered by the cosmetic dental clinics in Turkey include

• Dental ceramic implants
• Porcelain crowns
• Porcelain bridges
• Non metallic partials etc.
• Porcelain veneers
• Tooth straightening
• Tooth whitening (bleaching)

What are the popular locations in Turkey to seek cosmetic dental treatment?

The main clinics and hospitals for cosmetic dentistry are located in Antalya,Alanya,Istanbul and Izmir.

Dentists
Students must study for five years in a Faculty of Dentistry before they become a Dental Practitioner. After a further five years of study they can become a specialist in a particular area of dentistry. In order to practice dentistry, each dentist must be a member of the Turkish Dental Association

Surgeons
After graduating from medical school students must take exams in order to become a surgeon. Residency takes up to six and a half years.

The Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health regulates the clinics and hospitals in Turkey and each clinic and hospital must meet the ministry’s standards and requirements. The Turkish Medical Association is the Turkish equivalent to the British Medical Association