Specialist Dr. Dt. Akif ARSLAN was born in 1986 in Bingöl. After graduating from the Faculty of Dentistry at Istanbul University, he completed his orthodontic specialty training at Ordu University.

He has conducted academic studies in the field of orthodontics, actively participated in national and international congresses, and contributed to scientific publications.

He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Orthodontic Society. By closely following current orthodontic treatment approaches, he provides his patients with modern and evidence-based solutions.

Education

• High School: Bingöl Anatolian High School (2001–2005)

• Undergraduate: Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry (2006–2011)

• Specialization: Ordu University, Faculty of Dentistry – Orthodontics (2013–2018)

Orthodontic Academic Career

Thesis Supervisor:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. S. Kutalmış BÜYÜK

Specialization Thesis:
Evaluation of the short-term efficiency of three different self-ligating orthodontic bracket systems in Class I anterior crowding cases.

Academic Publications

• Büyük SK, Özkan S, Benkli YA, Arslan A, Çelik E. (2017)
  Evaluation of skeletal and dental effects in orthodontic patients with maxillary lateral incisor agenesis.
  Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.

• Yasa Y, Büyük SK, Benkli YA, Arslan A, Topbaşı NM. (2017)
  Analysis of sella turcica size and morphology in adolescent orthodontic patients with different vertical growth patterns.
  Clinical Dentistry and Research.

Congresses, Courses and Seminars

• AAO Annual Session – San Francisco (2015)

• AAO Annual Session Poster Presentation – Miami (2016)

• Turkish Orthodontic Society International Symposium (2015)

• Turkish Orthodontic Society International Congress (2016)

• ORMCO Dubai MENA DAMON Symposium (2015)

• Turkish Dental Association International Congress (2017)

• Lingual Orthodontics Techniques (2D & Harmony)

• Orthognathic Surgery Courses

• Functional Orthopedic Treatment Trainings

• Dr. Chris Chang Orthodontic Mechanics Course

• Prof. Dr. Benedict Wilmes – Benefit System

• TMJ Symposium – Kırıkkale University

• MYOBRACE Trainer Course

• MBT Mechanics Course

Memberships

• Turkish Orthodontic Society

• European Orthodontic Society

• American Association of Orthodontists

• World Federation of Orthodontists