Mehmet Alp Tavas

Dr. Mehmet Alp Tavas is a dental specialist at İstinye Dental Hospital. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester. Dr. Tavas specializes in orthodontics and has researched orthodontic bonding agents and enamel surface treatments.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Tavas treats complex orthodontic cases and dental health. He treats conditions like periodontitis, which is severe gum disease, and paradontosis through clinical methods. His treatment integrates his research on light-cured resins for stronger bracket bonding. He performs several specialized procedures:

• Lingual and ceramic braces installation
• Damon self-ligating braces systems
• Twin block and SmartClip orthodontic treatments
• Adult and pediatric orthodontic corrections
• CT diagnostics of the mandible – 3D imaging of the lower jaw

Academic Research & Publications

Dr. Tavas contributes to the field of dental science. His research appears in peer-reviewed journals such as IRCS Medical Science and the British Journal of Orthodontics. Notable publications include:

• "A preliminary investigation of a visible light cured resin as an orthodontic bonding agent" (1979)
• "Bonding of Orthodontic Brackets by Transillumination of a Light Activated Composite" (1979)
• "Investigation of crystal growth at the surface of enamel; a possible alternative to etching?" (1983)
• "A comparative investigation of activators and function regulators" (1983)

Work Experience

• 2024–Present: Faculty Member, İstinye University Faculty of Dentistry, İstanbul, Turkey
• 2018–2024: Faculty Member, İstanbul Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry, İstanbul, Turkey
• 2000–2012: Consultant Faculty Member, Queen Dental Center

Education & Training

• 1979: PhD, University of Manchester Faculty of Dentistry
• 1976: Master’s Degree, University of Manchester Faculty of Dentistry
• 1973: Degree in Dentistry, Ege University Faculty of Dentistry (1968–1973)