Onur Utku Yuksel

Dr. Dt. Onur Utku Yüksel

Periodontology Specialist | Implantologist | Advanced Surgical Implantology | Full-Arch Implant Rehabilitation

Co-Founder of Soho Dental Clinic – All-on-X & Dental Implant Center, Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Dt. Onur Utku Yüksel is a Periodontology Specialist, Implantologist and Co-Founder of Soho Dental Clinic – All-on-X & Dental Implant Center in Nişantaşı, Istanbul. His clinical practice focuses on advanced surgical implantology, full-arch implant rehabilitation, All-on-X treatment concepts, immediate implant placement, immediate loading protocols, revision implantology, periodontal surgery, bone and soft tissue management, and long-term peri-implant tissue health.

With specialist training in periodontology and extensive clinical experience in complex implant cases, Dr. Yüksel works mainly with patients who require full-mouth dental implant rehabilitation, All-on-X treatment, All-on-4 and All-on-6 implant protocols, treatment planning for bone loss, immediate implant placement, immediate loading, or revision of failed and problematic implant treatments.

His clinical experience includes more than 15,000 dental implants placed and over 800 All-on-X and full-mouth implant rehabilitation cases, based on clinical records from Soho Dental Clinic, previous clinical practice records, implant usage data and patient treatment records.

He co-founded Soho Dental Clinic – All-on-X & Dental Implant Center in 2021 to offer a specialist-led, boutique and patient-centered alternative to high-volume dental tourism models in Turkey. His clinical approach is based on ethical treatment planning, clear communication, realistic expectations and long-term biological stability.

For international patients searching for dental implants in Istanbul, All-on-X treatment in Turkey, full-mouth implant rehabilitation or revision implant treatment, Dr. Yüksel provides a clinically grounded and transparent approach focused on long-term health rather than short-term promises.

Professional Profile

Dr. Onur Utku Yüksel graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry in 2012. After graduation, he completed his military service as a reserve officer dentist between December 2012 and December 2013.

He then worked at Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital, where he gained clinical experience in a high-volume public hospital environment. Dr. Dt. Onur Utku Yüksel began his PhD program in Periodontology at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in September 2014. During the early stage of this period, he continued his official clinical duties at Haseki Training and Research Hospital through night shifts while attending his periodontology training during the day.

In April 2015, his position was transferred to Istanbul University. From that period onward, alongside his academic and clinical development in periodontology, he worked as a consultant clinician in oral implantology and periodontology for several private dental polyclinics in the Nişantaşı area of Istanbul.

Between April 2015 and September 2021, Dr. Yüksel treated a high number of local and international patients requiring advanced implant dentistry. His clinical work during this period focused mainly on All-on-X treatment concepts, full-arch implant rehabilitation, immediate implant placement, immediate loading protocols, periodontal assessment before implant treatment, and revision implantology.

This period gave him extensive experience not only in complex implant surgery, but also in the clinical realities of dental tourism in Turkey. He observed different treatment models, patient communication styles and case selection approaches in clinics serving international patients. This experience shaped his belief that dental implant treatment for international patients should be planned responsibly, explained clearly and carried out with a long-term clinical perspective.

In 2021, Dr. Yüksel founded Soho Dental Clinic – All-on-X & Dental Implant Center together with Dt. Ufuk Ağdaşan and MSc. Dt. Hakkı Serdar Ünal. The clinic was established to provide international and local patients with a more transparent, ethical and specialist-led approach to advanced dental implant treatment in Istanbul.

Professional Experience

Soho Dental Clinic – All-on-X & Dental Implant Center

Co-Founder | Periodontology Specialist | Implantologist | Advanced Surgical Implantology and Full-Arch Rehabilitation
Nişantaşı, Istanbul, Turkey | 2021 – Present

Dr. Onur Utku Yüksel is Co-Founder of Soho Dental Clinic – All-on-X & Dental Implant Center, a specialist-led dental clinic in Istanbul focused on advanced implantology, full-arch implant rehabilitation, All-on-X treatment concepts, aesthetic dentistry and international patient care.

At Soho Dental Clinic, Dr. Yüksel is actively involved in the diagnosis, planning and surgical treatment of complex implant cases. His work focuses particularly on patients who need full-mouth dental implant rehabilitation, All-on-X treatment, All-on-4 or All-on-6 implant protocols, revision implantology, periodontal evaluation before implant treatment, and advanced surgical planning for cases involving bone loss or soft tissue deficiencies.

His clinical experience includes more than 15,000 dental implants placed and over 800 All-on-X and full-mouth implant rehabilitation cases. This experience is particularly relevant for international patients who need complex implant planning, full-arch rehabilitation, treatment after bone loss or revision of failed implant treatments.

His clinical responsibilities include:

• Planning and performing advanced dental implant surgeries
• Managing All-on-X and full-arch implant rehabilitation cases
• Evaluating edentulous and terminal dentition patients for fixed implant-supported treatment options
• Planning immediate implant placement and immediate loading protocols when clinically appropriate
• Managing revision implantology cases after failed, incomplete or unsatisfactory previous implant treatments
• Assessing bone volume, gum tissue health, periodontal history and peri-implant tissue conditions
• Coordinating surgical planning with prosthetic, functional and aesthetic treatment goals
• Explaining treatment options, risks, healing stages and realistic outcomes to international patients
• Supporting Soho Dental Clinic’s boutique, transparent and patient-centered dental tourism model
• Contributing to specialist-led full-mouth dental implant rehabilitation for patients travelling to Istanbul, Turkey

At Soho Dental Clinic, Dr. Yüksel’s work is particularly relevant for international patients looking for a dental implant clinic in Istanbul with experience in full-arch rehabilitation, complex implant planning, bone loss, failed implant treatments and long-term peri-implant tissue health.

Private Dental Polyclinics

Consultant Clinician in Oral Implantology and Periodontology
Nişantaşı, Istanbul, Turkey | April 2015 – September 2021

While continuing his doctoral training in periodontology, Dr. Yüksel worked as a consultant clinician in oral implantology and periodontology for approximately eight to ten private dental polyclinics in the Nişantaşı area.

Many of these clinics served international patients travelling to Turkey for dental implant treatment. During this period, Dr. Yüksel gained extensive clinical experience in dental tourism workflows, complex implant treatment planning and surgical management of advanced implant cases.

His clinical work focused mainly on:

• All-on-X implant treatment concepts
• Full-arch implant rehabilitation
• Immediate implant placement
• Immediate loading protocols
• Revision implantology
• Implant treatment planning for international patients
• Periodontal assessment before implant treatment
• Management of bone and soft tissue deficiencies
• Complex implant cases involving previous failed dental treatments
• Surgical support for clinics treating international dental tourism patients

This period played an important role in shaping his approach to ethical case selection, transparent treatment planning, long-term patient care and specialist-led decision making in dental tourism.

Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry

Department of Periodontology | Doctoral Training and Clinical Periodontology Practice
Istanbul, Turkey | September 2014 – 2020

Dr. Yüksel began his PhD training in the Department of Periodontology at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in September 2014.

His doctoral education and clinical training focused on:

• Periodontal disease diagnosis and treatment
• Periodontal surgery
• Implant surgery
• Peri-implant tissue health
• Bone and soft tissue regeneration
• Mucogingival surgery
• Advanced periodontal treatment planning
• Biological principles of implant-supported rehabilitation

During this period, Dr. Yüksel developed a strong biological foundation for dental implant treatment, particularly in relation to periodontal health, bone volume, soft tissue quality, peri-implant tissue stability and long-term implant maintenance.

Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital

General Dentist
Istanbul, Turkey | December 2013 – April 2015

After completing his military service, Dr. Yüksel worked as a general dentist at Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital.

In this high-volume public hospital environment, he gained clinical experience in general dentistry, patient examination, diagnosis, treatment planning and dental surgical procedures. When he began his periodontology doctoral training in September 2014, he continued his hospital duties through night shifts until his position was transferred to Istanbul University in April 2015.

Turkish Armed Forces

Reserve Officer Dentist
December 2012 – December 2013

Following his graduation from Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry, Dr. Yüksel completed his military service as a reserve officer dentist.

During this period, he provided dental care within the military healthcare system and gained clinical experience in general dentistry, patient evaluation, treatment and referral processes.

Education

Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry

PhD Training in Periodontology
Istanbul, Turkey | 2014 – 2020

Completed PhD training in periodontology, periodontal surgery, implant surgery, peri-implant tissue health, bone and soft tissue regeneration, mucogingival surgery and advanced periodontal treatment planning.

Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry

Dental Degree
Diyarbakır, Turkey | 2007 – 2012

Completed dental education and graduated in 2012.

Professional Memberships

• International Team for Implantology — ITI
• Turkish Dental Association — TDB
• Turkish Society of Periodontology — TPD
• Turkish Association of Oral Implantology — TAOI
• Turkish Society of Osseointegration — OSSEDER

Main Clinical Interests

Dr. Onur Utku Yüksel’s main clinical interests are centered on advanced implant dentistry, periodontology and the biological foundations of long-term implant success.

His clinical interests include:

• Advanced surgical implantology
• Dental implant surgery
• Full-arch implant rehabilitation
• Full-mouth dental implant rehabilitation
• All-on-X treatment concepts
• All-on-4 and All-on-6 implant protocols
• Immediate implant placement
• Immediate loading protocols
• Revision implantology
• Evaluation of failed or problematic implant treatments
• Treatment planning for edentulous patients
• Treatment planning for terminal dentition patients
• Periodontal disease management
• Periodontal surgery
• Peri-implant tissue health
• Peri-implantitis management
• Bone grafting and hard tissue augmentation
• Soft tissue grafting and peri-implant soft tissue management
• Ridge reconstruction
• Sinus surgery
• Implant treatment planning for patients with bone loss
• Digital implant workflow and digital treatment planning
• International dental patient care
• Dental implant treatment for patients travelling to Istanbul, Turkey

Clinical Philosophy

Dr. Yüksel’s approach to implant dentistry is based on the belief that successful treatment requires more than placing dental implants. A stable, functional and aesthetic result depends on correct diagnosis, careful case selection, periodontal health, bone volume, soft tissue quality, prosthetic planning, occlusion, patient expectations and long-term maintenance.

This approach is especially important for international patients who travel to Istanbul for dental implant treatment. These patients often have limited time, high expectations and natural concerns about receiving complex treatment abroad. For this reason, Dr. Yüksel places strong emphasis on clear communication, realistic planning and patient safety.

He believes that every patient should understand why a treatment is recommended, what the alternatives are, what the risks may be, how the healing process works and what is needed for long-term success.

His approach avoids aggressive sales language and standardized treatment packages. Instead, each case is evaluated individually according to clinical findings, biological conditions, patient expectations and long-term prognosis.

For Dr. Yüksel, dental implant treatment should not be planned only around the immediate aesthetic result. Long-term biological stability, peri-implant tissue health, functional comfort and maintainability are central parts of treatment planning, especially in full-mouth and full-arch implant rehabilitation.

Soho Dental Clinic Philosophy

Soho Dental Clinic – All-on-X & Dental Implant Center was founded in 2021 to offer a more responsible and specialist-led approach to dental tourism in Turkey.

The clinic’s philosophy is based on ethical planning, transparent communication, boutique patient care and long-term clinical stability. Rather than focusing on volume-driven treatment models, Soho Dental Clinic aims to provide carefully planned dental implant treatment for patients who need advanced implantology, full-arch rehabilitation, All-on-X treatment, aesthetic dentistry or revision of previous dental treatments.

At Soho Dental Clinic, treatment planning is carried out with a multidisciplinary perspective. Surgical, periodontal, prosthetic and aesthetic factors are evaluated together to create a treatment plan that is clinically appropriate, biologically stable and realistic for each patient.

For international patients, this means a clearer, more personal and more responsible treatment journey in Istanbul.

Soho Dental Clinic’s model is designed for patients who want more than a standard dental tourism package. The clinic focuses on specialist-led planning, direct doctor involvement, clear communication and long-term treatment success.

Why International Patients Choose Dr. Onur Utku Yüksel

International patients seeking dental implants in Istanbul often want to know who will plan their treatment, who will perform the surgery, whether the clinician has experience with complex implant cases, and whether their long-term health will be considered beyond the immediate aesthetic result.

Dr. Yüksel’s background combines specialist training in periodontology, extensive experience in advanced implant surgery, more than 15,000 dental implants placed, over 800 All-on-X and full-mouth implant rehabilitation cases, consultant-level clinical work in dental tourism, and a patient-centered treatment philosophy developed over years of treating international patients.

His clinical profile is particularly relevant for patients who need:

• Full-mouth dental implant rehabilitation
• All-on-X or full-arch implant treatment
• All-on-4 or All-on-6 implant protocols
• Dental implant treatment after bone loss
• Evaluation of failed or problematic implant treatments
• Revision implantology
• Periodontal evaluation before implant treatment
• Implant treatment planning for complex cases
• A specialist-led dental implant clinic in Istanbul
• A boutique dental tourism experience in Turkey
• Clear communication and realistic treatment planning

Dr. Yüksel believes that trust is built through honesty, clinical clarity and responsible planning. For this reason, each patient is evaluated as an individual case, and treatment recommendations are made according to clinical need, biological conditions, long-term stability and patient expectations.

For patients researching dental implants in Turkey, All-on-X treatment in Istanbul, full-mouth dental implants or revision implant treatment, Dr. Yüksel’s clinical profile reflects a specialist-led approach focused on safety, transparency and long-term implant health.

Clinic

Soho Dental Clinic – All-on-X & Dental Implant Center
Nişantaşı, Istanbul, Turkey

Soho Dental Clinic is a specialist-led dental clinic focused on advanced implantology, All-on-X treatment concepts, full-arch implant rehabilitation, aesthetic dentistry and international patient care.

The clinic provides advanced dental implant treatment in Istanbul for local and international patients, with a particular focus on full-mouth dental implant rehabilitation, All-on-X treatment, full-arch implant solutions, aesthetic dentistry, revision implantology and responsible dental tourism in Turkey.