Education & Experience
- 1977-1982 Hacetepe University, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara
- 1982-1986 H.U. Orthodontics AD Research Assistant
- 1986- Orthodontics Specialization 1986-1988 Gümüşsuyu Military Hospital, Istanbul
- 1988-1991 Freelance orthodontist, Ankara
- 1991-1995 Freelance and also Lecturer in the Department of Orthodontics at Selçuk University
- 1995 – Associate Professor
- 1996 TUBITAK- Hüsamettin Tuğaç Foundation research grant to his colleague Dr. They were deemed worthy for their work on “Selçuk Type Headgear Timer”, which they did together with Metin Orhan.
- 1996-2004 Freelance and also Lecturer in the Department of Orthodontics at Selçuk University.
- 1999 The orthodontic invention named “Guray Instant Bite Raiser” was patented and presented as a product to the orthodontic world and started to be exported. This patent is the first international patent of Turkish Dürk Orthodontics. The device is a simple bite enhancer that makes the dentist’s job easier in some orthodontic treatments.
- 2003-2005 President of Turkish Orthodontic Association
- Since 2004, he has been accepting patients at his clinic as a freelance orthodontist at Çukurova University. He continues his academic studies as an Orthodontics AD Lecturer.
- In 2008, a new pedodontic invention called “EZ retainer” was patented and introduced to the dental world and began to be exported. This invention consists of a simple and practical fixed placeholder.
- “In 2010, a new invention called “EZ slider”, which allows sliding the back teeth forward and backward together with Mini Implants, was patented and presented to the world of orthodontics.”
- Professional Organizations of which he is a Member
- Turkish Orthodontic Association
- Société Française d’Orthopedie Dento-faciale
- European Orthodontic Society
- World Federation of Orthodontists