Ilkyaz Senel

İlkyaz Şenel’s work at Dent İlena Oral and Dental Health Clinic is built around prosthodontics—where restorative dentistry and aesthetics are planned together rather than handled separately. As a Dentist (Co-Owner) at the Bayraklı, İzmir clinic, she brings a PhD in Prosthodontics from İzmir Katip Çelebi University (2018–2023) and a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Istanbul University (2011–2016). Her consultations are supported by the clinic’s pre-treatment planning process, including imaging when needed, so patients can understand the steps before treatment starts. Within her clinical focus, she treats both cosmetic and functional concerns through aesthetic and restorative dentistry, with particular attention to implant-supported prosthetic restorations. Digital smile design is part of her workflow, helping translate aesthetic goals into a planned treatment pathway. She also emphasizes minimal invasive restorative treatments—an approach that can be especially valuable when the aim is to improve appearance while preserving tooth structure. Patients may see her work reflected in procedures such as aesthetic composite fillings, minimal-prep veneers, and crown installation, depending on the case. She also supports “smile makeover” style treatment planning when multiple restorations are needed to achieve a cohesive result.

Education

• 2011-2016 — Istanbul University, Doctor of Dental Surgery (İstanbul).
• 2018-2023 — İzmir Katip Çelebi University, PhD in Prosthodontics (İzmir).

Work experience

• 2025–present — Dent İlena Oral and Dental Health Clinic, Dentist (Co-Owner).

Clinical focus and techniques

At Dent İlena, Şenel focuses on aesthetic and restorative outcomes with prosthodontic planning and digital tools.

• Implant-supported prosthetic restorations for stable, functional restorations.
• Digital smile design to support aesthetic planning before treatment decisions.
• Minimal invasive restorative treatments to preserve natural tooth structure when suitable.
• Aesthetic and restorative dentistry for combined appearance and function goals.
• Aesthetic composite fillings as a conservative restoration option.
• Minimal-prep veneers for selected aesthetic corrections.
• Smile makeover planning when multiple aesthetic and restorative steps are needed.
• Dental crown installation as part of restorative rehabilitation.

Professional societies and certifications

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Academic output

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Courses and advanced training

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Awards and recognition

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İlkyaz Şenel speaks Turkish and English. Dent İlena coordinates international visits in İzmir, and the clinic is open on Saturdays (10:00–19:00) for patients who want weekend appointments. The clinic’s process starts with an in-person examination and, when needed, X-ray or digital imaging to analyze the current situation and agree on an individual treatment plan. For patients traveling from abroad, this structured pre-treatment planning helps reduce uncertainty and supports a comfortable, step-by-step experience.