Dr. Elif Gündüz

After graduating from Ankara University Dental School in 1999, Dr Gündüz studied orthodontics at the University of Vienna Dental School (renamed as Vienna University Bernhard Gottlieb Dental School in 2006). She worked on a range of different scientific projects under the supervision of Prof Dr Hans-Peter Bantleon. She has published in the “American Journal of Orthodontics”, “The Angle Orthodontics” and the German Journal “Informationen aus Orthodontie und Kieferorthopädie”. During her specialization in orthodontics at the University of Vienna, she gained expert knowledge on periodontology and oral surgery. Dr Gündüz studied “single tooth implants and tooth transplants” in Graz Karl Franzens University Departments for Oral Surgery and Implantology under the supervision of Prof Dr Antranik Eskici. Dr Gündüz presently volunteers as a consulting editor on bone regeneration for the “Angle Orthodontics Journal”.
She continues her academic career in numerous universities as guest researcher. She is a member of the Turkish Orthodontic Society, European Orthodontic Society and the Istanbul Chamber of Dentists.
In addition to her academic pursuits, Dr. Gündüz is a highly skilled practitioner. She is particularly regarded for her work with children and difficult adult cases including orthognathic jaw surgery as well.
Outside of her professional activities, Dr. Gündüz is a keen photographer. She opened her first individual exhibition in May 2006. Dr. Gündüz lives in Istanbul and is fluent in English and German.
She is a volunteer member of Foundation for Children with Leukemia.