The Founders of Dentarma
The professors who
founded
and personally lead
every
DentArma case.
DentArma was founded by two academic Implantologists and periodontologists Prof. Dr. Emre Şeker and Prof. Dr. Başak Şeker. Combined: more than two decades in academic dentistry, 70+ peer-reviewed publications, and direct clinical leadership of every full-mouth case treated at DentArma.
Combined Peer-Reviewed Publications
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Prof. Dr. Emre Şeker – Prof. Dr. Başak Şeker Working Together Founding Philosophy
Founder · Prosthodontics & Implantology Specialist
Prof. Dr. Emre Şeker DDS PhD
Prof. Dr. Emre Şeker is Founder of DentArma. Trained in Prosthetic Dentistry and Implantology.
After graduating from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry, he completed his Doctorate (Ph.D) in Prosthodonty at Near East University. He has dedicated his career to advanced implantology performing over 12,000 implant procedures since 2000, including complex All-on-X immediate implant procedures, Zygomatic implants, Full-arch reconstructions, and Bone-Grafting on Severe Bone Disease Cases.
He has a lot of memberships of Prosthodontics and Implantology Associationa lot of manuscripts and presentations all over the World.
He is also Authorized Specialist Dentist in Straumann, Straumann Neodent®, Nobel Biocare and Osstem implant systems in Turkey. He continues to publish in peer-reviewed implantology journals and lectures internationally on full-arch implant rehabilitation.
At DentArma, Prof. Dr. Şeker personally places every implant and personally reviews every full-mouth case before treatment begins. Over 25 years on, this has never been delegated.
Years in practice
Implants placed
Years lecturing in Dentistry Faculties
Education & Training
- DDS. PhD Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology
- Specialist Training — DentArma Dental Aesthetics and Implantology Clinics
- Continuing Education — Implantology, Switzerland
- Lecturer, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Dentistry (2011-2018)
- Lecturer, İstanbul Okan University Faculty of Dentistry (2019-2023)
- Lecturer, Antalya Bilim University Faculty of Dentistry (2023-2024)
Memberships & Recognition
- Member, European Prosthodontics Association (EPA)
- Member, Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPID)
- Member, Turkish Dental Association (TDA)
- Member, Computer Aided Implantology Academy (CAIA)
- Certified — Straumann, Straumann Neodent®, Nobel Biocare
“An implant is not a procedure — it’s a thirty-year commitment to a patient. That’s how we approach every case at DentArma, and it’s why I still place every single one personally.”
Founder · Periodontology & Implantology Specialist
Prof. Dr. Başak Şeker DDS PhD
Prof. Dr. Başak Şeker is Founder of DentArma. Trained in Periodontolgy and Implantology at DentArma, with a clinical focus on gum health, implant stability, soft tissue management and aesthetic gum harmony.
After graduating from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry, she completed her Doctorate (Ph.D) in Periodontology at Near East University. Her work focuses on the foundation of a healthy smile: strong gums, stable bone support and carefully planned implant treatment.
At DentArma, Prof. Dr. Başak Şeker plays a key role in implant and full mouth rehabilitation cases, especially where gum condition, bone support, recession or soft tissue aesthetics can affect the final result. Her approach is not only about placing teeth, but creating a healthy and stable foundation for long-term success.
For smile makeover and full-arch cases, she works closely with the restorative team to ensure that the gums, implants and final ceramic-zirconium restorations are planned together. This helps patients achieve a natural-looking result, avoiding the artificial “Turkey Teeth” appearance that has become so common online.
Every aesthetic and implant case is carefully reviewed before treatment begins, with attention to gum levels, smile line, bone support and long-term maintenance. Patients are guided through the plan step by step before any clinical procedure starts.
Years in practice
Implants placed
Years lecturing in Dentistry Faculties
Education & Training
- DDS. PhD Periodontology and Oral Implantology
- Specialist Training — DentArma Dental Aesthetics and Implantology Clinics
- Continuing Education — Periodontology, LU Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven)
- Lecturer, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Dentistry (2012-2023)
- Lecturer, Antalya Bilim University Faculty of Dentistry (2023-2024)
Memberships & Recognition
- Member, European Federation of Periodontology (EFP)
- Member, Turkish Dental Association (TDA)
- Certified — Straumann, Straumann Neodent®, Nobel Biocare
“A smile should look like the patient not like a celebrity. Our job is to make people look like the best version of themselves, not someone else.”
A Founding Partnership
Two professors, one practice.
Prof. Dr. Emre Şeker and Prof. Dr. Başak Şeker have worked together since their earliest academic days first as members of the founding faculty at Near East University, then as Assistant Professors at Eskişehir Osmangazi University, and since 2018 as the co-founders of DentArma.
Their academic specialisations are complementary by design. Prof. Emre is the prosthodontist and implantologist focused on the implants, crowns, bridges, and the biomechanics of how forces transfer through restorations. Prof. Başak is the periodontologist and implant surgeon focused on the gums, bone, and biological foundation that determines whether those restorations succeed long-term.
Every full-mouth case treated at DentArma benefits from both perspectives. The biomechanical engineering of how the new teeth will function. The biological foundation of how the gums and bone will support them. Together, that’s the full picture of what makes implant and full-mouth treatment last for decades.
“Surface Treatment of PMMA with Argon Plasma-jet: A Pilot Study”
“Evaluation of Surface Roughness and Adhesion Capability of Titanium After Argon Plasma-jet Surface Treatment”
Joint clinical research · Department of Prosthodontics & Periodontology
“Interdisciplinary Management of Anterior Dental and Soft Tissue Aesthetics: A Case Report”
Founding Philosophy
The principles that founded DentArma.
When two academics decide to leave full-time university work and open a clinic, they bring expectations the dental tourism industry usually doesn’t meet. These are the three founding principles Prof. Emre and Prof. Başak set before opening DentArma’s doors in 2018.
Principle 01
Founder-led, never delegated.
Every full-mouth case is personally led by one of the two founders Prof. Emre for implants, Prof. Başak for periodontal and aesthetic work. Never handed off to associates, never managed remotely. The same hands review every case, every time.
Principle 02
Standards over scale.
The Turkey teeth reputation exists because high-volume clinics prioritise patient throughput over treatment quality. DentArma is deliberately limited in case volume the founders won’t take on more cases than they can personally lead. Quality scales linearly with attention. Attention is finite.
Principle 03
Independence, not investor pressure.
DentArma is owned and operated by the founders, not by a private equity group or chain. No quarterly growth targets, no franchise pressure, no shareholders demanding margin expansion. The clinic is run for the long-term reputation of two academic careers, not a quarterly P&L.
Professor-led planning. Clear guidance from our team.
Every free consultation begins with your X-ray and smile photos being reviewed by the relevant founding professor. Your treatment plan is then explained clearly by our patient care team, so you understand your options, timeline, and next steps before making any decision.
