About Dr. Gülay Akay
Dr. Gülay Akay is a cosmetic dentist and the founder and head dentist of Dentakay, which, according to the clinic, she founded in Istanbul in 2009.
Clinical Focus
According to Dentakay, she works in cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry, including Hollywood smile, zirconium and porcelain veneers, digital smile design, bone grafting and laser dentistry.
Experience
Dentakay says she has more than 16 years of expertise and leads a team of more than 60 specialists.
Facts you can check
- Certifications listedDigital Smile Design certified; Straumann implantology training
- MembershipsSlow Dentistry Global Network; World Dental Federation (FDI); Turkish Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EDAD)
- Works atDentakay Dental Clinic (lists ISO 9001, Health Tourism Cert.)
Certifications, licenses & patents
Digital Smile Design cer…Certified
Straumann implantology t…Certified- QualificationDigital Smile Design certified
- QualificationStraumann implantology training
Turkey's national health authority. It issues the licence to practise and, after residency and a national examination, the specialist (uzmanlık) title.
Closest U.S. counterpartA state medical board licence plus an ABMS specialty board certification — in Turkey both come from the same authority.
Check the issuing bodyMedical licensing differs by country. These notes describe each authority so you can judge it yourself — they are not a statement that a foreign credential grants the right to practise in the United States.
Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- TrainingAnkara Gazi University, Faculty of Dentistry (DDS, 2006)
Professional memberships
- MembershipSlow Dentistry Global Network
- MembershipWorld Dental Federation (FDI)
- MembershipTurkish Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EDAD)
Membership reflects participation in a professional body — not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
Awards & recognition
Industry, media and event recognitions — shown for completeness. They are not certifications of clinical quality.
- AwardEuropean Awards 2025 - Dental Clinic of the Year (under her leadership)
- AwardEuropean Parliament Recognition
Prices for procedures by Dr. Gülay Akay
| Procedure | Price at Dentakay Dental Clinic | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Implants | $425 - $987 | From $2,143 |
| Veneers | From $358 | From $1,455 |
Clinic quotes in USD; final prices are confirmed in writing after a free consultation. Flights and hotel are not included.
Getting to Turkey from the U.S.
Visa. U.S. passport holders travel to Turkey without a visa for tourism or short business, for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Flights. Turkish Airlines flies nonstop to Istanbul from New York, Newark, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. East-coast flights run about 10 hours, west-coast about 13. Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of New York in summer and 8 hours in winter, because Turkey stays on UTC+3 all year.
U.S. State Department advisory. Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution (reissued June 9, 2026). The advisory says not to travel within 10 km of the borders with Syria or Iraq; Istanbul is far from both.Read the advisory.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Gülay Akay
Where does Dr. Gülay Akay practice?
Dr. Gülay Akay works at Dentakay Dental Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey.
What are Dr. Gülay Akay's qualifications?
Dr. Gülay Akay has 16 years of experience, trained at Ankara Gazi University, Faculty of Dentistry (DDS, 2006), credentials and memberships include Digital Smile Design certified; Straumann implantology training; Slow Dentistry Global Network; World Dental Federation (FDI); Turkish Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EDAD). Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Gülay Akay perform?
Dental Implants, Veneers.
Does Dr. Gülay Akay speak English?
Yes. Dr. Gülay Akay speaks Turkish, English.
How much does surgery with Dr. Gülay Akay cost?
Prices quoted by Dentakay Dental Clinic for procedures Dr. Gülay Akay performs, in U.S. dollars: Dental Implants $425 to $987; Veneers $358. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Gülay Akay's clinic from the U.S.?
U.S. passport holders travel to Turkey without a visa for tourism or short business, for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Turkish Airlines flies nonstop to Istanbul from New York, Newark, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. East-coast flights run about 10 hours, west-coast about 13. Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of New York in summer and 8 hours in winter, because Turkey stays on UTC+3 all year.
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About the clinic
Dental clinic group founded in Istanbul in 2009 by Dr. Gülay Akay, with 60+ dentists, an in-house lab and clinics in Istanbul, Antalya and Ankara, per the clinic.
View clinic profileResearch & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Gülay Akay performs. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- Consensus Report of Group 2 of the 1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines
- Consensus Report of Group 1 of the 1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines
- Survival and Complication Rates of Ceramic Partial Coverage Restorations (PCRs) and Ceramic Laminate Veneers Made of Different Types of Ceramics. Consensus Statement From SSRD, SEPES, and PROSEC Conference on Minimally Invasive Restorations.
- Regenerative Surgical Treatment of Peri-Implantitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Impact of Open Proximal Contacts on Peri-Implant Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.