Dr. Miray Bağış Horzum , DDS
Dr. Miray Bağış Horzum , DDS
Experienced and health tourism focused dentist with 20+ years in cosmetic , smile makeover and restorative dentistry, specialising in health tourism. Known for delivering high-quality, affordable, patient-centred care to international clients—particularly from the UK. Fluent in English and skilled at managing cross-border patient journeys from consultation to aftercare. Passionate about digital dentistry, smile design, and building trust with patients through transparent communication.
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🔹 Core Competencies
• UK-Facing Patient Coordination
• Digital Smile Design (DSD)
• Dental Implants Prosthetics
• Cosmetic Dentistry (Veneers, Whitening)
• Invisalign Orthodontics
• Complex Restorative Treatments
• Cross-Border Case Management
• Clinical Photography Patient Education
• English-Turkish Patient Communication
• Team Leadership in Multilingual Clinics
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🔹 Work Experience
Head Dentist Co -founder International Patient Coordinator at Bronze Dental Health Tourism Clinic – Antalya , Turkey
2024 – Present
• Delivered over 5,000 successful treatments to UK and European patients, including full-mouth rehabilitations, veneers, and implant cases.
• Acted as the primary point of contact for English-speaking patients from enquiry to aftercare, building a reputation for trust and transparency.
• Coordinated remote consultations and pre-visit treatment plans, ensuring seamless travel and medical experiences.
• Led the integration of digital dentistry technologies (CAD/CAM, 3D scans) to streamline aesthetic outcomes.
• Managed a team of 10 dental professionals in a fast-paced, international environment.
2021-2024 - Smile Team Turkey Health Tourism Clinic
• Provided general and aesthetic dental care to UK patients , including implant supported prosthetics, full smile makeover rehabilitations
• Supported the early-stage development of dental tourism services by adapting communication and treatment standards to Western expectations.
2008-2021 -Antalya Oral and Dental Health Hospital, Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health
. Worked to protect and improve the oral health of patients through general dental care, endodontics , prosthetic rehabilitation, and surgical procedures.
2003-2008 - An-Deva Private Hospital
. Practiced as a general dentist, prosthetic rehabilitations , endodontics and minor surgical treatments.
🔹 Education Training
DDS – Doctor of Dental Surgery
Gazi University, Faculty of Dentistry – Ankara, Turkey
Graduated: 2003
Postgraduate Courses Certifications:
• Advanced Implantology – International Team for Implantology (ITI), 2017
• Digital Smile Design Certification – DSD Residency, 2020
• Health Tourism Management – Turkish Ministry of Health, 2019
• Botulinum toxin and Dermal Filler Certification 2019
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🔹 Languages
• Turkish – Native
• English – Fluent (IELTS 7.5 equivalent)
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🔹 International Patient Portfolio
• 🇬🇧 90% of client base from UK (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland ,Wales ) and Ireland
• 🇩🇪 German patients via partner travel agents
• 🇳🇱 Dutch and Belgian clients referred via digital campaigns
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🔹 Technology Tools
• Dental Software: Dentsoft, Romexis, iTero
• Digital Tools: CAD/CAM, 3Shape, Medit i500
• CRM: HubSpot, WhatsApp Business, Mailchimp (patient follow-up reviews)