Meet Dr. Ali Cem and Dr. Surur Ulubey: The Family Story Behind Ulubey Dental Antalya

This is the story of Ulubey Dental Antalya — a boutique clinic run by a husband-wife dentist team, Dr. Ali Cem Ulubey and Dr. Surur Ulubey. If you’ve been researching dental treatment in Turkey and want to understand who’s actually behind the chair before you fly, this article introduces us, our clinical philosophy, and how we choose to do dentistry differently from the “Turkey teeth” factory clinics that get so much attention.

Ulubey Dental Antalya is not a call-center-fronted patient recruitment operation. We are two dentists — a married couple — who run our own practice, treat every patient personally, and refuse to grow beyond what allows us to maintain that clinical relationship. This article covers our backgrounds, why we chose boutique over volume, the technology we work with, the languages we speak (English, Farsi, Turkish), and the red lines we won’t cross regardless of profit pressure.

Who runs Ulubey Dental Antalya

At Ulubey Dental Antalya, when you send a WhatsApp message asking about your case, you talk to one of us — Dr. Ali Cem Ulubey or Dr. Surur Ulubey. When you sit in the chair, we’re the ones doing the treatment. When something needs to be discussed a year later, we remember you because we treated you ourselves. There is no clinical layer between us and the patient. This is not marketing language — it’s the operational reality of the boutique model we chose to build.

This article explains who we are, how we came to run a family dental clinic together in Antalya, why we work the way we work, and what we’ve built the practice to be — and what we’ve built it to refuse to become.

Dr. Ali Cem Ulubey

I’m Ali Cem Ulubey. I completed my Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) training in Turkey — a five-year clinical program followed by specialization work. My clinical focus is implant dentistry and full mouth reconstruction — All-on-4, All-on-6, zygomatic implants, complex full-arch cases where function and aesthetics have to be planned together.

What I care about clinically: patients who show up with worn teeth, collapsed bites, decades of dental damage, and are told “you’re too old” or “your case is too complex” by clinics elsewhere. My work is designed for these patients. Mitra V., whose full mouth reconstruction case study we published, is one example — 70 years old, TMJ dysfunction, decades of bruxism, and the outcome that mattered to her was being able to smile in family photos again. Cases like Mitra’s are why I chose this specialty.

In the clinic, I handle the surgical protocols, the implant placement, the restorative phases of complex full-arch cases, and the prosthetic adjustments. I work primarily in English and Turkish with international patients.

Dr. Surur Ulubey

Dr. Surur Ulubey — my wife and clinical partner — trained through the same DDS pathway. Her clinical focus is on cosmetic and restorative dentistry — veneers, zirconia crown work, smile design, and multi-visit restorative planning.

Surur is Turkish and Iranian by heritage and holds dual Turkish and Iranian citizenship. Farsi is her mother tongue. This has become a defining feature of how we serve the Iranian diaspora community — Iranian patients living in Europe, the UK, and locally in Turkey — who make up nearly half of our international caseload. When an Iranian patient sends us a WhatsApp message, Surur responds in Farsi. When they come in for consultation, they discuss their treatment in Farsi with a dentist — not through a translator, not through a call center intermediary.

In the clinic, Surur handles cosmetic cases, the Farsi-language consultation pathway, patient communication for international cases, and works alongside me on complex reconstruction protocols. Her role in cases like Mitra’s — where the patient’s first language was Farsi and clinical trust needed to be built in that language — is not a bonus feature. It’s core clinical care.

Why a husband-wife dentist team actually matters clinically

In most dental clinics, “second opinion” means the patient has to leave and travel to a different practice. In our clinic, every complex case gets discussed between two dentists who trust each other, share the same clinical standards, and have the freedom to disagree openly. When Mitra’s case came to us, Surur and I looked at her TMJ, her occlusion, and her bruxism history together before we planned the reconstruction. Two clinical minds on the same case, in the same room, at the same time — not two clinics handing off a chart.

For international patients, this also means clinical continuity between visits. If you see me at your first visit and Surur at your second visit six months later, both of us have been in the room for your case planning. Nothing is lost in translation between clinicians because we are — literally — married to each other, running one practice.

Why we chose Antalya — and why we chose boutique

Antalya was a deliberate choice. It’s Turkey’s Mediterranean coast — direct flights from every major European capital (London 4h, Frankfurt 3h, Vienna 3h, Amsterdam 4h), warm climate that supports post-operative recovery, historic Turkish quality of life at a fraction of Central European cost. For international patients, arriving in Antalya feels closer to a wellness stay than a medical trip.

We chose boutique over volume because we’ve watched what happens to the alternative. Antalya has become associated globally with the “Turkey teeth” phenomenon — high-volume factory clinics processing 40+ international patients weekly, cutting corners on preparation, promising “permanent teeth in 3 days,” and creating the reputation problem that all Turkish dentists now have to work against. We don’t operate at that scale, don’t promise those timelines, don’t cut those corners. We built Ulubey Dental Antalya to be a small practice deliberately — capped at a caseload where we can actually treat every patient personally, plan every case with real clinical time, and follow up with them as individuals rather than tickets.

The languages we speak

Ulubey Dental Antalya operates clinically in three languages:

• Turkish — for our local Antalya patients and the significant Iranian community that has established roots in the city.
• English — for our UK, EU, North American, and international patient population. Every clinical consultation and treatment planning session can be conducted entirely in English.
• Farsi (Persian) — for Iranian diaspora patients in the UK, Europe, North America, and locally. Dr. Surur Ulubey handles all Farsi consultations directly. See our Iranian patients complete guide to Antalya dental treatment.

For German-speaking patients from the DACH region, our consultations run in English, and we provide written documentation (Heil- und Kostenplan-style structured quotes, tax-deductible invoices) in the format German insurers and tax offices expect. See our detailed German-language guide to dental implant costs in Turkey.

The technology we work with

Ulubey Dental Antalya is built around a fully digital workflow. This matters for two reasons: precision (fewer errors compound less across multi-tooth cases) and comfort (no gagging silicone impressions for full-arch scanning).

• Dentsply Sirona Primescan — optical intraoral scanner for digital impressions. Same equipment used in leading European university clinics.
• Amann Girrbach zirconium (Austrian) — for zirconia crowns, bridges, and full-arch prosthetic work. Grinding-safe strength profile with natural translucency.
• Ivoclar IPS e.max Press (Liechtenstein) — for premium anterior veneers and single crowns where translucency and shade precision matter most.
• Dentsply Sirona equipment throughout the clinic — imaging, surgical, and prosthetic tools from a manufacturer trusted by EU practices.
• Three implant brand tiers — Straumann (Swiss premium), Nucleoss (Turkish standard, hydrophilic surface), Neodent (Straumann-group value tier). See our detailed guide to 8 dental implant brands in Turkey.

This technology stack exists to serve specific clinical outcomes — not to justify pricing. When we quote a case, the price includes the workflow. There are no “digital design fee” or “Primescan surcharge” line items later.

Our clinical philosophy — five principles

1. Honest 2-visit protocol, always

We do not promise “permanent teeth in 3 days” or “same-day permanent implants.” Bone biology requires 3–4 months for osseointegration — this is not a marketing choice, it’s how tissue heals. Our first visit is 4–5 days for surgery and provisional restoration. The second visit is 5–6 days for permanent restoration. See our osseointegration guide for the biology.

2. Written quote before deposit — always

Every case receives a specific written quote before any deposit is requested. Implant brand, material selection, warranty terms, any grafting requirements. The written quote is the price. No chair-side upsells during treatment. No “we found something during surgery, that’s an extra 2,000€” surprises.

3. Materials specified and certified

Every quote specifies the exact implant brand, exact crown material, and exact laboratory used. On request, we provide material certificates. No “premium zirconia” ambiguity — we tell you if it’s Amann Girrbach, Ivoclar E.max, or something else, and why.

4. Preserve natural teeth whenever possible

We do not extract healthy teeth to place implants when restorative alternatives exist. We do not prep down healthy teeth aggressively for crowns when minimally-invasive veneers would work. Aggressive over-treatment is a core “Turkey teeth” failure pattern — we won’t do it, even when the patient thinks they want it.

5. Clinical follow-up matters as much as clinical work

After you leave Antalya, WhatsApp check-ins at 30, 90, and 365 days. If anything feels off, we want to know. If a permanent restoration needs adjustment years later, we honor the warranty. This is what “boutique” means — the relationship extends beyond the chair.

What we won’t do — the red lines

Being clear about what we refuse to do is part of being trustworthy about what we will do. At Ulubey Dental Antalya, we don’t:

• Grind healthy teeth to stumps to fit crowns marketed as veneers
• Extract healthy teeth to place implants when restorative alternatives exist
• Promise “permanent teeth in 3 days” — this is not biologically possible
• Use unbranded Chinese implants without disclosure
• Require 100% payment upfront — deposit structure is 30% at first visit, 70% at second
• Pressure patients through sales sequences — no email traps on our calculators, no follow-up phone calls after WhatsApp inquiries unless requested
• Take on cases beyond our clinical capacity — if a case isn’t right for our specialties, we say so and refer

How to reach us

The fastest way to start a case discussion is WhatsApp with a CBCT scan (if you have one), a panoramic X-ray, or clear photos of your smile. Within 24 hours you’ll receive a written quote from one of us personally.

• WhatsApp (English): +90 540 324 0004 — reaches Dr. Ali Cem or the clinic desk
• WhatsApp (فارسی): +90 540 324 0004 — reaches Dr. Surur directly for Farsi consultation
• Cost calculators: Try our free interactive tools
• Email: Contact form

Clinic address: Çağlayan Mah., Muratpaşa, Antalya 07230, Türkiye. Clinic hours: Monday–Saturday, 09:00–19:00.

— Dr. Ali Cem Ulubey and Dr. Surur Ulubey, Ulubey Dental Clinic, Antalya

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns Ulubey Dental Antalya?

The clinic is owned and operated by Dr. Ali Cem Ulubey and Dr. Surur Ulubey — a married dentist couple. No corporate parent, no external investor, no franchise arrangement. We treat every patient ourselves.

How many patients does Ulubey Dental Antalya treat per week?

Deliberately fewer than volume clinics. We cap our international caseload to preserve clinical time per case and follow-up continuity. If we’re at capacity when you inquire, we’ll tell you honestly and suggest a timeline that works.

What languages does the clinical team speak?

Turkish (both dentists), English (both dentists), Farsi (Dr. Surur is a native Farsi speaker). For DACH region patients, consultations are conducted in English with structured written documentation in the format German insurers and tax offices expect.

What clinical specialties are Dr. Ali Cem and Dr. Surur focused on?

Dr. Ali Cem — implant dentistry, All-on-4 and All-on-6 protocols, full mouth reconstruction, complex prosthetic cases. Dr. Surur — cosmetic and restorative dentistry, veneers, zirconia crown work, smile design, and multilingual patient communication.

Where exactly is Ulubey Dental Antalya located?

Çağlayan Mahallesi, Muratpaşa district, Antalya 07230, Türkiye. Approximately 15 minutes by car from Antalya International Airport (AYT). Airport transfers included in all international patient treatment packages.

Do you accept international dental insurance?

We’re a private practice — we don’t process insurance directly on your behalf. However, we issue detailed itemized invoices (in English, or in German-structured format for DACH patients) that most private dental insurance policies will reimburse partially. Check your specific policy for overseas dental coverage.

How can I read reviews from actual Ulubey Dental Antalya patients?

Our reviews page aggregates patient feedback. We have 90+ Google Reviews across UK, EU, Iran, and local Turkish patients. We also publish case studies with patient consent — see Mitra’s full mouth reconstruction case study as an example.

How is Ulubey Dental Antalya different from typical Turkey teeth clinics?

Volume vs boutique. Speed promises vs honest timelines. Chair-side upsells vs written quotes. Extraction-first thinking vs preservation-first thinking. We are structurally the opposite of factory-style dental tourism operations. See our Turkey teeth honest truth article for a direct clinical comparison of what we won’t do.