Dr. Galip Gurel graduated from the University of Istanbul, Dental School in 1981. He continued his education at the University of Kentucky, Department of Prosthodontics.

Dr. Gurel is the founder and current president of EDAD (Turkish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry). He is a member of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics (ASDA) and the honorary diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry (ABAD) as well as a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and an active member of European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED). He is also the editor-in-chief of the Quintessence Magazin in Turkey and on the editorial board of the AACD journal, PPAD (Practical Procedure & Aesthetic Dentistry) and Spectrum. He has been lecturing on dental aesthetics all over the world and giving post graduate lectures on aesthetics at the NYU and Yeditepe University in Turkey.

He is the author of “The Science and Art of Porcelain Laminate Veneers” published by Quintessence publications in 2003. He has been practicing in his own clinic in Istanbul, specializing in Aesthetic Dentistry, since 1984. A reknown sportsman, Dr. Gurel has been the Captain of the Turkish National Team of Water Polo for 110 times as well as being the World Champion of the Camel Throphy and a participant of the Paris-Dakar Rally.

Textbook Publications

The Science and Art of Porcelain Laminate Veneers [Galip Gurel]
Quintessence Publishing Company, 2003
The Science and Art of Porcelain Laminate Veneers details the expanding field of porcelain laminate veneers in esthetic dentistry. It guides the esthetic dentist in understanding the needs of the patient and formulating a treatment plan that includes not only esthetic considerations, such as color and smile design, but also occlusal, periodontal, and functional requirements. In addition, it discusses the use of porcelain laminate veneers in diastema closure, the treatment of tetracycline discoloration, and in conjunction with orthodontic therapy. New techniques to ensure minimally invasive tooth preparation and maximum space creation for the dental technician are explored, and impression materials for porcelain laminate veneers are compared. The detailed guides to alternative porcelain materials and their step-by-step applications make this book invaluable for general practitioners, dental technicians, and the entire esthetic team.