• Dr. Fatih Kahraman began his educational journey in Balıkesir, where he completed primary and secondary education. In 2001, he achieved a place at Balıkesir Science High School through the national high school entrance exams. During this period, he earned a German language scholarship from Goethe Institute and pursued German studies in Stuttgart and Schweabish Hall. His studies in German Language and Literature at Goethe Institute allowed him to gain a global perspective.

• Dr. Kahraman completed his dental education at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, where he graduated with honors after defending his thesis titled “Medications Used in Root Canal Treatments for Endodontic Therapies.” He graduated as the second in his class and was accepted first into the Department of Orthodontics at Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry. He completed his orthodontic specialization training following six years of clinical experience in orthodontics.

• In 2016, Dr. Kahraman prepared a comprehensive doctoral thesis, analyzing the esthetic and dentofacial effects of miniscrew-supported intrusion systems compared to conventional anterior tooth intrusion systems in deep bite cases. This 248-page thesis, conducted using 3D cephalometric analysis, brought a novel perspective to smile aesthetics. The thesis was highly valued by the Turkish Orthodontic Society and was selected for presentation at the 14th International Congress, awarding Dr. Kahraman the title of Doctor of Orthodontics (PhD).

• Having acquired extensive competence in clear aligner treatments, Dr. Kahraman has developed innovative approaches focused on patient satisfaction. His presentation at the 2018 Asia Pacific Orthodontic Congress (APOC) held in the Philippines brought Dr. Kahraman international recognition. In the same year, he made a significant impact in the field of orthodontics by delivering oral and poster presentations at numerous national and international conferences.

Clinical Foundations and Brand Creation

• In 2018, Dr. Kahraman and his spouse founded the Kahraman Orthodontics and Aesthetic Dental Clinic in Bakırköy, Istanbul, offering patients state-of-the-art orthodontic technologies. Responding to increasing patient demand, he established the DentMax Dental Clinics brand, built on maximum hygiene, natural aesthetics, and a patient-centered service philosophy.
• Licensed in Europe, DentMax has brought many international patients to Turkey and has represented Turkey's healthcare services with success, trust, and transparency. In 2022, the DentMax Balıkesir branch was launched. Today, DentMax provides services with 5 specialists, over 10 dentists, and a team of more than 20 healthcare professionals.

Academic Contributions and Teaching

• Since 2016, Dr. Kahraman has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Dentistry, where he teaches orthodontics to third, fourth, and fifth-year dental students, preparing them as competent orthodontists with innovative perspectives. He has also delivered specialist lectures and presented papers at various national and international conferences.

Memberships and Professional Contributions

• Dr. Kahraman is a member of prestigious institutions such as the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO), European Orthodontic Society (EOS), Turkish Orthodontic Society (TOD), Balkan Orthodontic Society, and Turkish Dental Association (TDB). He continues to make impactful contributions at national and international levels in the field of orthodontics.

Conference Participation and Presentations

Dr. Kahraman, as a specialist who closely follows developments in the field of orthodontics, has attended numerous national and international conferences, delivering both oral and poster presentations that highlight his expertise. He has made significant contributions at these events to provide patients with the best of innovative approaches in orthodontics.

2011

• 111th Annual Session of the American Association of Orthodontists, Chicago, Illinois, USA (May 13-17, 2011)
• 87th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society, Istanbul (June 19-23, 2011)
• 12th International Symposium of the Turkish Orthodontic Society, Swissotel Grand Efes, Izmir (October 17-20, 2011)

2012

• 13th International Symposium of the Turkish Orthodontic Society, Istanbul (November 3-5, 2012)

2013

• International Craniofacial Anomalies Congress, Isparta, Turkey (April 25-27, 2013)
• Animal Experimentation Certification Program at Atatürk University, Isparta, Turkey (September 27, 2013)
• Innovations and Clinical Experience in Orthodontics, Ankara (March 7, 2013)

2014

• Basic Occupational Health and Safety Training, Faculty of Dentistry (March 17-21, 2014)
• Diagnosis, Treatment Planning and Treatment Mechanic Course, Istanbul (May 12-13, 2014)
• 15th International Congress of the Turkish Orthodontic Society, Antalya (October 1-5, 2014)

2015

• Orthognathic Surgery and Facial Aesthetics Course, Eskisehir (November 4, 2015)
• 16th International Symposium of the Turkish Orthodontic Society, Hilton Bodrum Türkbükü (November 2-5, 2015)

2016

• Regional Meeting of the Turkish Orthodontic Society, Trabzon (May 22-23, 2016)

2017

• Masterclass in Planning of Orthognathic Surgery, Istanbul (September-October 2017)
• 16th International Congress of the Turkish Orthodontic Society, Swissotel Büyük Efes, Izmir (October 13-17, 2017)

2018

• Complex Cases In Invisalign, Waddah Sabouni, Istanbul (October 2018)
• Why Invisalign?, Andrea Bazzucchi, Istanbul (December 2018)
• 11th Asian Pacific Orthodontic Conference, Boracay Island, Philippines (March 4-7, 2018)
• 1st International Health Science and Life Congress, Burdur, Turkey (May 2-5, 2018)

2019

• Plan My Case Vol.1, Istanbul (June 2019)
• Invisalign Teen Summit, Alessandro Greco, Istanbul (October 2019)
• Future is Wireless, Istanbul (December 2019)
• Know the Field of Battle for the Customer’s Mind, Istanbul (February 15, 2019)
• Foreta Dent German Precision in Orthodontics, Istanbul (March 2-3, 2019)
• Advanced Damon Course, Istanbul (February 16, 2019)

2020

• DSD Aligner, Kenji Ojima, Istanbul (February 2020)
• Align Summit, Istanbul (March 2020)
• Temporomandibular Joint Problems Course, Istanbul (September 6-7, 2020)
• Simplify Your Orthodontic Approaches with Technology, Istanbul (January 24-25, 2020)

2021

• Plan My Case Vol.2, Istanbul (October 2021)
• Master Aligner Online Academy, Pedro Costa Monteiro & Isabel Floras Allen (2021)
• MasterCOIP, Ivan Malagon & Diego Pyedro, Madrid (November 2021)
• TPOA Aligner Congress Online, Cologne (November 2021)
• ClearCorrect Certification Course, PUSH Orthodontics (March 8-10-12, 2021)

2022

• Advanced Clear Aligner Technique Masterclass, Sandra Tai, Istanbul (May 2022)
• 1st Congress of the Turkish Aligner Society, Istanbul (May 2022)
• Biomechanics in Vertical Discrepancies, Susanna Palma, Istanbul (May 2022)
• Align Summit, Istanbul (October 2022)
• Turkish Aligner Society Course, Izmir (October 2022)
• MasterCOIP Advanced, Ivan Malagon & Diego Pyedro, Madrid (November 2022)
• Rock Align, Cihan Çapan, Istanbul (December 2022)
• All for Clinics Academy - Clinical Management Training (2022)
• ClearCorrect Clear Aligner System Certification Course, Istanbul (November 24 & December 26, 2022)

2023

• Turkish Aligner Society Course, Istanbul (February 2023)
• Plan My Case Aligner Forum, Istanbul (March 2023)
• Graphy Aligner 4.0: The Future of Aligners, Make It Yourself, Ravi Nanda & Kenji Ojima, Istanbul (March 2023)
• 4 Days Intensive Course, Susanna Palma, Warsaw (March 2023)
• Contemporary Aligner Therapies, Kamy Malekian, Istanbul (May 2023)
• 2nd Congress of the Turkish Aligner Society, Istanbul (May 2023)
• Class 3 Aligner Treatment: From Early Approach to Severe Cases Without Surgery, Alessandro Greco, Istanbul (May 2023)
• Align Summit, Istanbul (October 2023)
• Aligner Pro, Enzo Pasciuti, Bucharest (November 2023)
• TPOA Aligner Congress, Hamburg (November 2023)
• How to Successfully Plan Surgical Cases?, Arturo Velo Hernandez, Istanbul (November 2023)
• MasterCOIP Advanced, Ivan Malagon & Diego Pyedro, Madrid (December 2023)
• Metamorphosis Orthognathic Surgery Course, Fairmont Quasar Istanbul (March 18-19, 2023)