Disorders of the masticatory system and the TMJ (TMD) affect roughly one-third of the world's population, yet the number of clinicians who can manage these problems through a biofunctional lens remains very limited, in Turkey and worldwide. Function-focused occlusion training in university curricula is minimal, and dentists who actively practice the biofunctional approach are few and far between.
Roughly one-third of the world's population, seeking lasting solutions for TMD, bruxism and head and neck pain.
Few clinicians actively practice function-centered occlusion, against a great many TMD patients.
Close this gap and become the reference point for function-centered treatment in your region.
When a healthy, balanced masticatory system is established, an aesthetic appearance emerges naturally; aesthetics is a by-product of function.
A Biofunctional Dentist is a clinician and healer who evaluates not individual teeth, but the harmony of muscles, joints and teeth in the context of the whole body, seeing aesthetics as the "result" and function as the "cause". By integrating the patient's masticatory system, posture and lifestyle habits into a single picture, they aim for long-term balance.
Muscles, teeth, the TMJ and the skeletal system are planned to work in harmony; the goal is a biological ecosystem that resists breakdown.
Collaboration spans many specialties, from physiotherapy to orthodontics, and draws on advanced imaging and AI-assisted analysis.
Unnecessary procedures are refused, and a durable system is prioritized over "instant results". Good medicine sometimes requires the courage "not to do".
In this program, where function comes before aesthetics, the masticatory system is treated as the body's key to healing, and you learn clinical protocols that aim for long-term biological balance through interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced digital technologies. Participants learn to redefine dentistry with a holistic roadmap that spans from core philosophy to final restorations.
Teaches, step by step, the historical development of function-focused dentistry, the biological model, TMJ anatomy and detailed muscle, joint and tooth examination protocols; equips participants with the ability to "read the system".
Review Session 1Through splint design and occlusal adjustment, cranio-cervical integration, physiotherapy and patient appointment management, the initial stabilization of function is achieved; participants may bring and discuss one of their own cases.
Limited capacity · 12 participants
Review Session 2With adhesive material science, negative and positive coronoplasty, a full functional mock-up and interdisciplinary planning of final restorations, the definitive restorative completion of the stabilized system is taught.
Limited capacity · 12 participants
Review Session 3This workshop, open only to six participants who have completed the first three sessions, includes in-depth analysis of participant cases and advanced treatment strategies; theory turns into practice, and practice into mastery.
Limited capacity · 6 participants
Review Session 401 · General Dentist
Learn to view the patient not just through the lens of a filling, but in an integrated way, considering posture, the TMJ, muscles and systemic findings. Plan every case, from everyday fillings to full-mouth rehabilitations, with a function-centered approach to prevent complications early.
The Biofunctional Dentistry Course accelerates treatment and reduces complication rates by enabling the entire team, from general dentists to technicians and from physiotherapists to prosthodontists, to speak the same biofunctional language. It gives every team member a function-focused, ethical, long-term perspective within their own specialty, which means more satisfying clinical outcomes and healthier patients.
Dentists, technicians and physiotherapists from Turkey and abroad have brought the biofunctional approach into their practice.
I've realized there isn't a fixed formula for every patient; treatment varies and can fluctuate case by case. From now on, I'll perform restorations much more efficiently by taking joint position into account.
The course was prepared in a very detailed, highly precise and comprehensive way, both theoretically and practically. I realized that focusing on details like gait, facial shape and posture increases success in treatment.
I can now look at the patient holistically: not just the teeth, but also gait, posture, head position and even the cervical vertebrae. Practicing directly on patients allowed us to experience what we learned in a way that will truly illuminate our clinical work.
It was a very productive course for me; it broadened my horizons. I used to think occlusion was only about the teeth, but I've realized it has many parameters.
My perspective on the profession has completely changed; I've started delivering treatment that serves not just the tooth, but the whole body.
The course was incredible, captivating; every time you listen, you gain a different perspective. I learned topics that aren't taught at university but are truly very important.
A new page has opened in my life. I can now approach cases I previously thought I shouldn't touch. This course showed me that there's a whole different world beyond aesthetic restorations.
This training was a fundamental awakening for me; I'll apply the knowledge in my upcoming initial examinations. I grasped the true meaning of interdisciplinary work and saw how I can eliminate gaps in the treatment process.
This course was a turning point for me; many things that hadn't clicked for years finally became clear.
Start your biofunctional journey in Istanbul. Separate registration is possible for each session.
New cohort dates coming soon
We'll let you know when the dates for the next cohort in İstanbul are announced.
Kozyatağı Hilton · İstanbul
Teaches, step by step, the historical development of function-focused dentistry, the biological model, TMJ anatomy and detailed muscle, joint and tooth examination protocols; equips participants with the ability to "read the system".
completedKozyatağı Hilton · İstanbul
Through splint design and occlusal adjustment, cranio-cervical integration, physiotherapy and patient appointment management, the initial stabilization of function is achieved; participants may bring and discuss one of their own cases.
Kozyatağı Hilton · İstanbul
With adhesive material science, negative and positive coronoplasty, a full functional mock-up and interdisciplinary planning of final restorations, the definitive restorative completion of the stabilized system is taught.
Şengül Klinik · İstanbul
This workshop, open only to six participants who have completed the first three sessions, includes in-depth analysis of participant cases and advanced treatment strategies; theory turns into practice, and practice into mastery.
Fees, package benefits, installments and team discounts are in the detail file.
Dr. Melih Şengül
Biofunctional Dentist, Prosthodontist, Dental Technician, Assistant Professor
Dr. Melih Şengül is a Prosthodontist and Biofunctional Dentist who unites 25+ years of clinical and laboratory experience in a single practice. His work centers on Biofunctional Dentistry, which considers the TMJ, occlusion, masticatory muscles and posture together as interconnected systems. He teaches this approach through measurable and reproducible protocols that span from diagnosis to splint therapy, and from provisional restorations to definitive prosthetic planning. To date, he has taught dentists in 7 countries and has mentored many colleagues.
Meet Dr. Melih ŞengülThe Biofunctional Dentistry Course takes place in person across all four sessions; participants bring their own cases and practice on patients.
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