Our Editorial Process and Accuracy Policy

At HCT Dental Clinic, our mission is centered on empowering our patients. We believe that in a critical decision-making process like health tourism, having access to the most accurate, current, and understandable information is a fundamental right. Aware of the misinformation and confusion surrounding the “Turkey Teeth” trend, we have developed a transparent, expert-led editorial process that stands behind every piece of content we publish. This page explains, step-by-step, how we guarantee the quality and trustworthiness of the information we provide.

Our Core Principles

Our content strategy is built on five core principles:

  1. Patient-First: All our content is designed to answer the real questions, concerns, and needs of our patients.

  2. Evidence-Based: All medical information we present is based on current scientific research, peer-reviewed journals, and reputable academic institutions.

  3. Expert-Led: Our content undergoes review and approval from the most competent and experienced medical professionals in their fields.

  4. Continuously Updated: The world of medicine is dynamic. Therefore, we regularly review our content and update it according to the latest clinical guidelines.

  5. Full Transparency: We are completely open and honest in both our treatment processes and our methods of providing information.

Our Step-by-Step Content Creation Process

An idea’s journey to a published article passes through the following meticulous quality-control steps:

Step 1: Research and Topic Selection Our content team identifies the most useful and necessary topics by analyzing patient questions, online search trends, and significant developments in the dental industry.

Step 2: Content Production Our experienced medical writers conduct in-depth research on the selected topic, drafting complex medical information in a simple and fluent language that everyone can understand.

Step 3: Editorial Review Every article is reviewed by our Medical Editor, Selman Selim Cengiz, for grammar, readability, tone, and style consistency. At this stage, we ensure the content aligns with our patient-first principle.

Step 4: Medical Review and Verification (The Most Critical Step) This is the most important step in our process. The draft is thoroughly checked for medical accuracy, currency, and to ensure all claims are based on scientific evidence by a physician who is an expert on the subject. Our review board includes academics like Prof. Dr. Müjde Sevimay and expert surgeons like Dr. Aslı Ataseven. The “Medically Reviewed” badge you see on our articles represents this final, crucial approval.

Step 5: Continuous Updates For us, a published piece of content is never “finished.” We review our content at regular intervals. Minor updates made during this process (e.g., typo corrections, adding new links) are indicated by the “Last Updated” date, while significant medical revisions are marked with a new “Medically Reviewed” date.

Our Sourcing and Corrections Policy

We only cite reputable sources in our content. These include peer-reviewed medical journals, government health organizations, universities, and recognized professional associations.

Despite our diligent process, if you spot an error or outdated information, please do not hesitate to contact us via our Contact Page. All feedback is taken seriously, and any necessary corrections are made promptly.