On October 16, my dear colleague @dromurpolatozsoy and I met with fellow orthodontists for a full-day training event organized by Align Türkiye.
The weather conditions in Istanbul were particularly challenging at the time. On a day when heavy rainfall and flooding disrupted daily life, having 177 colleagues join us despite these difficulties was a wonderful reflection of their commitment to learning and professional development.
First and foremost, I would like to sincerely thank every colleague who made the journey in those conditions and spent the day with us.
Sharing the stage with my dear colleague Ömür made this training especially meaningful to me. I greatly admire her academic expertise, scientific rigor, and dedication to her profession, and it was a pleasure to teach alongside her. The care she takes in sharing her knowledge and experience reflects an approach I have always deeply valued. I would also like to thank her personally for this wonderful day together.
My heartfelt thanks go to the entire @invisalignturkey team, especially @berilturuselcoskun, for making this event possible, and to the 177 colleagues who stayed with us until the very last moment despite the difficult conditions in Istanbul.
Days like these remind me how fortunate I am to be surrounded by people who love their profession and share the same enthusiasm for learning and passing on their knowledge. Once again, I find myself saying, “I’m so glad I became an orthodontist!”
Here’s to learning together and sharing what we know…