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Meet Dr. Burcu Bayirli, DDS, MS, PhD

Board-Certified Orthodontist in Bellevue, WA

Dr. Burcu Bayirli is an orthodontist trained at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Washington in the Departments of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, where she teaches dental students as well as orthodontic and pediatric dental residents.

Her focus in pediatric dentistry is early orthodontic treatment for young children. Dr. Bayirli also serves as the orthodontic clerkship director for dental students at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. She regularly lectures on complex orthodontic topics to orthodontic residents and conducts scientific research focused on public health orthodontics and the dentoskeletal effects of orthodontic appliances. She has authored numerous scientific articles and textbook chapters.

Personal Life

Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, Dr. Bayirli attended the American Academy for Girls before earning her dental degree. She moved to Michigan in 1993 to complete her orthodontic training, earning her MS and PhD degrees.

Drs. Bayirli and Riolo are married and have two daughters, Mina and Banu. In 2011, they relocated permanently to the Pacific Northwest, which they proudly call home.

Outside the office, Dr. Bayirli enjoys spending time with her family. She is an avid skier and loves exploring Seattle and Bellevue’s neighborhoods by bicycle.

Education

Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics

Dr. Bayirli is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). Board certification is a voluntary and rigorous process that goes beyond the three years of specialty training required to become an orthodontist. Only about one-third of orthodontists in the United States achieve this distinction. Dr. Bayirli’s board certification reflects her commitment to providing the highest standard of orthodontic care.

University Appointments

Research & Academic Publications

Explore published studies, textbook chapters, and scholarly work authored throughout Dr. Bayirli’s academic career.

Publications
  • Hou D, Capote R, Bayirli B, Huang G. The Effect of Digital Diagnostic Setups on Orthodontic Treatment Planning. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2019.
  • Katchoi M, Cohanim B, Tai S, Bayirli B, Spiekerman C, Huang G. Effect of Supplemental Vibration on Orthodontic Treatment with Aligners: A Randomized Trial. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2018;153(3):336-346.
  • Finkleman SA, Bayirli B. Prevalence of Gingival Recession After Orthodontic Tooth Movement. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2018;153(3):336-346.
  • Saghafi N, Heaton LJ, Bayirli B, Turpin DL, Khosravi R, Bollen AM. Influence of Clinicians’ Experience and Gender on Extraction Decision in Orthodontics. The Angle Orthodontist. 2017;87(5):641-650.
  • Kim S, Katchooi M, Bayirli B, Sarikaya M, Korpak AM, Huang GJ. Predicting Improvement of Postorthodontic White Spot Lesions. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2016;149:625-633.
  • Davis B, Bayirli B, Ramsay DS, Turpin DL, Paige A, Riedy CA. Why Do You Want Your Child to Have Braces? Investigating the Motivation of Hispanic/Latino and White Parents. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2015;148(5):771-781.
  • Bayirli B, Vaden JL Jr., Johnston LE Jr. Long-Term Mandibular Skeletal and Dental Effects of Standard Edgewise Treatment. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2013;144:682-690.
  • Kegler M, Pangrazio-Kulbersh V, Berger J, Bayirli B. Treatment Effects of the MARA in Patients with Class II Skeletal Malocclusions. The Angle Orthodontist. 2012;82(6):971-977.
  • Ibitayo AO, Pangrazio-Kulbersh V, Berger J, Bayirli B. Dentoskeletal Effects of Functional Appliances vs. Bimaxillary Surgery in Hyperdivergent Class II Patients. The Angle Orthodontist. 2011;81(2):304-311.
  • Siara-Olds NJ, Pangrazio-Kulbersh V, Berger J, Bayirli B. Long-Term Dento-Skeletal Changes with the Bionator, Herbst, Twin Block, and MARA Functional Appliances. The Angle Orthodontist. 2010;80(1):18-29.
  • Thornberg MJ, Riolo CS, Bayirli B, Riolo ML, VanTubergen EA, Kulbersh R. Periodontal Pathogen Levels in Adolescents Before, During and After Fixed Orthodontic Appliance Therapy. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2009;135(1):95-98.
  • Pangrazio-Kulbersh V, Berger JL, Janisse FN, Bayirli B. Long-Term Stability of Class III Treatment: Rapid Palatal Expansion and Protraction Facemask vs. LeFort I Maxillary Advancement Osteotomy. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2007;131(1):7.e9-19.
  • Bayirli B. Relationship of Respiratory Disease and Allergy to Malocclusion. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2006.
  • Sarma A, Foxman B, Bayirli B, Haefner H, Sobel JD. Epidemiology of Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome: An Exploratory Case-Control Study. Sexually Transmitted Infections. 1999;75:320-326.
  • Bayirli B. Mandibular Response. Master’s Thesis, University of Michigan, 1996.
  • Bayirli B. Clinical Epidemiology and Malocclusion. Chapter 10. In: Riolo ML, Avery JK, editors. Essentials for Orthodontic Practice. 1st ed. Grand Haven: EFOP; 2003.
  • Bayirli B. Clinical Epidemiology and Malocclusion. Chapter 10. In: Riolo ML, Avery JK, editors. Essentials for Orthodontic Practice. 1st ed. Grand Haven: VitalSource Technologies; 2004. DVD publication.
  • Bayirli B. Clinical Epidemiology and Malocclusion. Chapter 10. In: Riolo ML, Avery JK, editors. Essentials for Orthodontic Practice. 2nd ed. Grand Haven: VitalSource Technologies; 2007. DVD publication.
  • Bayirli B, Riolo CS, Thornberg M, Riolo ML. Treatment Tactics for Problems Related to Dentofacial Discrepancies in Three Planes of Space. Chapter 10. In: English J, Peltomaki T, Pham-Litschel K, editors. Mosby’s Orthodontic Review. March 2008.
  • Bayirli B. Clinical Epidemiology and Malocclusion. Chapter 10. In: Riolo ML, Avery JK, editors. Essentials for Orthodontic Practice. 3rd ed. Grand Haven; 2010.
  • Bayirli B, Kim-Berman H, Puntillo A. Embracing Novel Technologies in Dentistry and Orthodontics. Craniofacial Growth Series. Ann Arbor, MI; 2020. View publication.
  • Riolo C, Bayirli B. In-House Orthodontic Workflow Using 3D Printing. In: Bayirli B, Kim-Berman H, Puntillo A, editors. Embracing Novel Technologies in Dentistry and Orthodontics. Craniofacial Growth Series. Ann Arbor, MI; 2020. View publication.
Dr. Burcu Bayirli, board-certified orthodontist in Bellevue, WA