Dr. Pelin Kurugol

Dr. Pelin was born and raised in Turkey. She attended Gazi University for dental school and Medipol University for a specialty in Prosthodontics. After coming to the United States, she went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific.

She is the Academy of General Dentistry NorCal Component President for 2026 and helps conduct high-quality courses for dentists. She has extensive experience and training in cosmetics, implants, clear aligners, lasers, and loves utilizing technology such as scanning and designing her restorative cases.

She loves playing with her toddler son and spending time outdoors with family. She also enjoys singing, Tango dancing, skiing, and camping.