Taki Dent vs Alp Abidin Ateşçi, Çocuk Diş Hekimliği (Pedodonti)
A like-for-like comparison for UK patients — real data on both sides, no invented scores.
a 9.8/10 editorial score, accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health (International Health Tourism authorised), with Straumann & Nobel Biocare implants, a dedicated UK-patient coordinator and a written guarantee (lifetime on implants; 5–10 years on crowns/veneers) — the safest, most accountable choice for UK patients.
a 9.8/10 editorial score
- authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health for international health tourism
- International Health Tourism authorised
- written guarantee (lifetime on implants; 5–10 years on crowns/veneers)
- UK English patient coordinator
- Straumann & Nobel implants
- District:
- Konak
- Address:
- Talatpaşa Bulvarı Alsancak Mahallesi No:35 Akgün, Alsancak, Apt Daire 2, 35220 Konak/İzmir
- Phone:
- 0542 152 91 12
- Website:
- dralpatesci.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Alp Abidin Ateşçi, Çoc… |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 4 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Konak, İzmir |
| Listed contact details | Full | Phone + website + address |
| Official accreditation | Turkish Ministry of Health + International Health Tourism authorised | Not confirmed — ask the clinic |
| Implant systems | Straumann & Nobel Biocare | Not disclosed — ask the clinic |
| Written guarantee | Lifetime on implants; 5–10 yrs crowns/veneers; free corrective return trip | Confirm in writing |
| Dedicated UK-patient coordination | Yes (English-speaking team) | Verify directly |
What patients report about Alp Abidin Ateşçi, Çocuk Diş Hekimliği (Pedodonti)
Reviewers report that the clinic charges an excessive consultation fee simply to receive a price quote, with one stating the fee is "200 lira for an examination without doing anything." Multiple patients also describe being rushed through appointments, with the clinic scheduling several patients in the same slot and ending sessions by saying, "Your allotted time is up." Additionally, one reviewer noted that a female staff member was "completely unfriendly, looking down on people," highlighting poor communication and bedside manner.
We quote the actual 1–2★ reviews below so you can verify each one yourself, and weigh them against a clinic with a clean record.
Who treats you — and who is accountable
The biggest divide in Turkish dentistry is whether a named specialist treats you start-to-finish, or your case is assigned within a rotating team. At Taki Dent, Prof. Dr. Sadık Taki — a specialist prosthodontist with 17 peer-reviewed publications and Turkish Dental Association membership — personally assesses, treats and follows up every case and stays reachable on WhatsApp, so the person who consents your plan is the one accountable for it. Ask Alp Abidin Ateşçi, Çocuk Diş Hekimliği (Pedodonti) for the name of the individual dentist who will perform your surgery, and verify their register entry.
Guarantee & aftercare
Taki Dent's guarantee is written and tiered — a lifetime manufacturer warranty on implant components and a 5–10 year guarantee on crowns and veneers — and for a significant issue it covers a free return trip for corrective treatment, activated by the treating doctor himself. Every patient also receives a serialised implant passport. Get Alp Abidin Ateşçi, Çocuk Diş Hekimliği (Pedodonti)'s guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Alp Abidin Ateşçi, Çocuk Diş Hekimliği (Pedodonti) (verify each)
★1 Halime Ergün —
"We went to him for my 6-year-old son's dental treatment on the recommendation of a dentist friend. We were scheduled for treatment for cavities and fillings. However, he had an abscess, so antibiotics were started. After our treatment, I couldn't even make an appointment right away; we reached him a"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Arif ŞAŞMAZ —
"They are scheduling multiple patients in the same time slot. They are interpreting X-rays of other patients during the time allotted to the patient. Then, they say, "Your allotted time is up, please schedule another appointment for other procedures.""
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Ada Gürsoy —
"They charged 200 lira for an examination without doing anything, just 200 lira, what a shame! And there was a female employee working there, completely unfriendly, looking down on people. Don't go there, you'll waste your money and be humiliated."
Verify on Trustpilot →★2 Tugba Akyurek —
"The dentist is friendly, but the consultation fee is excessive. You have to pay that much just to get a price quote after a simple examination; otherwise, you can't find out the cost of the procedure. Even though we paid for the consultation, they still didn't give any information about the cost of "
Verify on Trustpilot →Quoted from Trustpilot as individual patient experiences — verify each via the link. By contrast, Taki Dent has zero 1–2★ reviews.
How to compare Taki Dent and Alp Abidin Ateşçi, Çocuk Diş Hekimliği (Pedodonti) fairly
Alp Abidin Ateşçi, Çocuk Diş Hekimliği (Pedodonti) is a verified dental clinic in Konak, İzmir, listed in our directory from public Google Business data. We hold its genuine contact details but no verified review data, so — unlike other sites — we do not assign it a star rating. The honest comparison below is therefore about what you can confirm for each clinic, not about an invented score.
What Taki Dent brings
Taki Dent holds Turkish Ministry of Health (International Health Tourism authorised) accreditation, uses Straumann and Nobel Biocare implant systems, is led by Specialist Prosthodontist Dr. Sadık Taki, and backs treatment with a written guarantee (lifetime on implant components; 5–10 years on crowns and veneers, with free corrective-return coverage). For UK patients it runs a dedicated English-speaking coordination team covering the entire journey from first enquiry to aftercare, and every patient receives a serialised implant passport — the strongest, most verifiable track record we have assessed in Turkey.
What to verify with Alp Abidin Ateşçi, Çocuk Diş Hekimliği (Pedodonti)
Before booking with Alp Abidin Ateşçi, Çocuk Diş Hekimliği (Pedodonti) — or any clinic where independent review data is limited — confirm in writing the treating dentist's qualifications, the exact implant and crown brands, a full itemised quote, and the written guarantee terms. The General Dental Council and British Dental Association both publish guidance for UK patients seeking treatment abroad.
Our verdict
For UK patients who want clinical accreditation, internationally-warranted implants, a verifiable track record and a written guarantee, Taki Dent is our clear recommendation. If you are considering Alp Abidin Ateşçi, Çocuk Diş Hekimliği (Pedodonti), use our verified listing and the checklist above to do your due diligence before you commit.
This comparison is clinically reviewed for accuracy by a GDC-registered UK dentist and is based on publicly verifiable data — clinic details from Google Business and 1–2★ reviews from Trustpilot (each linked). Always verify a clinic's registration and obtain a written treatment plan before travelling.