Taki Dent vs Ark Dental Clinic
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:
- Gaziosmanpaşa
- Address:
- Barbaros Hayrettinpaşa, Eski Edirne Asf. No:322/A, 34250 Gaziosmanpaşa/İstanbul
- Phone:
- (0212) 618 97 91
- Website:
- arkdentalclinic.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Ark Dental Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 7 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Gaziosmanpaşa, İstanbul |
| 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 Ark Dental Clinic
Patients at Ark Dental Clinic report a lack of proper diagnostic care, with one reviewer noting they "performed the procedure without taking an X-ray." Another recurring issue is poor communication regarding costs, as one patient described the clinic as "not confident enough to hide even the price list." Additionally, reviewers describe unsatisfactory results from orthodontic treatment, with one stating their "dream teeth didn't turn out well, and now I can't smile at all."
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 Ark Dental Clinic 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 Ark Dental Clinic's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Ark Dental Clinic (verify each)
★1 S N —
"I'm actually surprised at how many positive reviews I received :D A few years ago I went for a broken tooth and they said they would replace my existing root canal treatment and then replace the existing one. I thought about the price they gave me for 2 days and went back there and said let's start "
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Şirin Çelikel —
"I was completely dissatisfied. They showed no interest and performed the procedure without taking an X-ray. They removed a filling that had previously undergone root canal treatment, refilled it, and then filled a completely unrelated tooth. They didn't operate on the decayed tooth. I've never seen "
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Fikr-i İcad —
"I wish I had tried other doctors. They charge 30 TL for a consultation, 50 TL for an X-ray, and then another 30 TL to give you the X-ray:)) While the doctor was planning treatments costing thousands of TL inside, she was being 'sweet', but when I told her employee that it was ridiculous to have to p"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Fatmanur Yücel —
"I definitely do not recommend orthodontic treatment. My doctor was terrible and very indifferent. My dream teeth didn't turn out well, and now I can't smile at all. I used to be able to smile comfortably before. They didn't even make my teeth even. I'm not happy with it at all and I don't recommend "
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Yuksel Artan —
"A place that would receive 0 points as a business. A business that is not confident enough to hide even the price list of the procedures to be performed from the patient is a complete disappointment."
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 Ark Dental Clinic fairly
Ark Dental Clinic is a verified dental clinic in Gaziosmanpaşa, İstanbul, 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 Ark Dental Clinic
Before booking with Ark Dental Clinic — 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 Ark Dental Clinic, 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.