Taki Dent vs DentForum
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:
- Narlıdere
- Address:
- Narlı, Mithatpaşa Cd. NO:262 D:1B, 35320 Narlıdere/İzmir
- Phone:
- (0232) 250 30 50
- Website:
- dentforumizmir.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | DentForum |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 6 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Narlıdere, 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 DentForum
Patients at DentForum İzmir report recurring problems with rude and arrogant staff, describing the clinic as a place filled with "arrogant, conceited young people" and staff with an "incredibly bad attitude." Reviewers also cite a lack of interest in patient care, particularly in emergencies, with one noting a "lack of interest in such an emergency" regarding a child's toothache. Communication is a further issue, with complaints about "conflicting comments" and a general sense of being "humiliated with your money."
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 DentForum 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 DentForum's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for DentForum (verify each)
★1 Begum Basegmez —
"My comment isn't about the doctor's procedure; they apparently don't use the "doktortakvimi" website as their appointment system, and they called 10 minutes before the appointment to let me know. If that website isn't available, why are the appointment hours active? Oral surgeons are preferred, and "
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Nolan! Look up! —
"Unfortunately, it's a business filled with arrogant, conceited young people who lack basic human decency. The dark-haired, curly-haired secretary at the counter (we don't know who she trusts) is a rude young woman trying to put everyone in their place. She scolds customers individually, and she scol"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Seda Güneş —
"I called because my 5-year-old son has a toothache, but they said Ms. Aycan was fully booked and couldn't see him. I didn't like the lack of interest in such an emergency. I know how to give painkillers, like any mother. How can a child wait with a toothache from Saturday to Monday...?"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Merve Gülleroğlu —
"Incredibly bad attitude, conflicting comments, the most arrogant dentist lady I've ever met."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 suleyman aytas —
"Perfect place to be humiliated with your money, friends"
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 DentForum fairly
DentForum is a verified dental clinic in Narlıdere, 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 DentForum
Before booking with DentForum — 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 DentForum, 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.