Taki Dent vs Dent Hekim
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:
- Kağıthane
- Address:
- MERKEZ MAH.CENDERE CAD.NİDA PARK AYYILDIZ SİTESİ NO:4B, İÇ KAPI, Merkez, NO:96-97, 34413 Kağıthane/İstanbul
- Phone:
- (0212) 405 41 20
- Website:
- denthekim.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Dent Hekim |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 20 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Kağıthane, 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 Dent Hekim
Patients at Dent Hekim report severe disorganisation and a lack of follow-up, with one reviewer stating the clinic "don't have a proper system." Multiple reviewers describe a pattern of poor aftercare, noting that "on the beginning everybody very nice after nobody cares," and that patients "need to call many times" to get attention. There are also specific reports of clinical failures, including one reviewer who stated "three teeth get broken by themselves" and another who claimed the clinic "ruined my mouth" using "poor-quality materials."
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 Dent Hekim 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 Dent Hekim's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Dent Hekim (verify each)
★1 SLT BELSA —
"My Painful Experience with DENT HEKIM Clinic ( Başakşehir/İstanbul, Turchia) I want to share my personal experience with Dent Hekim Clinic so people know the truth and no one else goes through what I did. At first, their communication was excellent. They spoke to me respectfully and politely, prom"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 صلاح الدين الأيوبي —
"Beware! Behind their sweet words and lifetime guarantee promises, this clinic hides incompetence and dangerous practices. They ruined my mouth, used poor-quality materials, and handed my case to untrained interns. If you care about your health, stay away from Dent Hekim."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Maya Ramadan —
"Worst services ever. We came from Canada for teeth cleaning and we waited for 2 hours and no one called us for the appointment although I booked it 2 months ago!!! They did a quick check up and no other services were provided!!! They were just selling services and when we didn’t accept it they igno"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Paulo Macarrao —
"Very disorganized place. They don’t do what they promisse. Very bad experience. Three teeth get broken by themselves. On the beginning everybody very nice after nobody cares. You need to call many times for someone to reply. Do not recommend this place"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Hussein Ahmed —
"They don't have a proper system and follow up... And they don't act good with thier client..."
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 Dent Hekim fairly
Dent Hekim is a verified dental clinic in Kağıthane, 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 Dent Hekim
Before booking with Dent Hekim — 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 Dent Hekim, 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.