Taki Dent vs Venta 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:
- Gaziemir
- Address:
- Fatih, Atatürk Cd. No:76 / 3 A, 35410 Gaziemir/İzmir
- Phone:
- (0232) 281 10 75
- Website:
- ventaclinic.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Venta Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 11 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Gaziemir, 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 Venta Clinic
A recurring problem at Venta Clinic is that the price agreed upon beforehand is changed upon arrival, with one reviewer stating they "did change the price (in euros) we agreed beforehand and somehow tried to negotiate during my visit." Reviewers also report that the clinic "can't be trusted, even if you have made a deal with them," and that one-star ratings are not acknowledged.
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 Venta 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 Venta Clinic's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Venta Clinic (verify each)
★1 erhan gundogdu —
"Frustrated with the experience. They did change the price (in euros) we agreed beforehand and somehow tried to negotiate during my visit, for an implant. I didn't feel comfortable and left the place due to the insistence of the owner although we were discussing ourselves in private. I recommend firs"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 M. Kurt —
"I've rated the establishment with one star and moved on without leaving a comment, as I didn't find any noteworthy aspect to mention. The fact that my one-star rating wasn't acknowledged also demonstrates the business owner's high level of ego, being completely closed off to criticism!"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Magnus Kvammen —
"Stay away. Can't be trusted, even if you have made a deal with them."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Burcu Tasucu —
"I wouldn't want to start with the sentence "Unfortunately" but it's a clinic that does more than just suck it up. My private health insurance had a special dental package for me. This isn't to make me think that they only clean my teeth with two tools. I have problems with my teeth. Thanks to doctor"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 gökçe evrim —
"I went to the clinic entirely through a contact. I had a very small crack in my front tooth, and I had been getting fillings before, but they weren't holding. When we went for my mother, I showed her my tooth and asked if the filling wouldn't hold and if we could redo it. The doctor said that the fi"
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 Venta Clinic fairly
Venta Clinic is a verified dental clinic in Gaziemir, 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 Venta Clinic
Before booking with Venta 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 Venta 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.