Taki Dent vs Dentavita
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:
- Sarıyer
- Address:
- Ayazağa Mahallesi, Azerbaycan Cd. 2B Ofis 3K 1. Kat No: 5, Ayazağa, 34475 Sarıyer/İstanbul
- Phone:
- (0212) 242 12 24
- Website:
- dentavita.com.tr
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Dentavita |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 15 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Sarıyer, 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 Dentavita
Based solely on the provided 1-2 star reviews, patients at Dentavita report severe post-treatment infections and medical emergencies, with one reviewer stating their wife was "diagnosed with sepsis" after a procedure. Multiple reviewers also describe the clinic as prioritising money over patient care, with one claiming the clinic removes negative Trustpilot reviews. A specific recurring issue is that the promised "all-in-one" treatment plan falls apart, leaving patients with serious complications.
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 Dentavita 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 Dentavita's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Dentavita (verify each)
★1 Shazad Manzoor —
"I had treatment here at this clinic in Istanbul and although they are very polite and accommodating they are rubbish. I have suffered for months with infections and when eventually I managed to get back to them at a massive cost to me all they did was to try botch a cheap fix instead of replacing th"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Meraf Lessnwork —
"🚨 WARNING – AVOID DENTAVITA ISTANBUL! 🚨 I paid £4,800 for full zirconium crowns and 2 implants, promised to be finished in one visit with hotel and transport included. Instead, I was put in a terrible hotel, my teeth were over-filled, and I was charged an extra £1,500 for root canals caused by th"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Byoga Walsall —
"If I could give no star I would . My trust pilot review gets removed by this clinic. This is an honest review and if it allows me to help only a few people that would be great. Stay away from these con merchants!!! They take your money and smile as they do so. When problems start occurring they get "
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Mohammad usman Matloob —
"Avoid at all cost this practice has no respect for its clients all they want is your money. I had booked a plan for 11th feb paid a deposit as they requested but unfortunately I became ill and could not fly was very upset and called dentavita told them of my condition was told after a week they woul"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Simran Baxishov —
"THEY ALMOST KILLED MY WIFE!!! My wife was their customer in 2022 ans shortly after they completed first half of her prosedure, her temprature skyrocketed with unbearable pain and she was diagnosed with acute sinusitis after we visited ER. At the time we did not understand what was the reason. Then, "
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 Dentavita fairly
Dentavita is a verified dental clinic in Sarıyer, 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 Dentavita
Before booking with Dentavita — 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 Dentavita, 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.