Taki Dent vs Dent Leon (Çiğli)
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:
- Çiğli
- Address:
- Egekent Girişi, Küçük Çiğli, 8050. Sk No: 15/A, 35640 Çiğli/İzmir
- Phone:
- 0501 344 35 36
- Website:
- dentleon.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Dent Leon |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 12 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Çiğli, 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 Dent Leon (Çiğli)
Patients report that the clinic provides a significantly higher price on arrival than the initial quote received over the phone, with one reviewer stating the doctor "told me the fee was three times higher." Reviewers also describe a lack of thorough examination, noting that "the doctor just glanced at my teeth from the front" and subsequently missed decay that was later found elsewhere. Additionally, complaints mention poor communication and attitude from staff, specifically citing a "blonde secretary" who is "unnecessarily tense and irritable," and a failure to appropriately handle child patients.
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 Leon (Çiğli) 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 Leon (Çiğli)'s guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Dent Leon (verify each)
★1 Mehmet Aslan —
"The doctor just glanced at my teeth from the front, he didn't examine them in detail. When I went to Ege University, they found 5 decayed teeth that I wasn't aware of and treated them. It wasn't worth paying money for."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 eve online —
"Don't believe the probably fake reviews here. After receiving a quote from the lying, malicious person on the phone, I went to their clinic and the doctor told me the fee was three times higher. This person should be completely avoided and reported!"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Vogue Missoni —
"Dr. Ugurcan is a good doctor, but the blonde secretary is unnecessarily tense and irritable, so I wouldn't choose him again."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Atacan Bayar —
"They have a doctor who doesn't understand child psychology. They don't even know how to approach a child. Absolutely zero."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Adem Oztunc —
"Their service quality is terrible; I would never recommend this place."
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 Leon fairly
Dent Leon is a verified dental clinic in Çiğli, 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 Dent Leon
Before booking with Dent Leon — 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 Leon, 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.