Taki Dent vs DentSmile
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:
- Üsküdar
- Address:
- Mimar Sinan, Rumi Mehmet Paşa Sk. No:1, 34672 Üsküdar/İstanbul
- Phone:
- (0216) 334 33 30
- Website:
- dentsmile.com.tr
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | DentSmile |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 4 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Üsküdar, 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 DentSmile
Based solely on the reviews, patients report that the clinic refuses to perform necessary follow-up care, such as removing stitches, with one reviewer stating the dentist "rejected without even checking or anything." Another recurring issue is poor communication, specifically that "the email is not being answered." Additionally, reviewers describe the work as requiring extensive re-treatment elsewhere, with one noting they "had to go back 10 more times to other places to get it fixed."
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 DentSmile 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 DentSmile's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for DentSmile (verify each)
★1 Karim Khalil —
"A very bad dental clinic, just had a stitches to remove it doesn’t take her 5 mins , but she rejected without even checking or anything. Such a shame."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Mehmet Kaygisiz —
"This might be the worst dental clinic in the world. I had one tooth fixed there, and then I had to go back 10 more times to other places to get it fixed. Especially since we came from abroad, they ruined even my healthy teeth. I absolutely do not recommend it. I wasn't going to write this review, bu"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 reis usun —
"I had a wisdom tooth extracted there. A normal extraction cost 1350 TL, which is extremely expensive. I wish I had asked about the price beforehand. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 tolga karagülle —
"The email is not being answered. This is not how a company should operate."
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 DentSmile fairly
DentSmile is a verified dental clinic in Üsküdar, 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 DentSmile
Before booking with DentSmile — 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 DentSmile, 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.