Taki Dent vs DRGO Smile 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
- Phone:
- 0546 529 06 81
- Website:
- drgosmile.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | DRGO Smile Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 5 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | 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 DRGO Smile Clinic
Patients at DRGO Smile Clinic report that quoted prices and timelines are not honoured upon arrival, with one reviewer stating "their prices and timeline estimations have nothing to do with what you get." There are also specific complaints about clinical failures, including a full-mouth zirconium restoration where "the upper bridge failed" within months, and substandard work involving excessive filing of natural teeth. Additionally, reviewers describe a lack of accountability and poor communication, with one noting that after a tooth was removed, the clinic "didn't admit guilt, and didn't even apologize."
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 DRGO Smile 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 DRGO Smile Clinic's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for DRGO Smile Clinic (verify each)
★1 Robert Swanepoel —
"I had a full-mouth zirconium restoration done at DrGo Istanbul in May 2025. I paid over €6 000 in cash for 28 crowns, a bridge, and a root canal. Within months, the upper bridge failed, and I developed an abscess on tooth #43, which required corrective oral surgery in South Africa. When I reported "
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Nooa Savolainen —
"Last November I had 20 veneers placed by Dr. Akin at the GoSmile Clinic, and unfortunately, the experience was deeply disappointing. The quality of the work was substandard. Dr. Akin filed down my natural teeth excessively, which has left some of them permanently sensitive. One veneer has a visible "
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Dasha —
"They took away my tooth, didn't admit guilt, and didn't even apologize! You don't deserve even one star... I beg you, don't ever go to this clinic and protect your health and teeth 🥲 More details: I had two root canal treatments with Dr. Akin Ozdemir, and Anastasia was my coordinator. I traveled t"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Kate Zinchenko —
"I contacted the clinic and asked to schedule a consultation with an orthodontist about getting aligners. 1. The manager scheduled me in advance for Sunday. About an hour before the appointment, the same manager informed me that they were closed on Sundays. 2. When I finally got an appointment, I wai"
Verify on Trustpilot →★2 Iegor Borshchov —
"Not happy with my experience in DrGO Smile. Their prices and timeline estimations have nothing to do with what you get, when actually arrive to the clinic. They attract patients promising affordable treatment and quick recovery. But when a customer comes to Istanbul, they raise prices and refuse to "
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 DRGO Smile Clinic fairly
DRGO Smile Clinic is a verified dental clinic in 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 DRGO Smile Clinic
Before booking with DRGO Smile 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 DRGO Smile 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.