Taki Dent vs Efe Dental 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:
- Güngören
- Address:
- Güneştepe, Necip Fazıl Kısakürek Cd. No:62, 34160 Güngören/İstanbul
- Phone:
- 0553 713 19 34
- Website:
- efedispoliklinigi.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Efe Dental Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 6 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Güngören, 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 Efe Dental Clinic
Patients at this clinic report serious failures in treatment, including implants that fall out and failed root canal procedures. Reviewers also describe a lack of care and explanation from the dentist following these failures, with one patient stating their "doctor did not care and could not explain why." Additionally, there are complaints about being sent away without treatment despite attending in pain, with one reviewer noting they were prescribed an injection and told to "come back tomorrow" for an extraction.
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 Efe Dental 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 Efe Dental Clinic's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Efe Dental Clinic (verify each)
★1 Dubehika —
"My tooth had a filling and was hurting a lot. I went there because it was the only place open on Sunday, and they told me I needed root canal treatment. After getting my consent, they started the procedure, removed the nerves, and put in a temporary filling. They gave me an appointment for the compl"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Funda Aktaş —
"As both a doctor and a patient at this clinic, I've had experiences that, if I told anyone, would make them say I got off lightly. I'm still trying to deal with the consequences of failed implant treatments and sinus lifting procedures, which have unfortunately affected my professional life, using m"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Emine Sms —
"On Saturday, June 17, 2023, I called and asked if they were available so I could come for an examination. They said yes, you can come, and I traveled miles, trusting Güngören, and came here in pain. At the door, after registering me, they mockingly told me that Dr. Efe was out and the other doctor w"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Remziye nisa Özdemir —
"I had an implant put in because of my missing tooth and it fell out. My doctor did not care and could not explain why and I went to another place and had an x-ray. It turned out that my bone was weak and damaged and bone powder needed to be put in. I had an interruption in the refund of the money I "
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 empayris —
"I went in the evening, and he said he couldn't extract the tooth I needed because it was hurting so much. He prescribed an injection and told me to come back tomorrow for the extraction. Just for the injection, they charged me 50 TL under the guise of a prescription. I got the extraction done by his"
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 Efe Dental Clinic fairly
Efe Dental Clinic is a verified dental clinic in Güngören, 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 Efe Dental Clinic
Before booking with Efe Dental 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 Efe Dental 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.