Taki Dent vs Esdent
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:
- Bayraklı
- Address:
- Manavkuyu, Yüzbaşı İbrahim Hakkı Cd. 229/1-A, 35535 Bayraklı/İzmir
- Phone:
- (0232) 966 09 29
- Website:
- esdentizmir.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Esdent |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Bayraklı, 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 Esdent
Patients report that the clinic is staffed by incompetent doctors, with one reviewer stating a specific dentist is "one of the least competent doctors in İzmir." Another reviewer describes their experience as "the worst" dental cleaning they have ever received. A recurring theme is that patients feel misled, with one reviewer noting that a doctor promised a "complete veneer" that would "look very good," only to be left dissatisfied after treatment.
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 Esdent 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 Esdent's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Esdent (verify each)
★1 Arsha L —
"Without a doubt, she's one of the least competent doctors in İzmir. While I'm uncertain about who the best doctor in the city is, I can confidently say she ranks among the worst. Two years ago, I sought her help for orthodontic treatment and ended up with braces for two years. Now, two years later, "
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 göksel nalıncı —
"PLEASE NOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had an examination with Dr. Vahap 9 months ago. He said he would do a complete veneer on my teeth and that it would look very good. Believing him, I didn't go to another doctor. I made the biggest mistake of my life. After the veneers were finished, he did Bot"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 BİRİCİK ÖZERCİK —
"Hello, I'm sure there are many people like me who have a fear of the dentist's chair, but fear is useless; eventually, you'll sit in that chair. If I had known that I would get up from that chair, trembling as I sat in it today, feeling so comfortable and confident minutes later, I wouldn't have had"
Verify on Trustpilot →★2 E B —
"I get regular dental cleanings every 6-7 months, as long as I can. While I was in Izmir, I was looking for a place that could do this, and I went here through a friend. Unfortunately, it was the worst dental cleaning I've had in the last 10 years. It seemed good at first, but I don't know if it was "
Verify on Trustpilot →★2 oz2140 —
"I came across this business while researching dentists, and I noticed that a VERY large portion of the reviews were written by fake accounts with only one reviewer."
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 Esdent fairly
Esdent is a verified dental clinic in Bayraklı, 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 Esdent
Before booking with Esdent — 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 Esdent, 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.