Taki Dent vs Grande 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
- District:
- Şişli
- Address:
- Merkez, Geçit Sokağı No:4 D:A, 34381 Şişli/İstanbul
- Phone:
- 0554 944 95 49
- Website:
- grandesmileclinic.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Grande Smile 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 | Şişli, 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 Grande Smile Clinic
Based on the reviews, patients report that "Grande Smile Clinic" does not operate from a fixed physical location, with one reviewer stating it is "essentially a virtual clinic" and that they were taken to "a completely different clinic" for treatment. Multiple reviewers also cite poor clinical outcomes, including one who reported that "5 crowns do not fit the gums on both sides there are big gaps," and another who had to have "everything completely redone" elsewhere.
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 Grande 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 Grande Smile Clinic's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Grande Smile Clinic (verify each)
★1 Andrei Vakartsuk —
"Please note: the "Grand Smile" clinic does not exist as a physical location. It’s essentially a virtual clinic. I received treatment from them twice — and both times I was taken to different dental clinics with completely different names. “Grand Smile” is a middleman service without its own clinic. "
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Валентина —
"4.03.26 in the clinic grande smile clinic they put 25 crowns from zirconium, on the second day at the control check I told the doctor that 5 crowns do not fit the gums on both sides there are big gaps, this is a technical defect, it needs to be redone, I was refused. You can not hope for any guarant"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Oksana Oliveira —
"As this clinic does not exist, they brought me to a completely different clinic Via, I did not see a professional doctor, only an X-ray, he wanted to immediately put implants, as I have a big problem with the bone, it needs to be increased, I did typography in another clinic, but here everything was"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Даниел Рашев —
"I do not recommend grande smile clinic from my experience, I had everything completely redone in Bulgaria, so I want to warn those who intend to have their teeth done, be careful when choosing a clinic because you will have to pay twice."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 OM BELMAY —
"Excellent welcome and superb services: accommodation, transport, taxis"
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 Grande Smile Clinic fairly
Grande Smile Clinic is a verified dental clinic in Şişli, 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 Grande Smile Clinic
Before booking with Grande 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 Grande 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.