Taki Dent vs İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Diş Hastanesi
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:
- (0212) 800 11 21
- Website:
- gelisimdishastanesi.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | İstanbul Gelişim Ünive… |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 14 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 İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Diş Hastanesi
Patients at this clinic report that treatment is often performed by interns rather than qualified doctors, with one reviewer noting "mostly interns" and another describing an intern who "literally kicked my 7-year-old son out twice before the procedure was finished." Reviewers also state that dental work fails, with one patient reporting they "had to redo both fillings" as they were "left them decayed," and another complaining of "still experiencing pain" a full year after treatment. A further recurring issue is disrespectful and unprofessional behaviour from staff, with one reviewer specifically citing "Dentist Sertaç Aksakallı's demeanor was disrespectful."
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 İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Diş Hastanesi 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 İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Diş Hastanesi's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Diş Hastanesi (verify each)
★1 pellny —
"I had 2 fillings and 1 root canal done. Thanks to them, I had to redo both fillings. They left them decayed, and it hurt a lot while they were doing it. Instead of getting rid of my toothache, I ended up in even more pain."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 dursun uysal —
"I had an appointment at Mereba 3/2/2026, but they didn't pay attention. I was sent to a department, but there was no sign for the department, no doctor's names, mostly interns, and no one bothered to ask why I was there. The hospital is nice, but it's full of people who just want their appointment t"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Gamze KOÇ —
"The intern literally kicked my 7-year-old son out twice before the procedure was finished. I repeat, he's 7 years old. He said he felt nauseous during the procedure and kicked him out. My son cried for days, begging me never to take him there again. I'm giving one star because of this intern; my son"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Samire Bazman —
"We had a very bad experience, I don't recommend him to anyone. Dentist Sertaç Aksakallı's demeanor was disrespectful and unprofessional. I went there for my daughter's orthodontics last week. Our appointment was already 40 minutes late, and the examination itself lasted less than 5 minutes. I paid t"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Esra Elçin Güneş —
"I am completely dissatisfied. I had my tooth treated at the hospital a year ago, paid for it upfront, and it's terrible that I'm still experiencing pain after so much time has passed. The fact that they ask for a fee every time I go in is really bad, and the fact that they give guarantees but then d"
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 İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Diş Hastanesi fairly
İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Diş Hastanesi 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 İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Diş Hastanesi
Before booking with İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Diş Hastanesi — 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 İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Diş Hastanesi, 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.