Taki Dent vs İstanbul Uzman Dental
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) 634 34 01
- Website:
- istanbuluzmandental.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | İstanbul Uzman Dental |
|---|---|---|
| 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 İstanbul Uzman Dental
Based on the reviews, patients at İstanbul Uzman Dental frequently report that the clinic pressures them into additional, unagreed-upon procedures, with one reviewer stating the clinic "increased it to seven" teeth without proper explanation. Another recurring issue is a lack of transparency around pricing, as one reviewer noted they were quoted "a lot of prices" after being told an X-ray was free, while others describe the staff as "only interested in getting money." Poor communication and a decline in clinical skill are also highlighted, with one reviewer complaining that a root canal was not done "properly" and another stating there "aren't any good doctors left."
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 Uzman Dental 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 Uzman Dental's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for İstanbul Uzman Dental (verify each)
★1 ayten hasdemir —
"We went there through a school's promotional campaign, and when they initially said three teeth, then increased it to seven, and when we asked why, they acted as if it was all for free. Anyway, to cut a long story short, on our second visit, before the procedure was even done and the number of filli"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 kolebiza —
"It's a pretentious and greedy place; they can't even explain what kind of service is required, they're only interested in getting money. We wanted to speak to an authorized person to express our dissatisfaction, but they wouldn't listen. They just told us to give them a refund and send them away, sa"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Pembe Şeker —
"I went for a filling, they said the X-ray was free but then they quoted me a lot of prices. Some of them are doctors but their sneaky looks show they're not trained 👎🏻"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Natalia Özer —
"There used to be Dr. Fatih, he was a good doctor, but now I think there aren't any good doctors left. I had a root canal treatment there and he couldn't even do it properly, to be honest. Now I've come to another place and started from scratch again. My doctor there was a woman..."
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 Uzman Dental fairly
İstanbul Uzman Dental 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 Uzman Dental
Before booking with İstanbul Uzman Dental — 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 Uzman Dental, 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.