Taki Dent vs Melisa 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
- District:
- Çekmeköy
- Address:
- Merkez, Erenler Cd 19/A, 34782 Çekmeköy/İstanbul
- Phone:
- 0530 784 85 85
- Website:
- melisadent.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Melisa Dental |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 7 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Çekmeköy, 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 Melisa Dental
Patients report that the clinic provides rude and unwelcoming customer service, with one reviewer noting a staff member answered "very harshly, almost scoldingly, 'No.'" Reviewers also describe poor patient follow-up as "almost non-existent," stating that staff "don't even recognize you" and "never call back." Furthermore, there are specific complaints about incomplete dental work, such as a doctor who "only partially performed the root canal treatment" and left a piece of wire inside a patient's tooth.
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 Melisa 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 Melisa Dental's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Melisa Dental (verify each)
★1 Şifanur Özbay —
"I came to ask about the price, then I asked if I could use the restroom. The woman at the entrance answered very harshly, almost scoldingly, "No." They don't know how to treat customers. No smiles, no attitude. I went somewhere else. You've lost another customer. 👎🏻"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Tatsız Gezgin —
"I was getting orthodontic treatment at another dentist, and I paid 15,000 TL for a whole two years of orthodontic treatment. Because the edges of the wire inside my tooth were coming loose, I went to this clinic because it was close to my home and they wanted it reattached. The doctor was very helpf"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Oğuzhan KILIÇ(Emniyet Şube) —
"Selahi Hoca is a good person, but I think it's time for him to retire. He only partially performed the root canal treatment we went for, broke the pliers during the procedure, and left a piece of wire in the tooth area. Unfortunately, we were humiliated despite paying for the treatment."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Barış Ç. —
"Patient follow-up is very poor, almost non-existent. They write down medications in a book like a grocery register. You call them, and they don't even recognize you. They never call back. The price you give them when you first visit varies by 750 TL from the price a week later. They can't even offer"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 oguzhan kilic —
"Unfortunately, the doctor only partially performed the root canal treatment. We had to go to another doctor and pay extra money. I don't forgive them for the money I paid. When we went back, they said the root canal wasn't completed; I think they forgot. While putting in braces to reinforce the toot"
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 Melisa Dental fairly
Melisa Dental is a verified dental clinic in Çekmeköy, 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 Melisa Dental
Before booking with Melisa 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 Melisa 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.