Taki Dent vs Serik Smile
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:
- 0506 972 30 34
- Website:
- seriksmile.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Serik Smile |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 4 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Antalya |
| 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 Serik Smile
Patients at Serik Smile report specific issues with procedures being performed prematurely, causing severe pain. One reviewer stated they "tried to perform root canal treatment before the infection subsided," describing the pain as "unbearable." Another reviewer reported suffering from "the pain of a simple filler injection for 5 months," alongside an injury to their tongue during the procedure.
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 Serik Smile 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 Serik Smile's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Serik Smile (verify each)
★1 Nurcan Durcuk —
"Don't be fooled by the reviews; I was absolutely dissatisfied. I had so many problems that if you asked Mr. Isa, he wouldn't know any of them because he wouldn't listen. I paid him because I trusted his sincerity, but instead of finishing the job and solving my problems, he just left it as it was an"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Nazife —
"I've been suffering from the pain of a simple filler injection for 5 months. My tongue was also injured during the injection, but it healed after a few days."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Hasandrvs —
"Here's what happened to me: I had an implant done at Mr. İsa's Clinic. I noticed a gap at the edge of the prosthetic tooth before it was fitted, and I told them immediately. They said it wouldn't be a problem, that it often happens like that. I used the tooth for a week, and food kept getting stuck "
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 gökhan gürsoy —
"They tried to perform root canal treatment before the infection subsided. The pain during the procedure was unbearable. Later, they said they wished our colleague hadn't treated the tooth in the first place, and I was referred to a specialist in this field. It took a total of three sessions. Althoug"
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 Serik Smile fairly
Serik Smile is a verified dental clinic in Antalya, 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 Serik Smile
Before booking with Serik Smile — 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 Serik Smile, 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.