Taki Dent vs Smiley Dental Antalya
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:
- 0545 843 27 27
- Website:
- smileydentalantalya.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Smiley Dental Antalya |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 3 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 Smiley Dental Antalya
Reviewers report significant issues with appointment scheduling and time management, with one noting they arrived on time for a 10:00 AM booking only to be told after a 30-minute wait that the doctor was "running late" for a further 20 minutes. Multiple patients also describe poor clinical outcomes, including a whitening procedure that resulted in "pain for a month" and results that lasted only a week before teeth "went back to their original state," alongside a rushed 15-minute cleaning performed without an assistant.
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 Smiley Dental Antalya 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 Smiley Dental Antalya's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Smiley Dental Antalya (verify each)
★1 Dmitrii Golovanov —
"I booked a procedure for 10:00 AM and arrived exactly on time. After waiting for 30 minutes, the staff finally informed me that the doctor was running late and I would have to wait another 20 minutes. Terrible time management and a complete disrespect for patients' time. Cannot recommend."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Yusuf Eryilmaz —
"I had my teeth whitened, and instead of the expected two days of mild pain, I had pain for a month. My teeth were white for a week, then went back to their original state. Not recommended for the price and such unprofessional service."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Neslihan Koç —
"The teeth cleaning took 15 minutes. There was no assistant. Not a place to be satisfied with."
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 Smiley Dental Antalya fairly
Smiley Dental Antalya 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 Smiley Dental Antalya
Before booking with Smiley Dental Antalya — 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 Smiley Dental Antalya, 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.