Taki Dent vs Üçkök
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:
- Fatih
- Address:
- Kızılelma Caddesi, Şehremini, Ziya Gökalp Sok. No:2, 34096 Fatih/İstanbul
- Phone:
- 0530 265 17 99
- Website:
- uckok.com.tr
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Üçkök |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fatih, 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 Üçkök
Patients at Üçkök report that unqualified or ungraduated staff are performing procedures and writing prescriptions, with one reviewer stating, "Ungraduated students are working here." Another specific problem is that promised treatments are not delivered, such as a root canal being cancelled by the doctor on the day of the appointment, and a teeth whitening procedure that left the patient’s teeth "still yellow" after payment. Reviewers also describe the clinic as disinterested and focused on extracting money, with one calling it "a bad place" and another warning they are "just trying to rip you off from the start."
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 Üçkök 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 Üçkök's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Üçkök (verify each)
★1 Aysegul Ozdogan —
"I went to see Professor Rıfat, my expectations were very high. But he offered to pull my infected tooth right then and there. I won't even describe what we talked about afterwards. The fact that he started talking about money without discussing anything else, implying "we can start if you have the m"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 İrem Akdağ —
"I had an examination. I was scheduled for root canal treatment. I received antibiotics. When I went for my appointment, the doctor said he couldn't perform the procedure himself, that a root canal specialist should do it. But why didn't I learn this during the examination? Moreover, the fee increase"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Işıl Demir —
"Ungraduated students are working here. They stamp doctors' seals on the prescriptions they write. Administering the wrong treatment or the wrong medication is also fraud. I understood all this when I became a victim. I complained to the Ministry of Health, but of course, they did nothing."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 rabia özkan —
"I went for teeth whitening, but my teeth are still yellow. We paid 2500 TL, it was a waste of money. Don't go there, it's a bad place."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Sait Soykan —
"They're not interested, they're just trying to rip you off from the start, I definitely don't recommend them."
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 Üçkök fairly
Üçkök is a verified dental clinic in Fatih, 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 Üçkök
Before booking with Üçkök — 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 Üçkök, 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.