Taki Dent vs Via Dental Clinic
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:
- Sultangazi
- Address:
- Sultançiftliği Mah. Eski Edirne Asfaltı. Cad. B Blok apt:625\1A, Sultançiftliği, 34265 Sultangazi/İstanbul
- Phone:
- 0850 811 8842
- Website:
- viadentalclinic.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Via Dental Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 20 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Sultangazi, 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 Via Dental Clinic
Patients report that the clinic fails to provide adequate information and aftercare, with one reviewer noting they "made the teeth completely attached without providing any any information." Another recurring issue is a lack of flexibility regarding payments and scheduling, as one reviewer paid the full amount upfront for a four-session cleaning but could not get a refund after being unable to attend further appointments. Multiple reviewers also describe the experience as a "nightmare that cost me my health and my money," citing broken promises and a strong warning against treatment.
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 Via Dental Clinic 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 Via Dental Clinic's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Via Dental Clinic (verify each)
★1 S D —
"Had implants and crowns done here after all the promises from the service provider called Istanbul care partnered with this via clinic. I strongly not recommend any dental work here as they may come across nice but their professionalism and work is deeply awful my jaw crowns are so flat that chewing"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Berfin Şener —
"I received 17 prosthetic teeth and 10 implant treatments over about a year. During the process, they made the teeth completely attached without providing any information. They even admitted this, using rude language like "we're doing it our way." Two weeks after the teeth were finished, they started"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 ismail karabalık —
"Despite having an appointment at 4:30 PM on February 25, 2026, at the private dental clinic VIA DENTAL, I was not seen at my scheduled time and was kept waiting for approximately 30 minutes without any reasonable explanation. According to the Patient Rights Regulation dated August 1, 1998, patients"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Aliberat Türkmen —
"I came here for a dental cleaning and they said it would be done in 4 sessions and asked for 16,000 TL. We had the first session and paid the full amount, but later, because I couldn't get time off from work, we asked for a refund for the other three sessions. They said they would deposit the money "
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Margarete M —
"Urgent warning: Stay away from this clinic! A nightmare that cost me my health and my money. I want to urgently warn all potential patients against having treatment at this clinic. My experience was catastrophic, and I am deeply convinced that the staff completely lacks the necessary medical experi"
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 Via Dental Clinic fairly
Via Dental Clinic is a verified dental clinic in Sultangazi, 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 Via Dental Clinic
Before booking with Via Dental Clinic — 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 Via Dental Clinic, 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.