Taki Dent vs ViraDenta
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:
- Ümraniye
- Address:
- Atakent, Reşit Paşa Cd. No: 10/C, 34310 Ümraniye/İstanbul
- Phone:
- (0216) 318 20 20
- Website:
- viradenta.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | ViraDenta |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 19 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Ümraniye, 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 ViraDenta
Patients at ViraDenta report that appointments are frequently cancelled or refused upon arrival, with one reviewer noting a doctor stated, "I'm not available, I don't have time." Reviewers also describe a pattern of poor aftercare, stating that staff are "very nice until you get the procedure done" but then fail to honour promises to fix problems for free.
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 ViraDenta 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 ViraDenta's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for ViraDenta (verify each)
★1 Nurdan A —
"Do not go to this clinic if you want to save trouble from immeasurable pain, inept expertise and hit to your wallet. My mom went to this clinic for implant based dentures. They took measurements by hand resulting in my mom crying - she didn't sign up for torture chamber! All of her implants were no"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Ufuk Özbek —
"Even though we arrived half an hour before our appointment, a doctor named Behiye refused to do the work at the appointed time, saying, "I'm not available, I don't have time, and the procedure will take more than half an hour." I suspect they're a bit cheap, so their indifference doesn't affect thei"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Gökhan İnceöz —
"I had an appointment with ViraDenta on July 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM under my insurance policy. Due to the doctor's unavailability, my appointment was postponed to July 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM. I arrived 20 minutes before my scheduled time, and despite asking twice after 4:00 PM, they kept saying they would s"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 zeynep ceren soydemir —
"I had an appointment with Ms. Behiye because my tooth was broken, but she said she was too busy and couldn't do the filling in half an hour. If she had said that over the phone, I wouldn't have come. She looked at my mouth a second time and then just sent me away. I felt like I was kicked out; all s"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Nursena Doğan —
"I had cosmetic dental work done there, and I want you to know, friends, they are very nice until you get the procedure done. They say if there's a problem, come back and they'll fix it for free, but after a hard time reaching them, they're now saying they'll charge me for my damaged teeth again. So "
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 ViraDenta fairly
ViraDenta is a verified dental clinic in Ümraniye, 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 ViraDenta
Before booking with ViraDenta — 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 ViraDenta, 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.