Taki Dent vs Welldent
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:
- Şerifali/Ümraniye/Ümraniye
- Address:
- Tatlısu Mahallesi, Yesevi Sk. No:1A, Tatlısu, 34774 Şerifali/Ümraniye/Ümraniye/İstanbul
- Phone:
- (0216) 365 53 65
- Website:
- welldent.com.tr
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Welldent |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 11 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Şerifali/Ümraniye/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 Welldent
Patients report that Welldent charges inflated prices and recommends unnecessary procedures, particularly to foreign clients. One reviewer states that "if you’re a foreigner you would get the maximum list of procedures which is possible to apply with a high prices," while another claims they were charged an extra fee for a child's filling after an initial examination. Multiple reviewers also describe the staff as inexperienced, with one warning that "the people there they don’t have experience and you will loss your money."
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 Welldent 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 Welldent's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Welldent (verify each)
★1 Yuliana Poliakova —
"If you’re a foreigner you would get the maximum list of procedures which is possible to apply with a high prices. I have applied with a request of treating small carries in 2 teeth, during consultation I was told I have many problems and at the end I received a treatment plan for almost 1000€. The "
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Abood Sha —
"Do not try this clinic because you will suffering a lot and almost all the reviews it’s not real the clinic is clean but the people there they don’t have experience and you will loss your money and got a lot of pain , I wrote my review after almost now two months gone since my treatment done and all"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Selim North —
"I came to your clinic this afternoon for a tooth extraction. The cashier at the entrance told me to wear overshoes, and of course, I did. However, as I was waiting and leaving the clinic, I noticed that several people weren't wearing overshoes. What kind of attitude is this? If hygiene rules aren'"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Gülşen OKANLI —
"My daughter had been under the care of Ecem Hanım, a pediatric dentist at the Welldent Şerifali branch, for about a year and a half, and we had regular checkups. However, in May, due to a toothache, we were referred to Yasemin Hanım instead of Ecem Hanım, and three of her teeth were extracted, belie"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Murat GÜNEŞ —
"At Welldent, apart from Dr. Muhammet, I give zero points to the company management and procedures. My young daughter had an examination 6 months ago and wanted a filling done now. They charged an extra 495 TL because she couldn't get the filling done. They charged a fee for child examinations every "
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 Welldent fairly
Welldent is a verified dental clinic in Şerifali/Ümraniye/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 Welldent
Before booking with Welldent — 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 Welldent, 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.