Taki Dent vs WestDent Clinic Turkey
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:
- Bayraklı
- Address:
- Osmangazi, Yavuz Cd. No:310, 35535 Bayraklı/İzmir
- Phone:
- 0533 133 96 16
- Website:
- westdentclinicturkey.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | WestDent Clinic Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Bayraklı, İzmir |
| 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 WestDent Clinic Turkey
Patients at WestDent Clinic Turkey report being charged for higher-grade materials than they received, with one reviewer stating they were "charged for Emax crowns and received zirconia." Multiple reviewers describe severe post-treatment complications, including "Severe Ongoing Pain," swollen gums, and a need for "€7,000 in Reparative Work," with one noting their current clinic was "shocked to see the condition." There are also serious allegations of aggressive upselling, with a reviewer claiming the clinic "REMOVED FRESHLY PLACED IMPLANTS FROM MY MOTHER'S MOUTH AFTER I REFUSED TO PAY EXTRA," alongside complaints about poor aesthetics and an unsatisfactory bite.
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 WestDent Clinic Turkey 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 WestDent Clinic Turkey's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for WestDent Clinic Turkey (verify each)
★1 Halima Ouddani —
"Severe Ongoing Pain & €7,000 in Reparative Work Needed (2 Months Post-Treatment) It has now been two months since my second visit to Westdent Izmir, and I am living in a constant nightmare. I am still experiencing severe pain and extreme sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures as a direct result o"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Viktoriya Strahl —
"This clinic is FRAUD and thieves!! See my real photos and be the judge! I was charged for Emax crowns and received zirconia !!! Take a look at photos and do your research, Emax should look clear(like your natural teeth on X-ray) and zirconia is exactly what you see. Now I understand when to my multi"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 F T. —
"We flew to this clinic a few months ago to get crowns and are left with a huge bill to pay. Gums are swollen and my current clinic was shocked to see the condition my teeth are in now. I have no idea if these so called doctors actually have a medical license. Please, do NOT come here"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Abdel —
"BIG TOURIST SCAM & MALPRACTICE! THEY REMOVED FRESHLY PLACED IMPLANTS FROM MY MOTHER'S MOUTH AFTER I REFUSED TO PAY EXTRA. I brought my mom to this clinic for full-mouth implants. We agreed on a treatment plan before our flight to Izmir, which I confirmed many times. They promised us a 4-star hotel,"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Loredana Baciu —
"Unfortunately, I cannot recommend WestDent Clinic Izmir. The implants seem to be fine so far, but I am very dissatisfied with the prosthetic work, the aesthetics, and my bite. The teeth look too thick, too massive, and unnatural to me, especially in the lower jaw. The screw hole is visible on one o"
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 WestDent Clinic Turkey fairly
WestDent Clinic Turkey is a verified dental clinic in Bayraklı, İzmir, 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 WestDent Clinic Turkey
Before booking with WestDent Clinic Turkey — 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 WestDent Clinic Turkey, 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.