Taki Dent vs Antalya Smile Designs
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
- Ministry of Health accredited
- International Health Tourism authorised
- written guarantee (lifetime on implants; 5–10 years on crowns/veneers)
- UK English patient coordinator
- Straumann & Nobel implants
- Phone:
- 0549 950 10 10
- Website:
- antalyasmiledesigns.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Antalya Smile Designs |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 9 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Antalya |
| 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 Antalya Smile Designs
Patients report that the clinic goes silent and fails to respond after issues arise, particularly regarding refunds. One reviewer stated the clinic "won’t sort anything give any money back," while another noted they "have not responded" after requesting a deposit return. Additionally, treatment delays forced one patient to pay for extra flights and accommodation as their procedure "wasn’t finished."
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 Antalya Smile Designs 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 Antalya Smile Designs's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Antalya Smile Designs (verify each)
★1 Consumer (GB) — Went to this clinic last year July 2025…
"Went to this clinic last year July 2025 and had crown treatment, all nicely shawed down everything was fine, very good shape temps no problems returning back before end of 2025 i had my finals fitted, and at that time started to feel something is wrong, sensitivity etc, which i told them, they said "
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Rachel Davies (GB) — Wrote my review and experience on here…
"Wrote my review and experience on here with a reply about getting in touch with them to sort things but this is not true they won’t sort anything give any money back that’s been paid don’t feel comfortable enough to go back to them after what’s happened and still just respond with come back because "
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Rachel Davies (GB) — The worst experience of my life
"The worst experience of my life, has nothing but problems since, had to pay extra for flights back on a different day and to book another hotel for longer as treatment wasn’t finished, deposit was deducted from the price, temporary teeth were awful and won’t respond to emails for any money back even"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Gruby (IM) — This is not a professional clinic
"On August 17, 2025, I paid a £200 deposit for treatments at this clinic, which I was able to withdraw without any problems. Due to my health, I cannot undergo dental implant surgery. Since Monday, January 12, 2026, I have been asking for a refund of the deposit, and I have been constantly being lied"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Rach (GB) — Not returning deposit after plenty of notice
"I have not had any treatment so cannot comment of what the dentist is like, however after paying a deposit and informing them I can no longer proceed due to personal reasons they have not responded to any messages or calls or told me if I will get this back. Treatment wasn't due till end of March 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 Antalya Smile Designs fairly
Antalya Smile Designs is a verified dental clinic in Antalya, 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 Antalya Smile Designs
Before booking with Antalya Smile Designs — 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 Antalya Smile Designs, 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.