Dentakay Dental Clinic
- Founded2009
- Doctors3 listed on xcuro
- Doctors' languagesTurkish, English
- AccreditationsISO 9001, Health tourism certificate (Turkish Ministry of Health)
- Pricesfrom $358
- Prices checkedJune 3, 2026
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Dental clinic group founded in Istanbul in 2009 by Dr. Gülay Akay, with 60+ dentists, an in-house lab and clinics in Istanbul, Antalya and Ankara, per the clinic.
Overview
Dentakay is a dental clinic group founded in Istanbul in 2009 by Dr. Gülay Akay. According to Dentakay, it has clinics in Istanbul, Antalya, Ankara and Riyadh and a consultation office in London.
Specialties and Treatment Focus
Dentakay lists dental implants (including All-on-4 and All-on-6 full-arch treatment), veneers, crowns, bridges, Hollywood smile, digital smile design, gingival esthetics, orthodontics, periodontics, pedodontics, teeth whitening, same-day dentistry and corrective jaw surgery. According to the clinic, crowns, veneers and bridges are made in its own laboratory, DentakayLabs.
Doctors and Medical Team
Dentakay says it has more than 60 dentists working across implant, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, orthodontics and oral surgery. Dentists in our listings include founder and head dentist Dr. Gülay Akay, implantologist Dr. Ahmet Alper Kaya and cosmetic dentist Dr. Ahmet Özdemir.
International Patient Experience
According to Dentakay, each patient has a multilingual personal assistant, and patient assistants and interpreters speak English, Spanish, Arabic, German, French and other languages. The clinic says it arranges appointments, transfers and hotels and provides aftercare support after patients return home.
Key facts
- Founded in 2009 in Istanbul, per the clinic
- More than 60 dentists, per the clinic
- Dentakay states it holds Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation
- Dentakay received The European Award in 2022 (Dentistry) and 2025 (Dental Clinic), per the clinic
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Accreditations & certifications
ISO 9001Accredited
Health Tourism Cert.AccreditedA general quality-management standard used in every industry. It shows the organisation documents and audits its processes; it says nothing specific about clinical care or patient safety.
A Turkish Ministry of Health authorisation permitting a facility to treat international patients. It is a permit to serve foreign patients, not a clinical quality mark.
Procedures & prices
Last verified: June 3, 2026
| Procedure | Price at Dentakay Dental Clinic | Typical U.S. price | Time there (typical) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Implants Implant only, €379–€879; complete tooth from €558 — clinic price page | $425 - $987 | From $2,143 | 2 trips |
| Veneers Laminate veneer €319 per tooth — clinic price page | From $358 | From $1,455 | about a week |
U.S. prices come from the sources named on each procedure page. Flights and hotel are not included. “Time there” is the typical figure from our cost guide for Turkey, not Dentakay Dental Clinic’s own schedule; ask the clinic for yours.
Doctors at Dentakay Dental Clinic
Getting to Istanbul from the U.S.
- Istanbul Airport (IST)19 mi straight-line · ≈ 24 mi by road · ≈ 35 min drive
- Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)26 mi straight-line · ≈ 34 mi by road · ≈ 50 min drive
Approximate: straight-line distance from the clinic's map location, times 1.3 for roads, at an average 25 mph for trips under 10 road miles and 40 mph for longer ones. Traffic and border waits are not included. Airport and crossing locations: Istanbul Airport, Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (Wikidata). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Visa. U.S. passport holders travel to Turkey without a visa for tourism or short business, for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Flights. Turkish Airlines flies nonstop to Istanbul from New York, Newark, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. East-coast flights run about 10 hours, west-coast about 13. Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of New York in summer and 8 hours in winter, because Turkey stays on UTC+3 all year.
U.S. State Department advisory. Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution (reissued June 9, 2026). The advisory says not to travel within 10 km of the borders with Syria or Iraq; Istanbul is far from both.Read the advisory.
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Frequently asked questions about Dentakay Dental Clinic
How much does treatment cost at Dentakay Dental Clinic?
Prices Dentakay Dental Clinic has quoted to us, in U.S. dollars: Dental Implants $425 to $987; Veneers from $358. Final quotes depend on your case and are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
Is Dentakay Dental Clinic accredited?
Dentakay Dental Clinic lists these accreditations and certifications: ISO 9001, Health Tourism Cert.. JCI accreditation can be checked in the Joint Commission International online directory.
Where is Dentakay Dental Clinic?
Dentakay Dental Clinic is in Istanbul, Turkey. Address: Multiple Istanbul branches (Nish, Sisli, Bagcilar) plus Ankara, Antalya, Riyadh and London office.
What do patients say about Dentakay Dental Clinic?
On independent review platforms: Google Maps 4.9 out of 5 from 5,769 reviews; Trustpilot 4.3 out of 5 from 1,622 reviews. We link to each source so you can read the reviews yourself.
How do I get to Dentakay Dental Clinic from the U.S.?
U.S. passport holders travel to Turkey without a visa for tourism or short business, for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Turkish Airlines flies nonstop to Istanbul from New York, Newark, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. East-coast flights run about 10 hours, west-coast about 13. Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of New York in summer and 8 hours in winter, because Turkey stays on UTC+3 all year.
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Research & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures offered at Dentakay Dental Clinic. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- Consensus Report of Group 2 of the 1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines
- Consensus Report of Group 1 of the 1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines
- Survival and Complication Rates of Ceramic Partial Coverage Restorations (PCRs) and Ceramic Laminate Veneers Made of Different Types of Ceramics. Consensus Statement From SSRD, SEPES, and PROSEC Conference on Minimally Invasive Restorations.
- Regenerative Surgical Treatment of Peri-Implantitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Impact of Open Proximal Contacts on Peri-Implant Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.


