Quick answer
Choose a dental clinic in Turkey only after you know who will treat you, why each procedure is recommended, what alternatives exist, which materials will be used and who is responsible if follow-up is needed after you return to the UK.
15 questions to ask before paying a deposit
- What is the full name and professional registration of the treating dentist?
- Is the clinic authorised for international health tourism?
- Who makes the diagnosis and final treatment decision?
- What records are needed before travel?
- Is the quotation provisional until examination?
- Which teeth will be treated and why?
- What conservative alternatives exist?
- How much natural tooth structure will be removed?
- Which implant or ceramic brands are proposed?
- What is included and excluded from the package?
- How many appointments and Istanbul visits are expected?
- What are the material risks and warning symptoms?
- What records will I receive after treatment?
- What does the written guarantee actually cover?
- Who coordinates urgent and routine aftercare in the UK?
What are important warning signs?
- Pressure to pay immediately
- A fixed plan based only on photographs
- No named clinician
- Promises of zero risk or guaranteed lifetime results
- Refusal to provide material or implant details
- A schedule with no assessment or review time
- Unclear responsibility for complications
Reviews and before-and-after images can support research but cannot prove regulatory status or suitability for your case.
How should treatment consent work?
Consent is a clinical conversation, not only a form. The treating dentist should explain the diagnosis, expected benefits, significant risks, alternatives, maintenance and what may happen without treatment. You should be able to ask questions without sales pressure.
What should you arrange before returning to the UK?
Request treatment notes, imaging, prescriptions, invoices, material labels and written aftercare. Ask a UK dentist whether they can provide routine maintenance before you travel. See Eva’s safety and aftercare information.
Frequently asked questions
Does a low price mean a clinic is unsafe?
Price alone does not determine quality. Compare the complete clinical scope, clinician, facility, materials and aftercare.
Can a coordinator give clinical advice?
A coordinator can organise information, but diagnosis and consent should come from the qualified treating clinician.
Are online reviews enough?
No. Reviews are subjective and should be combined with official verification and a detailed clinical discussion.
Should I speak to my UK dentist first?
Yes. Independent advice based on your history can help you evaluate the proposal and arrange continuity of care.
Use the checklist during your consultation
Eva Smile & Aesthetics coordinates information for international patients; final clinical decisions remain between you and the qualified treating clinician.
Request a personalised reviewSources and further reading
- General Dental Council: Going abroad for dental treatment
- GOV.UK: Turkey health and medical tourism advice
Last reviewed: August 2026. General information only; diagnosis, suitability, costs and travel timing require an individual assessment by the treating clinician.
