Is Turkey good for dental work?

It can be very good, and it can go badly. The difference is the clinic, not the country. Turkey has thousands of licensed dentists and some of the best-equipped clinics in Europe, alongside clinics that rush treatment and crown healthy teeth. Check the licence, the named dentists, whether you get a scan before the price is final, and who looks after you at home.

How much does a dentist cost in Turkey?

With UK Smiles in Antalya, a zirconia crown is £175, an Emax veneer £280, and a single implant with its abutment and crown around £445. A full set of 20 zirconia crowns is £2,980 with your hotel and transfers included, against £14,000 to £30,000 privately in the UK. Consultations and scans are free.

Which city in Turkey is best for dental work?

Antalya and Istanbul both have excellent clinics. Antalya has a short 15-minute transfer from the airport, a quieter coastal setting to recover in, and direct flights from most UK airports, including Leeds Bradford. Istanbul is a large, busy city with a much longer airport transfer. Our guide to Antalya vs Istanbul compares them in detail.

Where exactly is the clinic?

In Lara, the beach district to the east of Antalya, on Lara Caddesi. It is about 13 km and 15 minutes from Antalya Airport, and a few minutes from the hotels UK Smiles patients stay in. VIP transfers between the airport, hotel and clinic are included.

Do the dentists speak English?

Yes. Several of the dentists speak English, and every UK Smiles patient has an English-speaking patient coordinator with them at the clinic. Eda and Selin, our lead coordinators, also handle your questions before and after the trip.

Can I meet a dentist before I fly?

Yes. UK Smiles holds consultations in Leeds where you can meet a dentist from the clinic, have your teeth looked at and get your plan and price before you book a flight. You can also send photos and we will have the dentists review them.

Is UK Smiles a dental clinic in Antalya?

No. UK Smiles is a UK company based in Leeds that arranges your treatment and looks after you before, during and after your trip. The treatment itself takes place at a certified Dental Centre in Antalya, which is government regulated and audited to a higher standard than a standard clinic.

What makes a Dental Centre different from a clinic?

A Dental Centre must meet Ministry of Health requirements for multiple specialists, an on-site lab, equipment and sterilisation, and pass regular audits to keep the licence. Most clinics in Turkey hold the standard polyclinic licence instead.

Do you provide veneers, crowns and implants in the same centre?

Yes. The Antalya Dental Centre offers complete treatment under one roof, from veneers and crowns to implants and full-arch work, with the teeth made in its own lab.

The Certified Dental Centre in Antalya

At UK Smiles, we don't just send patients to any clinic. Treatment takes place in a certified Dental Centre in Antalya, a higher level of accreditation than a standard clinic. It is government regulated and audited, with a team of specialists, an on-site lab and its own CAD/CAM technology under one roof.

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Inside the certified Antalya Dental Centre, the modern dental clinic in Turkey used by UK Smiles

Quick answer · Updated November 2026

UK Smiles patients are treated at a certified Dental Centre in Lara, Antalya, about 15 minutes from the airport. It holds the higher Dental Centre licence that only around 3% of clinics in Turkey achieve, with 12 treatment suites, an on-site lab, 3D scanning and six dentists, most with over 20 years' experience. A zirconia crown is £175, an Emax veneer £280 and a single implant with its crown around £445, with your hotel and transfers included in package prices.

Where: Lara, Antalya, about 13 km and 15 minutes from the airport
Licence: Certified Dental Centre, held by around 3% of clinics in Turkey
Dentists: Six, including a prosthodontist and an oral surgeon; three with 22 years or more
Equipment: 12 treatment suites, on-site lab, 3D CBCT scanning
Prices: Zirconia crown £175, Emax veneer £280, implant with crown around £445
Before you fly: Meet a dentist in Leeds, or send photos for a written plan and price

The clinic at a glance

A licensed Dental Centre, not a high-street clinic

The clinic in Lara, Antalya holds the Dental Centre licence that only around 3% of clinics in Turkey achieve. Here is what that means in practice, and a look inside one of the treatment suites.

Dental Centre Licence held by around 3% of clinics in Turkey
12 Private treatment suites
On-site lab Teeth designed, made and fitted under one roof
6 Dentists, each a specialist in their field
3D CBCT scanning and CAD/CAM design on every case
15 min From Antalya airport by private transfer

A private treatment suite at the clinic in Antalya, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a modern dental chair and sealed instrument drawers

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The chair

One of twelve private suites, each with its own treatment unit. You never share a room, and the same dentist sees you through your whole plan.

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Step inside the Antalya Dental Centre

A quick walk through the clinic in Lara, the treatment suites, the on-site lab and the lounge areas patients use before and after appointments.

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Dental Centre vs Standard Clinic (Polyclinic)

Most dental practices in Turkey are polyclinics. That is the standard licence, and it is what you will find behind the majority of the clinics advertising to UK patients.

A Dental Centre is a different tier altogether. Earning that status means meeting strict Ministry of Health requirements for specialists, facilities, sterilisation and equipment, then passing regular audits to keep it. Only around 3% of clinics in Turkey qualify. Here is how the two compare.

Feature	Certified Dental Centre (like ours)	Standard Clinic (Polyclinic)
Accreditation	Government-certified and regularly audited	Basic operating licence only
Dentist Team	Multiple full-time specialists (cosmetic, implant, restorative)	Often general dentists only
On-Site Dental Lab	Yes, for same-day crowns, veneers and implants	Usually outsourced, longer turnaround
Treatment Scope	Full range: implants, All-on-4 / 6, veneers, crowns, orthodontics	Limited services, often cosmetic-only
Hygiene and Safety	International sterilisation protocols, EU-standard infection control	Basic hygiene compliance, not always audited
Technology	Advanced 3D imaging, CBCT scans, CAD / CAM systems	May rely on outdated or outsourced equipment
Patient Support	Multilingual coordinators, aftercare, full case management	Limited or no structured aftercare
Trust and Oversight	Recognised as one of the top dental centres in Antalya	Unregulated marketing claims

The Dentists Who Treat UK Smiles Patients

Six dentists work on UK Smiles cases, each in their own field. Three have been practising for 22 years or more. Their full histories, from where they qualified to the cases they have published, are on our meet the team page.

Treatments Available at The Antalya Dental Centre

Veneers in Antalya

Transform your smile with Emax veneers, designed in-house for a natural finish. Recognised for delivering some of the best veneers in Turkey.

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Dental Crowns

The Dental Centre specialises in Emax and zirconia crowns, made in its on-site lab for perfect fit and strength.

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Dental Implants

From single implants to All-on-4 and All-on-6 full-arch solutions, we use premium brands like MegaGen implants to ensure long-lasting results.

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What a dentist in Turkey costs with UK Smiles

Clear prices, given in writing before you fly. Package prices include five nights in a hotel in Lara and VIP transfers.

Treatment	UK Smiles in Antalya	Typical UK private
Zirconia crown	£175 a tooth	£700 to £1,500
Emax veneer or crown	£280 a tooth	£750 to £1,500
Single implant with abutment and crown	Around £445	£2,000 to £3,000
Full set of 20 zirconia crowns	£2,980, hotel included	£14,000 to £30,000
All-on-4, both jaws	£6,296, hotel included	£16,000 to £28,000

See the full price list for veneers and crowns and dental implant prices.

How to Check a Dentist in Turkey

Whether you choose us or anyone else, these six checks separate a good clinic from a risky one. We pass all of them, and you should expect any clinic you are considering to do the same.

A licence you can check

In Turkey, clinics hold either a standard polyclinic licence or the higher Dental Centre licence, which requires specialists on staff, an on-site lab and regular Ministry of Health audits. Ask which one a clinic holds.
Named dentists with real histories

You should be able to see who will treat you, where they qualified and how long they have practised, not just a brand name and stock photos.
An X-ray or scan before the price is final

A quote given from a selfie alone can change in the chair. A 3D scan or X-ray first means the plan and the price hold.
A written plan, tooth by tooth

Which teeth get veneers, which get crowns, which implant brand, and what is included. If it is not written down, it is not agreed.
A warranty in writing

With UK Smiles that is 20 years on implants once fused with the bone, 5 years on crowns and 2 years on veneers.
Someone to call in the UK

The clinic is 2,000 miles away. Ask who you contact at home if a crown chips a year later, and what that costs.

Our guides go deeper on how to choose a dental clinic in Turkey, what Turkish dental licences mean and how to spot fake clinic reviews.

Inside the centre

Have a look around

Modern private treatment suites, stylish lounge and recovery areas, and our on-site lab in Lara, Antalya.

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Private Suites, a Quiet Lounge, Five Minutes From Your Hotel

You spend three or four appointments here across five nights, so the building is set up for comfort as much as for treatment:

Modern private treatment suites
Stylish lounge and recovery areas
VIP clinic transfers from your hotel
Multilingual patient coordinators
Lara Beach location, relax before and after appointments

The clinic is on Lara Caddesi in the Lara district of Antalya, about 13 km and 15 minutes from Antalya Airport, with direct flights from most UK airports including Leeds Bradford. Still deciding on a city? Read our guide to Antalya vs Istanbul for dental work.

Planned in Leeds, Done in Antalya

The UK side handles everything before and after the trip; the clinic handles the dentistry:

In-person consultations in Leeds before you travel
Digital X-rays and 3D scans to plan treatment in advance
A clear written price with everything listed, and nothing to pay up front
UK aftercare once you return home
310 patient reviews at 4.9 out of 5 from UK patients

Rated 4.9 Out of 5 by 310 Patients

Ninety-eight per cent of UK Smiles reviews are five stars. The things patients praise most are the honesty of the plan, the results, and the support before and after the trip.

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Start in Leeds, or Send Us Photos

Meet the team and hold the moulds at a consultation in Leeds, or send a couple of smile photos and get a written plan and price without leaving the house.

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FAQs About The Dental Centre in Antalya

Is Turkey good for dental work?

It can be very good, and it can go badly. The difference is the clinic, not the country. Turkey has thousands of licensed dentists and some of the best-equipped clinics in Europe, alongside clinics that rush treatment and crown healthy teeth. Check the licence, the named dentists, whether you get a scan before the price is final, and who looks after you at home.
How much does a dentist cost in Turkey?

With UK Smiles in Antalya, a zirconia crown is £175, an Emax veneer £280, and a single implant with its abutment and crown around £445. A full set of 20 zirconia crowns is £2,980 with your hotel and transfers included, against £14,000 to £30,000 privately in the UK. Consultations and scans are free.
Which city in Turkey is best for dental work?

Antalya and Istanbul both have excellent clinics. Antalya has a short 15-minute transfer from the airport, a quieter coastal setting to recover in, and direct flights from most UK airports, including Leeds Bradford. Istanbul is a large, busy city with a much longer airport transfer. Our guide to Antalya vs Istanbul compares them in detail.
Where exactly is the clinic?

In Lara, the beach district to the east of Antalya, on Lara Caddesi. It is about 13 km and 15 minutes from Antalya Airport, and a few minutes from the hotels UK Smiles patients stay in. VIP transfers between the airport, hotel and clinic are included.
Do the dentists speak English?

Yes. Several of the dentists speak English, and every UK Smiles patient has an English-speaking patient coordinator with them at the clinic. Eda and Selin, our lead coordinators, also handle your questions before and after the trip.
Can I meet a dentist before I fly?

Yes. UK Smiles holds consultations in Leeds where you can meet a dentist from the clinic, have your teeth looked at and get your plan and price before you book a flight. You can also send photos and we will have the dentists review them.
Is UK Smiles a dental clinic in Antalya?

No. UK Smiles is a UK company based in Leeds that arranges your treatment and looks after you before, during and after your trip. The treatment itself takes place at a certified Dental Centre in Antalya, which is government regulated and audited to a higher standard than a standard clinic.
What makes a Dental Centre different from a clinic?

A Dental Centre must meet Ministry of Health requirements for multiple specialists, an on-site lab, equipment and sterilisation, and pass regular audits to keep the licence. Most clinics in Turkey hold the standard polyclinic licence instead.
Do you provide veneers, crowns and implants in the same centre?

Yes. The Antalya Dental Centre offers complete treatment under one roof, from veneers and crowns to implants and full-arch work, with the teeth made in its own lab.