Cosmetic dentistry in Turkey
Dentocare - Turkey
Turkey is the proud owner of a dazzling heritage – both architectural and historical. It owes this legacy to the dozens of civilisations from the ancient Hittites to the Ottomans who had made Turkey their home. It maintains a perfect balance between its Western orientation and European aspirations and the traditionalism and Islam, and is the perfect example of a continuously evolving modern state. For the tourist, it’s a dream destination; the capital city of Istanbul being the most sought after destinations among the vacation points with its enviable historic sights and cultural life. And one cannot leave out the Greco-Roman cities such as Ephesus or Pergamon, the coastal resorts with their sandy beaches and exciting nightlife, the euphoric Anatolian plateau, the ethereal Cappadocia and the enigmatic Hittites. And add onto that the warm Turkish hospitality and one could not ask for more. Turkey today has more to offer to the visitor – the splendid opportunity to get cosmetic dental treatments done at some of the best dental clinics in the world. Turkey has become the Mecca for cosmetic dental treatments owing to the world renowned expertise offered by the Turkish dentists as well as their state of the art of facilities and the affordability and convenience they offer.
Dental Qualification and Accreditation profiles of dental practices in Turkey
Education
Dental education in Turkey consists of 5 years of training in one of Turkey's 15 dental schools after which the graduates receive a degree of D.D.S. The dental education is regulated by the Council of Higher Education and the Ministry of Health.
Specialization
Dentists can pursue specialization in two recognised specialties in Turkey - Prosthodontics and Orthodonty.
Organizations
The Ministry of Health - regulates Dental colleges and the legal framework within which Turkish dentistry operates.
The Turkish Dental Association (TDA) – This is the central body responsible for monitoring the practice and professional development of dentistry within Turkey. It has 33 dental chambers to regulate dentistry at the local levels, spread across the country. The association is also responsible for developing and updating the skills of its members by offering continuing education courses. The TDA is a member of various international dental organizations. All Turkish dentists must be part of the TDA in order to practice dentistry in Turkey.
Turkish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry - All dentists practicing cosmetic dentistry are a member of the Turkish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry.
Accreditations
Many dental practices in Turkey have been awarded the ISO 9001/2000 Quality Certificate.
What are the popular cosmetic dentistry treatments offered in Turkey?
Some of the most popular procedures offered by the cosmetic dental clinics in Turkey include
- Dental ceramic implants
- Porcelain crowns
- Porcelain bridges
- Non metallic partials etc.
- Porcelain veneers
- Tooth straightening
- Tooth whitening (bleaching)
What are the popular locations in Turkey to seek cosmetic dental treatment?
The main clinics and hospitals for cosmetic dentistry are located in Istanbul and Izmir.
Travelling and accommodation in Turkey
Getting There
Getting There by Air
There are nine main international airports in Turkey connecting it with prime international destinations
- Esenboga Airport, Ankara - which is 35km northeast of the city supported by Havas bus services regularly between the airport and the city centre and taxis
- Atatürk International Airport, Istanbul - which is 24km west of the city supported by Havas bus services regularly between the airport and the city centre and taxis
- Adnan Menderes Airport, Izmir – with Havas bus services regularly between the airport and the city centre
- Sabiha Gökçen International airport, Sabiha Gökçen – which is 40km from Istanbul, on the Asian side supported by shuttle bus services to the city and to Atatürk International Airport , and Taxi services
- Sakirpasa Airport, Adana
- Antalya Airport, Antalya
- Milas-Bodrum Airport, Bodrum
- Dalaman Airport, Dalaman
- Trabzon Airport, Trabzon
The national airline is the Turkish Airlines
Getting There by Water
There are ferry services and cruise ships offering international routes into the main ports of Antalya, Bandirma, Cesme, Istanbul, Izmir, Marmaris and Mersin.
International Destination |
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Italy |
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Cyprus |
Three routes with sea buses, car and passenger ferry services
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Greece |
Privately operated ferry lines between
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Ukraine |
Odessa-Istanbul operated by Ukrferry |
Cruise ships – with stops in Istanbul, Kusadasi and Antalya.
Getting There by Rail
You can also travel into Istanbul by rail routes via some of the major European cities. International routes include
- From London to Paris via Eurostar, from Paris to Vienna by Orient Express to Vienna, Avala to Budapest, overnight Ister to Bucharest and finally the Bosfor to Istanbul
- Couchette car from Budapest to Istanbul
- From Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Germany and Serbia
There are also rail passes available that offer unlimited travel as well as discounts in travel to European countries excluding the country of residence.
- InterRail –offers unlimited travel in first- or second-class travel to a maximum of 30 European countries for European residents of over six months. It has two pass options
- The Global Pass - travel for 22 days, one month, five days in 10 days or 10 days in 22 days across all countries.
- The One-Country Pass - travel for three, four, six or eight days in one month in any of the countries except Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro.
Getting There by Road
You can also drive in to Turkey or avail of coach services to Turkey from international destinations.
By car – There are entry points
- From Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, the Syrian Arab Republic and Iran
- From London, either the northern route via Belgium, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, or the southern route through Belgium, Austria, and Italy with a car-ferry connection to Turkey
Coach –There are regular services which include the following coach routes
- between Turkey and Austria, France, Germany, Greece and Switzerland, as well as Jordan, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the Syrian Arab Republic
- from London to Istanbul, changing in Frankfurt
Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Turkey has a well knit network of domestic flight services between the various regions. These include
- Turkish Airlines - from Istanbul, Ankara, Adana, Antalya, Dalaman, Izmir and Trabzon to all of the major Turkish cities
- Atlas Jet
- Onur Air
- SunExpress
Getting Around by Water
There are frequent ferry services connecting Turkey with other parts of the country. These include
- A frequent car ferry that crosses the Dardenelles at Gallipoli, from Canakkale to Eceabat and Gelibolu to Lapseki
- Istanbul Fast Ferries - offering frequent seabus services from Bostanci, Kadiköy, Kartal, Yalova and Büyükada Island to Auça, Bakirköy, Karaköy, Yenikapi, Yalova and Bandirma
- Deniz Cruise & Ferry Lines – offering services in the Istanbul-Izmir route
Getting Around by Rail
The Turkish Railways (TCDD) has rail services connecting the main cities in the country. Fares are cheap except on the express trains.
You can also avail of rail passes which allow discounts and unlimited travel for a certain period and in specific destinations
- InterRail One-Country Pass - offering travel for three, four, six or eight days in one month within Turkey but not in the passenger's country of residence
Getting Around by Road
The roads in Turkey are currently under improvement and upgradation, and the conditions therefore can be poor. You can get around using the road by availing
- Bus and trolleybus services – Extensive services operating in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir
- Coach services – run by private companies with services that are faster then the trains and having low fares. The best coach operators are Varan and Ulusoy, with their coaches departing from the bus stations or otogar (the international Istnabul bus station) in large towns, and from the town centre in small towns.
- Metro services - available in Ankara and Istanbul
- Car hire – You can avail of self driven or chauffeur driven car hire services by booking through their representative offices in the major cities and towns. Documentation required are national license or an International Driving Permit (for visitors from outside the EU), Turkish third Party insurance, and Green Card International Insurance, endorsed for Turkish territory in both Europe and Asia.
- Metered Taxis – Available in all the main towns in Turkey. A unique type of taxi service seen in Turkey is the dolmus, a collective taxi or minibus along specific routes where each passenger pays according to the distance travelled to specific stops. The dolmus has services within large cities to suburbs, airports and often to neighbouring towns and are much cheaper than conventional taxis.
Accommodation in Turkey
Ottoman Boutique Hotels – Seen in Istanbul and consist of ancient Ottoman mansions of Sultanahmet and Bosphorus that have been converted into small boutique hotels. These offer comfortable and luxurious stay.
Hotels – Comprises of 1 to 5 star hotels, first and second class motels and holiday villas, which are registered with the Ministry of Tourism and also are members of the national hotel association, TUROB.
Guest Houses or pensions – These are available in holiday resorts and major towns.
Self Catering – You can also rent villas and apartments on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts.
Camping/Caravanning – There are many camping sites but all have limited facilities
Youth Hostels – You have excellent youth hostels in Turkey such as the Yücelt Interyouth Hostel in Istanbul which is a member of Hostelling International.
Cosmetic Dentistry
- Teeth Whitening
- Veneers
- Lumineers
- Gum Contouring
- Crowns
- Cosmetic Bonding
- Cerec
- Dental Implants
- Smile Makeovers
- Cosmetic Dentistry Costs
- Cosmetic Dentistry Abroad
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