Dental Tourism Process in Istanbul

Contact our international patient team through our enquiry form, WhatsApp or email. Tell us what concerns you about your teeth, which treatments you are considering and when you would like to visit Istanbul.

Our patient coordinators can explain the next steps and help organise your appointment. Clinical recommendations and decisions about treatment suitability are made by a dentist.

Start with a description of your concerns, your treatment goals and any previous dental work. Let us know about relevant medical conditions, medications and allergies.

If you already have recent dental X-rays or reports, tell our team. We can explain which records may help the dentist review your enquiry and how to share them. You do not need to know which procedure is right for you before getting in touch.

An initial review of the information you provide may help outline possible treatment options and an estimated schedule. However, photographs and existing records do not replace an examination in person.

Your dentist will confirm the proposed treatment after assessing your oral health and reviewing any necessary investigations. Keep travel arrangements flexible until the expected appointment schedule has been discussed.

Your dentist is responsible for the clinical assessment and treatment recommendations. Our patient coordinators help with communication, appointments and travel arrangements.

The proposed plan should explain the recommended procedures, relevant alternatives, expected stages and associated costs. You should have an opportunity to ask questions before deciding whether to proceed.

Costs depend on your individual treatment needs, the procedures recommended, the number of teeth involved and the materials selected. Additional findings during your examination may affect the initial estimate.

Ask for a written breakdown that distinguishes dental treatment from accommodation, transfers and other arrangements. If your plan changes, discuss the reason, the alternatives and the revised cost before agreeing to additional treatment.

You can also view our starting dental treatment prices before contacting the team.

Confirm your proposed appointment dates, estimated treatment stages, likely length of stay and whether another visit may be needed.

Also ask for the payment schedule, accepted payment methods, cancellation and refund terms, package inclusions and arrangements if your treatment plan changes. Keep a copy of the written information provided for your booking.

The length of your stay depends on the treatment, the number of appointments and whether laboratory work or healing time is required. There is no single timetable suitable for every patient.

Discuss your intended arrival and departure dates with our team before booking. Your schedule should allow time for the planned appointments, any necessary reviews and advice from your dentist about travelling home.

Some treatments can be completed during one visit, while others require separate stages and a return appointment. This depends on your clinical needs and how treatment progresses.

Before committing to travel, ask whether the proposed plan involves additional visits, what each visit includes and which costs would apply to a return trip.

Accommodation and transfer arrangements depend on the treatment package and the conditions confirmed for your booking. They should not be assumed to be included in every quotation.

Before booking, confirm the hotel, number of nights, room arrangements, breakfast, airport transfers and transport between the hotel and clinic. Ask which additional charges would apply to extra nights, accompanying guests or changes to your itinerary.

Visit our VIP transfer and accommodation page for more information about the options described by our team.

Share your preferred flights with our patient team before booking so that arrival times and transfer arrangements can be discussed.

Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) serve different parts of the city. The most suitable option depends on your flight availability, accommodation and appointment schedule. Journey times vary with traffic, so allow flexibility.

If you would like to bring a partner, friend or family member, let our team know when discussing your visit.

Confirm whether your accommodation and transfer arrangements can include another guest and whether any additional charges apply. Your companion’s travel plans should also allow flexibility if your appointment schedule changes.

Sightseeing may fit around your appointments, depending on your treatment and how you feel. Keep your itinerary flexible and follow your dentist’s advice about activities and recovery.

Our Visit Istanbul page provides inspiration for places to explore. Appointment attendance and any required reviews should take priority over sightseeing plans.

Your first clinical appointment is an opportunity to discuss your concerns, review your dental and medical history and assess your oral health. Your dentist may recommend further investigations before confirming a treatment plan.

Use this appointment to ask about the proposed procedures, alternatives, expected limitations, costs and follow-up arrangements. Make sure you understand the plan before giving consent.

Yes. You can ask for further explanations and take time to consider the proposed options before consenting to treatment.

Tell your dentist if you are uncertain about any part of the plan or would like to discuss an alternative. If treatment has already started, ask how a change in your decision would affect the remaining clinical steps, appointments and costs.

Let our team know your preferred language before arranging your appointment. Ask which language support is available for your consultation and treatment discussions.

It is important that you understand the proposed treatment, consent information and aftercare instructions. If anything is unclear, ask for it to be explained again before proceeding.

Follow-up needs depend on the treatment you receive. Before leaving Istanbul, clarify your aftercare instructions, any planned reviews and how to contact the clinic with questions.

Ask what support can be provided remotely and when an examination in person would be needed. Also confirm the arrangements and possible costs if further treatment or a return visit is required. Remote communication does not replace an examination when one is necessary.

Ask our team how to obtain copies of the records relevant to your care, such as your treatment summary, available imaging and details of the work completed.

These records can help you understand your treatment and support continuity of care with a dentist at home. Tell us before departure if you need particular documents or information.