Verify Ministry of Health registration and, for international patients, health-tourism authorisation; then confirm the treating dentist's name, sterilisation protocols and — where claimed — ISO or similar quality certificates with documents you can see, not just logos on a homepage.
Key points
- Ask for the clinic's official registration / health-tourism certificate number.
- Confirm the named dentist who will treat you — not a rotating anonymous team.
- Treat homepage badges sceptically until you see a document or verifiable listing.
- Combine accreditation checks with clinical checks: DSD, written plan, brand transparency, aftercare.
Frequently asked questions
Is JCI required for every dental clinic?
JCI often applies to hospitals. Many excellent dental clinics rely on Ministry of Health licensing plus ISO hygiene systems — ask what applies to that specific clinic.
What about GCR ratings?
Third-party ratings can help, but they are not a substitute for dentist identity, materials and a written plan.
Red flags?
No named dentist, pressure to pay deposits before a plan, crown-everything recommendations, and prices far below market without brand disclosure.
MediDent Istanbul?
Ask the coordination team for current authorisation details during consultation; treatment is planned at the Üsküdar Acıbadem clinic with named clinical staff.