Maltepe Dental Clinic, an Istanbul-based practice with operations in London, reports increased inquiries from UK patients seeking comprehensive dental care as recent watchdog findings reveal severe challenges in accessing NHS dental services across England.

The clinic, which has treated over 14,000 patients from more than 85 countries during its 22-year history, notes a particular rise in UK patients requiring extensive dental implants and restorative procedures. This trend coincides with December 2025 reports from Healthwatch England documenting that some patients are resorting to self-extraction of teeth due to inability to secure urgent NHS dental appointments.

"We are seeing more UK patients who require comprehensive Smile Restoration procedures after years of delayed treatment," stated Dr. Alper Gurhan,Chief Dentist of Maltepe Dental Clinic. "Many arrive with conditions that have progressed significantly due to access barriers in their home country. Our role has evolved from providing elective procedures to addressing critical dental health needs for international patients."

The clinic's dual presence in Istanbul and London provides a unique operational model for serving UK patients. With a London-based co-founder providing local consultation and follow-up care, patients receive continuity of service that addresses common concerns about overseas treatment. The facility's in-house laboratory enables customized prosthetics and same-visit adjustments, reducing the typical multi-trip requirements of complex restorative work.

Recent patient cases documented by the clinic include UK residents requiring full-mouth rehabilitation involving multiple implants, bone grafting, and crown placement. One documented case involved a London retiree who received 12 implants with sinus lift procedures and 28 zirconium crowns across two visits, representing the type of comprehensive treatment increasingly sought through dental tourism channels.

"The complexity of cases we're seeing from the UK has increased markedly," explained Dr. Yusuf Ilhan, co-founder of the clinic. "Patients are arriving with advanced periodontal disease, multiple missing teeth, and bone loss that requires significant reconstruction. These conditions reflect prolonged periods without professional dental care."

The clinic maintains international certifications including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, and ISO 10002:2018, along with International Health Tourism Authorization. Enhancing this transparency, Chief Dentist Dr. Yusuf Ilhan holds active registration with the UK General Dental Council (GDC Number: 304923). This credential distinguishes the clinic's operational model, ensuring that consultation and coordination services in London are overseen by a practitioner accountable to UK professional standards.

Statistical data from Healthwatch England indicates that 10 percent fewer adults accessed NHS dental services in the 24 months leading to September 2025 compared to 2019 levels. The watchdog's findings document patients traveling over 100 miles for emergency care and NHS 111 dental emergency calls increasing 20 percent between July and September 2025.

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Maltepe Dental Clinic operates with advanced digital dentistry technology and maintains an in-house laboratory for prosthetic fabrication. The facility has developed specific protocols for international patients, including comprehensive treatment planning, staged procedures for complex cases, and coordination of accommodation and transport services. The clinic's 22-year operational history includes treatment of patients from 86 countries, with documented outcomes available through patient testimonials and clinical photography.

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For more information about Maltepe Dental Clinic, contact the company here:

Maltepe Dental Clinic
Dr. Alper Gurhan and Dr. Yusuf Ilhan
+905528484632
smile@maltepedentalclinic.com
Kosuyolu Cad. No:51 Kadikoy/Istanbul 34718