Is Ulubey Dental Clinic Safe? Accreditation, Materials & Patient Safety

If you are asking “is Ulubey Dental Clinic safe?” — good. You should ask that of any clinic before travelling for treatment. Our answer is simple: we believe trust should be verifiable, not just claimed. Below is every credential, material and safety standard we work to, with the details you need to check them independently. Where a fact can be verified with a government system or a manufacturer, we tell you exactly how.

Turkish Ministry of Health — International Health Tourism Authorisation

Ulubey Dental Clinic (Dt. Ali Cem Ulubey) holds the official International Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate issued by the Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Health (General Directorate of Health Services) — the formal authorisation required to treat international patients under the Regulation on International Health Tourism and Tourist’s Health. We are registered on the national USHAŞ / Health Türkiye platform.

This matters because it is the exact standard UK bodies advise patients to look for. The General Dental Council and British Dental Association both advise checking a clinic’s accreditation before committing — and this authorisation is precisely that, issued and verifiable at government level.

Named, qualified dentists — not a call centre

You are treated by named, identifiable clinicians — not a rotating team you meet for the first time on the day. Dr. Ali Cem Ulubey leads restorative and implant treatment; Dr. Surur Ulubey leads aesthetic dentistry. We are a boutique practice that treats fewer patients at a time, with personal care in English, German and Persian, and Arabic interpreter support on request.

Implant systems & manufacturer guarantees

We work only with established, internationally-warranted implant systems, so a dentist anywhere in the world can identify and support your implant later. These include Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Neodent, Camlog, Medentika, Nucleoss and Osstem. These manufacturers provide a lifetime guarantee on the implant fixture, and we give you the brand, model and lot number in writing so you can verify the provenance of your implant after you return home.

Digital workflow, materials & sterilisation

• Primescan intraoral scanner + photogrammetry for full-arch precision — no messy impressions
• Amann Girrbach zirconia, with a 10-year fracture guarantee through our partner laboratory
• Ivoclar IPS e.max for natural, high-strength aesthetic restorations
• Class B autoclave sterilisation, with equipment calibration certified through an authorised body
• Written documentation of implant brand, model and lot numbers provided to every patient

Real patient reviews

Alongside our formal credentials, we are proud of nearly 100 verified Google reviews at a 5.0 rating. You can read them, unfiltered, on our patient reviews page or directly on our Google Business Profile. Real, named patient feedback is one of the most honest signals available — far more so than unverifiable “award” badges.

How to check that ANY Turkish clinic is safe

We would rather you make an informed decision than a rushed one — even if you choose another clinic. Here is the checklist we would give our own family:

• Ask for the Ministry of Health International Health Tourism Authorisation in writing (and verify it).
• Confirm the sterilisation standard (Class B autoclave).
• Ask which implant brand is used, and get the lot number so a dentist at home can support it.
• Get the written guarantee terms and how to claim them from your home country.
• Make sure you can speak to a named dentist, not only a coordinator.

The NHS and the Oral Health Foundation offer further independent guidance. For our honest take on the wider topic, see Turkey Teeth: the honest truth and is dental tourism in Turkey safe?

Frequently asked questions

Is Ulubey Dental Clinic safe and accredited?

Yes. Ulubey Dental Clinic holds the Turkish Ministry of Health International Health Tourism Authorisation (Certificate No ST-6000, issued 28 May 2025), is registered on the USHAŞ / Health Türkiye platform, and the certificate is verifiable through the Turkish Government e-Devlet system.

Which implant brands does Ulubey Dental Clinic use?

We use established, internationally-warranted systems including Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Neodent, Camlog, Medentika, Nucleoss and Osstem, with a manufacturer lifetime guarantee on the implant fixture and written lot numbers provided.

What guarantee do you provide?

A manufacturer lifetime guarantee on implant fixtures, and a 10-year guarantee against fracture on Amann Girrbach zirconia restorations through our partner laboratory. Terms are provided in writing before treatment.

How do I verify your accreditation myself?

We provide the full International Health Tourism Authorisation certificate on request; it can be checked through the Turkish Government e-Devlet system (turkiye.gov.tr). We encourage patients to verify it independently.

— Dr. Ali Cem Ulubey, Ulubey Dental Clinic, Antalya, Turkey