Dentakay

What Dentakay does

Dentakay is a privately-held dental clinic chain founded in 2009 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, operating 8 clinics across Turkey (Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), and a consultation office in London. The company provides a full-service dental treatment portfolio spanning 12 core categories — dental implants, crowns, bridges, Hollywood Smile makeovers, orthodontics, corrective jaw surgery, digital smile design, pedodontics, periodontics, gingival esthetics, teeth whitening, and same-day dentistry — supported by DentakayLabs, the only Straumann-certified in-house dental laboratory in Turkey, and CAD/CAM same-day restoration capabilities using premium materials from Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Amann Girrbach, and Ivoclar.

The company's primary customer segment is international medical tourism patients from the UK, Europe, and the US seeking high-quality cosmetic and restorative dental care at 50-70% cost savings versus Western prices. Its go-to-market is sales-led and geography-segmented: all-inclusive packages bundle dental treatment with VIP airport transfers, luxury hotel accommodation (optional free flights), multilingual interpreters (English, Turkish, German, Spanish, Arabic, French), and up to 2 years of aftercare with manufacturer-backed warranties. Patient acquisition combines a London consultation office for in-person UK engagement, a free online consultation platform with video call, WhatsApp Business, and a multi-language website with an interactive treatment/pricing configurator.

The revenue model is fee-for-service professional services plus bundled medical tourism packages, with no subscription or recurring revenue component. The company appears to be founder-owned and controlled (Dr. Gülay Akay, Founder/Head Cosmetic Dentist; Onur Akay, CEO) with no disclosed institutional investment, VC, or PE backing, and operates on what appears to be bootstrapped or organically-funded growth across its 16-year history. Certifications include ADA, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, Turquality, Slow Dentistry, NIQ Elite 42, and a 2026 Top 3 ranking among Turkish dental clinics by LA Times; the company cites 50,000+ patients served, 1M+ crowns fitted, and 22,000+ verified Trustpilot reviews.

Name

Dentakay

Legal name

Dentakay Dental Clinics

Website

https://dentakay.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dentakay is a Turkish-founded dental clinic chain operating 8 locations across Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the UK that provides cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry primarily to international medical tourism patients from the UK, Europe, and the US via all-inclusive packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Family Dentistry (Multi-Disciplinary In-Office General Care) (HLABAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Orthodontic Clinics (HLABABAA), Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group Practices (HLABAKAE), Emergency Oral Surgery & Dental Trauma Clinics (HLABALAH), Full-Mouth Rehabilitation & Complex Restorative Care (HLABAFAD), Orthodontic Group Practices (HLABAKAC)

Keywords

• Cosmetic dentistry
• Dental implants
• Dental tourism
• Smile makeover
• Orthodontic treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Dental Treatment Services: Fee-for-service model offering comprehensive dental treatments including implants, crowns, veneers, orthodontics, and smile makeovers. All-inclusive packages combine treatment with travel services (flights, hotels, transfers) for medical tourism patients.
2. All-Inclusive Medical Tourism Packages: Bundled packages including dental treatment, VIP transfers, luxury hotel accommodation, multilingual support, and aftercare. Optional free flight tickets for patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dentakay operates a network of 8 dental clinics providing cosmetic, restorative, and surgical dental treatments — including dental implants, crowns, veneers, Hollywood Smile makeovers, orthodontics, same-day CAD/CAM dentistry, and corrective jaw surgery — primarily to international medical-tourism patients from the UK, Europe, and the US. Treatment is delivered by 60+ specialist dentists and supported by DentakayLabs, an in-house Straumann-certified laboratory, plus all-inclusive packages covering VIP transfers, hotel accommodation, multilingual interpretation, and up to two years of aftercare with manufacturer-backed warranties.

Product overview

Dentakay is a dental clinic network offering a comprehensive portfolio of 12 core dental treatments spanning restorative, cosmetic, and preventive care. The treatment portfolio includes Dental Implants, Corrective Jaw Surgery, Dental Bridge, Dental Crowns, Digital Smile Design, Gingival Esthetics, Hollywood Smile, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Same-Day Dentistry, Teeth Whitening, and Periodontics. The company operates 8 state-of-the-art clinics across Turkey (Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), and the UK (London), supported by an in-house laboratory (DentakayLabs) and same-day dentistry capabilities using CAD/CAM technology. The service model includes free online consultations, comprehensive all-inclusive packages with VIP transfers and luxury accommodation, and up to two years of aftercare support. Premium materials are sourced from brands including Straumann, Nobel Biocare, AmannGirrbach, and Ivoclar.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DentakayLabs: In-house dental laboratory certified for producing dental restorations using advanced digital technology and Straumann-certified processes, creating crowns, veneers, and bridges

Products and services

• Dental Implants Surgical procedure for replacing missing teeth with titanium implants serving as artificial tooth roots, topped with custom-made crowns for natural-looking results; targeted at adult patients with missing teeth, including international medical-tourism patients.
• Corrective Jaw Surgery Surgical procedure to correct jaw alignment, improving both functional and aesthetic aspects of the jaw and bite; targeted at patients with jaw misalignment, bite issues, or related functional/aesthetic concerns.
• Dental Bridge Fixed dental restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring to adjacent natural teeth or implants; targeted at patients missing one or more teeth seeking a non-removable restorative solution.
• Dental Crowns Custom-fit restorations (zirconium and porcelain) that cover damaged or weakened teeth to restore strength, function, and appearance; targeted at patients with damaged, weakened, or cosmetically compromised teeth.
• Digital Smile Design Advanced treatment-planning technique using digital imaging and computer-assisted design to preview and plan smile-makeover outcomes before treatment; targeted at cosmetic dentistry patients seeking customized smile design.
• Gingival Esthetics Cosmetic dental procedure to reshape or restore gum tissue for improved smile appearance, addressing gummy smiles or uneven gum lines; targeted at patients with excess or uneven gum display.
• Hollywood Smile Comprehensive smile makeover procedure using veneers, crowns, and other cosmetic treatments to achieve a bright, uniform celebrity-style smile; targeted at cosmetic dentistry patients seeking a full aesthetic smile transformation.
• Orthodontics Treatment for correcting crooked or misaligned teeth and jaws using braces, clear aligners, or other orthodontic appliances; targeted at patients with malocclusion or misaligned teeth.
• Pedodontics Specialized dental care for children, focusing on preventive and therapeutic oral health services; targeted at pediatric patients and their families.
• Same-Day Dentistry Advanced dental procedures using CAD/CAM technology enabling completion of treatments such as crowns and veneers in a single appointment; targeted at time-constrained medical-tourism patients seeking faster treatment completion.
• Teeth Whitening Professional whitening procedures to remove deep stains and discoloration for a brighter, more radiant smile; targeted at cosmetic dentistry patients seeking stain removal and whitening.
• Periodontics Specialized treatment for gum diseases and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth; targeted at patients with gum disease or periodontal conditions.
• DentakayLabs In-House Dental Laboratory In-house dental laboratory producing custom crowns, veneers, and bridges using Straumann-certified digital dentistry technology; serves Dentakay's clinics as a backend manufacturing capability rather than being sold directly to external patients.
• Online Free Doctor Consultation Free remote consultation service allowing prospective patients to receive personalized treatment plans via 30-minute video call or by submitting photos and X-rays online; targeted at international patients prior to traveling for treatment.
• All-Inclusive Dental Tourism Packages Bundled packages combining dental treatment with VIP airport transfers, luxury hotel accommodation, multilingual interpretation, and aftercare support (with optional free flight tickets); targeted at international medical-tourism patients from the UK, Europe, and the US.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients typically save 50-70% compared to dental costs in the UK, US, and Europe
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supportive.

• StraumanncoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld-leading dental implant company providing premium implant solutions backed by decades of research and clinical success. Straumann-certified in-house laboratories - the only ones in Turkey with this level of accreditation.
• Nobel BiocarecoreTechnology or IntegrationPioneering cutting-edge implant solutions with advanced designs, biocompatible materials, and commitment to long-term patient success.
• Amann GirrbachcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium dental laboratory equipment and materials provider. Used for zirconium crowns and CAD/CAM dental solutions.
• IvoclarcoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecializes in precision restorations, producing crowns, veneers, and bridges with exceptional fit and natural aesthetics.
• Luxury Hotel PartnerssupportiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium hotel partnerships providing luxury accommodation options for medical tourism patients as part of all-inclusive packages.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DentSpa: Istanbul-based dental clinic explicitly targeting international medical tourism patients with implants, veneers, and full-mouth restoration packages. Closely comparable business model centered on inbound foreign patients.
• DentGroup: Large multi-city Turkish dental clinic chain offering implants, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and Hollywood Smile procedures to both domestic and international patients. Directly comparable as a Turkish multi-clinic dental group competing in the same medical tourism segment.
• Cayra Clinic: Turkey-based clinic providing dental implants, veneers, and Hollywood Smile makeovers bundled with hotel and transfer services for international patients. Closely comparable dental tourism GTM and package structure.
• Hospitadent: Established Turkish dental hospital group with multiple Istanbul locations providing implants, cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery. Comparable as a domestic dental chain with a similar multi-site, multi-specialty delivery model.

Others

• WhatClinic: UK-based healthcare comparison and booking platform listing clinics (including dental tourism providers) to international patients. Comparable as an adjacent demand-generation channel for outbound dental tourism, not a clinical competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Aspen Dental: One of the largest US Dental Support Organizations (DSOs), supporting hundreds of branded dental offices. Comparable as a multi-site dental group business model, but US-focused, serving domestic rather than medical-tourism patients.
• Acıbadem Healthcare Group: One of Turkey's largest private hospital networks with dental departments and significant international patient flow. Comparable on international patient acquisition infrastructure but offers a much wider service portfolio beyond dental.
• Heartland Dental: Largest US DSO supporting thousands of dentists across offices nationwide. Comparable on the multi-site, multi-dentist, support-services model but operating a fundamentally different domestic US go-to-market.
• Memorial Health Group: Major Turkish private hospital group offering dental services alongside broader medical specialties, treating international patients. Comparable as a Turkey-based medical tourism provider but operating as a much larger, broader healthcare incumbent.

Emerging players

• Qunomedical: Berlin-based medical tourism platform connecting European patients with vetted clinics abroad, including dental providers in Turkey. Comparable as a demand-side channel in dental tourism, though Qunomedical is a marketplace rather than a clinic operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dentakay
• Facebookfacebook.com/dentakay.en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dentakay

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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