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Dr. Halil Nihat Kara

location_on Merdivenköy mah Fahrettin Kerim Gökay caddesi Emin Sağlam apt no 227 kat 1 daire 3 · Istanbul, Turkey

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Why Choose Dr. Halil Nihat Kara in Istanbul?

Dr. Halil Nihat Kara is a highly experienced dental specialist in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey, with over 26 years of practice and more than 10,000 dental implants placed. Operating under the Smiley Dent and Implant Dentaire Turquie brands, the clinic uses Straumann and Nobel Biocare implant systems and holds a 4.9-star rating. Multilingual support in English, French, Arabic, Turkish, and Russian is available for international patients.
Dr. Halil Nihat Kara is a dental clinic located in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey. Dr. Kara graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Marmara University in 1998 and founded his own practice in 2008 following eight years of specialist clinical experience. With more than 26 years in practice and over 10,000 dental implants placed, Dr. Kara is one of Istanbul's most experienced implantologists. The clinic operates under two internationally recognized brands: Smiley Dent and Implant Dentaire Turquie. Both clinics are led personally by Dr. Kara and focus on dental implants in Istanbul, cosmetic dentistry, and prosthodontic reconstruction. Implant treatments at the clinic use Straumann and Nobel Biocare systems, which are among the world's most trusted implant brands. The clinic holds a 4.9-star rating on Google and Booking.dentist. Dr. Kara has treated patients from 56 countries, establishing a strong international patient base. The clinic's multilingual team communicates fluently in English, French, Arabic, Turkish, and Russian. Patient Relations Manager Rasim coordinates all international treatment arrangements, from initial consultation through airport transfers and accommodation logistics. The clinic provides free accommodation for patients requiring extensive dental work, making it particularly suitable for full-mouth reconstruction cases. Short recovery times and highly personalized treatment plans are consistently highlighted in patient reviews. Reviewers across Wupdoc, EPCY, and Booking.dentist describe outstanding clinical outcomes and exceptional patient care from arrival to discharge. Dr. Kara's surgical expertise covers All-on-4 implant restorations, sinus lifts, bone grafting, and complex implant-supported full-arch rehabilitations. The Kadıköy clinic is equipped with modern digital imaging, CBCT scanning, and CAD/CAM technology to support precision implant planning and placement. Aesthetic dentistry services include zirconia crowns, porcelain veneers, and smile makeovers. Kadıköy is one of Istanbul's most vibrant districts on the Asian side of the city, easily accessible from European-side accommodation via ferry. The area offers excellent dining, cultural attractions, and accommodation options, making it a pleasant destination for dental tourists combining treatment with travel. Dr. Halil Nihat Kara's clinic is an exceptional choice for patients seeking dental implants in Istanbul with a surgeon who has placed over 10,000 implants using world-class Straumann and Nobel Biocare systems. The clinic's 4.9-star rating, free patient accommodation, and multilingual coordination make it one of Istanbul's most patient-friendly specialist implant practices.

Patient Reviews from Istanbul

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★ 76 reviews

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March 2026 · ★ 5

After years of hesitation due to the wide range of options available, I finally chose Dr. Kara Halil's practice for my dental surgery. I went to Dr. Kara's office in September 2024 to have 11 implants placed on my upper and lower teeth, and then returned in February 2025 for the placement of 24 Emax zirconia crowns. Months after that last appointment, I'm back to leave a comment expressing my gratitude to Dr. Kara. The result is fantastic, and the price is competitive compared to what I'm used to. Life after Dr. Kara is not the same as it was before. Amine.h

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Pause Beauté

March 2026 · ★ 5

My father came in a few days ago to get dental implants. The results are incredible. He is more than satisfied with the welcome, the follow-up, and the staff's efficiency. He recommends this clinic 100%. Djamal L.

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robert paruta

March 2026 · ★ 5

Hi I traveled from the United States from Chicago to get dental work done. I been trying on many different occasions trying get some implants and crowns done in the United States. only to find out that it was extremely expensive and out of my reach financially for me. at this point I ran into some advertisement about dental implants after about one month of extensive research. I had a lot of different ideas and pricing. it there was handful of places with each one telling a different story. and then I had seen some advertisement from Dr. kara about Straumann implants and zirconia crowns that they were two different types of straumann implants and when I started checking out all the quotes that I had received it were not for the originals straumanns which that Dr Kara was talking about at that point I made the best decision that I could make. I put a phone calling to talk to Dr kara I spoke to his assistant Rasim who is so helpful and explained to me that that Dr Kara was out of the country and will return Sunday. on Sunday evening I received a call from Dr. Kara who explained the whole process to me in a very simple manner. explained to me that it was pretty much pain-free gave me the true cost of it. nothing complactade gave me a few options at that time and gave me all the pricing in advance. I set my first appointment up sometime in May off this yearend booked my ticket to go to turkey. where I was picked up as promise at the air port taken to my hotel on that Sunday I was warmly greeted from transportation to hotel service that was provided by Dr kara. Rasim who is Dr Karas patient relation manager over seen the hole process and discussed everything is fine detail with me and made tracing out of the country so easy to do a big THANKS To Rasim for all he's support and work behind the seen he is blessing to have and a friend for life. as my consultation we made a simple plan on two visits.on the fist visit we did some distractions cleaned out some infections that were treated and some straumanns implant were put in 8 in total this was completely pain-free I could not believe how gentle this doctor was and how simple this process was. in 6 1/2 hours I was on my way back to my hote.l were Rasim had taken the time out to to order me some soup mashed potatoes that I had to ask for incredible service for a dental clinic. and incredible team that consist of five professional people that work from start to finish.a few day later I got my Final check up and was given clearance to go home. in which I was asked to return in 3 to 4 months to receive Zirconia crowns.this week was my second visit it took 3 trips to complete. the work was again pain free AMAZING. I stood a total of 10 days 3 add days just to make sure there was no problems.and there was none. I received a DREAM SMILE that I never thought was possible for a price that is un heard of. I CAN NOT TELL YOU HOW APPRECIATIVE I AM OF THE WHOLE TEAM AT THIS CLINIC. again thanks for all that you did for me Robert Pauta

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Marie Lecouffe

March 2026 · ★ 5

I am very satisfied with Dr. Kara's work; he is very professional. I was apprehensive, but the whole team was attentive and reassuring throughout the process. I would also like to thank Rasim for his wonderful work within this team.

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Larbi Hal

March 2026 · ★ 5

Despite my lifelong fear of the dentist, Dr. Halil Nihat Kara and his team put me at ease and placed six Straumann implants and 27 zirconia crowns. I highly recommend this dental clinic for the quality of their implants. The welcome was warm and the staff very professional. The care was excellent from beginning to end. Furthermore, the nearby hotel was reasonably priced and comfortable, which made my stay even more enjoyable. Thank you to the entire team for their dedication and expertise!

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John Mac Namara

March 2026 · ★ 5

I would like to thank Dr. Kara and his entire team, not forgetting Mr. Rassim, who is incredibly attentive to everyone. He is a very kind and professional person. As for Dr. Kara, he is simply a master of prosthetics; he finds a solution to every problem. I think I will even have my minor procedures done at his office. The trip is definitely worth it. Thank you again. SAMY

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Ali Ü.03

March 2026 · ★ 5

I sincerely congratulate Dr. Kara Halil and his team for their professionalism. The results exceeded our expectations. From the first contact with Mr. Rasim until the last day, everything was done with care and attention. I express my gratitude to the best dentist, Dr. Kara; thanks to you, my wife has a new life! Thank you for your excellent advice and this effective treatment. I also thank your medical staff, who always provided excellent care. Ultimately, it involved the placement of 12 implants and 24 crowns. Thank you again for everything!

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Soufiene El aloua

March 2026 · ★ 5

I had crowns placed all over my mouth. The care provided by Dr. Halil Nihat Kara was exceptional, with clear explanations and impeccable professionalism. What can I say about the on-site team... they were able to answer any questions and address any needs, at any time! I sincerely recommend Dr. Kara to anyone seeking dental work in Turkey. The results are guaranteed quality. Any worries or doubts will be quickly forgotten thanks to the experience and quality of the medical team, especially Rassim, the translator who is on hand throughout my stay to explain how the procedure will go smoothly. Bravo and thank you again.

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Antonio Magrone

March 2026 · ★ 5

Dr. Kara is very professional and highly competent; he performed superb dental work on me. Don't hesitate to visit his dental practice; the warm welcome from his team and their professionalism are unparalleled.

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Bonato Daniel

March 2026 · ★ 5

There are people who change your life forever❤❤❤I could never thank Dr. Kara and his entire team enough for the exceptional quality of the work they do, as well as their kindness and availability❤❤❤For the personalized care, we feel like we're part of a family and not just another customer on the chain 😇😇😇A big thank you also to Rasim for his availability and professionalism❤❤❤Doctor Kara is simply an artist🥰🥰🥰I will never forget you ❤❤❤

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