Patients
Reviews of Uzm.dt. Zlem Balkan Ocuk Di Hekimi.
Izmir, Turkey. 150 submitted to SmileJet. Screened for duplication and printed as written. They are not visit-verified.
SmileJet AI analysis
What these reviews add up to.
6.0 out of 10
Overall score
This clinic offers a solid selection of general and specialized dental treatments in a comfortable environment. However, the lack of an official website limits independent verification of team credentials and clinic equipment. It remains a viable local option but has reduced tourist suitability.
Authenticity
5/10Baseline 5: no website. No review manipulation penalty for Google Reviews. Final 5.
Treatment quality
8/10Baseline 8: reviews and materials analyzed. No deductions applied. Final 8.
Cleanliness
8/10Baseline 8: hygiene protocols supported by equipment. Final 8.
Team
3/10Baseline 3: no named dentists. Final 3.
Price value
8/10Baseline 8: transparent and competitive pricing. Final 8.
Tourist suitability
4/10Baseline 4: tourist support confirmed. Final 4.
What comes up well
- Comprehensive range of general and specialized dental treatments
- Uses high-quality materials including Porcelain
- Provides solid support for international patients
Points to weigh
- No official clinic website available for remote verification
- No individual dentist names listed on clinic overview
This analysis is written by AI from the reviews below and the public sources it could find. It is a reading of what patients reported, not a clinical endorsement and not medical advice. How clinics are listed and screened is set out in our trust and safety policy.
The evidence
What patients actually wrote.
out of 5, from 150 reviews
Ms. Ozlem is a very successful doctor in her field and has a very good rapport with children. We have complete confidence in her.
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Thank you, Ms. Sevim. Stay healthy
He is a very competent doctor; you can confidently take your children for examination and treatment.
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Thank you, Ms. Çiğdem, for your kind feedback. Best regards
We were very pleased with Dr. Özlem, a pediatric dentist I saw upon recommendation. Her approach to my daughter, her communication skills, and her professionalism. Most importantly, she helped us get out of the chair without any pain. Thanks to Özlem, we overcame our dentist phobia. Many thanks to Özlem and her team.
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I'm so glad I could help a child overcome their phobia. I'm so glad. Sending my love
My niece, who couldn't sleep at night due to toothache, was relieved of her pain thanks to Dr. Özlem. She explained every detail of what needed to be done and how it would be done. We are very grateful for her care and patience. She is a …
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Thank you for your comment. Stay healthy
Now it's our favorite place ❤️ My 2.5-year-old son had rapidly increasing childhood cavities. This was a problem that worried me in every way and kept me awake at night. While I was visiting many places and couldn't make a final decision, after our meeting with Ms. Özlem, we immediately decided on an operation date 💖 As the name suggests, it's surgery, but I didn't even expect the process to be s…
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o smooth. As she said, we were discharged and went straight to the park across from the hospital to play ☺️ May God bless Ms. Özlem, her husband, and their team. With their smiling faces and experience, teeth are no longer a problem for us. We received treatment, we are knowledgeable, we are aware, and our teeth are in safe hands ☺️ We highly recommend them, words cannot express it enough ☺️ May their work and endeavors continue inshallah 💖🙏🏻
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Thank you so much, we are so happy ♥️ I hope your child uses them in good health for many years. A big thank you to you parents as well. Despite living in a society that thinks, "It's just a baby tooth, it'll come out eventually," you listened to the doctors and scientific information and saved your child from pain. On average, a 2.5-year-old baby's front teeth will come in between 7-9 years old, and their molars between 11-13 years old. Therefore, we gave our baby the best benefit; they will grow up with healthy, decay-free teeth. We're so glad you came ♥️
Thanks to our kind and lovely doctor, Ms. Özlem, my son is smiling healthily! 🌸 She ensured that 7 of my 6-year-old son's molars remained in his mouth through treatment. She also treated 3 molars in his lower jaw with root canal treatment. Thanks to the cleaning, fillings, and crowns, my son, who used to have toothaches even when drinking water, can now smile happily and healthily. 🙏 Before…
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and after the operation, which was performed under general anesthesia, we felt completely at ease and safe thanks to Ms. Özlem. 🙏 I wholeheartedly recommend her. Thanks to our dear Özlem, who has won the hearts of children, we can now smile healthily. 🙏
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Thank you so much, dear Cemre. May she use it in good health. May she grow up with many happy days ♥️
We have a child with special needs, and the doctor was so compassionate and caring; we are very grateful to her. She enlightened us so well. We felt safe during this difficult process. We highly recommend her 💜 …
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Thank you so much, Müge. As long as I exist, I will be by your side with all my heart. I'm so glad you came ♥️
Ms. Ozlem was very caring and experienced, which gave us, especially my 6-year-old daughter, a sense of security. Dental treatments no longer come to mind as a frightening experience. My daughter now comes to her treatments very happily. Thank you, Ms. Ozlem 🙏🏻 …
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Mr. İrfan, we're so glad you came. Another one of our little ones' fears of the dentist has ended ♥️
My daughter had tooth decay and abscesses, so we went to Dr. Özlem in Turgutlu on a recommendation. Dr. Özlem's communication with our daughter was excellent; she managed to get her to sit in the dentist's chair even when other doctors couldn't examine her teeth. However, because the procedure was extensive, she recommended treatment under general anesthesia. Two weeks later, Dr. Özlem performed…
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the treatment under general anesthesia at Gazi Hospital. We went through the process smoothly. We had some concerns, but thankfully we left the hospital very satisfied. Today, during the check-up, she said everything is progressing normally. We thank her very much for her care. ☺️
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I would also like to thank you, Ms. Gülizar, for your trust and for sharing your experience. I'm so glad you came ♥️
I have been taking my children to Ms. Özlem regularly since they were 2 years old. I am a mother who feels at ease knowing that I am entrusting my children to one of the best dentists in Izmir. Thank you so much, Ms. Özlem. I recommend you to everyone ❤️
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Thank you, Evrim, for your valuable feedback. It's great that you're here too ♥️
We met Ms. Özlem around April 2025. My son had severe staining on his teeth, and the doctor we had previously seen said there was no solution, only that it could be cleaned under anesthesia, etc. Of course, we didn't want that because my son was very young. So we went to Ms. Özlem, and with the method she showed us, my son's teeth are now sparkling white. We are very grateful to her ☺️🙏🏼
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Dear Melisa, thank you for your comment. May she smile with health and happiness, and grow up in bright days ♥️
She is a perfect doctor in every way: her interest, attention, communication, and knowledge. It's very clear that she loves her job. The connection she has with my son is so good that we love going to her every time. We are so glad our paths crossed; we always leave the examination without any questions in our minds. Thank you for everything! 🩷
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I'm so glad you're all here, Ms. Dilek ♥️ I love my profession very much, and the fact that this love is passed on to you families and our children is what makes me happiest 💐
My daughter had zirconium crowns placed in her teeth at age 4 due to decay in her milk cavities. She is now 8 years old, and we experienced some problems during her teething period. Ms. Özlem, with her excellent rapport with children and sound judgment, performed a painless and fearless filling followed by the extraction of the zirconium crown. We experienced no problems whatsoever.
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Dear Zeliha, thank you so much. I'm so glad you came ❤️
We met Özlem while we were searching for a solution to our little Doruk's dental problems. The anesthesia provided us with confidence, and her expertise in her field reassured us. We entrusted our child with confidence. Our surgery went very well with Gazi Hospital's accomplished anesthesia team and our doctor. We now have extractions, zirconia, and our favorite, steel caps. 🦷 We're so glad we…
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chose you. Once again, your efforts are invaluable. I highly recommend you to all parents seeking dental solutions like us. We wish you healthy and happy days. 🌸 Duygu & Kaan Özen🙂
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Thank you so much to Doruk's lovely family ♥️ I'm so happy you wrote such wonderful things. I'm so glad you came 💐
We went to Özlem, who identified two visible cavities on my son's face. She diagnosed six cavities on X-rays and performed two root canals and four fillings under anesthesia. We were very pleased with her, the procedures she performed, and the subsequent process. She is a consummate doctor. We will be visiting her regularly from now on.
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Dear Ms. Gizem, Thank you so much for your valuable comment, I'm so glad you came ♥️
My own beautiful, hardworking Doctor with a beautiful mind, a beautiful heart. My son's beautiful, compassionate sister... his hero... I'm so glad our paths crossed.
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Thank you so much, Ms. Gamze. I'm so glad our paths crossed ❤️ Thank you also for your kind words 🫠
I found Ms. Özlem by researching her online, and we've been going to her for 5 years. She extracted 8 of my daughter's teeth, and once she even extracted two teeth at once. My daughter wasn't scared at all, she didn't even realize she was having a tooth extracted. She's an expert in all other procedures as well. I definitely recommend her; you can go to her with your eyes closed.
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I'm so glad you're coming ♥️ You're always welcome ❤️
Ms. Özlem, our wonderful doctor, I am so glad we crossed paths with you. My sons' request to come to you for their dental appointments, your friendly approach to all our dental problems and your sharing of experience and knowledge are very valuable to us. Özlem, Berk and Efe's doctor (sister), I am so glad I met you.
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Berk and Efe's lovely mother💐 I'm so glad you came, every session was a joy ♥️
My 9-year-old daughter didn't have any healthy teeth and was very afraid of the dentist, but thanks to Ms. Özlem, we overcame it. Ms. Özlem treated her teeth under general anesthesia, and my daughter didn't feel anything. She woke up with perfectly clean teeth within an hour. Now she has no more fear of the dentist. I would like to thank Ms. Özlem and her team very much.
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I also thank you for your comment, Gizem ♥️ May she grow up healthy and beautiful 💐
We're so glad our paths crossed with Dr. Özlem. I went to her on a recommendation, and my son's self-confidence has increased. The happiness in his smiles brings us joy too. She explained how important baby teeth are, answered all our questions with complete peace of mind, and performed zirconium and steel crown placement under anesthesia. We are so happy now, we love you very much, Dr. Özlem 🤍
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I love you too ♥️ How happy we are to see another healthy baby smiling 💐 May they enjoy it for many years to come ❤️
She's a fantastic dentist, truly we're so glad we chose Dr. Özlem. Her knowledge and friendly demeanor make her a truly wonderful dentist. 🥰 …
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Ms. Sümeyye, I'm so glad you came, thank you ♥️
My daughter, who sat confidently in the chair during our first meeting, had her procedures done without hesitation during our subsequent meeting, thanks to the bond she established. She communicates with her child without needing another person, which creates a comfort zone for us parents. I'm so glad our paths crossed, and she became Asya's tooth fairy 💕
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Being Asya's tooth fairy 💐 Thank you, I'm so glad you came ♥️
Özlem Balkan is our hero. Why? My 6-year-old son had an impacted tooth in his upper left. We visited Ege University Faculty of Dentistry, 9 Eylül University Faculty of Dentistry, a state-owned oral and dental health center in the Karşıyaka region, and then four dentists working in private clinics. The University Hospital said they didn't have the facilities to treat a child's existing tooth at…
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that age, and directed us to a university hospital in Aydın or a private clinic if possible. Everyone who said they didn't have the resources made us feel that our son had an incredibly difficult and serious dental problem, beyond our comprehension. Yet, they were going to remove an impacted molar tooth from a 6-year-old child. They couldn't even analyze the tooth's condition from the X-rays, let alone perform the operation. We were frightened by the anxiety they created, and we started researching who the best was. We found Dr. Özlem. In the first examination, within the first 5 minutes, she explained the tooth's condition in detail, showing that understanding was crucial, and outlined the treatment steps, outlining our role, and the treatment process began. The confidence she instilled, the attitude she showed while explaining the treatment plan, made us think, "This doctor knows what she's doing, she's an expert in her field, entrust your child to her and wait." The operation and post-operative period went exactly as she described. Not a single thing happened that she didn't mention. The effort she put into my son's dental health, the care she showed for our emotional well-being as parents, her smiling face and the responsibility she carried out with self-confidence and love for her profession, the kind and loving relationship she established... I thank Dr. Özlem for each and every one of these things 🙏 Özlem Balkan is a blessing 💜
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Thank you so much for sharing the entire process with me. I'm so glad you came and that we managed this process together. With love ♥️
I'm actually a little angry at myself for not meeting our dear doctor sooner; I admire her energy, her cheerful demeanor, and her love for her work. Our story goes back about 1.5 months. On August 8th, my 7-year-old son had a problem with 11 teeth, including one molar extraction, performed under general anesthesia. My son returned to his normal routine the same day without any problems. First of…
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all, I would like to express my endless gratitude to our dear doctor, Dr. Özlem, and her team. We are so glad to have met you 🙏❤️
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Thank you so much, Ebru ♥️ I'm so glad you came; I feel so lucky to have managed this process with you 💐
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