Episode notes
How did a single-room dental practice in Istanbul become a dual-city operation treating 14,000+ patients from 85 countries?
In this episode of Maltepe Dental Clinic Podcasts, we explore the remarkable 24-year journey of Maltepe Dental Clinic, from its founding in 2002 to becoming one of Turkey's leading international dental care providers with facilities in Istanbul and London.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Welcome and episode overview
0:45 - The dental tourism boom: a $7.2 billion industry
1:15 - How Maltepe Dental Clinic started in 2002
2:00 - Expansion phases: from Maltepe to Kadikoy's five-floor facility
2:45 - The London connection: continuity of care across borders
3:30 - Cost savings: 50-70% compared to UK and US pricing
4:15 - Technology and certifications: CAD/CAM, 3D printing, ISO standards
5:00 - Patient satisfaction: 4.8 Google, 4.9 Trustpilot over 24 years
5:45 - Key takeaways for dental tourism patients
6:15 - Closing
SHOW NOTES:
Maltepe Dental Clinic was founded in 2002 by Dr. Alper Gurhan and Dr. Yusuf Ilhan in Istanbul. Over 24 years, they have treated more than 14,000 patients from 85 countries. Their Kadikoy facility features CAD/CAM systems, 3D printers, 3Shape scanners, CT scan units, and an in-house dental laboratory. The clinic holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, and Turkish Health Tourism Authorization certificates. In 2022, they opened a partner clinic in London with Dr. Ilhan obtaining UK General Dental Council registration, offering patients continuity of care in their home market.
RESOURCES AND LINKS:
Website: https://www.maltepedentalclinic.com
About Us: https://www.maltepedentalclinic.com/about-us/
Dental Treatments: https://www.maltepedentalclinic.com/dental-treatments/