Jildent Clinic, Budapest, Hungary 🥇
Jildent Clinic is a French-speaking dental practice in Budapest, located at Repkény utca 14 in the 2nd district. Founded in 1992 by Dr Ildikó Jakabházy and her son Benoit Osztrovszki, it welcomes French patients for implants, crowns, veneers and full mouth rehabilitation.[1]
Benoit Osztrovszki still runs the clinic. According to him, the team sees around 50 patients a week and has treated more than 20,000 patients since it was founded. The premises have recently been renovated: reception, treatment rooms, offices and garden.[1]
💼 Areas of expertise
The clinic offers implantology, prosthetics and cosmetic dentistry. It provides four implant brands, with a guarantee that varies by brand: 10 years for Alpha Bio, lifetime for Bredent, Zimmer and Nobel Biocare, subject to an annual check-up and good oral hygiene.[4][7]
- Dental implants (Alpha Bio, Bredent, Zimmer, Nobel Biocare) and bone grafting
- Crowns (porcelain-fused-to-metal, ceramic, zirconia) and bridges
- Veneers, inlay/onlay, teeth whitening, scaling, root canal treatment
- All-on-4 / All-on-6 for full edentulism
🧑⚕️ Team
The clinic’s website presents four practitioners[2]:
- Dr Stéphane Jakabházy, implantologist and stomatologist, graduated from the University of Pécs (1997), more than 20,000 implants placed according to the clinic
- Dr Erika Péter, implantologist and stomatologist, trained at the Faculty of Medicine of Pécs
- Dr Eszter Vámos, dental surgeon focused on aesthetics (veneers, E.max and zirconia crowns)
- Dr Melinda Szalantzy, dental surgeon in prosthetics and endodontics, doctor from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, French-speaking
Six French-speaking coordinators liaise with patients and translate exchanges with the dentists, who mainly speak Hungarian, English and German.[2]
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🧭 Stay arrangement
- Free first consultation in Budapest: about 40 to 80 minutes, panoramic X-ray done on site at no cost.[5]
- Or free first consultation in Paris, at the clinic’s representative office: no treatment is performed there, the X-ray is done at a partner radiology centre (£80, deducted from the bill if treatment follows within 90 days).[6]
- Round-trip airport transfer provided by the clinic.[10]
- Partial hotel reimbursement up to £45, if the quote exceeds £2,700 and treatment is carried out within 90 days.[5]
✈️ Practical information
The clinic does not sell flights: patients book their own ticket to Budapest, which is served by direct flights from several UK cities. The coordinators help find accommodation, paid on site by the patient.[9][10]
- Languages: French (coordinators and one dentist), English, German, Hungarian
- Invoice issued in French with CCAM codes, before/after X-rays and a file ready for reimbursement claims[8]
🏨 Hotels near Jildent Clinic in Budapest
Three hotels, one next to the clinic
- Chez Zeiza: small hotel about ten metres from the clinic, recommended by it[9]
- InterContinental Budapest: 5-star on the Danube bank, Pest side
- 12 Revay Hotel: city centre hotel, near St Stephen’s Basilica
📅 Deadlines and duration
- Appointments should be booked 1 to 2 weeks in advance, according to the clinic[5]
- Length of stay depends on the treatment plan, specified in the quote
- For implants, two stays a few months apart are usually required, allowing for osseointegration
📊 Key data and prices
- Founded: 1992, family clinic[1]
- Address: Repkény utca 14, 1023 Budapest[3]
- Prices published by the clinic in 2026 (only the quote is binding)[4]:
- Implant only: from £430 (Alpha Bio), £970 (Nobel Biocare)
- Complete implant (implant, abutment, crown): from £800
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal crown: £215; monolithic zirconia crown: £300
- All-on-4: £5,700 per arch
❓ FAQ
Is follow-up provided in English at Jildent Clinic?
Yes. Six French-speaking coordinators support patients and translate during treatment. Among the dentists, Dr Melinda Szalantzy speaks French; the others speak Hungarian, English and German.
Are treatments reimbursed by the NHS?
Dental care abroad is generally not covered by the NHS. Check with your private insurance or the clinic for reimbursement options.
How long does the stay last?
It depends on the treatment plan, indicated in the quote. For implants, two stays a few months apart are usually required.
Is accommodation included?
No. The clinic helps find a hotel or apartment, which the patient pays on site. It reimburses up to £45 of hotel costs if treatment exceeds £2,700 and is completed within 90 days of the consultation.
What is the price of a dental implant?
The clinic lists the implant alone from £430 and the complete implant (implant, abutment, crown) from £800. Only the quote is binding.
What guarantees does the clinic offer?
Lifetime implants (Bredent, Zimmer, Nobel Biocare) or 10 years (Alpha Bio), crowns on implants 3 years, veneers 6 months. The guarantee requires an annual check-up at the clinic and compliance with hygiene instructions.
Does the clinic organise travel?
In part. It offers round-trip airport transfer and helps book accommodation. The patient books and pays for their own flight.
📍 Location
Address: Jildent Clinic, Repkény utca 14, 1023 Budapest, 2nd district.[3]
Access: airport transfer provided by the clinic; Újlak district, Buda side.
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🏁 Conclusion
Jildent Clinic is a family dental clinic in Budapest, opened in 1992 and aimed at UK patients. It publishes its prices, offers the first consultation and airport transfer, and provides documents useful for reimbursement. Flights and accommodation remain the patient’s responsibility.
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