SGK-Contracted Dental Clinics in Turkey: Process, MEDULA Integration & Software Checklist

SGK contracting brings 200,000-500,000 TRY annual additional revenue to Turkish dental clinics. This guide covers the 4-stage process (application, audit, MEDULA, TÜRKAK), software integration requirements, and revenue estimates.

DMDr. Mehmet AydinPractice Technology Consultant (Turkey)May 10, 202611 min read

SGK (Turkish Social Security Institution) contracted dental clinics undergo a 4-stage process in 2026: contract application, on-site audit, MEDULA integration, and optional TÜRKAK accreditation. This guide explains the SGK contracting process for Turkish dental clinics and the role of dental practice management software.

SGK contracting is a major revenue source for Turkish dental clinics, average 200,000-500,000 TRY annual additional SGK revenue.

Contract types

Family practice contract (limited scope)
Private health institution contract (full scope, most common)
TÜRKAK-accredited contract (premium tariffs, +30-50%)

Stage 1: Application

Required documents: Health Directorate license, tax certificate, ÇEDDS registration, equipment invoices, sterilization protocol, waste disposal contract, IBAN.

Stage 2: On-site audit

SGK auditor inspects clinic. 2026 update: digital patient records mandatory (paper not accepted).

Stage 3: MEDULA integration

MEDULA is SGK’s patient billing system. Software must integrate.

Check your dental software for:

Direct MEDULA API integration
MERNIS TCKN verification
SUT code library auto-updates
Eligibility check (insurance status, premium debt)
Rejected claim management

Stage 4: TÜRKAK accreditation (optional)

ISO 9001 quality system, patient satisfaction surveys, clinic management handbook. 6-12 months, annual audits.

SGK revenue estimate

Average Turkish SGK-contracted dentist:

Monthly SGK patients: 80-150
Average per-patient: 250-450 TRY
Monthly gross: 25,000-65,000 TRY
Annual gross: 300,000-800,000 TRY
Net (after deductions): 280,000-720,000 TRY

TÜRKAK-accredited: +30-50%.

Software checklist for Turkey

When choosing dental practice management software for Turkey:

MEDULA integration, direct API vs export?
SUT code library, auto-updated?
e-Reçete + e-Fatura included?, Turkey integration guide
KVKK compliance out of the box?, KVKK 2026 guide
Multi-invoice types, private + SGK + insurance + cash separately reported?

DentinCloud Turkey roadmap

MEDULA integration: 2026 Q4 (TÜRKAK pilot first)
SUT code library: 2027 Q1
TÜRKAK quality module: 2027 Q2

Current Turkish-market features: KVKK-compliant, multi-currency (TRY), native WhatsApp Business, appointment automation.

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Last updated: May 2026.