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.
Dr. Mehmet Aydin
Practice Technology Consultant (Turkey)
Key Takeaways
SGK contracting is a major revenue stream for Turkish dental clinics — 200,000-500,000 TRY/year average
4-stage process: application, on-site audit, MEDULA integration, optional TÜRKAK accreditation
MEDULA integration is now mandatory — direct API integration is the gold standard
TÜRKAK-accredited clinics receive +30-50% premium SGK tariffs
Modern dental practice management software with native MEDULA support is critical
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.
Family practice contract (limited scope)
Private health institution contract (full scope, most common)
TÜRKAK-accredited contract (premium tariffs, +30-50%)
Required documents: Health Directorate license, tax certificate, ÇEDDS registration, equipment invoices, sterilization protocol, waste disposal contract, IBAN.
SGK auditor inspects clinic. 2026 update: digital patient records mandatory (paper not accepted).
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
ISO 9001 quality system, patient satisfaction surveys, clinic management handbook. 6-12 months, annual audits.
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%.
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?
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.*
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