10 December 2010

Dentist Abroad Clinic

Advice wanted – Dentist Abroad

“I need a crown, or possibly even an implant. I am thinking of using the London practice of Dentists Abroad as their prices are competitive. The dental work would be performed in wholly the UK. Can anyone give me any feedback about this practice? Are there any other ways [...]

21 February 2010

Dental Treatment Abroad - Medical Tourism Show London April 2010

Are you free on 17-18 April 2010? How about putting this in your diary. The Health and Medical Tourism Show at Olympia in London. Find out about dental treatment abroad and the different dental procedures available. Exhibitors from lots of different countries including Poland and Hungary in Eastern Europe. Where can you get [...]

11 April 2009

Dentist Budapest

This is a website showing many of the dental clinics and dental agencies in Budapest, Hungary, who are involved in dental treatment abroad.

www.dentistbudapest.co.uk

Lots of links to hotels and flights

5 April 2009

Cheaper Dental Treatment Abroad

See this article in the Independent on the increase in hospital admissions for tooth extractions.

The report mentions that the “inexperience and pay structure of NHS dentists” are the cause of a “steep rise in hospital admissions” for “tooth extractions” and that more people are travelling to Europe for cheaper dental treatment.

17 February 2009

Dental Treatment Abroad – Access to UK Dental Records

This information will be useful to patients travelling abroad for dental treatment.

Am I able to get a copy of my dental records and x-rays from my dentist in the UK?

Yes, you have a legal right to get copies of your dental records and x-rays. The 1998 Data Protection Act [which became law [...]

22 January 2009

Dentist Abroad – Clinic or Agency?

What is best, book a dental appointment abroad through an Agency or book the appointment direct with the Clinic?

Benefits of Booking Through an Agency

Work with several clinics Local telephone number Often get a package: flight, accommodation and treatment

Benefits of Booking Direct with the Clinic

Possibly cheaper prices You are dealing directly [...]

22 January 2009

Dental Implants Abroad

Prices for dental implants abroad

What do you have to add to the dental implant price that you see on a clinic’s price list? Ask if the price includes the following. If not add them all together for the complete price.

Do the prices include:

the titanium implant post bone augmentation work – not [...]

14 January 2009

Dental Treatment Abroad – UK Consultations

Are UK consultations worthwhile when considering dental treatment abroad?

PROS

You can get an idea of the work needed before you travel

CONS

Normally consultations are arranged by Agencies Going direct to the clinic rather than an agency will be cheaper Might not meet the dentist who will do your work Will not be able [...]

13 December 2008

40,000 patients a year go to Hungary

The Sunday Express article “Why Labour is at fault for Dental Farce” by Alison Little, discusses the failure of UK NHS dentistry and reports that 40,000 patients a year are now travelling to Hungary for dental treatment they can’t afford at home. Here is the link to this dental article www.express.co.uk/posts/view/75502/Why-Labour-is-at-fault-for-dental-farce

In the UK [...]

11 December 2008

Which dental clinic abroad?

Which dental clinic abroad should you choose? How do know which dental clinic is best for you? Things to think about:

Are you dealing direct with the clinic or are you just dealing with an agency Are you being given clear information about prices Are you being given clear information about your options Do the [...]