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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 [...]

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 on 1 March [...]

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 with the clinic
You will get a feel of the [...]

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 everyone needs this but if you [...]

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 to look over the clinic and make an informed [...]