Risen Dentists Income and New Contract Result in Brits Getting Treatment Abroad

Risen Dentists Income and New Contract Result in Brits Getting Treatment AbroadFollowing the NHS Information Centre revealing the overwhelming levels of dentist salaries, many Brit’s have been left fuming and seeking treatment in other countries. The high dentist salari...

Dental Patients Travel Far and Wide to Cut Spending.

Dental Patients Travel Far and Wide to Cut Spending.Dental tourism appeared in Europe several years ago but due to increasing costs of dental treatment the number of patients seeking treatment abroad is growing.  The latest bout of dental touri...

Do your homework before going abroad for dental work

Do your homework before going abroad for dental workIndividuals travelling abroad for dental treatment should make sure that they do their homework prior to their trip. Patients need to make sure to check the portfolio of the dentist they are going to ...

Government Dental Insurance for U.S. Kids

Government Dental Insurance for U.S. Kids.In 2006, about 30% of children and adolescents in the U.S. were covered by government-sponsored dental insurance, compared to 18% in 1996. Private dental coverage remained the same during that period...

Considering travelling abroad for dental treatment? Know the facts before you travel!

Considering travelling abroad for dental treatment? Know the facts before you travel!A recent national survey revealed that sixteen percent of individuals are willing to travel abroad for dental treatment; this figure increased further in the 18-30 year old age group, suggesting the t...

Dental tourists 'need the most work'

Dental tourists 'need the most work'In the current economic climate, more and more people are taking a chance on dental tourism to save money, it has been claimed.Walcha News reported that people who seek cheaper treatment abroad are of...

Travel insurance 'crucial for cosmetic dentistry abroad'

Travel insurance 'crucial for cosmetic dentistry abroad'People considering joining the trend of health tourism holidays should be aware that additional travel insurance is a must-have, reports the Daily Mail.The newspaper explains that the majority of trav...

Cosmetic dental work 'a third of the cost in Hungary'

Cosmetic dental work 'a third of the cost in Hungary'An Aberdeen development officer has saved £13,500 by travelling to Hungary to have cosmetic dental treatment.Shirley Norton told the Scotsman that she found a company on the internet which organi...

Dental patients 'save money in Poland and Thailand'

Dental patients 'save money in Poland and Thailand'April is one of the most popular months to have cosmetic dental treatments, it has been claimed.According to StatMedica, Poland is the perfect place to go on a dental holiday, as consumers can save up...

Celebrity dentist establishes information portal

Celebrity dentist establishes information portalA celebrity cosmetic dentist has set up a website that contains all the latest information about dental implants, gum bleaching and lip lowering treatments in Beverley Hills.Dr Alex Farnoosh's updated...

Dental tourists 'not checking insurance policies'

Dental tourists 'not checking insurance policies'People planning to travel abroad for cheaper cosmetic dentistry treatments are being reminded to ensure they have an adequate level of travel insurance. The Post Office has revealed that 36 per cen...

Summer 2008 'prime time for a Bulgarian dental holiday'

Summer 2008 'prime time for a Bulgarian dental holiday'More Brits are looking for dental holidays in Bulgaria this summer, it has emerged. According to DentaPrime Dental Clinic, patients seeking cosmetic dental treatments can make a saving of 60 per ce...

Dental tattooist explains his role

Dental tattooist explains his roleFor those wanting a smile with a difference, tattooist and dental technician Steve Heward could provide the answer. Mr Hewerd specialises in detailed tattoos etched into crowns in the USA, reports ...

"Not advisable"to travel abroad for dental work

Travelling to a different country for cheaper general or cosmetic dentistry is not a good idea, it has been claimed. According to www.treatmentabroad.com, 100,000 UK residents took a dental holiday...

Students 'travelling abroad for dentistry'

Students 'travelling abroad for dentistry'When it comes to medical tourism, patient age groups are getting younger, it has been claimed.Patrick Marsek, managing director of MedRetreat, told the College Times that although the majority of heal...

Know your rights if getting treatment abroad, warns BDHF

Know your rights if getting treatment abroad, warns BDHFTravelling abroad for dental work is a decision that should be carefully considered, the chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) has said.According to Dr Nigel Carter, people wh...

India 'not keen on laser dentistry'

India 'not keen on laser dentistry'India's Society for Oral Laser Applications (Sola), which was established to promote laser dentistry in the sub-continent, has made further efforts to dispel the myths surrounding this form of treatme...

Mobile dental van 'provides cheaper care'

Mobile dental van 'provides cheaper care'A new mobile way to look after teeth is being used in the US, it has been reported.The Ithaca Journal comments that the American Mobile Dental van appears every Monday at a different Tompkins County l...

Thailand 'aims for 2 million medical tourists'

Thailand 'aims for 2 million medical tourists'Thailand is fast emerging as one of the most popular hotspots for medical tourism, it has been claimed.Dr Pichet Rodchareon of the Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic has stated that, according to Board of...

Cosmetic dentists 'cheaper in Mexico'

Cosmetic dentists 'cheaper in Mexico'Americans are heading over the border in search of cheaper cosmetic dental treatments, Reuters reports.The news source states that high dentist bills in the US are driving Americans to look elsewhere ...

Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry event announced

Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry event announcedThe US is to host the world's most comprehensive cosmetic dental event - Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry 2008 - in May.According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the event will t...

Belgrade 'dental tourism hotspot'

Belgrade 'dental tourism hotspot'Belgrade is emerging as a popular destination for dental holidays, it has been claimed.Alex Cocic-Hall, founder and managing director of Healthwizard, the parent company of YourFavouriteDentist.co.uk,...

Dental holidays 'becoming the norm'

Dental holidays 'becoming the norm'Travelling abroad for dental treatment is becoming an increasing occurrence for UK citizens, according to the Daily Mail. The newspaper reports that Hungary, Turkey, Bulgaria, Poland and Thailand are ...

Dental tourism 'cheap and safe'

Dental tourism 'cheap and safe'Cheaper medical costs do not necessarily mean lower quality of care, reports LifeWire.Tim Wallace, vice president of sales and marketing for Med Journeys, a medical tourism agency, told the news servi...

Medical holidays 'less trustworthy'

Medical holidays 'less trustworthy'Individuals looking to save on medical costs and travel abroad for treatment need to do their research, it has been advised.Consumer advice and information firm Looking Good BuyAssociation warned that...

Thailand 'sees soaring medical tourism'

Thailand 'sees soaring medical tourism'The Thai medical tourism industry is experiencing "rapid growth", according to a market research report into the country.According to the Opportunities in Thailand Tourism Industry (2007-09)...

Medical tourism a"credible option"

Medical tourism aPatients who seek dental care abroad are not just doing it "on a whim", according to StatMedica.com.The firm, which provides information about healthcare in Poland, states that the media and...

Jordan a 'popular cosmetic dentistry destination'

Jordan a 'popular cosmetic dentistry destination'There are an increasing number of people travelling to Jordan to have cosmetic dentistry operations, reports the Arabian Business magazine.According to Dr Munir Amro, director of the Esthetic Dental C...

Dental holidays 'may be cheaper'

Dental holidays 'may be cheaper'In the US alone, half a million people a year are travelling abroad for medical care, according to reports.Budgeting travel, accommodation and expenses along with the cost of treatment can still be mo...

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