Posts Tagged ‘Dental tourism’

A Third of People Open to Health Tourism

A Third of People Open to Health Tourism

A survey has revealed that almost a third of people would consider going abroad for medical or dental treatment. The survey was carried out by Ipsos and involved more than 18,000 people in 24 different countries, revealing that 1 in 3 people would consider going overseas for treatment, while 18 per cent said that they […]


Dental Tourism: Is it Safe?

Dental Tourism: Is it Safe?

Dental tourism involves patients from the UK and US for example, travelling to other parts of the world including parts of Asia in order to receive cheaper cosmetic dental treatments. Clinics found in areas of Singapore, Thailand and India are able to provide treatments that are at least half the cost of expensive treatments provided […]


Warning over Medical and Dental Tourism

Warning over Medical and Dental Tourism

More than 50,000 people leave the UK to have medical or dental treatment abroad every year, however, a consultant surgeon has warned that patients must do extensive research in order to avoid pitfalls. In the last five years, the number of patients choosing to have treatment abroad has increased considerably and surgeon, Mike Parker, believes […]


Hungary the Most Popular Destination for British Dental Tourists

Hungary the Most Popular Destination for British Dental Tourists

A survey has revealed that Hungary is the most popular destination for British dental tourists. The survey, which was carried out by medical tourism website, Treatment Abroad, revealed that 38% of participants travelled to Hungary for dental treatment. Belgium was the most popular destination for UK medical patients with Hungary and Poland in second and […]


Kerala Dental Association to Host Dental Tourism Event

Kerala Dental Association to Host Dental Tourism Event

The Kerala Dental Association is preparing to host an event to raise the profile of the area as a destination for dental tourists. Dr C Rajkrishnan will represent the CII Healthcare Centre at the event and has said that there has been significant growth in the dental tourism industry in the area. The number of […]


Dental Tourism Booming in Costa Rica

Dental Tourism Booming in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is becoming an increasingly popular destination for both medical and dental tourists, it has been revealed. Costa Rica, located within easy reach of Canada and America, is a popular choice thanks to the cost of treatment, which is often considerably cheaper than having treatment in Canada or America. The most popular treatments people […]


Dental Tourism on the Rise in Scotland

Dental Tourism on the Rise in Scotland

Dental tourism has become increasingly popular in Scotland, as people look to save money and avoid waiting lists. Interest in travelling abroad for treatment has increased among people living in Fife, Tayside and Dundee, according to The Courier, with patients citing lengthy waits and rising bills as the main reasons for looking to clinics overseas. […]


Brits Heading Abroad to Save Money on Dental Work

Brits Heading Abroad to Save Money on Dental Work

More and more Brits are heading overseas to save money on dental work. Figures suggest that around 100,000 people have decided to go to Eastern Europe for treatment, as costs are sometimes less than half of those quoted in the UK. According to consumer group, Which? costs are considerably lower than the UK, with a […]


Brits Looking Abroad for Dental Deals

Brits Looking Abroad for Dental Deals

As a growing number of British people put off dental treatment due to the cost, dental tourism is becoming increasingly popular. Dental tourism involves travelling abroad for treatment and is so popular because prices abroad can be up to 70% lower than prices in the UK and there are often no waiting lists. Research has […]


Slovakia Emerges as Popular Dental Tourism Destination

Slovakia Emerges as Popular Dental Tourism Destination

Slovakia is emerging as a popular destination for dental tourists. Slovakia is a relative newcomer to the dental tourism market and the industry is no where near as established as other European countries, such as Greece, Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria. However, doctors and dentists in Slovakia have noticed the potential and are now trying to […]