Posts Tagged ‘Dental tourism’

Irish heading abroad for cheaper dental treatment

Irish heading abroad for cheaper dental treatment

Figures have revealed that an increasingly large number of Irish people are heading abroad for cheaper dental treatment. Since cutbacks last January over a million people have lost financial benefits and now have to pay full-rate prices for dental care. As a consequence, people are finding it increasingly difficult to afford treatment in Ireland and […]


Qatar nationals travelling abroad for dental treatment

Qatar nationals travelling abroad for dental treatment

An increasingly large number of dental patients in Qatar are choosing to go abroad for dental treatment to save money. Recently, there has been a significant increase in the number of people travelling to nearby countries for dental treatment; figures show that more people are going overseas because treatment costs are much lower. According to […]


Dental tourism booming amongst New Zealanders

Dental tourism booming amongst New Zealanders

Dental tourism is becoming increasingly popular with New Zealanders, with thousands of people choosing to go abroad for dental treatment in a bid to save money. Dental tours to Thailand have become particularly popular, with dental tourists choosing to combine dental treatment with an exotic escape; prices in Thailand are up to 65 percent cheaper […]


Leamington dentist warns patients against getting treatment abroad

Leamington dentist warns patients against getting treatment abroad

A Leamington dentist has warned his patients against having dental treatment abroad. Roy Dixon, from the Augusta Dental Centre, said that an increasing number of holidaymakers are being approached by representatives from dental clinics and practices during their holiday. Dixon says that tourists are being targeted by dentists, who are using low prices and glossy […]


Researchers warn against medical and dental tourism

Researchers warn against medical and dental tourism

Medical researchers have warned people against medical tourism after it was revealed that a new ‘superbug’ has made its way to the UK. Yesterday, it was reported that a superbug, which is highly resistant to antibiotics, has arrived in the UK. So far, thirty seven cases have been recorded but scientists say the bug has […]


Budget cuts in Ireland cost patients more than 12 million pounds

Budget cuts in Ireland cost patients more than 12 million pounds

Cuts in the dental budget have cost patients more than 12 million pounds worth of dental care so far this year, it has been revealed. The figures, which have been obtained by the Irish Independent, show that government spending on dental care has fallen significantly to 17.8 million Euros this year; this means the Irish […]


Americans flock to Mexico for cut price dental treatment

Americans flock to Mexico for cut price dental treatment

Mexico is becoming an increasingly popular destination for dental tourists from America. Mexico is an attractive option for American patients due to the proximity to the US border and the lower cost of treatment; simply stepping over the border into Mexico can save you up to 50 percent of the prices quoted in the USA. […]


India offers affordable orthodontic care

India offers affordable orthodontic care

In the era of dental tourism, India has emerged as a popular destination for orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic treatment is primarily concerned with improving the positioning and alignment of the teeth and jaw joint and can make a huge difference to the appearance of an individual. There are now several orthodontic treatments available to dental patients; […]


Dental tourism booming in the Holy Land

Dental tourism booming in the Holy Land

The Holy Land has long been a popular destination for Christian pilgrims but now tourists are flocking to the city for very different reasons. An increasing number of tourists are combining a journey to the Holy Land with dental treatment, as costs are significantly lower and people can benefit from a holiday as well as […]


Budapest tops list of popular dental tourism destinations

Budapest tops list of popular dental tourism destinations

Budapest has become the most popular destination for dental tourists, according to recent figures. The Hungarian capital city offers state of the art facilities and innovative new treatments at a fraction of the price of the same treatments in Northern and Western Europe. Typically prices are up to 60 percent lower than in the UK […]