Archive for the ‘Dental Tourism’ Category
Bridlington man considers going to Turkey for dental treatment due to appointment shortages
A man from Bridlington, East Yorkshire, is considering going to Turkey for dental treatment after his local practice stopped providing NHS dental services. David Moore has tried to join several practices since Bupa Dental closed at the end of November, but he has been unable to find any clinics taking on new NHS adult patients. […]
Wallasey woman travels to Turkey after UK dentists quote thousands for treatment
A woman from Wallasey has travelled to Turkey after dentists in the UK quoted thousands of pounds for treatment. Sally Murphy decided to go to Turkey to get treatment after seeing private dentists in the UK, who quoted £19,000 to fix her teeth. Sally had a bridge fitted when she was in her 20s and […]
Brits unable to get appointments travel abroad for dental treatment
A growing number of British people are travelling overseas for dental treatment because they can’t get an appointment at home. A recent BBC investigation revealed that 90% of practices in the UK are not currently accepting new NHS patients. Even patients who are registered are waiting months, even years for treatment. In some parts of […]
‘Turkey Teeth’ trends on TikTok as people share their dental tourism experiences
Posts accompanied by ‘Turkey Teeth’ slogans and hashtags are trending on social media platforms, including TikTok, as users share their experiences of dental tourism. The number of patients travelling overseas for treatment has increased significantly in the last few years due to the popularity of cosmetic dental services and exposure to celebrity smiles and adverts […]
Coventry woman left with debilitating pain following dental treatment in Turkey
A woman from Coventry said that she is suffering from debilitating pain after undergoing dental treatment in Turkey. Melissa Davies, 35, travelled to Turkey to have new veneers fitted after years of struggling with her confidence. She found a clinic online and spent £6,000 on the procedure. Melissa was desperate to feel confident when she […]
Belfast woman describes dental tourism experience as ‘sheer hell’
A woman from Belfast who travelled to Turkey to undergo dental treatment has described her experience as “sheer hell.” Amanda Turner, a betting shop owner, said that she wanted to tell people about her experience to alert them to the possible risks of travelling abroad for dental treatment. Amanda, 34, was lured in by cut-price […]
Almost 90% of UK dentists have treated patients who have been abroad for treatment
A new survey has revealed that almost 90% of UK dentists have treated patients who have undergone dental procedures abroad. The study, which was conducted by the British Dental Association (BDA), showed that 86% of dentists have treated patients who have developed issues after visiting a dentist overseas. The most common problems were with dental […]
Irish Dental Association urges patients to be cautious when considering dental tourism
The CEO of the Irish Dental Association (IDA) has urged patients to be cautious when considering dental tourism. Fintan Hourihan said that dental tourism has become more accessible but warned that standards of care may be lower in some countries. The IDA believes that patients can access the highest standards of care in Ireland and […]
London woman issues dental tourism warning after botched treatment
A woman from London has issued a warning to others considering going abroad for dental treatment after undergoing a cosmetic dental procedure in Iran. Aida Azizii, 26, decided to share her story online after botched treatment left her with teeth that looked like ‘piano keys.’ Aida went to a practice in Tehran while visiting family […]
Family flies to Brazil to avoid dental waiting lists
A family from the UK has flown to Brazil to avoid waiting to see a dentist. Stuart and Kedma Woodmansey decided to travel to Kedma’s home city of Sao Paolo because they couldn’t get a dental appointment. The family has tried to register with local NHS dentists for the last five years. There is currently […]
