Archive for the ‘Dental Tourism’ Category
Foreign & Commonwealth Office updates health and dental tourism travel advice for Turkey after 17 deaths recorded
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated its travel advice for Brits seeking to undergo medical and dental treatment in Turkey after seventeen deaths were recorded in the last 3 years. The FCO is advising all British nationals who are considering going to Turkey for medical or dental treatment to carry out extensive independent […]
Belfast woman urges patients considering dental tourism to think twice
A woman from Belfast has urged other patients to think twice about going abroad for treatment after visiting a clinic in Istanbul, Turkey. Amanda Turner, 34, decided to go to Turkey for treatment to enhance her smile after pregnancy left her teeth weak and painful. She couldn’t afford to have the treatment at home and […]
Kerry woman shares horror story to raise awareness of dental tourism dangers
A woman who underwent dental treatment in Turkey has shared her story to raise awareness of the dangers of dental tourism. Lisa Martin, from County Kerry, flew to Turkey to have dental mono crowns. The cost of primary treatment was around £1,250, which was significantly cheaper than the quote Lisa received for treatment at home. […]
Tenerife dental clinic reports increase in calls from Irish patients during lockdown
A dental clinic in Tenerife has reported a surge in calls from Irish patients during lockdown. Roberta Beccaris, from Clinica del Sur in Tenerife, said that there had been a sharp rise in the number of calls from Irish patients who were requesting appointments during lockdown. Unusually, patients were asking for email confirmation to prove […]
Low prices make overseas clinics a popular choice for patients looking for cosmetic dental treatment
Low prices are making overseas clinics an attractive proposition for patients in the UK looking to undergo cosmetic dental treatment. TV shows like Love Island and the rise of social media and the selfie trend have contributed to a growing interest in the perfect smile. When Love Island’s first winter series launched in January, there […]
