Posts Tagged ‘Dentistry abroad’
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
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 […]
Amalgam on Trial: Will it set precedent for dental treatment?
Even though the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs took that stance that dental amalgam is safe, affordable, and durable for dental treatments, The Supreme Court of New York Appellate Division recently upheld an original ruling declining the appeal of dentist, Dr. Bach, for malpractice when he used bulk amalgam instead of encapsulated […]
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
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 […]
Medicaid agency investigates boy’s death
The Virginia Medicaid agency is investigating the death of a six year old boy, following an incident on Tuesday. Jacobi Hill had been admitted to the Virginia Commonwealth University Dental Facility for a procedure to fit caps on his teeth; he went into cardiac arrest shortly after the treatment was completed and died minutes after. […]
Irish patients looking for cheaper dental treatment abroad
Reports suggest that Irish patients are starting to look for cheaper alternatives to their standard dental care, following budget cuts at the beginning of this year. The cuts were brought in to reduce the size of the deficit; however, they have left many Irish patients struggling to afford dental care and many are now considering […]
Dental tourism booming across Europe
The number of Europeans travelling to other countries for dental and cosmetic procedures has increased significantly in recent years. The recent recession has served only to strengthen people’s resolve to travel for treatment, with prices in some countries up to 70 percent lower than costs in the UK. Dental tourism is particularly popular in parts […]
