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Have you been lately thinking about traveling abroad for dental tourism? Well, you’re not alone! Dental holiday is many people’s dream! It is becoming a popular way to get high-quality dental care at affordable prices while also exploring a whole new country! Sounds exciting, isn’t it? In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need about going abroad for dental treatment for a smooth and safe trip. Whether you’re considering a minor procedure or major dental treatment abroad, we’ll help you decide if dental tourism is the right path for you! Let’s explore the concept of dental holiday which extends beyond borders!
The Benefits of Dental Tourism
Dental tourism is a great way to get top-quality dental care at a more reasonable cost than your home country. By traveling to countries known for their excellent dental services, you can save a lot of money while still receiving high-standard treatments. Dental procedures in some countries can be much cheaper than in the United States or Europe, often resulting in saving up to 70%. And don’t worry about quality—these countries have modern clinics, highly skilled dentists and strict regulations to operate dental tourism. The affordability typically stems from:
- high competition,
- the exchange rate differences in currencies
- government supports
- lower operating costs.
Another great perk is the chance to combine your dental treatment with a vacation, turning it into a dental holiday! Imagine you are recovering from your dental treatment while relaxing on a beautiful beach or discovering historical places in a different culture. Typically dental tourism companies offer packages that include treatment, accommodation, transfers, aftercare services and even sightseeing tours, making your trip stress-free and memorable for a life-time!
MCAN Dental’s exclusively contracted clinic in Istanbul, Turkey
Want to know another great advantage of going abroad for dental treatment? You won’t have to wait long! In many countries, especially in UK and USA, people often report that they have to wait a significant amount of time for just one procedure and procedures are often splitted into lots of appointments. However, in some countries such as Turkey, the dental treatment infrastructure is much stronger with a significant number of highly skilled and experienced dentists and high-technology facilities. These dentists have the opportunity to practice their skills and knowledge with thousands of patients each year, making them much more experienced and qualified than their colleagues in other countries. MCAN Dental’s patients often state that they are speechless by how practical the teams are and how fast the procedures can be performed. By having a dental treatment abroad, you can schedule your treatment quickly and achieve the care you need without having to wait incredible amount of time and often with a much more experienced and skilled team.
Put it in a nutshell, dental tourism offers affordable, fast, premium quality dental care with the extra bonus of a fun travel experience. It’s a win-win!
How to Choose a Dental Tourism Destination
While planning a dental holiday, you might be thinking “how am I going to decide the best dental clinic for me?”. Don’t worry, we got you! There are some really crucial points to consider for your health and safety.
1- Safety and Regulations
When it comes to health, safety is non-negotiable. You should ensure that the destination you want to choose has a very strict health tourism legislation and facility competency criteria and regularly audit health tourism companies. Then, you should also check that the company you are looking for is accredited by the Ministry of Health, be alert and stay away from black market! Also, you should check if the company is accredited by an independent international healthcare organization. This would prove their dedication to adhere the high-quality standards and also show their professionalism. MCAN Dental is proud to be accredited by both the Turkish Ministry of Health and TEMOS International Healthcare Organization.
2- Language and Communication
You should consider if your destination for dental tourism developed in terms of tourism and they are competent in English. Also, you should check if the team in the clinic speak English or other languages. Any miscommunication may result in serious consequences, therefore you should be sure that your communication process will be smooth during your stay. Also, be sure that the clinic supports patients throughout the pre-op, during op and post-op processes with a multilingual team, preferably nurses.
MCAN Dental’s multilingual nurse team along with its founder
3- Experience and Expertise of Dentists
You should be sure that the country has a strong educational and practical infrastructure in dentistry with a reach of the latest technologies. Then, check the company’s dentists, their areas of expertise, years of experience and patient cases, before and after photos. This will help you understand if they are competent for your expectations and desires.
4- Travel and Accommodation
While trying to find the best country for dental work, you should take into consideration the ease of travel to the country. For example, check if they have direct flights and where their airport is located, if the company provides airport-hotel-clinic transfers. Also, see if the company has contracted hotels which are close to the clinic and tourist attractions. To enjoy your dental holiday at its finest, you shouldn’t be stressed about transfers or accommodation.
5- Cost Effectiveness
When considering dental tourism for your long-waited treatments, such as dental implants, dental crowns or hollywood smile, understandably the cost can be a significant factor. You should check the country’s currency and compare your potential savings. Also, be sure that there are no hidden costs associated with the treatment and the company is transparent about their dental treatments pricing list. This would ensure that they are reliable and you would know what to expect. Please keep in mind that the price shouldn’t be the only factor that affects your decision. The health is no joke and be sure that the company is reliable, trustworthy and professional as well as being affordable.
Preparing for your Dental Holiday
Well, if you are decisive about getting dental treatment abroad, you should know what to expect while starting this journey and how to prepare yourself. First off, be ready for an online consultation with a medical expert with your mouth pictures from different angles. During this part, you will need to share your medical records in a transparent way, your current X-ray (that would be great if you have it), your desires and expectations. The medical expert will prepare a specialized treatment plan with the dentist and then send you an offer. Another point to consider is the required travel documents for your preferred dental tourism destination. Check if the country requires a visa from you and if it is possible to obtain e-visa. Your first point of contact from the company can also help you regarding this point.
Some of MCAN Dental’s team in the meeting
You should take comfortable clothes with you when packing for your dental tourism journey. Remember to check the country’s weather conditions for your treatment dates when deciding what to bring. We know you wouldn’t want to get cold or be sweaty all the time during your dental treatment abroad! Hope these tips would help you to decide the best country for dental work. MCAN Dental, a dental tourism company in Turkey, offers wide range of all-inclusive dental services with a multilingual and skilled team who have been in the industry for a decade. If you want to learn more about us, please check our website or get in touch with us! We are happy to help you!
