A Third of People Open to Health Tourism
A survey has revealed that almost a third of people would consider going abroad for medical or dental treatment. The survey was carried out by Ipsos and involved more than 18,000 people in 24...
View ArticleIrish Scientists Confirm Hepatitis C Cases In Dental And Medical Tourists
Scientists in Ireland have confirmed a number of hepatitis C cases in patients who have travelled abroad for medical and dental treatment. There are also several cases linked to tattoo application....
View ArticleDental Tourism Booming, As UK Residents Flee High Fees
Dental tourism is booming according to recent statistics, as more and more Brits head abroad to escape high dental fees. In the past, wealthy tourists from developing countries travelled to the USA...
View ArticleNew Zealand Patients Opting for Dental Tourism
More and more patients hailing from New Zealand are heading over to Thailand in order to receive cheaper dental treatments. According to the New Zealand Dental Association, Kiwis are willing to...
View ArticleDental Tourism An Increasingly Popular Choice For Canadians
A growing number of Canadians is visiting other countries to save money on dental treatment, according to recent figures. Mexico is a very popular destination for Canadian and American dental...
View ArticleDental Fees In UK Among Highest In Europe
New research has revealed that UK dental fees are among the highest in Europe. Research published by CroMedicor, a Croation medical tourism portal, showed that the UK has high dental charges compared...
View ArticleHuddersfield Man Shares Implant Treatment Story
A man from Huddersfield who travelled thousands of miles to get implant treatment has shared his story. Samer Masoud decided to travel to Hungary for dental implant treatment after he was unable to...
View ArticleIs Dental Tourism In Decline?
The founder of a dental comparison website has claimed that dental tourism has become much less popular among UK citizens, as British dentists offer reduced fees and finance incentives. Eoin Holohan,...
View ArticleBritish Fire-Fighter Shares Cautionary Tale After Going Abroad For Dental...
Stephen Carter, a 53 year old fire-fighter, has shared his experience of dental tourism to try and encourage people to think carefully about going overseas for dental treatment. Mr Carter had...
View ArticleNew Zealanders Eager to Take Advantage of Low Dental Fees in Thailand
A growing number of New Zealanders are visiting Thailand to take advantage of low dental fees and attractive package holiday deals. Graeme Hunter is just one of many who have boarded a plane and...
View ArticleAustralian Patients Flock to Bali for Cheap Dental Treatment
Bali has long been a popular destination for Australian tourists. However in most cases, the main reasons for travelling were great surf and wall-to-wall sunshine. Today, a different form of tourism...
View ArticleAustralian dentists issue dental tourism warning
Dentists in Australia have issued a warning over the safety of dental tourism. Deputy chair of the Australian Dental Association’s Oral Health Committee, Dr Michael Foley, said that its very common...
View ArticleDorset dental patient warns of the risks of travelling abroad for treatment
A dental patient who travelled overseas for treatment has shared his story in a bid to encourage others to think twice before having treatment abroad. Pradip Pandya, from Wimborne, flew to India two...
View ArticleIs Love Island fuelling a rise in dental tourism?
The growing popularity of reality shows like Love Island could be behind a rise in dental tourism, experts believe. The hit ITV2 show, which is currently airing, features a string of contestants, most...
View ArticleLancashire dentist highlights the risks of having dental treatment abroad
A dentist from Lancashire has highlighted the risks of having dental treatment overseas. Dr Karim Rachidi, from Synergy Dental, said that more and more patients are asking about having treatment...
View ArticleDental tourism soars in popularity, as Brits look to save money on treatment
Dental tourism is becoming more popular year on year, as a growing number of Brits looks to save money on the cost of dental care. Figures suggest that countries like Lithuania are emerging as dental...
View ArticleAmericans flock to the Mexican ‘Molar City’ to snap up cut-price dental...
Dental tourism in Mexico is booming, as more and more Americans head south to take advantage of cut-price treatment. Los Algodones, the epicentre of the industry, is now affectionately known as Molar...
View ArticleDentists issue warnings over cosmetic dentistry as Love Island contestants...
Dentists have issued a warning over cosmetic dentistry, as ITV’s hit dating show Love Island returns to screens. Many of the contestants on the current show and previous series can be seen sporting...
View ArticleLow prices make overseas clinics a popular choice for patients looking for...
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...
View ArticleWill differences in opening times lead to dental tourism in the UK?
Dentists in England are worried that differences in opening times in different parts of the UK will lead to dental tourists travelling over the border to get an appointment. Dentists have been told...
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