TOP MEDICAL & DENTAL TOURISM DESTINATIONS 2016 Survey By Certified Dentists & Doctors Internationale'

Photo: Land's End, Cabo San Lucas. Mexico medical and dental tourism is the most popular in the America's



Many Americans, Canadians and Western Europeans are traveling abroad for non-emergency procedures such as dental makeovers, hip replacement, cosmetic surgery, or even heart surgery. Each year, some 750,000 U.S. citizens travel to foreign destinations seeking medical treatment, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of respondents to a Medical Tourism Association survey who traveled abroad for health reasons did so because they were uninsured. Americans also travel for elective procedures insurance doesn't cover. Cosmetic surgery and dentistry are particularly popular tourism choices, because they are rarely covered by health insurance.

Cost is a big factor in deciding whether to seek care abroad. As a rule of thumb - Procedures that cost more than $6,000 generally are cheaper if performed outside the U.S.

MEXICO HAS BEST MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN LATIN AMERICA - International Living

If moving abroad or planning a medical or dental vacation you'll want to consider these health care money saving countries.

Medical and dental healthcare in some Latin American and Asian Countries are considered basic human rights and are often available at little cost to locals and foreign ex-pat residents.  

FROM: INTERNATIONAL LIVING.COM


By Czarmecin media@latinoshealth.com


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For the last three years they danced the tango almost every evening, three to four hours a night, somewhere in New York City where they now live. Their tango is unique, in that they come together in a passionate dance dialogue where they exchange lead, in a constant form of improvisation. Their relationship is also unique. Moira is married to another man.

12 TIPS FOR GREAT DENTAL HOLIDAYS IN THAILAND or THE PHILIPPINES By Certified Dentists Internationale'

ASIA DENTAL HOLIDAYS - How to have a great Thai or Philippines Dental Vacation!

Thailand and Philippines Dental Travel Checklist

By  David Mandich for Certified Dentists Internationale’

If your Sydney cosmetic dentist or Los Angeles dental implant specialist is over-the-top on prices - consider a dental holiday in Asia. 

Bangkok and Manila dentist prices are even less than dental prices in Mexico! Same materials, same equipment and many dentists in Asia have Western education and/or clinic practice in the West.

Below is the Board Certified Asia Dentist Association’s tips for dental tourists considering a dental holiday in Asia.

1. Get a price quote before taking off on an your dental holiday. Email a copy of your home dentist’s treatment plan, x-rays or panoramic x-ray to the dentist in Asia. Many dentists will give online estimates subject to a clinical exam.

Take digital pictures of your teeth. They are almost as good as an in-the-chair exam. If none of the foregoing items are possible - don’t worry, x-rays and panos are inexpensive in Asia. Panoramics for dental implants are only around $24-40usd in Asia vs. $150 -250 in the USA & Canada. Same equipment.

2. Get an idea of  how many crowns, bridges, dental implants. you will need and list it all in the clinic’s online Contact Form. Be sure to note health issues the dentist in Asia should be made aware of.

3. Choose a certified dentist in Asia qualified to do the type of procedure(s) you are seeking. You will be assured of the best results from a board certified dentist rather than a less-skilled general dentist in Asia.

4. Discuss your payment options with the dentist. Credit cards are accepted in most places, but often subject to bank and credit card add-ons. American Express Travelers checks work in some countries but not others. 

Important tip: Advise your credit card company you will be going overseas

If bringing cash - be sure to check with customs bureaus of your countries of departure and destination before getting on the plane. In many countries undeclared large amounts of cash will be confiscated. (Oh Yes!) Ex. $10,000us (per person or per family) is the magic number for declaring cash to customs in the US and Mexico.

How To Find The Best Dental Tourism Places, Prices and Dentists by Certified Dentists Internationale'

Now you can find the best dental tourism places, and top board certified dentists with the best prices with Certified Dentists Internationale’

Summary:  Certified Dentists Internationale’ offers Board Certified dentist referrals, free estimates, dental vacation information and more.

Going offshore or crossing the border to see a new dentist can be an intimidating thing for many first time dental tourism patients. Despite the fact that one can literally save $1,000’s on their major dental work abroad. 50 to 70% savings is often the case.

Board Certified Dentists Internationale’ offers those considering a dental vacation  free services that goes a long way to eliminating one’s dental travel angst. 

Among the services provided are:

• Free consultations with board certified dentists  trained for the dental treatments most dental tourism patients want from cosmetic dentistry, crowns, veneers, and dental implants to oral restoration and surgery -  either online, Skype or by telephone.
• Board Certified Dentists in the best dental tourism places such as Cabo, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Manila, Bangkok, New Delhi and others.
• Board certified dentists for those who want the very best i.e. senior certified dentists, Presidents or Directors of dental association’s, award winners, dental college professors, hospital maxillofacial department chiefs etc.
• 24/7 Personal service from patient advisers who will be with you every step of the way.
• English as a first or 2nd language by all patient advisers and dentists.
• Top quality materials and brands such as dental implants by Nobel Biocare
• International standards of sterilization, hygiene, sanitation and hazardous waste disposal
• Dental vacation information and assistance

Board Certified Dentists Internationale’ along with the Mexican, UK, Australian & American Dental Associations recommend that dental tourism patients always use the services of a Board Certified Dentist when traveling abroad for advanced dental procedures.

Certified Dentists Internationale’ Patient Adviser Dr. Cristina Terrado notes “There is little money saved when you have to pay to have dental work redone by a certified dentist because of shoddy work by a non-certified dentist who was learning complicated dentistry at your expense.

Board Certification is a foreign patient’s only real guarantee that their dental tourism dentist will be up to international standards with the work made right and right the first time.

Dental patients considering dental tourism can contact Board Certified Dentists Internationale’ for free consultations, estimates, referrals and dental vacation information.

Visit: www.certifieddentists.org/

Or Contact Patient Adviser Dr. Cristina Terrado at: dr.christina.boardcertified@gmail.com

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Dental Tourism in Danger of Getting a Black Eye...

Certified Dentists Internationale Combats Bad Dental Tourism - Most dental tourism patients have a great experience, but some don't. And here's why.

By Sandra Jamala

Board Certified Asia Dental Association

Dental tourism today faces new challenges according to Ms. Carla Helena Sanchez the new Director of Certified Dentists Internationale.

“The expanding dental tourism industry is in danger of getting a black eye with many dental tourism websites and dental travel brokers promoting any dentist who is willing to pay their annual membership fees. The dentist membership fees can cost $1,500us or more per year and generate much valued high treatment patients for dentists in developing nations. 

The websites cannot possibly screen the credentials of the 1,000’s of dentists some agencies claim to list.  Consumers are often getting shoddy work from general dentists anxious to bag lucrative treatments by misrepresenting their qualifications to unsuspecting dental tourists."

DENTAL TOURISM REPORT 2014 - Latest Stats, Trends, Dental Tourism Prices,

Oct. 26, 2014

INTERNATIONAL DENTAL TOURISM REPORT 2014

Latest Dental Tourism Market Trends Show Continuing Growth

From IMTJ 

Summary: This study covers the growth in the dental tourism market, dental tourism prices, the increase in both demand and supply and how providers will need to differentiate their offering to remain competitive.

Dental tourism has become a booming industry, where every dentist fights for his reputation and wants to be among the first options for the travelling patient.

But how easy is it and what does it take to be a competitive player in such an unpredictable industry? With increasing awareness of the potential of the dental tourism, more and more dental clinics are trying to get into the business of attracting foreign patients.

But unfortunately most are relying on the same message…. “We are the best dentists, we provide the best dental services, in the most beautiful location, and offer dental services at X% less compared to country Y prices for the same services.”

Patient choice in dental tourism

…How can the patient choose among the sea of dentists?

…What are the criteria used in finding the best dentist?

…How far will a patient be willing to travel for a dental crown or an implant?


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