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The steady rise of dental tourism and the risks of cheap treatment abroad

LONDON, England: Driven by the NHS dental crisis, an increasing number of UK patients seeking cheaper dental work overseas are encountering unexpected ...

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Dental tourism: Insights from a UK media analysis

LIVERPOOL, England: Dental tourism has seen significant growth in recent years, particularly among younger demographics influenced by social media trends. A...

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Australian dental tourists fall victim to unexpected price-gouging

BRISBANE, Australia: The rise of dental tourism over recent years has been remarkable. Driven mainly by soaring dental costs and poor public funding, ...

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Popularity of intra-oral scanners poised to soar in Latin America

BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: Intra-oral scanners (IOSs) have emerged as a transformative technology in digital dentistry, revolutionising impression ...

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The grass is greener: Under increasing economic pressure, Hong Kong residents seek dental care elsewhere

HONG KONG: Facing some of the highest private healthcare costs in the world, due to high labour costs, limited public dental services and restricted ...

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Thailand wants to become dental tourism hub

BANGKOK, Thailand: The Kingdom of Thailand wants to stimulate its economy by becoming an international hub for medical and dental treatment. A pilot ...

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Patients pack bags as dental tourism resumes

LEIPZIG, Germany: No international tourism means no dental tourism, but what does that mean for the patients and dentist who rely on it? When borders began ...

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Cost-savings for dental tourists in Hungary are increasing

BUDAPEST, Hungary: For thousands of Europeans, the cost of dental treatment in their home countries is enough to send them packing. Hungary is a major ...

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Dental tourism negatively impacts New Zealand’s health care system

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: Overseas travel for dental treatment is said to be the most prevalent form of medical tourism. Up until now, medical tourism has been ...

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ADA highlights risks of dental tourism

SYDNEY, Australia: With the cost of dental treatment presenting a significant barrier for many Australians, some may consider dental tourism—travelling to...

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