It is easy to see why British patients would consider going abroad for treatment as prices in the UK are comparatively high; however, patients must research their trip carefully before they go. Dentists abroad often don’t have the same levels of experience and expertise as dentists in London, for example and many haven’t undertaken the dental courses that dentists in the UK have.

In the UK, dentists train for years to get dentistry jobs but abroad the qualification process may be much less rigorous and regulations for practice are usually much less stringent. Patients should consider this before they decide to go ahead and have treatment abroad. In addition, costs may mount because patients may need follow-up appointments; consequently, they will need to include accommodation and flights in their budget.

Patients who choose to travel abroad for dental treatment are urged to take out comprehensive medical and travel insurance plans to cover the costs if anything does go wrong. If you are considering going to a different country for treatment you may wish to consult a specialist dental tourism agency, who will be able to sort out your travel and accommodation as well as arranging your treatment with an approved dentist.