Dental tourism checklist

Before you commit to travelling abroad for dental treatment, it's important you are fully aware of what to expect and what risks are involved. You may know how to raise concerns about your dental treatment in the UK, but are you familiar with the process used by dentists abroad in a foreign country?

This guide to dental treatment abroad and cosmetic dentistry abroad was kindly supplied by the GDC (General Dental Council).

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Questions to ask

Don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions when dealing with a dentist abroad, even if they seem blunt or obvious. ...

Initial consultations

Some overseas clinics will have a UK base offering initial consultations in this country before you travel abroad for treatments such as cosmetic d ...

Consult your own dentist before travel

It’s always a good idea to speak to your own dentist before considering travelling for your cosmetic dentistry abroad treatment, as they may be a ...

GDC Contact details

Some overseas clinics will have a UK base offering initial consultations in this country before you travel abroad for treatments such as cosmetic d ...

Regulation and qualifications

The GDC is the UK dental regulator, all dental professionals must be registered with them to work in the UK. They set the standards dental professi ...

Clinic of the month

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Additional information

Please provide the following information to get a better idea of the overall cost of your medical travel. We will factor in the typical price of travel, accommodation and travel insurance along with the cost of the treatment.

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