The cost of private dentistry has soared in many countries in recent years and not surprisingly many patients are now shopping around and choosing to travel abroad for their private dentistry where treatments like implants, fillings, veneers or tooth whitening typically costs between 30% and 50% less than in the UK, other parts of Europe or the US.
Turkey offers international patients first class cosmetic dentistry in state-of-the-art facilities. A range of companies offers dental tourism packages including accommodation (also including room for companions) and treatment so dental patients can enjoy an all inclusive five star dental experience and return home with a beautiful smile.
Dentists work in specialist areas so if root canal treatment is needed an Endodontic Specialist will do the work and an Implant Specialist for dental implants. Clinic quality is high, and many dental practices are awarded the ISO 9001/2000 quality certificate. Significant savings can be made on cosmetic dentistry. The bill for a single white bonded composite filling, for example, will be in the region of £45 (or US $79) in Turkey, compared with £85 in the UK, or US$149 in the States.
When considering dental treatment in Turkey - as with any treatment abroad - it is vital to get a breakdown of the expenses for the procedures from initial consultation to surgery, and to get this in writing. Also ask what the fees include, and whether they include the cost of follow-up visits. As well as the dentist's credentials, it is vital to check the clinic's accreditation, looking for international recognition such as ISO 9001:2000 (the voluntary standardisation run by a non governmental body where hospitals must pass rigorous tests to be certified).
