Cosmetic Dentistry Statistics
In a recent independent study conducted by the AACD, they discovered that: 1. Virtually all people interviewed (99.7%) believed that a smile is an important social asset.2. 96% of adults believe an attractive smile makes a person more appealing to members of the opposite sex.3. Three-quarters (74%) of adults feels an unattractive smile can hurt a […]
Dental Treatment Abroad: Where & why?
These days, my patients tell me that it’s common knowledge that having your dentistry done abroad is a cheaper option for receiving dental treatment without compromising on quality. Shortly after the fall of the communism in the 80’s, Germans, and Austrians and Swiss began to travel over the border to Slovakia, The Czech Republic, Poland […]
British Dental Clinic Abroad
Dr. Marek Salka and Daniel Shaw from Dental Holiday in Slovakia, recently attended the British Academy of cosmetic Dentistry annual meeting in Edinburgh. Congratulations on your certificates! Keep up the good work. Hope to see you soon!
Dentistry abroad – the safest option
How safe is dentistry abroad? Funny enough, the question I hear the most from potential patients after “How much will the dental treatment cost” is “Can I trust your clinic / dentist” or something along those lines.
Where you travel abroad and which dental clinic you choose, is a much more important factor on the “safety” of the whole dental procedure abroad than how much you end up paying, I’m sure. However there are a number of things that you can do beforehand to make sure that you are getting the best quality dental treatment while enjoying the affordable prices offered by dental clinics abroad. After 4 years of dealing with 1000’s of British patients seeking treatment abroad at Piestany Dental Clinic in Slovakia, here are my thoughts on the matter:
Carol and her dental visit to Piestany Dental Clinic
Carol came to our dental clinic abroad in March 2009. She had 4 Ankylos dental implants, 10 implant crowns, dental hygiene and some tooth extractions. She came with her husband Edward. We have some photos from her trip to Dental Holiday in Piestany, please take a look:
Treatment for UK patients
Here’s a round up of the months news on dental treatment abroad: Irish dentists are concerned about overseas dental care: I think this is a PR stunt because most UK dentists are bitter that they will be on lower wages soon for sure. IDA president, Dr Donal Blackwell, said common problems included too much dental […]
I scream – Ice cream?
Summer is over and winter is near, but cold and hot food and drinks still leave your teeth sensitive. Do you know how to deal with it? Causes The two main causes of tooth sensitivity are root surface exposure and grinding and clenching teeth. Short-term treatment Besides other dental issues including fractured teeth or decay, […]
Being a Dentist in the UK is one of the best paid jobs
Figures revealed this week show that dentists are earning up to £300,000 a year in England and Wales. The NHS information centre showed that out of 19,000 practicing dentists in the country 382 earned over £300,000 including expenses, 113 dentists earned £275,000 to £300,000, while 159 earned £250,000 to £275,000. The average annual income of […]
Dental holidaymakers
Four out of 10 Britons that go for dental treatment abroad do so to avoid NHS waiting lists at home, a survey has revealed. This was the top reason for seeking treatment, while 30% went overseas because it was cheaper. Most people (68%) had dental implants work done while 20% opted for cosmetic operations like […]
Brits pay too much for dental implants
Brits pay too much for dental implants. The problem is so severe and so widespread that many patients resort to travelling to our dental clinic abroad to find dental treatments they can afford. Why is it like this? Dental implant costs to patients in the UK have traditionally been more expensive than in any other […]