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ADA Article on Dental Tourism |
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Written by pinoydental
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Thursday, 31 May 2007 |
"Dental Tourism" is a concept also known as "borderless dental practice" wherein patients cross "borders" by seeking dental services/treatment from dentists located abroad and at the same time visit and enjoy tourist destinations in that particular country (Read more). The ADA has released an article which contains an overview of the concept and some guidelines for American patients seeking treatment outside their country. This article may be very useful for Filipino Dentists who are currently involved in Dental Tourism since there are no official guidelines that have been released so far. |
Dental CARE AWAY FROM HOME (retrieved from www.ADA.org) |  |
Travel, dental care and "dental tourism." Are you planning a vacation that includes dental care outside the U.S.? Here are some things you should know before you go. | |  |
Overview A checkup is especially important if you'll be traveling in developing countries or in remote areas without access to good dental care. Left to chance, emergency dental care may be uncomfortable, dangerous and expensive. And dental care providers in developing regions may not have the resources, equipment or supplies to take all of the recommended precautions for preventing disease transmission. If you are thinking about going outside the U.S. for your dental care as part of a vacation (also known as "Dental Tourism"), here are some things to consider: Dentists practicing in the U.S. attend four years at an accredited dental school (usually in addition to their bachelor's degree). They pass national and state dental board examinations before they receive a license to practice. (continue reading the Full Article at ADA.org) |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 09 July 2007 )
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