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The length of time you will need to stay is really dependent on what kind of treatment you have. Some treatments, such as fillings or laser teeth whitening, can be done in a matter of hours. Other treatments may take place over a few days, or weeks, such as implants, and may require two visits 6 months' or a year apart. We can advise you how long your procedure is likely to take and how many visits you may require.

Yes - in our experience it certainly can be. There are world-class facilities with excellent reputations, many of which are established, recognized centers for international patients. Mexico is particularly highly-regarded and popular for medical tourism, as is Thailand. So, too, is Costa Rica, The Philippines, Colombia, Malaysia and also countries in Europe, such as Poland and Bulgaria.

Essentially, as long as you choose your doctor and clinic with care, you will be able to find exceptional standards of medical care practically anywhere on the planet. Booking with Dental Departures ensures that some of the precautions you should take when booking medical care abroad have already been done for you.

We work closely with our clinics and perform background checks on the qualifications and expertise of clinicians, as well as looking for any legal or criminal proceedings. We have people on the ground who undertake onsite inspections, and we also gather real patient testimonials. All these elements taken together give us a reasonably good picture as to the quality of our clinics and doctors, so that our patients can book with confidence and be realistically assured as to the outcomes of their treatment.

Although standards do vary from country to country, all of our dentists adhere to the same basic systems of maintaining hygiene as dentists at home do. All wear gloves and masks and use antibacterial solutions to cleanse surfaces. Steam Autoclave sterilization is used for sterilizing tools and equipment in every modern dental clinic throughout the world, and ours are no exception. Many of our dentists are also members of international organizations, such as the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) or the JCI (Joint Commission International).

As many of our dentists are located in busy areas, there are usually lots of accommodation options available. Some of our clinics offer reduced rates at local hotels, and this information will be available in the clinic listing. There are also plenty of hotel websites. You will find a link on each clinic page to a hotel booking site where you can do your own searches. Alternatively, you can contact us and we will be happy to help you.

Our dental clinics' provide diligent and careful work based on established procedures, research and study. All of our clinics offer warranties on the work they do, as well as the materials they use. You can be confident that any crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays, dentures and dental implants are covered under warranty in the improbable occurrence that a fault occurs.