Hunglish.orgDental tourism is a common occurance in Hungary as the costs are low and the quality is high. Many British tourists are finding the option of a dental tour increasingly appealing.
Written by Natalie Jaro
When considering a dental procedure abroad, why choose Hungary? Many people are deciding on Hungary as a prime location for their dental needs based on a fantastically reduced price, as much as a 30% reduction from private clinics in the UK. Air fare for British citizens is cheap and the flight is a short couple of hours. For many years, Hungary has been frequented for dental tourism by the Germans and Austrians as it is best known worldwide for that. The dentists in Hungary are either ‘general’ dentists or else ‘specialists’ in their field. Specialists train an additional two to three years rather than just the five years spent at a university. Many of the dentists that work abroad train and earn their qualifications through the UK so it is wise to check into a few of the noteworthy councils to learn more about the dentist you are considering. Some organizations to inquire about your dentist are the General Dental Council (GDC) and the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In order to practice dentistry in Hungary, dentists must obtain a government issued certificate and the dentists name must be on the door of the practice. In order for dentists to keep their licenses current they must earn a certain number of points each year by attending courses, seminars and lectures to keep up-to-date on new technology and procedures.
A Hungarian dental practice that is offering fine services to dental tourists is BioDental Budapest. This business is located in a suburb of Budapest with the most modern of features and is headed by a renowned dentist in his field, Dr. Horvath, who has a Masters degree in Oral Medicine (MOM) in implantology from Munster University in Germany. He is the leader of BioDental Budapest and has been a dentist for more than 23 years. He is also the founder of the Hungarian Aesthetic Dentistry Association. The consultation is free along with a treatment plan and includes a free x-ray and a free scale and polish. When considering taking a dental holiday in Budapest, clients can go to the office coordinator who will arrange every aspect of clients stays from appointment to accommodation to transfers. Dr. Horvath too will personally see all clients who come to Hungary from abroad. Almost all procedures can be done within days and a guarantee comes with all dental work.
A general example table below provides a comparison of UK prices versus Hungarian costs.
Procedure, Cost in UK versus in Hungary
Tooth Extraction, £75 to £32
Tooth Whitening, £560 to £380
Root Canal, from £200 to £71
Porcelain Veneer, £500 to £198
Dental Implant, £2,000 to £827
Porcelain Crown, £570 to £198