General Dental Council Advice to UK Residents interested in Dental Tourism

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(Free-Press-Release.com) August 18, 2008 -- The General Medical Council has issued strong advice to UK residents contemplating dental treatment abroad.

It advises all those looking for a dentist abroad to ask the following questions;

1. Who will be carrying out the dental treatment abroad and what qualifications do they possess?

2. Is English spoken by the Dental Team? If not, will there be an interpreter present?

3. Are there references or testimonials available from previous patients?

4. How often has the proposed procedure been carried out in the past? What are the rates of success, complications,re-admission and infection?

5. Is the dentist abroad regulated by a Professional body? Is there any need for the UK Patient to be so registered?

6. Is the dental treatment to be carried out abroad guaranteed for a certain period of time?

7. What dental aftercare is provided?

8. What happens if the UK Patient is unhappy with the results? Who pays for the extra flights, hotel and remedial work?

9. If further dental treatment is needed following complications, is this included in the initial cost?

10. Does the dentist abroad have proper Professional Indemnity Insurance in place for the proposed dental procedure?

11. Does the dentist abroad have a Complaints System in place? Is there a copy available?

12. Who can be contacted for Advice after the dental treatment abroad?

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