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Lilyana talks about her experience of traveling to Turkey for full mouth restoration with zirconias. *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

#1 - geography - Matamoros is in convenient location for residents of Texas 4 hour drive from San Antonio, Texas 2.5 hour drive from Corpus Christie, Texas Over 90 dental clinics to choose from in Matamoros #2 - reason why Texans choose to go to Matamors is they save up to 70% on their dental care vs. Texas dentists The 3X top dental clinics in our network in Matamoros *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

American Dental Association's poll reports Just 61% report business as usual 39% report less patient volumes than pre-Covid-19 This trend matches with the global trend we're seeing in dental tourism in Mexico, Costa Rica Europe we're seeing down 50% and Southeast Asia is down 95% pre-Covid 19 levels *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

The American Dental Association warns US dental insurance companies about a exorbitantly high costs causing dental inflation dental offices have seen a dramatic increase in the cost of doing business while patient volumes have yet to fully recover,” Dr. Dens with the American Dental Association Reason #1 for dental inflation = increased costs for personal protective equipment because of the COVID-19 pandemic Reason #2 for dental inflation = challenges dentists are having with recruiting staff and increase staff cost Reason #3 for dental inflation = low patient volumes….as of Oct. 11, more than a third of dental practices are experiencing low patient volumes compared to pre-pandemic levels *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

85,000 New South Whales adults are currently on the public dental waiting list in NSW and it could be two or three years before they see a dentist According to Northern Beaches Review Medicare does not cover dental work. In some areas, it can be just as hard to find a private dentist Some New South Wales residents are staying away from a dentist due to Covid-19 "Every Australian deserves the ability to smile, speak and eat without pain," Australian Dental Association Net|Net The root cause is lack of affordable dental care *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Is US dental care just for rich people? Can poor people get dental care in the US? Let's unpack the New Yorker article = How Do You Get Dental Care When You Can't Afford It? Poor residents of Philadelphia are unable to afford basic dental care Mission of Mercy is providing FREE dental care through ‘dental fairs' People start lining up at 4:00am in the morning..the need is so great Medicare doesn't cover dental care except in certain specific circumstances Medicaid coverage for adults varies from state to state Dental care is either unavailable or an unaffordable luxury - Mission Mercy quote When confidence is measured by a smile…when you cannot afford basic dental care it causes pain & suffering *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

US Dental prices will skyrocket in 2022 due to dental inflation What causes dental inflation? More expensive materials - masks/Covid-19 materials Surgical mask cost has at least doubled since pandemic onset, More expensive labor - labor shortages, hygienists ADA dental hygienist, assistant shortage in Washington State Rural Wisconsin counties struggle with dental care access 39.3 percent of dentists said trouble filling vacant staff positions was limiting ability to treat more patients, Trouble filling vacant staff positions: 43.9 percent Not enough patients trying to make appointments: 30.2 percent COVID-19 safety protocols are limiting the capacity: 29.7 percent More than 80 percent of dentists find the recruitment of dental hygienists and assistants to be extremely or very challenging compared to before the pandemic These challenges have led hiring dentists to raise the pay rate for positions as well. In the poll, 73.1 percent, 70.7 percent and 67.1 percent of dentists increased pay for assistants, hygienists and administrative staff, respectively. What is the bottom line? Dental costs are going to go up double digits in 2022 *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Turkey dentists, what should you know in under 60 seconds? What is the deal with Turkey dentists? Great time to visit Turkey as you get 40% more value for your money with the TRY exchange rate - 1 EUR = 15 TRY There are 4 major dental tourist areas: Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, Bodrum Best way to get around = Uber in major cities, Metro & BiTaksi app in Istanbul --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Bali dentists, what should you know in under 60 seconds? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

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Why is dental care so expensive in the United States? One reason, dental care is so expensive due to the HUGE amount of dental student debt The Educational Data Initiative conducted a detailed analysis of dental student debt 83% of dental students had student debt The average dental school graduate owes $292,169 in student loan debt. 2004 to 2011, dental schools raised tuition and fees EVERY YEAR by 5% to 10%. The average amount of dental school debt has risen by $207,922 since 1996. Interest rates for dental school loans vary on average from 6% to 8% a year. 18.7% of graduated respondents stated that their level of debt would influence their primary professional activity. Dentists are great people but they are stuck with almost $300k in debt they need to pay off (after taxes) so roughly $380k before taxes..so they have to charge high prices *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

How do lobbyists make sure Americans don't get access to affordable dental care? Fortune has done a great job reporting on this trend: I know how lobbyists make sure Americans don't get dental care–I was one of them Three powerful trade groups in Washington lobby against getting dental coverage for American dental patients –America's Health Insurance Plans(AHIP), the Better Medical Alliance, and the American Dental Association (ADA) kill bills to expand medical coverage/access to include dental care This is despite the fact that adding coverage for dental care to the new Build Back Better is the #1 request The primary reason Medicare hasn't covered dental care since its inception in 1965 (except when oral health problems become so severe they require hospitalization) is that organized dentistry staunchly opposed it. main concern–as it was 56 years ago–is that Medicare would not reimburse dentists to their satisfaction. The ADA's lobbyists, in essence, are placing the financial desires of dentists above the health needs of millions of Americans *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

What's the inconvenient truth about dental insurance? Dental insurance does NOT cover catastrophic dental coverage (like medical) - dental insurance is capped Industry terminology = plan maximum Average Dental Plan Maximum = $1,000 - $2,000 Inconvenient truth = dental plans maximums have been these same levels for the past 30X years while the cost of dental care has risen on average 4.3% per year according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Of the $62B spent on dental care in 2019 in the United States an equal amount of people paid out-of-pocket as were covered under dental insurance Just 50.2% of dentate adults aged 18–64 with private health It may not even be worth buying dental insurance if you need extensive dental care according to Consumer Reports When a dental crown costs $3950 or a dental implant costs $7,350 a dental insurance plan maximum of $2,00 doesn't work *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Dental Tourism patient testimonial - in their own words Let's hear from a dental tourism patient in Cancun, Mexico at Dental Clinic Cancun *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

You won't believe this...17.5% of Americans skipped the dentist because they couldn't afford it! Let's talk about the WallStreetJournal article on Americans being unable to afford dental care 17.5% of Americans couldn't afford dental care That's 58M people who don't get regular dental care...so it will just get worse 17.5% is a full 10% more Americans who cannot afford dental care than medical treatment Dental insurance typically covers far less than traditional medical insurance. Many plans will pay for only $1,000 or $2,000 of dental work in a year.⁠⁠ The stats come from the American Dental Association Health policy Institute Options = delay dental care, finance dental care, dental school, go without treatment and just remove the tooth Millions of Americans, including many who have dental insurance, have to take out personal loans or dig into slim savings to pay for dental care. ⁠Lenders are betting that rising out-of-pocket costs for dental work will create a niche but lucrative financing market on buy now-pay later loans *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Thailand opens to 10 countries for dental tourism Exciting news that (my adopted country) Thailand has opened IMTJ reports that Thailand is now open to 10X countries China, Germany, Singapore, the UK and the USA The Thailand Ministry of Foreign affairs has provided these great infographics *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

How much do dental implants cost in LA If you're in LA dental implant prices can vary wildly even with dentists just across the street RealSelf sets the average price of a dental implant at $7,350 The crazy part is that 99% of dental implant prices aren't online nor can you call a dentist in LA to get them...you have to come into a dental office before they will even give you prices In LA a dental implant can cost you $3,200 plus you can get financing At Smile Angels - the dental implant cost starts at about $1500 and goes up to $7000 At West Angeles - the dental implants range from $1,500 to $60000 Pro Tip = watch out for come-on pricing that does NOT include the crown (which cost an extra $1-2k) For comparison, a dental implant (implant, abutment, crown) in Tijuana, Mexico at Washington Dental is $1,200 to $1,400 *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Here's how much All-on-4® treatment costs in London If you're in London All-on-4® treatment concept prices can vary wildly even with dentists just across the street. It pays to shop around Bupa Dental sets the average prices of All on 4 at £11,500 and ranges from £8,000 and £21,000 per jaw Here's the inconvenient truth for All-on-4® treatment : 95% of London dentists do NOT list their prices..they force you to come into their clinic to get a quote first In London at NW1 Dental prices for All-on-4® treatment START at £7,000 Pro Tip = watch out for come-on monthly pricing! When they start talking about low monthly financing you know it is expensive... For comparison, All-on-4® treatment concept in Istanbul Turkey is £2500 arch plus you get a 2 night free hotel stay All-on-4® treatment concept in Budapest, Hungary is £5000 arch plus you get a 4 night free hotel stay All-on-4® treatment concept in Valencia, Spain is £5000 arch *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Here's how much All-on-4® treatment costs in New York If you're in New York All-on-4® treatment concept prices can vary wildly even with dentists just across the street RealSelf sets the average prices of All on 4 at $30k In NYC it can cost you $19,999 plus you can get financing At NY Dental - cost starts at about $17,500 per arch for the All-on-4 At NYC Smile - costs can range $30-$50k Pro Tip = watch out for come-on pricing that does NOT include final prosthesis (the fixed denture!) For comparison, All-on-4® treatment concept in Cancun, Mexico are $8k per arch plus you get *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Here's the top 5 dental tourism cities for Aussies #1 Bali , Indonesia( Bali 911) #2 Phuket, Thailand (Sea Smile Dental Clinic) #3 Bangkok, Thailand (Bangkok International Dental Center) #4 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Rose Dental) #5 Hanoi, Vietnam (Serenity International Dental Clinic) *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Here's the top 5 dental tourism locations for Brits #1 Spain (Crooke & Laguna Malaga) #2 Hungary (Medicover Dental Clinic) #3 Turkey (All on Dental) #4 Croatia (Dentech Dental Care) #5 Poland (Centrum Stomatologii) *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Here's the top 12 dental tourism locations for Canadians Now that Canadians can travel for non-essential travel Canadians on the west coast = Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton - Fly to markets = Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos (Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo), Drive to markets = Tijuana, Los Algodones Canadian son the east coast = East Coast - Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa - Fly to markets = Cancun, Playa del Carmen, San Jose, Costa Rica, Drive to markets = Nuevo Progreso, Small numbers - West Coast - fly to markets = Thailand, Bali, Indonesia Small numbers - East Coast - fly to markets = Turkey, Spain *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

7 steps to find a dentist in Cancun 1. Word of mouth 2. Google - look for reviews 2.TripAdvisor - look for reviews 2. Yelp - look for reviews 2.OLDTAs online dental travel agencies - WhatClinic, Dental Departures 3. Visit the dentist's website, FB page, IG page, YouTube , OLTA pages 4. Compare 3X dentists 5. get a price quote...they won't display their prices but you can visit. Prices can vary in same city up to 40%..even just across the street! 6. Ask for past patients to speak with 7. Make your decision *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

1 tip to save up to 70% on your next visit to the dentist in San Francisco If you live in San Francisco you can save up to 70% on their next visit to the dentist Visit Los Cabos and save 70% Get in a plane from SFO to SJD and in just 3 hours you can be in Cabo San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo Visit a world class dental clinic like Advanced Cabo Dentistry Get high quality dental care with Dr. Thomas Get the same high quality materials, equipment Get the same high quality dentists/training How do they charge 70% less..less cost for dental school, rent, buildings, dentists/hygienists get paid less, less cost for insurance These savings are passed along to you *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

If you live in LA you can save up to 70% on their next visit to the dentist Visit Puerto Vallarta and save 70% Get in a plane from LAX to PVR and in just 3 hours you can be in Puerto Vallarta Visit a world class dental clinic like PV Smile Get high quality dental care Get great hotel deal at the Fiesta Inn Get the same high quality materials, equipment Get the same high quality dentists/training How do they charge 70% less..less cost for dental school, rent, buildings, dentists/hygienists get paid less, less cost for insurance These savings are passed along to you *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Save 70% on your next visit to the dentist in Austria Here's 1 tip for Austrians to save up to 70% on their next visit to the dentist Go to Sopron and save 70% Drive 1 hr in your car from Vienna to Sopron Visit a world class dental clinic like Fehér Dental Team Get high quality dental care Get the same high quality materials, equipment Get the same high quality dentists/training How do they charge 70% less..less cost for dental school, rent, buildings, dentists/hygienists get paid less, less cost for insurance These savings are passed along to you --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Why aren't Australians talking about how they can save up to 70% on their next visit to a dentist? In Australia, you can save 70% on your next visit to the dentist by visiting Bali Aussies can now leave Australia starting in November Fly 6.5 hours and you can be in Bali There are 106X dental clinics within Bali Visit a world-class dental clinic like this one - Bali 911 Get high quality dental care Get the same high quality materials, equipment as in Houston Get the same high quality dentists/training How do they charge 70% less..less cost for dental school, rent, buildings, dentists/hygienists get paid less, less cost for insurance These savings are passed along to you --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Why aren't people in Houston talking about how they can save up to 70% on their next visit to a dentist? In Houston, you can save 70% on your next visit to the dentist by visiting Nuevo Progreso Drive 5.5 hours on the US-77 Highway, park on the US side of the border and walk over or drive into Nuevo Progreso *Pro Tip* there are paid parking lots just before the bridge on both side of the highway for just $2 There are 67X dental clinics within a short walk in Nuevo Progreso Visit a world-class dental clinic like this one - Dr Luz Marely Garcia Get high quality dental care Get the same high quality materials, equipment as in Houston Get the same high quality dentists/training How do they charge 70% less..less cost for dental school, rent, buildings, dentists/hygienists get paid less, less cost for insurance These savings are passed along to you --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Here's 4 things dentists DO NOT tell you about dental implants: 1 - there are 2X types of implants - 2 stage, immediate load 2 - you may NOT qualify for dental implants - if you smoke, have cancer, or in most case you don't have enough bone density 2b - you can solve the bone density problem through - a sinus lift / zygomatic implants 3 - dental implants are not 100% success rate - failure rates 5-10% --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Nobody in Philadelphia is talking about how you can save 40% on your smile makeover! In Philadelphia you are paying too much for your smile makeover According to RealSelf you pay on average $6,700 Fly just 5 hours on the PHY to CUN for only $400 to save 40% on your veneers 12X porcelain veneers (upper or lower) at Sani Playa = $4,100 Free Airport shuttle pickup To learn more visit Sani Dental - Playa del Carmen today --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Here's something Brits don't know that can have huge savings at the dentist! Now that the Brits can travel to Turkey They can get MASSIVE savings on their new smile - up 70% savings...for real! Average savings on their dental work Average flight cost = 180 GBP Average Hotel night = 50 GBP Let's talk savings per procedure --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Nobody in Phoenix is talking about how you can save 50% on your All-on-4™ dental implants In Phoenix, Arizona you are paying too much for your All-on-Fours According to RealSelf you pay on average $30,025 Drive just 3 hours on the I8 to Los Algodones, Mexico from Phoenix All on Four Promotion at Supreme Dental = $14,999 3X free night hotel stay Free Airport shuttle pickup 3 year warranty To learn more visit Supreme Dental today --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Here's how much root canals cost in 5 countries Motley Fool article A root canal has three components (which are involved in prices) = price for a Root Canals, build-up, and crown United States - the average price for a Root Canals, build-up, and crown is $2,094 Colombia - $550 Costa Rica - $750 Hungary - $459 Mexico - $500 Vietnam- $530 Pro tip - cannot just think about the dental procedure cost: need to factor in airfare, hotel, ground transportation, food (which are extra costs compared to root canals at home) To learn more about global dental care check out Dental Departures today --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

You aren't alone..private dental costs are increasing faster than pay in Dublin. The Competition Authority of Ireland agrees with you! Here are 5 ways to save on your dental care in Ireland: 1 - Go to a Health Service Executive (HSE) dentist with your medical card- longer wait time but cheaper 2 - Go to a dental school to be treated by students (under the supervision of of teacher dentists) Generally takes longer, with my appointments but super cheap 3 - Go to a private dentist in Dublin and try to negotiate better prices/payment plans 4 - Purchase private insurance 5 - Go to a dentist abroad and save up to 70% a) Spain b) Hungary c) Turkey can save 70% on dental price but you also need to pay for an air ticket with RyanAir, EasyJet, Wiz --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

2 tips if you are thinking about getting dental implants: Tip #1 There are two types of dental implants Two stage - 2X treatments 4-6 months apart One stage - 1X treatment Tip #2 - you need to take into account the time involved and the success rates Two stage - highest success rate (5 to 10 percent of dental implants fail) , requires 2X visits 2-6 months apart. So when you are traveling 2X the travel costs (hotel, airfare, gas, food etc.) One stage - 1X treatment, has a higher failure rate *disclaimer* this is not dental advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be dental advice or instructions for dental diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your dentist or a qualified dental professional before starting or changing dental treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Top 6X dental treatments compared in the USA vs. Mexico All on 4 treatment system by Nobel Biocare is $26k in the US, $10k in MX Dental Crowns - $1k in the US, $500 in MX Dental Implants - $3.9k in US, $1.2k in MX Dentures - $1.8k in US, $700 in MX Tooth Whitening - $700 in US, $170 in MX Root Canals - $1.2k in US, $250 in MX You really can save up to 70% on any dental treatment in Mexico. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

NYT article US federal government ordered hospitals to publish their prices They've reacted by a) not complying b) complying or obfuscating the data on their website (weird locations, weird naming/number) It all shows an inconvenient truth - that US healthcare consumers are paying wildly different prices for their medical treatment It is literally the only business that you find out the price of treatment well after purchase Can you think of any industry that can do this? The secrecy is no secret - each insurer Aetna, Cigna, Humana, United and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association negotiates separately with each hospital/doctor group and hospitals are bound to not ‘share' pricing information publicly Max fine from the US Feds = $109,500 per year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

No dental prices on Google in LA No dental implant prices on Yelp in Los Angeles No dental prices on DocDoc in LA Not even UCLA Dental School publishes their dental prices No prices on any LA dentists own website Why don't dentists publish prices in LA? #1 Dental insurance companies (Cigna, Delta, Humana, Aetna etc) negotiate different rates per procedure and have a NDA in place where the dentist cannot publish their rates to the public #2 Dentists do know prices - American Dental Association actually tracks prices and published latest report in 2020 they don't disclose it to the public #3 No legal Requirement to disclose prices #4 General consensus in the dental industry that dentists should NOT compete on price Why can other industries like airlines, automotive compete on quality, safety AND price...but the dental industry cannot? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

FIRST.. why me?...I've met with +1k dentists around the globe...Canada, US, Australia, Mexico, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Spain, Hungary, Czech Republic. Croatia, Hungary, Turkey Check dentist reviews: Google Maps, FaceBook, Yelp, RealSelf, ZocDoc, TripAdvisor, Dental Departures. Look for high review numbers and review scores Check dentist education and graduating schools Check accreditations ADA, CDA, BDA, JCI, ISO, insurance coverage and validate that the dentist is registered and in good standing with the local regulatory authorities Compare different dentists- multiple dentists, multiple quotes. Never select the first dentist you find...compare at least 3X dentists against each other Ask dentist for their quality metrics: # procedures, error rate, infection rate, revision rate. You want a high number of annual procedures and low single digit error percentages --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

How much can Brits save on their All-on-Four® treatment concept abroad? Brits can save up to 70% if they travel abroad for their All-on-Four® treatment concept from Nobel Biocare Hungary, Spain, Turkey offer great savings Even Bali, Thailand offer a discount vs. local dentists in the UK Pro tip = you need to add in travel costs! Add in the cost of 2X flights, 2X 7 day hotel stays Even with travel costs you can save a-lot vs. the UK --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Here are the five things you need to know about the current state of the global dental marketplace: This is our generational event: Cuban missile crisis, fall Berlin wall, 9/11 defined previous generations... Covid-19 will define global dentists for years to come 20-30% of global dental clinics will sadly go out of business The 70% of remaining global dental clinics have only survived by shifted business to domestic/local patients (from a focus on international patients) Projection for the EU/MENA - this dental market will open up in Q4 2021 Projection for APAC - this dental open up in Q2 2022 *BONUS*. LATAM - specifically Mexico, Costa Rica are already open, +20% pre-covid bookings & sales numbers (based on our survey of Mexico dental clinics), the only ‘green' in the market in the world as it Mexico never truly closed as dental care was deemed an essential service', Americans have $$$ to spend, they're eager to travel, and finally dental doesn't get better the longer you leave it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message

Learn three tips to save yourself up to 70% on your next visit to the dentist in San Diego. Visit a dentist in Tijuana, Mexico by a) trolly b) car in just 30 minutes. Drive to a dentist in Mexicali, Mexico by car in just 2.5 hours via the I-8 Jump in your car and drive to a dentist in Los Algodones, Mexico in just 3 hours --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dentaldepartures/message