Dental medical tourism or dental tourism It is a relatively new but important branch of medical tourism, a field that has evolved rapidly in the last 10 years on the tourism industry market and is constantly growing. The correct definition would be to provide patients traveling outside national borders to receive treatment regardless of the medical branch (cosmetics, surgery,, dentistry, etc.) together with other services such as accommodation, excursions, leisure activities between treatments, car rental.

Dental tourism has grown by about 15% annually in Europe in recent years and is constantly expanding, with the most dynamic areas being cosmetic surgery and dentistry. The lack of state health insurance for dental treatments in Europe is one of the key factors behind the growth of dental tourism. Basically, foreigners found out that in our country these services are provided at much lower prices and they came for treatments.

4 reasons why patients choose to come to Romania for dental treatments:

• costs are lower than in the west: so low that plane tickets, hotel accommodation and medical treatment are far below the price a patient would pay in almost any other country in Europe, the USA or Canada

• the technologies used are the same as in western countries - the Platinum Denatal Center clinic has equipment purchased from the United States, Germany and South Korea, as these companies, medical device manufacturers are the most innovative and the quality is superior.

• the materials used by doctors are top notch: just like the equipment, the dental materials are manufactured in Western countries, where quality control is rigorous. At our clinic, the materials are chosen by doctors with great care, always emphasizing quality. Thus, we only work with biocompatible, non-toxic materials, which bring an extra benefit to patients.

• doctors are qualified and experienced: dentists in Romania are very well trained, have access to courses and internships abroad, as well as the most modern medical equipment in the field, being able to offer premium dental services

With the rapid development of technology in the last decade, the differences between the quality standards in Romania compared to other countries have disappeared, and the ease with which we can move and the low cost of airline tickets have contributed significantly to the development of medical tourism.

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In Romania, dental tourism is in bloom and in a continuous growth, this is due to the fact that in our country there are hospitable, warm and friendly people where foreigners feel safe and last but not least we are a country with a rich culture, tourist resources very varied and picturesque lands.

What are the services most requested by patients arriving through dental tourism?

In general, patients arriving from the west in our country want to benefit from the possibility of having one or more implants, or to put dental crowns on one or more teeth and last but not least for patients who want complex cosmetic treatments in which in addition to implants they want to benefit from scaling, professional teeth whitening, or prosthetic restorations through dental veneers. They want the highest quality treatments and premium materials, such as metal-free ceramic implants, zirconium dental crowns or feldspar ceramic veneers, all in a digital workflow, from first radiography to last check.

• The biggest benefit of veneers is the speed with which they can be performed and the perfect aesthetics, much dreamed of by patients. Simple orthodontic cases can also be solved, so that in the end, the patient can leave satisfied and with a Hollywood smile.     

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The steps you need to take from the first moment until the end of the treatment.

1. Contact us by phone or email- platinum.cluj@gmail.com or 0040771002541

2. Send us a panoramic x-ray or CBCT  

3. Based on the x-ray and your wishes, the dentist will establish a treatment plan, calculate the estimated costs and contact you.

4. You will decide together when should you come and visit the country, and we will assist you if you need help in choosing other services.

5. After your arrival, the actual treatment will take place according to the schedule established in the plan.

How many days off do you need for dental treatments?

The period for complex treatments can last from a few days to a few weeks, which will be determined with the doctor based on the treatment plan. We try to minimize your stay period and the number of necessary sessions and to maximize the results obtained. We strive to optimize all your meetings with your free time and to revolve as many steps as possible from everything we have proposed together.

 Why not turn a dental procedure into a mini-vacation?

You can combine the pleasant with the useful. This way you will be able to visit our city Cluj-Napoca, "Capital of Transylvania", a multicultural city full of history and art, as well as the wonderful surroundings near the city. After finishing the treatments you will be able to leave with unforgettable memories, healthy teeth and a bright smile.

We can guide you to choose the right accommodation according to your budget, where and how to spend your free time between treatments, to rent a car so that you can move more easily and with many other valuable information.

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The risks of dental tourism

The biggest barrier is the language. There is a higher risk of miscommunication if the patient travels to a country where they do not speak the same language. But at Platinum Dental Center we speak fluently  English, Romanian, Hungarian, Arabic, Italian, French, Spanish and German, which makes it easier for us to communicate with future patients.

Another risk that we want to inform you about is the fact that unforeseen things can happen on your trip. The most unfortunate example is this pandemic period with SARS-Cov2, when it is no longer possible to move freely between countries. In this case, unfinished treatments may remain, which is an inconvenience for both us and you, dear patient. But whatever happens, we can guarantee that you will have temporary works, until we manage to finish the treatment.

We must also mention the risks that a future patient should find out about the veracity of the clinic he uses for treatments in another country. Our clinic is at your disposal with any attestation document in case you need it.

The involvement of dental tourism in the country's economy

Dental tourism, thanks to easy ways of traveling, has taken on a global scale, helping the economic growth of the destination countries and the growth of jobs, which will lead to the sustainability of this branch of tourism. With the growth of medical tourism we will have a significant growth in other branches of the economy.

Platinum Dental Center's Involvement in Dental Tourism

Increasing the patient's satisfaction is the best tool for measuring performance and is the best advertisement for a clinic or doctor.

The Platinum Dental Center team is qualified in all areas of dentistry and has its own 3D radiology, so that patients can benefit from complex treatments without having to go to other clinics.