Global dental tourism has experienced spectacular growth over the past fifteen years, driven by the rising cost of dental care in Western countries, the expansion of low-cost airlines, and easier access to online medical information. Today, millions of patients travel abroad every year to receive treatments that are often financially unattainable in their home countries. This movement is based on a simple reality: in many nations, dental procedures such as implants, full restorations, prosthetics, and advanced cosmetic treatments receive little or no reimbursement, leaving patients searching for viable alternatives.
