Dental Tourism Checklist: 15 Things to Check Before You Fly

The Definitive Dental Tourism Checklist

Planning to travel for dental work? Whether you are considering Albania, Turkey or any other destination, this checklist of 15 essential points will help you avoid common pitfalls and ensure a positive experience.

Before Choosing a Clinic

1. Verify dentist qualifications: Degree, specialisation, professional registration. Check for international training.
2. Ask about implant brands: Straumann, Nobel Biocare and MIS are the gold standard. Unknown brands are a red flag.
3. Request real before/after photos: From actual patients treated at the clinic, not stock images.
4. Read Google Reviews: Look for detailed, specific reviews. Pay attention to how the clinic responds to criticism.
5. Get a detailed written quote: Every item should be listed individually with brand names, materials and unit costs. No vague package prices.

Before Booking Your Trip

6. Send your X-ray for assessment: The clinic must evaluate your case before you travel and confirm the treatment plan.
7. Ask about the timeline: How many visits? How many days per visit? Will you need to return?
8. Check the guarantee: It must be written, specifying what is covered, for how long, and what happens if there is a problem.
9. Ask about transfers and accommodation: Does the clinic offer airport pickup? Hotel recommendations?
10. Book flights with a buffer day: Always add one extra day beyond the planned treatment schedule.

During Your Stay

11. Bring your medical documentation: Medication list, known allergies, recent X-rays.
12. Ask for informed consent: It should be in your language and explain risks and alternatives.
13. Request your implant passport: Brand, model and batch number of every material used.
14. Take before/after photos: Document your results. Useful for your dentist at home too.
15. Agree on follow-up protocol: How to contact the clinic after returning home, via which channel, expected response time.

Empire Dental: All 15 Boxes Ticked

At Empire Dental Clinic, every single point on this checklist is standard for every international patient. We provide detailed quotes, named implant brands, written guarantees, free airport transfers and unlimited WhatsApp support after treatment.

Contact us to start planning, or visit our dental tourism page for packages and pricing.