The Irish Lead The World In The Search For Dental Treatment Abroad

The number of Irish people seeking dental treatment abroad is five times higher than the rate in the UK, the next highest country, according to RevaHealth.com, the world’s leading medical tourism search engine. RevaHealth.com is currently receiving 700 enquires a week from prospective dental patients considering treatment abroad, and an exceptional 100 of these enquires are coming from Ireland.

Even though RevaHealth.com has run no Ireland-specific marketing campaigns, Irish consumers are using the site in huge numbers and discovering a wealth of information on dental clinics all over the world. The most popular destination choices are Hungary, Poland and Turkey, with some even going as far as Thailand for treatment.

On average, Irish dental tourists are spending €3,300 on treatment abroad, with costly cosmetic procedures like dental implants and veneers proving hugely popular. This compares with an average price of €8,900 for the equivalent dental treatment in Ireland.
RevaHealth.com also measures the level of activity on internet search engines for dental tourism-related topics, and can reveal that the number of Irish consumers performing searches in July was up 33% on June. As the dental tourism trend strengthens, more and more Irish adults look set to have their teeth treated outside this country.

The potential for massive cost savings and shorter waiting times are just two of the reasons why consumers are now travelling abroad to undergo dental treatment. The increased affluence of Irish society has triggered wider interest in cosmetic dental treatments, while cheap airfares and widespread access to information via the internet are also driving the trend.

Being fully informed is certainly key when deciding whether to travel for treatment — and where. With this in mind, RevaHealth.com has introduced a Dental Savings Calculator (http://www.revahealth.com/calculator) that allows consumers to easily compare prices around the world in their own local currency. Couple this with the free Dental Tourism Information Pack on the site and it has never been easier for consumers to arm themselves with all the information they need.

Caelen King, CEO, RevaHealth.com, commented:

“The July figures really drive home the growing interest in dental tourism among Irish citizens. A rise of 33% on June is exceptional, and confirms that the word is out about the high quality of treatment abroad and the vast savings that can be made. To ensure people searching for clinics through RevaHealth.com are aware of how much they can save, we’ve created an easy-to-use Dental Savings Calculator, allowing them to compare the price of treatment in different countries with results displayed in their own currency. It’s a great way for people to budget their trip and a real complement to our unique Dental Tourism Information Pack.”

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