Provider details
- Dentist + qualifications
- Registration
Check the official record
Check who will treat you
Before booking, ask who will carry out each part of your treatment, what qualifications they hold and where they are registered.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Dental treatment abroad.
Questions to ask before you book.
Take time to ask about the proposed treatment, who will carry it out and how your care will be arranged.
Understand your options
Discuss the reason for the recommendation, what happens without treatment, and whether there are suitable alternatives.
Questions for your dentist
- Risks + limits
- Ongoing care
Ask before deciding
Ask about risks
Ask your dentist to explain possible complications, what the treatment can achieve and what care it will need afterwards.
Written treatment plan
- Care + costs
- Dates + terms
Keep your own copy
Put the plan in writing
Confirm the proposed procedures, materials, costs and appointments. Keep a copy of the plan and the terms you agree to.
Two different contacts
- Dentist: clinical care
- Coordinator: planning
Confirm how to reach each
Know who to contact
Ask who your contact person will be and how to speak with your treating dentist if you have questions about your care.
Follow-up arrangements
- Reviews + contacts
- Care + travel costs
Agree responsibilities
Agree your follow-up
Confirm who will provide reviews, what happens if a problem develops, and who pays for additional treatment or travel.
IF YOU FEEL NERVOUS
Plan the conversation at your pace.
You can start by saying what would make an appointment easier. Ask the team to confirm which arrangements it can provide before you travel.
Before booking
Ask whether the first appointment can focus on discussion and assessment. Mention your preferred pace, language support or a support person.
Before the appointment begins
Discuss a pause signal, planned breaks and how the team will check you are ready to continue. Say whether you prefer step-by-step explanations or less detail.
Before agreeing to treatment
Ask the dentist to explain the options, risks and costs in a way you understand. If the plan changes, ask for time to consider it and an updated written plan.
Words you can use in your enquiry
“I feel nervous about dental appointments. Can we discuss the first visit, explanations, a pause signal and breaks before I book? Please confirm what support is available.”
Ask the treating dentist which sedation options are available, whether they are suitable for you, what they cost and what support you would need.
Read the dental anxiety planning guideTake time to decide.
Ask again if anything is unclear. You can take time to consider your options or seek a second opinion. Photographs and prices alone cannot tell you whether treatment is right for you.
It can also help to speak to your regular dentist about your dental history before considering care abroad.
What our team can help with.
Best Smile Turkey helps with enquiries and practical arrangements. Ask your treating dentist for explanations of your treatment and advice about your teeth. Read about our role and what to confirm with your provider.
Use the provider credentials checklist to record the dentist’s name, the treatment location and the official checks to make before paying a deposit.
Ask who would provide your treatment.
Untick any questions you don’t need.
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Independent information for UK patients
The General Dental Council’s guide to treatment abroad suggests questions to ask before treatment outside the UK. The NHS dental treatment guide explains common procedures. These are independent resources. The links do not mean that either organisation endorses Best Smile Turkey.
Clinic checks before booking
We coordinate care through separate partner clinics. Before booking, request evidence of health-tourism authorisation, dentist registration, implant and material records, imaging and laboratory details, and written aftercare arrangements.
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