Dental Tourism Done Safely

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Many Americans wishing to avoid expensive dental care by voyaging outside the borders of the United States travel to Mexico or Eastern Europe every year, and although this may be a way to save money there are some risks involved, risks which can be minimized according to the Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP).

The OSAP suggests but if you have made the decision fordental tourism (i.e. visiting another country for dental care), you should do more than simply comparing prices or even evaluating the dentists' expertise. Rather, they recommend you strongly consider these four points when evaluating seeking dental work outside the United States;

• Know that countries differ in their standards for infection control and safety.
  
• The use of fresh gloves, sterile instruments and safe water are not standard practice in all countries.
  
• Without these precautions, patients could be infected with diseases such as hepatitis B.
  
• Before considering such trips, it is important to be prepared.