Guest Editorial: The Growing Popularity of Dental Tourism

By  Kaitlin Karalunas, RDH, PHDHP, BS

Due to rising dental costs in the United States, the number of American citizens traveling abroad to obtain oral health services has drastically increased. This trend has been coined “dental tourism.” And while it’s not new, dental tourism continues to gain traction. The top locations for dental tourism depend on the patient’s location and/or country of origin. For example, Mexico is a popular destination for American dental tourists, particularly those living in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. On the other hand, Americans who have immigrated from Columbia may prefer to return to their home country for dental treatment.

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