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Over £8000 Savings On Dental Implants – Travel Costs Incl.

June 26th, 2012 | Posted by Dental Europe in Dental Tourism - (Comments Off)

John saved quite a lot of money by visiting Hungary twice for his dental implants. If you had £8000 what would you buy from that? Present for your children? Something expensive that you’ve been declining due to its cost? There are hundreds and thousands of availabilities that you can come up with surely. So how you can do that safely,  so you know that your teeth will be in good hands?

The main reasons that evoked ClickFlySmile were just that – how to make sure that you will have a healthy and beautiful smile with eliminating any risks that could happen because of the inappropriate education or experience of the dentist you choose. You can select from dental practices with impeccable history of successful treatments – this why there are only good or better choices. Compare along many choices – price, duration, localtion etc. – and pick the dental treatment you like the best.

So what would you do if you knew that you can safely save £8000 without any hassle?

Latest Changes On ClickFlySmile.com

May 21st, 2012 | Posted by Dental Europe in Website News - (Comments Off)

When I updated the  French verison of ClickFlySmile.com, I did not thought about how much the site has changed since a few months. I realised this was more than a minor update. You see, we changed almost everything, design, layout, codes… So I decided to summarise the changes we made on the site (ClickFlySmile.com) to get you a glimpse of what we did in the last couple of months. Of course there are much more these are only the highlights. More will come later about the Comaprison Tool itself as there were many updates over there too.

Extra Functions & Content

Partner Clinics – We are proud to have the best clinics onboard and wanted to share this information with you. Which clinic would you choose…?

Connection With This Blog – Finally, these posts are available from ClickFlySmile.com so the flow of the information is flawless. Did you read about Green Dentistry?

Schedule a Call – You can now request a callback from our homepage with a few simple clicks. You never have to spend a dime to be able to speak to us. You can even get back 100 pounds if you allow us to ask a few questions. Your call…

Design

The list was quite long here, so I hit only the most thorough modifications.

Slideshow – We have a slideshow that gives you much more information then the previous static text before and in a much nicer way. Now you can learn more about the dental comparison in a blink of an eye. Besides, slideshows are cool!

Featured in – We were featured in The Times magazine and we were at the ITB Berlin travel show! Actually, with the latter, we were selected as one of the most innovative health tourism concept of the year.

How It Works – Again finally, we have some fine graphics and a few lines that summarise the essence of the Dental Comparison Tool. Now only some infographics are needed…

Like the Comparison Tool – One of the main changes was to bring the Comparison Tool and the website closer together designwise. So we added some shadows, borders and some other extra design changes. If you can spot them all, you have a night on me in Budapest. How about that?

As you could see these do make a difference and hope you like it. If you have any other suggestions or feedback, you are more than welcome to share your thoughts here.
Have a Nice Monday!

 

5+ steps to Green Your Dental Routine at Home

May 10th, 2012 | Posted by Dental Europe in Uncategorized - (Comments Off)

As promised  we are looking at how can we make our dental routine green at home. Be warned, you can seriously save a lot of money and water  applying these basic recommendations.

  1. Water Off! As we discussed it previously, don’t leave the water running while you’re brushing your teeth. If you turn it only to rinse your mouth and your brush then you can save significantly more water. More ‘advanced techniques’ involve a small glass (see below).
  2. Natural Toothpaste. Yumm. If you are at the store buying your new toothpaste, pick a natural one rather than what you have now. Natural toothpaste is biodegradable and it also helps to stay our water fresh and clear.
  3. Plant Your Toothbrush! If you already bought a natural toothpaste, don’t miss the  composting (or biodegradable) toothbrush. These brushes are typically made of bio materials (like corn starch) – with some types you can even use for your garden!
  4. Gently With Your Teeth. Be gentle with your teeth; don’t brush too hard on your gums. You can not only save your gums, it will also make your toothbrush last a lot longer, saving you quite a few bucks and reducing waste.
  5. Floss. Seriously. If you floss regularly, you can prevent any extensive dental work in the future, saving you a lot of money and reducing the amount of harmful materials and chemicals most traditional dentists use.
  6. Glassy Business. So you turned off the tip. Sweet! Now you may wonder if there is a more effective way to get a reasonable amount of water. It is called: a glass. Having brushed your teeth twice a day the amount can easily reach up to 13 litres of water per day – adding up to 145,000 litres a year… If you use a small glass of water, you do a big favour to our planet Earth! In case you were wondering, here  is the action list for the process:

1)      Fill a small glass with water

2)      Wet your toothbrush by putting it to your glass for a second

3)      Put, the obviously natural, toothpaste to your, obviously biodegradable, toothbrush

4)      Brush your teeth for 2 minutes. Remember. Gently!

5)      Rinse with water from the glass. Swish if you like.

6)      Well done! Be proud that you did something good to our planet!

 

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Green Dentistry At Home – Turn Off the Water, Please!

May 4th, 2012 | Posted by Dental Europe in Uncategorized - (Comments Off)

It is rather interesting that environmental counsciousness is appealing to more people every day. There are so many things that we can do to save energy and reduce pollution -and it doesn’t take too much effort! When it comes down to your mouth, there are many routines that have much lower negative impact on the environment – as opposed to the conventional ways. As water, or more precisely the lack of it, gets more and more urgent matter , we need to consider every possible ways to save even a drop of it. With a very complicated technique that requires years of practicing and very expensive tools we can just do that: turn off the tap water when you brush your teeth and use only a glass of water to rinse.  If you use these drop-dead simple instructions, you can even save, let’s say you wash your teeth 2-3 times, 13 litres of water by yourself – a day! And if you save 13 litres a day, and the fact that there are 30.5 days in a month (to make it up to, 28, 29, 31), one person can save 400 litres per month. But let’s take it to a higher perspective. If there are 365.25 days a year, then a single human being can save up to, wait for it… 145,000 litres of clean water. One man can make such a huge difference.

And the list goes on and on. Other ways like having a natural toothpaste, a compostable toothbrush and the all-time favourite: floss too can make a big difference both for your wallet and your environment. We are going to have a closer look on this matter here later. As I was searching for other green dental opportunities,  I came across this site and found many other interesting ideas how to help saving the environment with tasks like making your own sparkling water, how closing the shades saves energy and adding insulation to your walls can mean a saving for you and for our planet as well.

I am going to get a glass for my toothbrushing excersises now…

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10 Things Your Dentist Won’t Tell You – Empower Yourself

April 27th, 2012 | Posted by Dental Europe in Uncategorized - (Comments Off)

There are many and more ways to manage a dental practice and every dentist is trying to balance the paradox between duty and desire – the desire to live a better life and the duty to be a great dentist. Although a better life sounds good enough, if we are faced with a fairly expensive bill to pay, loads of questions and doubts become to the surface and get us thinking around alternatives. I mean dental treatment abroad for example.

So if you are wondering is there anything that your dentist does not tell you, below is a nice list from TAO dentistry. I admire the set of mind of Dr. Barry and here at ClickFlySmile we are working hard to find dentists like him to partner with and making a lot of extra effort avoid all of the mentioned items. I share this with you in order to empower you with the knowledge that was kept hidden from every patient.

  1. Your  dentist sees you as a profit center rather than a patient.  Everyone gets the business thing.  Football players tell us this all the time…but this is health care and an ethical dentist MUST put the patient first.  That is the real definition of professional.  Dentists who do this usually relate everything to the “time is money” philosophy.  They usually run behind and are over-scheduled.
  2. Your dentist just took a weekend course in an advanced surgical technique – and you are his Monday morning experiment.  Yes, it’s true…we call these dentists gunslingers.  Many procedures dentists do are fairly safe and reversible, but others are way beyond the skill level necessary for performance.  When dentistry is a business and new “profit centers” are available…some dentists go beyond their limitations.
  3. Many dentists are nothing more than tooth jockeys.  That means that they don’t look at the whole patient.  Granted, some patients may be satisfied with this standard, but most people go to the dentist for a long-term result.  If a practice is set up to treat single teeth, it’s unlikely that the patient will accomplish anything worthwhile.  You know if your dentist is committed to your comprehensive care and long-term results if he does a comprehensive examination which includes the teeth, the gums, the bite and an oral cancer examination.
  4. The dentist uses the cheapest materials available and charges you for “the best.”  Dentistry is a blind service.  Look, every business tries to cut down on expenses but at least it should be disclosed.  When the patient goes to a dentist because of price…duh, how do people really think that works.
  5. They use cheap labs.  Just like number 4…this is an area where the dentists can save a lot of money.  These days a dentist can send lab work overseas to China or Thailand.  Google those prices.  Yes…he can pay as low as $50 for a crown and charge the patient or the insurance company up the wazoo.  If you really want to get nervous check out the labor standards in some of those countries.  (Lead in crowns?)
  6. The dentist charges patients one fee and charges the insurance company another, or plan patients get a lower fee.  There seems to be a war between insurance companies and dentists on this issue.  C’mon, is insurance fraud something new?  The problem is that the public accepts a lot of these practices.  But what about the patient who REALLY wants the best and is willing to pay for it.  Sorry…”let the buyer be aware” doesn’t work for me.
  7. Your dentist hasn’t taken a legitimate continuing education course since he graduated dental school.  Many dentists these days spend a lot of time and money trying to be better.  There are many great lecturers and courses available.  But too many dentists only go to courses that are free or are sponsored by manufacturers that are selling the next new thing (profit centers?)
  8. His sterilization techniques are outdated.  Dentistry has changed for the better with the preponderance of disposable supplies, but still plenty of tools need to be sterilized.  This was a hot topic some years ago when OSHA put their foot down hard.  But if you are seeing a trend here about ethics and business, maybe it’s a good time to rethink how patients choose their dentist.
  9. They let the dental assistant perform tasks they are not licensed to perform.  Lots of controversy here.  Certain states allow assistants to do more than others.  Making temporaries, taking impressions and even giving injections.  Some dentists however really push the envelope on this one though…
  10. They just don’t like their patients.  Okay, this is where we started with Lolabees blog post.  The truth is the dentist (and his staff) don’t even like some of their patients.  This is what got dentists all over that post.  It’s true!  Unprofessional, but hey, that’s human nature.  The real truth is that the dentist should not treat people he doesn’t like.  Jerome Groopman, author of How Doctors Think,  tells us that mistakes in diagnosis are more likely to occur when doctors treat people they don’t like.

Source: http://taoofdentistry.com/blog/10-things-your-dentist-doesnt-want-you-to-know/

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Our New Dental Tourism Concept Was Selected By ITB Berlin!

April 26th, 2012 | Posted by Dental Europe in Dental Tourism - (Comments Off)

ITB Berlin is the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show, taking place every year in March in berlin.  The topic of Medical tourism is key one at ITB, as hundreds of thousands of patients are crossing borders every year to seek a medical treatment abroad.

This year, we had the privilege to be selected by ITB as one of the top ten most innovative projects in the domain of medical tourism.
ClickFlySmile CEO, Erwan Allené, was one of the speakers. His impressions of the show ?
“ITB was a fantastic experience, where I could meet with various players in the field of dental tourism: competitors, partners and of course patients. It is in such events that you realize how much investments are being made throughout the world to develop medical tourism. Health through medical tourism generally and dental tourism specifically are the concerns of many many people in the world. We were able to confront clickFlySmile to various health professionals and the feedback we got was extremely positive and encouraging. Thanks a lot to ITB, we are looking forward to being there again next year”
 Meet you there next time…

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Top 5 Factors That Changes Cosmetic Dentistry Prices

April 12th, 2012 | Posted by Dental Europe in Uncategorized - (Comments Off)

Cosmetic Dentistry Prices are rising and show no sign of decrease in the foreseeable future. However, you can save huge by the benefits of the dental tourism. When it comes to cosmetic dentistry there is no such thing as a one fits all as every people have different dental and other needs. Prices are calculated along 5 factors that we are covering in this post.

1) Dental work. Each treatment type needs different level of extensiveness – the amount of dental work and time likewise – resulting in different cosmetic dentistry prices.

2) Dental Practice. Depending on the level of standards, high-end technology and even reputation a dental clinic may ask for a different price. Obviously the Central European price range differs from the western counterpart as you can save significantly more with the former.

3) Dentist. Experience and qualifications of a dental professional may have a great impact on the final price. For example specialists tend to ask more for the work they are delivering as opposed to general dentists.

4) Materials. As you might already know that materials play an important role in changing cosmetic dentistry prices by now, there is little to say more about this issue rather than the obvious. For example if you prefer gold or ceramics for your dental bridge the costs can raise easily. It is the same with dental implants – if you choose a brand that is well-known (e.g. Straumann) or a material as such (e.g. Biocare), you have to pay the price for that – of course the results can be a lot different and can give you a peace of mind knowing that it was tested and proved good for others before.

5) Extra services. You can often find the prices that include the costs for aftercare or guarantee –  follow-up appointments and maintenance. However, airport transfer, free accommodation or airplane tickets even are not unknown for dentists who attend to foreign patients’ needs.

Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures include

  • Teeth Whitening
  • Veneers
  • Dental Implant
  • Dental Bridges
  • Tooth or Gum Contouring and Reshaping
  • Cosmetic Bondings
  • Dentures
  • Dental Crowns

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Had Enough of High Dental Costs In the UK?

March 13th, 2012 | Posted by Dental Europe in Dental Tourism - (Comments Off)

As I was wondering around some dental related sites, I spotted many very interesting and surprising comments. I was, in a self-reassuring way, getting the feeling that I am not alone who was lost in the jungle of the much-cited healthcare system and had enough of the oft ridiculously high prices charged by dentists. So today I am going to share one of these comments and my thoughts on that with you.

” My husband and I are registered with an NHS dentist and we were both quoted £250 each for a filling (as we both needed 1 filling) and my husband got quoted £3000 for a new bridge. We’ve been quoted half the price for a highly recommended dentist abroad – how does that make sense?”

Well, it does not.

There is a pretty well-known controversy here. On one side you have millions of patients struggling to access free dental care and on the other, you have dentists earning £300.000+ annually. But of course there is much more to that than just huge salaries. Every year more and more people feel that their dentists are just ripping them off. How does it make sense to have a 15 minutes dental work on a tooth and be charged £100-200 pounds? And we also have to talk about people who simply cannot get an appointment with an NHS dentist. They are even willing to pay. However, the waiting lines are far too long so they might have to wait a year (!) to get into a dental chair. A 2010  survey, amongst many others, conducted by the Department of Health confirms this idea.

Of course, it is not that there are no patients who get their treatment done and dentists who are not reliable. What I am expressing here are doubts that this very existing phenomenon results in a negative way not only for patients but as well for dentists in the UK. And one fast solution people find is dental tourism. There are no waiting lines, expenses are greatly reduced even with the additional travel costs and the service quality even matches, or even surpasses the UK counterparts. These people have a chance to save huge amount of  money and get their teeth done in a professional manner. Plain and simple. The ‘only thing’ you have to do is finding the right dentist. Well, this is where Click Fly Smile comes into the picture, where you can find only reliable dentists who have several years of experience dealing with people coming from the UK. Are you ready to save thousands and get your teeth done?

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Mark’s Story of His Dental Treatment Abroad (Part 2)

February 23rd, 2012 | Posted by Dental Europe in Uncategorized - (Comments Off)

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Now, I am not going to pretend that the ultrasound scaling to remove the plaque from beneath my gums was pleasant. In fact this was the most uncomfortable part of the whole process. Only myself to blame of course, if I had been on a normal 6 monthly appointment schedule the plaque would not have had time to bed in.

Suzie was very understanding, and even apologised when I tensed up or said ‘uuurrgggtthh’, plenty of breaks to rinse too. 15 minutes later the far more gentle polish session soon relaxed me again.

Whitening involved a process to protect my gums, then 2 sessions under some high-tech UV light. Throughout the treatment I had a special springy device which held my lips back out of the way. I must have looked like some kind of zombie! Though I had been warned that there might be some discomfort involved, the only incident to report was needing to cough half way through the first session… an annoying tickle which was probably caused entirely by the thought that I had better not cough.

A quick picture after we had finished, some aftercare advice and sensitive toothpaste samples and I was on my way. The bill? 44,000 Hungarian Forints, which at today’s exchange rate is £121.18p – absolutely amazing for treatment in a hi-tech dentist which could have easily been £300+ in the UK!

My teeth  were a little sensitive for the next day. Nothing painful, just enough to make me see the wonders of soft food. I’m still feeling more than a little grumpy about missing that afternoon coffee though!

The staff were great, the equipment as modern as I have seen anywhere and the prices amazing. I’ll be back there in 6 months, for a hopefully pain-free scrape, check-up and polish.

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Mark’s Feedback From His First Foreign Dentist Visit

February 21st, 2012 | Posted by Dental Europe in Uncategorized - (Comments Off)

As a serial-avoider of dentists I might not be the obvious candidate to check out one of Budapest’s dental clinics. After casually mentioning that, ‘well, maybe whiter teeth could be nice’ to my friends at ClickFlySmile.com – I found myself agreeing to check out one of the biggest and best clinics in town. This is my feedback from today’s visit to a dental clinic in Budapest.*

Like many men, tasks such as putting up a shed, deciphering a map or running a business presentation in front of important clients are no challenge at all. While picking up the phone to book an appointment at the dentists… now that is simply terrifying. Fortunately the receptionist spoke excellent English, there was an appointment the next day and even a special offer which would see my treatment significantly cheaper than the list price – which was already a big saving compared to UK dental prices. I would have an ultrasound scale removal, polish and then a tooth-whitening treatment. Tomorrow would see my wine and coffee stained teeth emerge from years of being a cream colour at best… if I was brave enough to actually go.

My Dental Treatment Abroad – The Day Of Arrives

Waking up on time and feeling fine can be a mixed blessing sometimes. With my last possible excuses for missing my dentist appointment gone, it was a matter of cleaning my teeth 3 times and getting on the tube train to the clinic. As an aside, the metro I took was the first one built in Europe. It runs from the centre of Budapest to a huge park with such delights as thermal baths, a castle and (in season) an ice-skating rink. I got off literally 2 minutes from the clinic, a grand looking classical building clearly signed and decorated with big flags.

I was soon inside, sat on a comfortable leather sofa in a waiting room which would put many UK dentists to shame, and filling out a questionnaire on my medical history. This was just a series of ‘yes / no’ answers on whether I was currently on medication or had any conditions which might affect their choices of treatment. Suzie, the dental nurse who would carry out my whitening treatment then came to introduce herself and take me to the treatment room.

The dentist was waiting and soon had me comfortable with a little small talk and enquiry about my lamentable lack of previous dentist experiences. Last time I had any treatment was 2 years ago, and a horrifying 15 year gap before that… We started with a standard check-up procedure.

Well, top marks for this part of the treatment, which was fast and easy. I soon had my teeth (complete with type of filling) displayed on a computer screen. He not only spotted the 8 missing ones – but correctly named the reasons they were gone (4 for orthodontic reasons and 4 wisdom teeth which were growing in completely the wrong direction). The good news was that no additional work was needed, the bad news was that the build-up of plaque under my gums had lead to inflammation… no big deal, I just need an over the counter medicated mouthwash for a while.

Next the process was explained to me. First the scale, then the polish, then 2 sets of 15 minutes whitening treatment. I asked about the all-important wait before I would be able to drink coffee again and was happy to hear that 1 day off would be enough! Red wine I can temporarily live without… coffee, no.

[story continues on part 2]

*name of the practice is omitted due to restrictions

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We met Mark at an stand-up comedy event and he told us about his needs accidentally that led to this writing. Hope you enjoyed. Stay tuned for the next part.

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