1. Universal Health Care Trumped by Medical Tourism?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... such as dental, cosmetic surgery or bone marrow transplants.  Experts predict that by 2012, medical tourism will turn into a $100 billion international industry with more than 780 million patients seeking ...

2. The Cost of Dental Implants Will Bring a Smile to Your Face
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

What Is Dental Tourism? Dental tourism, which is a segment of medical tourism, involves travelling abroad for affordable dental care (dental implants, dental veneers, or dental crowns), especially ...

3. Get a Winning Smile with Dental Veneers
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Are Dental Veneers the Right Choice? Dental veneers are becoming an increasingly popular cosmetic surgery procedure for those who want to improve their smiles.  During the procedure, practitioners ...

4. Uncover Your Inner Self in Thailand
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... in 2007 from the 2.9 million people who travelled to the region for medical, cosmetic, and dental surgery. A more recent article from Travel Daily News, has consulted a study made by Deloitte Consulting ...

5. The Art of Rhinoplasty: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... 100,000 medical tourists choose Costa Rica to receive high quality medical treatment on cosmetic surgeries, dental operations, and heart procedures. According to a study by the Deloitte firm, medical ...

6. Despite the Recession, Medical Tourism Is on the Increase for India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... becoming the preferred destination for medical tourism. Low priced gastric bypass surgery, affordable Botox, and cheap dental work are saving thousands of dollars for millions of Americans.  In a recent ...

7. Despite Desperation, Patients Want to Know, “Is Dental Tourism Dangerous?”
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Is Dental Tourism Dangerous? It’s no surprise that medical and dental tourism took a hit, because of last year’s terrorist attacks in Mumbai.  People want to save money, but aren’t ready to compromise ...

8. Medical Tourism vs. Universal Health Care
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Job loss, corporate cutbacks, and inflated costs have forced people to reevaluate their health care status.  Questions like “How much do dental caps cost,” don’t even generate discussion.  The answer, ...

9. Patients Shouldn’t Compromise Safety for Affordable Health Care
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Acts of Violence Increase Emphasis on Dental Tourism Safety Terrorism, gangs, and drug wars continue to pose threats around the world.  For most Americans, these are someone else’s problem; watching ...

10. Affordable Health Care During Tumultuous Times
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... medical tourism destination country—may affect the numbers of patients seeking affordable procedures from dental bonding to hip replacement. Growing Risk for Affordable Health Care Patients the world ...

11. Is Dental Tourism Safe?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Low Prices vs. Safe Health Care Traveling abroad for low priced health care raises the question:  Is dental tourism—from dental fillings to root canals—safe for US patients?  Unfortunately, there’s ...

12. Why Is Medical Tourism on the Rise?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... from dental tourism to major surgery, Latin America has become a key player in the medical tourism industry.  Mexico is a huge favorite among Americans who don’t want to travel that far from home just ...

13. What Awaits You in Thailand?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

The Dangers of Dental Tourism Most of the dissent and controversy about the dangers of dental tourism revolves around the fact that standards, protocols, and regulations vary vastly among countries.  ...

14. History of Poland
(Destinations/Poland)

... Europe, drawn by its dental clinics, cosmetic surgery centers, ophthalmology hospitals, and other medical facilities.  This form of heath tourism is poised to be a major money spinner for the Polish economy ...

15. What Boob Jobs, Teeth, and Singapore Have in Common
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... some types of dental care can also be considered plastic, or cosmetic, surgery.  Dental crowns are one example.  They enhance the appearance of people’s smiles by removing gaps created by pulled or lost ...

16. Medical Tourism Competes with Strings and Doorknobs
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... costs for dental fillings and breast augmentation alike.  For example, the cost of dental fillings in Thailand can run as low as $12-14 per filling, compared to $75 to $145 per filling in the US.  Thailand ...

17. 4 Tips for Your Dental Tourism Vacation
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

1. Medical Vacation Safety, First First things first, dental tourism isn’t just a vacation where you may or may not have a great time.  It’s about your health.  Take, no, MAKE time to research the ...

18. Medical Vacations Replace Your Apple-a-Day
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Medical Vacations to India Save Big Dental tourism offers incredible savings to Americans looking for a break from soaring health care costs without sacrificing their safety.  Lately, pinching pennies ...

19. Medical Vacations May not Be US Health Care Answer, but They’re Helping
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Dental Tourism Packages on the Rise in Economic Straits Now more than ever, Americans are looking to other countries for answers.  Foreign car makers and technology have long held the favor of American ...

20. Find Your Roots in Malaysia
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Cost of Malaysian Root Canal Almost Too Good to Be True With savings of 20 to 70 percent or more, Malaysia and other dental tourism destination countries like India, Thailand, Mexico, and Singapore ...

21. Dental Tourism Destinations Whitening the Way
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Turkey Becoming Synonymous with Saving Money Shortages in affordable health care are driving dental patients overseas, where bedside manners, optimal technology solutions, and rock-bottom prices await.  ...

22. In Singapore, What You Don’t See is What You Get
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Singapore Takes the Bite Out of High-Cost Invisalign Braces Many people associate cheaper prices with lower quality.  Fortunately, in Singapore and other dental tourism destination countries, that ...

23. Toothless No More, Courtesy of Dental Tourism
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Dental Health Costs More Than Price Tag of Dentures Some people grind their teeth when they sleep or subconsciously throughout the day (a condition known as bruxism).  Over time, this wears the bite ...

24. Mexican Smiles for Sale
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... the day.  Dental veneers help people in her situation as well as those seeking cosmetic dental changes. US May Be Lowering the Cost Of Dental Veneers Although the US healthcare system has come under ...

25. Jumpstart Your Heart In India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Tourism for, Anyway? Though reports estimate that medical tourism saves patients 20 to 60 percent or more on most medical and dental procedures, if you can’t afford it, you can’t afford it.  If you can’t ...

26. See More, Pay Less In Thailand
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... discounted prices.  Others services include minor procedures like dental fillings or major procedures like heart surgery.  Typical savings vary depending on the procedure and location, but don't be surprised ...

27. Why Is Hungary the Place for Dental Implants?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... costs for dental implants, liposuction, and Botox injections.    Why the Trend in Medical Tourism? Why would people brave surgical procedures in a foreign country with strangers cutting on their bodies?  ...

28. Low Cost of Saving Lives in India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... thousands of dollars depending on the procedure.  The trips even allow patients to combine vacations with procedures ranging from minor dental repairs to life-saving heart surgery or bone marrow transplants.  ...

29. Medical Tourism Redefining Health Care
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... when your gait isn’t affected by bad knees, which can be corrected with the replacement surgery.  However, with incredibly low medical and dental tourism prices abroad at just a fraction of US prices, ...

30. Filipino Bridges Lead to Smiles
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... affordability and healthcare is widening into a chasm.  As patients search for solutions to their medical needs, the idea of a vacation seems distant and hopeless.    Fortunately, dental tourism is ...

31. Procedures
(Procedures/Overview)

Bones & Joints   Cosmetic Surgery Dental Diagnostics Digestion Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat Female   Heart & Blood   Male    ...

32. Thailand Caps Excessive Healthcare Costs
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... plastic or cosmetic surgery.  Usually, insurance companies don’t cover the costs of elective procedures like breast augmentation or dental caps, so one might as well find the best price possible if ...

33. Selecting a Medical Tourism Agency
(Medical Tourism/Medical Tourism Companies)

... a 60-year man who requires dental bonding ASAP, your research might take you down a totally different path.  Using our facility finder, you can better narrow down the field and zero-in on a group of ...

34. Overview
(Procedures/Dental)

To the left, you will find a list of the most common dental procedures available.  Feel free to read through the short descriptions.     If you would like to know the cost of each procedure ...

35. July
(Media/2008)

New Study Sparks Debate on Medical Travel Healthy occupancy levels in Syrian hotels Medical Tourism Grow Into Healthy Old Age Dental treatment abroad - "dental tourism" MOH Urged To Regulate ...

36. June
(Media/2008)

... pampering spas augur wellness 28-05-2008: BN MP wants review of Zaid’s appointment Dental Tourism in Mexico: Underinsured Texan Saves 68% on Major Dental Surgery Facilitated by Healthbase ...

37. April
(Media/2008)

... medical tourism opportunities Expat moms can benefit from Hungarian "Guardian Angels" Turkey: holiday destination for the would-be beautiful Brummies go to Hungary for dental treatment Banishing ...

38. Dental Crowns
(Procedures/Dental)

What Are Dental Crowns? Please See Dental Caps.  ...

39. Healism Mission Statement
(Medical Tourism/About Us)

Why Does Healism.com Exist? Our goal...our mission statement is to educate the world about medical tourism.  We realize that there are many advantages to dental and medical tourism, but we also recognize ...

40. March
(Media/2008)

... Kingdom Know before you go abroad for dental care Tribes hope new bill eases medical woes [MOVIE REVIEW] Sicko Why I Love medical Tourism Medical Tourism: Saying Goodbye to El Salvador UPDATE ...

41. February
(Media/2008)

... Are the Benefits of Medical Tourism Cheap dental care prompts a Mexican wave of US tourists The NHS at 60 Giving birth becomes the latest job outsourced to India 'Integrate health care, managerial ...

42. January
(Media/2008)

...  Turkish healthcare giant eyes Middle Eastern expansion Roaring kick-off with RM16b in deals inked The Great Kidney Bazaar Made in Belgrade: New Arrival in UK Dental Tourism Market Offers Service ...

43. December
(Media/2007)

... water resort in Seferihisar Treatment Abroad – Solutions for Cross Border NHS Medical Tourists Forvol Intl in talks with insurance companies for medical tourism Indian varsity plans dental ...

44. November
(Media/2007)

... to increase medical tourism output Taiwan looking to generate more medical tourism Today's Debate: Will US keep its critical care market? Medical tourism trend could stress dental system ...

45. October
(Media/2007)

... Highlights President José Eduardo's Visit Cure and tour — Chennai emerging major hub Cures for adult car sickness Dangers of dental holidays Dental consumers balk at high prices Dental team ...

46. September
(Media/2007)

... a Boom Kashmir as health tourism destination Medical tourism: Interview with Maggi Ann Grace, author of State ... Dental Tourism to Bulgaria Gaining Ground in UK Orthopaedic conference from ...

47. August
(Media/2007)

... without approval The Plastic Surgery Center of Buenos Aires Endows Foundation to Benefit Children with Craniofacial Disorders Warning as dental tourism booms Official says hot springs  ...

48. July
(Media/2007)

... Bed & Dental At The Movies: America, Heal Thyself 'I like it' Leisure Taiwan 2007 kicks off today Money in the Morning More Than 2.5 Million People Worldwide Will Consider 'Dental Tourism' ...

49. June
(Media/2007)

...  Medical Tourism The medical tourist Product innovation critical for staying ahead Nigerian princess in Cape Town More head abroad for dental care JCI Recognizes Bumrungrad International ...

50. May
(Media/2007)

... dental work, and like their experience Uniting the Caribbean Health Tourism Market Brazilian Breast Implant Bargains Entice Americans, Europeans Medical tourism was 'best thing I ever did' ...

51. Dental
(Category)