Questions to ask the Dentist in Cyprus
As there is such a high likelihood of the dentist and clinic being able to communicate in English, you will probably not need to use an interpreter, though you may still wish to go through a medical tourism provider when asking questions such as the ones that follow. The purpose of these questions is, together with your research, to allow you to create as comprehensive an idea of what you are expecting to find from the clinic and dentist, and how suitable you think the ones you have chosen will be.
Questions to ask a Dentist in Cyprus
- Who is my dentist? What qualifications does the dentist have? (the qualifications will come from outside of Cyprus, so if you want to ratify you will have to contact the relevant university or school, although you could also contact the Cyprus Dental Council with regards to the entrance examination if the dentist studied in Greece)
- What codes of conduct does the dentist follow? (the answer should include both the EU regulations and the CDC ethical code)
- Is the dentist permanently registered with the Cyprus Dental Association, or is the tenure in Cyprus only temporary? (this will determine whether or not you will have time to complete the treatment while the dentist remains in Cyprus)
- Has your practice been accredited by any standards boards? Does it follow ISO 9001? (you may have to discover where to ratify any answer yourself)
- Will the dentist and the rest of the team who are performing this procedure speak English? If not, do you provide an interpreter? (if not you may have to arrange one for yourself, or find one via the medical tourism provider)
- How many times have you carried out this procedure? What is the success rate, and what are the possibilities of infection or complications? (it may be wise to contrast these statistics with ones you can get from your UK dentist, but do not be shocked if the Hungarian dentist offers an exceptionally high success rate)
- Are there any patients I can contact for references? (as so many expats live in Cyprus, and as many have already selected it as a medical holiday destination, you may well find that there are several stories you can call on)
- What can I expect in the way of post-operative care? What are the rates of post-operative infection? (it is particularly important that you find out this if you are having dental implants in Cyprus)
- How long should I remain in Cyprus for after the treatment? What happens if I return home and experience complications? Will you establish contact with my UK dentist? (make sure you work out a plan of action, between the Cyprus and UK dentist)
- What check-ups will I need to arrange with my UK dentist once I do return home?
- What sensations am I likely to feel after the treatment? How long will these effects last for?
- What are the side-effects? What are the risks? How likely are these to occur? Has this clinic ever had to treat any patient suffering side-effects after a dental implant treatment here?
- Do you offer immediate function/loading for dental implants?
- When will I need to come back for my second treatment? (if you are seeking dental implants and they specify a time less than 6 months, you must interrogate them about the success rate again, and take extensive notes that you can relate to your UK dentist; similarly you should ask for as much information about their immediate loading success and procedure as possible)
- How much will the treatment cost? Does that include the cost of dentures?
- If I require additional treatment for any reason, what will the cost be and who will pay?
- How do I make sure communication is maintained between me and the practice and dentist?
- What systems do you have in place should I not be satisfied with my treatment?
- When will I be able to notice the results after treatment?
The idea here is to give you complete peace of mind with the dentist/clinic of your choice. If you are unsure about any answers, or suspect the clinic of being evasive (though do bear in mind that even English-speaking dentists may not have the same level of fluency as you), it is wise to discuss these queries with your UK dentist, who will be able to best advise you. However, it is ultimately your decision, and the best thing you can do is compare prices, and then merge your research and the answers to make the choice that is right for you.
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