Dental tourism has surged in recent years, with people in the UK increasingly seeking treatment abroad in search of lower costs, shorter waiting times, and the added appeal of combining

procedures with travel. However, what is often overlooked by patients are the significant risks involved in seeking dental care outside of the UK's regulated healthcare system.

While precise figures remain elusive, available data suggests a growing trend. In 2016, reports estimated that approximately 150,000 UK residents sought medical treatment overseas, with

dental procedures being a major driver.1 This represents a three-fold increase compared to six years earlier.2 However, with this rise comes an increasing number of patients returning to the