Dental tourism in Hungary

Hungary has become the preferred destination for most british people in need of dental care and attracted by very attractive rates. This country is known for its quality of care, but you should naturally take precautions before committing yourself. With the success of Hungarian dental clinics, you need to make sure that you are not dealing with professionals who are taking advantage of this popularity to offer low-end care.

Here are our tips for preparing your trip.

Why has Hungary become so popular?

Hungary is only three hours by plane from the UK on average. You can find flights from all major cities in the UK at rates ranging from 40 to 200 € for a round trip.

The dental clinics in the country have equipment as modern as in England and their hygiene is impeccable. The training of dentists is also of high quality. Due to their success, some dental clinics even specialize in welcoming foreign patients.

You can also take advantage of your stay in Hungary to do some sightseeing. The country has a particularly rich architectural, historical and artistic heritage. If you have the opportunity to travel around the country, you will discover beautiful landscapes.

Why does it seem essential to have someone accompany you to prepare your treatment in Hungary?

The success of the Hungarian dental clinics has resulted in their multiplication. Therefore, it is important not to choose it randomly. With guidance, you can be sure that you are only dealing with a high-end establishment.

The other important point is the accommodation on site. You must be well located in relation to the airport and the clinic. It would be a shame to squander your savings on care by paying for public transportation or cabs that you can avoid.

If you go through an organization, you can be sure to be accommodated in a quality hotel in a good location, at a negotiated price. You will benefit from a personalized welcome, as well as a total care. You will get an “all-inclusive” quote that offers to include flight, hotel and airport transfers, plus dental care. You will also be helped in your administrative procedures and the constitution of your file of refunding with the health insurance, in order to be refunded as soon as possible.

The guarantees of the Hungarian dental clinic

By choosing to be accompanied, you have all the guarantees regarding the quality of the clinic.

Audit of dental education

The best Hungarian dentists are trained at universities in their own country, but also at major European and North American universities.

The dentists – as well as their assistants – all speak English and many practice French. If you are accompanied by a translator, he or she will help you in case of difficulty.

Top of the line equipment

Hungarian clinics have the latest high-end equipment. All interventions are feasible, including the most complex.

Quality materials, meeting CE standards, and impeccable hygiene

The choice of materials for crowns, implants, etc. is fundamental. They naturally meet CE standards and come from the best suppliers.

In addition, Hungary is known for its cleanliness and its clinics are carefully maintained.

A guarantee of follow-up care

If you encounter any postoperative problems, you are guaranteed follow-up care. Your treatment is corrected free of charge in case of problems.

Dental care fees in Hungary

Dental care rates in Hungary can be up to 60% cheaper than those charged in the UK. Here are the price ranges for the main interventions.

How to explain such a colossal price difference?

It is always suspicious to see such a difference in price. However, it should not arouse your suspicions, because it is rationally explained. The cost of living in Hungary is not at all the same as in the UK. For starters, rents are much lower. A Hungarian clinic will pay up to ten times less rent than in Paris and five times less than in an average French city.

The cost of living is lower, so salaries for dentists, orthodontists and assistants are lower. For comparison, in June 2020, the gross SMIC in the UK was €1,539.42, while the gross SMIC in Hungary was €487.10, more than three times lower.

The other criterion that allows us to offer unbeatable rates is the price of supplies and prostheses. Raw materials are cheaper and dental technicians charge up to five times less than in England.

Finally, we must take into account the charges that accrue to companies. England is the one of the top countries in taxes and deductions that considerably increase the costs of dental clinics.

The European social security card

The French “carte vitale” is not recognized outside our borders. When you go abroad, you must first request your European Health Insurance Card, which is free of charge. Thanks to it, you can benefit from the coverage of certain medical care related to your stay in a member state of the European Union, without having to pay in advance.

Go to your personal space on the Health Insurance website to request it or call 36 46. You will receive your card within two weeks. If you have not received it while you are on your way, you can obtain a certificate issued by your primary health insurance fund, without having to provide any proof.

The constitution of the file of request for refunding

You must prepare a medical file to be sent to your social security office. It must contain:

• The S3125 form for care received abroad, completed, dated and signed;
• Original panoramic X-rays taken before and after dental treatment;
• Original receipted invoices from the clinic, with details of the treatment;
• your travel receipts (plane ticket, hotel reservation, cab, etc.), even if you will not be reimbursed.

Dental tourism in Hungary : FAQ

Are there any risks involved in going to Hungary to have your teeth treated?

To avoid unpleasant surprises, it is important that you choose a quality dental clinic and that you are supported in your efforts.

What is the best dental clinic in Hungary?

There are many good quality dental clinics in Budapest. The best known are undoubtedly Jildent, Helvetic Clinics, Eurodental or Evergreen.