Why is dental treatment in Asia a lot cheaper than in the Western?

[CynthiaHarvey]

I have an Asian friend and I just figured out that she goes to the dentist every time she travels back to her home country because it’s much cheaper there. She also claimed that the quality and skills are pretty much the same compared to America's. I was surprised to know about this and I've been wondering why?

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[Saddleshoes]

1. Her dentist is a 4 year produce not an 8 year product as in the states.
2. Almost all dental materials are cheaper outside the US.
3. The staff is paid pennies compared to US staff.
4. No extra insurance hassles. (IF you agree to pay cash your dental care can be much cheaper in the US too.
5. I question whether quality and skill are really the same as in the USA.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

How specialized is the care?

 

[PerioDont]

I would guess literally everything in that country is cheaper than in the US

 

[PB2464]

Mexico is MUCH cheaper as well (probably 20-30% of the cost) and I can assure you that quality and skill are just as good, at least from my experience.

 

[PerioDont]

Mexico is MUCH cheaper as well (probably 20-30% of the cost) and I can assure you that quality and skill are just as good, at least from my experience.

I agree with the first part.

the quality and skills in my experience are very variable. you have to be very careful on who you go too.

most of the cases I've seen are bad work though it could be bias as they come to a specialist to fix problems

 

[gryffindor]

Regulations that allow you to expect sterile instruments for every procedure, adherence to strict infection control during procedures, and privacy for your medical and financial info in the US help make sure our fees are not cheap.

 

[Doc_with_a_skull]

It's definitely not because the dentists/ doctors are paid more here vs. other countries. A lot of consumers think this, but the take home is relative to the cost of living at the country they live in. I agree that regulations/ bureaucracy and insurance doesn't help.