Bacolod City, The City of Smiles
Healthcare costs are always rising. Often, even those with healthcare insurance find themselves with high deductibles and low coverage benefits. This is causing more people to look for additional ways to save on healthcare costs. One increasingly popular option is medical tourism.
Patients find the monetary amount necessary to cover the costs of care in their home countries can cover any necessary medical or dental work plus the cost of travel. Countries in Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, and Latin America have become destinations for medical and dental tourism.
The cost of dental care in the Philippines is a fraction of that in areas such as the United States, Australia, and England yet with high quality of care. Dentists in the Philippines undergo six years of dental school, followed by a two-part board exam, in order to practice.
When choosing a dentist to visit while abroad, you should use the same criteria you would if you are choosing a regular dentist in your hometown. Make sure to check the educational background and board certification status of any potential dentist. Also, check the cleanliness of the clinic in which the dentist practices, paying particular attention to sterilization methods. If possible, make an appointment to meet any potential dentist for a consultation at the start of your stay so you can discuss a treatment plan and to see if you feel comfortable with the dentist.
Also, remember to budget time into your travel plans for the best possible work to be completed. Some dental work, such as the fabrication of crowns, may take time to complete.
Bacolod City in the Philippines is a great place to consider for dental tourism.
Benefits of dental tourism in Bacolod include:
- Qualified board-certified dentists with international training and experience practice in Bacolod City.
- Cost of staying in Bacolod is more affordable than staying in larger metropolitan areas, such as Manila or Cebu.
- Bacolod City has been awarded as the cleanest and greenest city in the Philippines multiple times.
- With specialties ranging from grilled chicken inasal to famous Bacolod piaya and delicious desserts, Bacolod City is known as a destination for good food.
- In October, join the lively Masskara Festival. Festival Dancers wear wide smiling masks and colorful costumes. Join the street dancing and be amazed by the colorful electric Masskara.
- Bacolod City is located in the center of the Philippines, making it a viable travel hub during your stay in the Philippines. Sample travel times follow: 1 hour flight to Manila, 25 minute flight (or 6 hour drive) to Cebu, 1 hour boat ride to Iloilo.
- Lakawon, a relaxing white sand beach, is less than 2 hours away.
- It is just a 2 hour drive to Sipalay, a favorite weekend beach destination from Bacolod, with beaches, snorkeling, and scuba diving.
- Mambukal, with hot springs and a seven-tier waterfall, is 30-45 minutes away.
- If you like mountain trekking, Mt. Kanlaon is located just an hour away from Bacolod City.
- Visit the famous Bacolod Ruins – a historic mansion that was built in early 1900’s.
What better place is there for your Philippines dental tourism needs than Bacolod City, the City of Smiles?