Dental Assessment Before Going Abroad

Most people do it backwards. They find a clinic, ask for a quote, then realise mid-conversation they don't know enough to evaluate what they're being told.

Understand your own teeth first. Then talk to clinics.

Why the Order Matters

A dental health assessment before you travel does three things a random clinic quote can't.

It gives you a baseline. You know what you need before a clinic tells you what they want to sell you. When a clinic says "you might need a bone graft," you'll know whether that matches your assessment — or whether it's upselling.

It changes how clinics respond. Clinics that receive a structured dental health report with clinical data send back very different plans to clinics that receive a WhatsApp photo. More detailed. More accurate. More useful.

The Dental Chart

You see a full diagram of your teeth — upper and lower arch, all 32 positions. Click on each tooth and mark what's happening:

• Missing — extraction site, gap closure or implant needed
• Painful — ongoing or sharp pain
• Sensitive — hot/cold sensitivity
• Crown needed — broken tooth or existing crown replacement
• Veneer candidate — cosmetic work
• Filling — decay or existing filling concerns

3-4 minutes. Same information a dentist records in a paper chart on your first visit. Clinics get a clinical starting point — not a selfie taken in bathroom light.

The Health Questions

After the chart, you answer questions about your situation. What your smile looks like now. What you want it to look like. Shade, shape, alignment — what matters most to you. Medical history: allergies, bleeding gums, previous dental work, any jaw pain. And whether you have X-rays you can upload.

These aren't filler. Clinics in Istanbul and Budapest use this to prepare your treatment plan before you arrive. It's the difference between a generic quote and a plan built around your actual mouth.

The Dental Health Report

Once you've completed the assessment, you get a personalised Dental Health Report. It's free — worth around £50, roughly what a private UK dentist charges for an initial consultation.

The report includes treatment recommendations based on what you marked. You can toggle between standard treatments (composite veneers, MIS or Osstem implants) and premium treatments (E-max porcelain, Nobel Biocare, Straumann) to see the difference in cost and longevity side by side. There's an estimated trip length based on your treatment complexity, and plain-English explanations of each recommendation.

What Happens After

Your Dental Health Report gets sent to up to 3 matched clinics — matched based on your treatment needs, budget, and priorities. Each clinic's clinical team reviews it and returns a full treatment plan: specific treatments per tooth, doctor notes, number of visits, trip length, and an honest note on what might change once X-rays are taken in person.

Three plans. Compared side by side in your patient portal.

Without a baseline you can't evaluate any of those quotes. With a Dental Health Report, you know what you need, what it should cost in your currency, and exactly where the three plans differ.

Start the free 2-minute assessment.

FAQ

Should I get a dental assessment before going abroad for dental work?

Yes. A pre-trip assessment gives you a clinical baseline before any clinic tells you what they want to treat. Without it, you're comparing quotes with no reference point.

How long does the online dental assessment take?

Around 2 minutes. Most people are done in under 3.

Is the Dental Health Report really free?

Yes — completely free, no sign-up required to start. The assessment is how the platform matches you with clinics, so the report is the starting point of the whole process.

What do I need before starting?

Nothing essential. Upload X-rays if you have them — but it's not required. You just need to know roughly which teeth are causing problems and what you'd like to change.

Can the assessment replace a dentist appointment?

No — it's a pre-trip planning tool, not a clinical diagnosis. You'll still need X-rays and a full clinical examination when you arrive at the clinic.