Last updated: 7 March 2026
By Adam Smith, Head of Patient Research
Updated 2026-03-07 · Dental tourism researcher · Clinic vetting specialist · 40+ clinics assessed on-site
About MyDentalFly
We build your treatment plan and match you with vetted specialist clinics in Turkey, Hungary and Poland — and a dentist at the clinic confirms every plan before you pay anything.
Vetted clinics only· Turkey · Hungary · Poland·1,875 verified prices
Pearl, our dental consultant
Pearl
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Hi, I'm Pearl 👋 Ask me anything about the cost of dental treatment abroad — or tell me what you need and I'll build your package.
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Dental Departures pioneered online dental tourism booking in 2009 and remains one of the largest platforms. But patients have more options today, and some newer platforms offer features that Dental Departures does not. Whether you want better price transparency, a dental assessment before booking, or more clinic vetting — here are the best alternatives.
Side-by-side comparison of key features.
| Feature | Dental Departures | MyDentalFly |
|---|---|---|
| Patient assessment | No patient assessment. Browse by treatment type and destination. | Full dental chart and intelligent treatment recommendations before contacting clinics. |
| Price transparency | Clinic-submitted prices visible on listings. Best Price Guarantee offered. | Verified clinic prices displayed upfront with multi-currency comparison. |
| Clinic network | 4,000+ clinics in 29 countries. Largest dental tourism database. | Curated, vetted clinic selection in top dental tourism destinations. |
| Booking protection | Clinic-direct booking. Some guarantee programmes. | Platform-held deposit with structured protection model. |
| Clinic vetting | Verification process across large network. Quality can vary with network size. | Active vetting: clinics verified for accreditation, rejected clinics permanently removed. |
| Patient portal | Account system for booking management. | Full portal: documents, messaging, treatment tracking, aftercare. |
| Review volume | Extensive review history built over 15+ years. | Growing review base from verified platform users. |
| Treatment guidance | Treatment information pages. No personalised recommendations. | Intelligent recommendations based on dental chart and symptoms. |
| Savings calculation | Savings mentioned on some pages. Not systematically calculated. | Automatic savings vs home country in local currency. |
| Patient profile for clinics | Basic enquiry with treatment type and message. | Complete dental profile (chart, assessment, photos, medical history) sent to clinics. |
Pearl
MyDentalFly’s dental consultant
Something worth doing before you compare any prices: a quote is only comparable if you know what's inside it. The gap between two quotes for 'the same' treatment is usually the parts nobody itemises — the abutments on an implant, the temporary teeth, the follow-up visits. Same headline number, very different job.
Have you been quoted for anything yet?
Assessment-first approach vs browse-first — you understand your needs before choosing a clinic
Real verified prices displayed upfront — no "enquire for pricing"
Platform-held deposit vs clinic-direct payment
Complete patient profile sent to clinics for better treatment planning
Dental-specific features (dental chart, treatment recommendations) built for dental patients
Much smaller clinic network than Dental Departures' 4,000+ listings
Newer platform with fewer accumulated reviews
Fewer destination countries
If you are looking for an alternative to Dental Departures because you want better pre-booking assessment, more transparent pricing, or platform-held deposit protection — MyDentalFly addresses all of these. The trade-off is a smaller clinic network, but the clinics on MyDentalFly are actively vetted and patients arrive as pre-assessed, informed individuals rather than cold enquiries. For patients who want depth over breadth in their dental tourism platform, MyDentalFly is the strongest alternative to Dental Departures in 2026.
About MyDentalFly
MyDentalFly is a UK-based platform that builds your treatment plan and matches you with vetted specialist clinics abroad — and a dentist at the clinic reviews and confirms every plan before you pay anything.
Our interactive assessment evaluates your dental needs and builds a bespoke package: every treatment explained, a matched clinic with reasons why, your named dentist, flight estimates, transport, and accommodation — all in one place. We maintain a small, vetted network across Turkey, Hungary and Poland, visit clinics in person, help arrange CBCT scans before you fly, and stay with you through the entire journey. Compare. Save. Smile.
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Common reasons include wanting better price transparency (Dental Departures lists prices but final costs can vary), more pre-booking guidance (no dental assessment or treatment recommendations), or platform-held booking protection (Dental Departures payments go directly to clinics). Newer platforms like MyDentalFly address these specific gaps.
For patients wanting the most complete dental-specific experience — assessment, price comparison, and booking protection — MyDentalFly is the strongest alternative. For patients wanting general medical tourism (beyond dental), Bookimed or Qunomedical offer broader coverage. For maximum clinic browsing, WhatClinic has the largest directory. The best choice depends on what matters most to you.
Dental Departures is an established platform with the largest dental clinic database in the industry. For experienced dental tourists who know what they want and value extensive clinic options and review volumes, it remains a solid choice. The platform's limitations are in pre-booking assessment and price transparency — areas where newer platforms have introduced better tools.
