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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Choosing the right dental tourism platform can save you thousands — or cost you dearly if you pick the wrong clinic. The market has evolved from simple clinic directories to sophisticated platforms with assessment tools, price comparison, and booking protection. This guide compares the top platforms honestly, including where MyDentalFly fits.
How the major dental tourism platforms compare across key features.
| Feature | Other Platforms | MyDentalFly |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-booking dental assessment | No other platform offers a pre-booking dental assessment. Most rely on basic enquiry forms or phone consultations. | Full interactive dental chart with intelligent treatment recommendations. The only platform with a structured dental assessment before any clinic contact. |
| Price transparency | Dental Departures: prices visible but clinic-submitted. WhatClinic: many "enquire for price". Bookimed: estimates until direct contact. Qunomedical: quotes via advisor. | Verified clinic prices displayed upfront in GBP, USD, EUR, AED. Side-by-side comparison. |
| Clinic network size | WhatClinic: 170,000+. Dental Departures: 4,000+. Bookimed: 700+. FlyMedi: 200+. Qunomedical: 250+. | Curated selection in Turkey, Hungary, Poland, Spain, Dubai. Quality-focused. |
| Dental specialisation | Dental Departures: dental-only. Others: cover multiple medical specialties. | Dental-only platform. Every feature built for dental patients. |
| Booking protection | Varies: most platforms facilitate clinic-direct payments. Some offer guarantee programmes. | Platform-held deposit. Funds protected until treatment begins. |
| Patient portal | Most platforms offer basic account management. None match the structured patient portal approach. | Full portal: documents, messaging, treatment tracking, aftercare coordination. |
| Clinic vetting rigour | WhatClinic: open directory (no vetting). Dental Departures: verification process across large network. Bookimed: verification exists but applied across 700+ clinics. Qunomedical: curated. | Active vetting with permanent removal for clinics that fail quality checks or receive credible complaints. |
| Patient profile for clinics | Most platforms send basic enquiry details. No competitor sends a structured dental profile. | Complete dental profile (chart, assessment, photos, medical history) shared with clinics before consultation. |
| Home-country savings calculation | Some platforms mention savings. None provide systematic multi-country savings calculation. | Automatic calculation of savings vs UK, USA, EU, UAE prices in local currency. |
| Treatment recommendations | No competitor offers automated treatment recommendations. Advisory services available on some platforms. | Intelligent system recommends treatments based on dental chart inputs. Identifies treatments patients may not have considered. |
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.
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Only platform with a pre-booking dental assessment and treatment recommendations
Transparent verified pricing in multiple currencies
Platform-held deposit protection
Complete patient profile sent to clinics
Dental-specific patient portal for the full treatment journey
Smaller clinic network than established competitors
Newer platform with fewer accumulated reviews
Dental-only — cannot be used for other medical tourism
Each platform serves a different type of dental tourist. MyDentalFly is best for patients who want to understand their dental needs before booking, compare verified prices, and have platform-level protection. Dental Departures is best for experienced dental tourists who want maximum clinic choice. WhatClinic is best for browsing. Bookimed is best for multi-specialty medical tourism. The dental tourism market has matured significantly — patients today have genuinely different options, and the best choice depends on what matters most to you.
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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The best platform depends on your priorities. For dental-specific assessment and price comparison, MyDentalFly offers the most structured experience. For the largest clinic database, Dental Departures has 4,000+ listings. For general medical tourism, Bookimed covers 30+ countries. For personal advisor support, Qunomedical provides dedicated health advisors. There is no single "best" platform — the right choice depends on whether you value assessment depth, clinic breadth, or personal guidance.
Safety depends primarily on clinic choice, not platform choice. However, platforms that actively vet and remove clinics (MyDentalFly, Qunomedical) provide more protection than open directories (WhatClinic) where any clinic can list itself. Platform-held deposits (MyDentalFly) also provide financial protection that clinic-direct payment models do not. Look for platforms that are transparent about their vetting process and willing to remove clinics that do not meet standards.
You can book dental work abroad directly with a clinic, bypassing platforms entirely. However, platforms provide value through price comparison, clinic vetting, booking protection, and structured aftercare. Going direct saves the platform's commission but means you take on all the research, vetting, and risk management yourself. For first-time dental tourists especially, a platform significantly reduces the risk of choosing a poor clinic.
Most platforms charge clinics a commission on bookings or a listing fee. Some charge patients directly. MyDentalFly operates on a commission model where the platform takes a percentage of the treatment cost — clinics pay the commission, not patients. This is similar to how hotel booking platforms work. The commission is factored into the clinic's listed price, so the price you see is the price you pay.
