Mexican Dentist Horror Show!

The 3 Stooges Were Not Mexican - But for the best results be sure to get a certified dentist when in Mexico. Board Certification is the only way to be sure your dentist is properly trained for the advanced dental procedures you need. 

Dentistry is one of the most frequent major, unforeseen  and financially inconvenient expenses for most people.  Worse - larger treatments like multiple crowns, dental implants and dental makeovers are not usually covered by your insurance.

Each year hundred of thousands of Americans and Canadians head south visiting dentists in Mexico while enjoying the sunshine, perfect beaches, margaritas and affordable root canals.

Awaiting these innocents from abroad are a variety of dental service providers ranging from board certified and non-certified general dentists, dental school drop-outs, dental technicians posing as dentists and dental mills employing young dental school grads at minimum wages.

DENTAL TOURISM EXPLAINED by CNBC, Reuters

DENTAL TOURISM - What's a Dental Vacation? ARE YOU KIDDING?

 Dental travel, dental holidays - Facts and info for the dental tourist by CNBC

Dental tourism — where patients struggling to afford or find the right treatment at home head overseas — is booming, with many countries jostling to offer high-quality care at a good price. In 2013, around 900,000 Americans traveled overseas for treatment.

And that number looks set to increase: 50 million Americans were either uninsured or underinsured for dental and medical health care in 2013, according to the U.S.'s Medical Tourism Resource Guide.

However, medical and dental tourism are not the preserve of Americans — around 8 million patients from across the world seek overseas treatment each year, contributing to a global industry worth $24-$40 billion, says Patients Beyond Borders.

Reasons other than cost to travel overseas for health care include better treatment, as well as avoiding long waiting lists and dodging questions from colleagues and family.