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Fortis Hospital Mohali is a JCI and NABH-accredited hospital in Chandigarh, India. Its strongest specialties are pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and dentistry. Patients from the US, UK, and Canada choose it for care that costs 3–4 times less than in the US.

• Procedure pricing starts low – colonoscopy from $187, coronary angiography from $723.
• Surgical costs are transparent, with examples starting at $2,637 for inguinal hernia repair.
• Concierge services include airport pickup, interpreter support, private rooms, and local tourism help.
• Free WiFi, TV in rooms, and special dietary requests are all available on-site.

Clinica Dental El Cedro is an ISO-certified dental clinic in Tenerife, Spain. Its main specialties are implants, crowns, and bone grafting. Patients come from the US, Canada, and the UK.

• Implant prices start at $1,380 – roughly 3–4 times less than US clinics.
• Apicoectomy costs from $165 and bone grafts from $659.
• Staff speak English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
• Free airport pickup and personal concierge are included.

RamLanz is a dental and medical center in Mexicali, Mexico, accredited by the American Dental Association and the Asociación Dental Mexicana. Prices are 3–4 times lower than at US clinics while meeting those safety standards. Urology, dentistry, and cardiology are its strongest specialties.

• Operates its own dental laboratory with an in-house technician for faster service.
• Dental implant starts at $1,430, braces at $2,500, and a consultation at $30.
• Uses a fast conventional sterilizer that meets ADA and ADM safety requirements.
• International patients get airport pickup, translation services, online consultations, and free WiFi.

Clinica Dental Gilabert is an ISO-certified dental clinic in Alicante, Spain. It attracts patients from the US, Canada, and the UK. The clinic specializes in implantology, orthodontics, and general dentistry. Prices are 3-4 times lower than US clinics.

• Sinus lift from $334, dental implant from $1,725, crown from $334, braces from $549.
• Multilingual staff speaks English, Spanish, French, German, and Russian. Free interpreter services available.
• Online doctor consultation, free WiFi, and mobility accessible rooms provided.

Nair Dental Surgery is a single-specialty dental clinic in Kuala Lumpur with prices 3-4 times lower than US clinics. It specializes in dentistry for international patients from the US, Canada, and the UK. The lead dentist has over 30 years of experience.

• Dental implants from $1,195, crowns from $167, and braces from $1,192.
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for restoration and rehabilitation treatments.
• Staff speaks English. Free WiFi and parking available.
• Offers online doctor consultation for pre-trip planning.

Global Dent Balear is a dental clinic in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, with prices 3–4 times lower than US clinics. It specializes in crowns, braces, bone grafts, and tooth restoration. Its quality is confirmed by the Spanish Society of Periodontology and Osteointegration (SEPA).

• Dental crowns start from $477 and braces from $302.
• Staff speak English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
• Online consultations, airport pickup, and hotel booking are included with treatment.
• Patients from the US, Canada, and the UK regularly choose this clinic.
• On-site spa, beauty salon, and nursery services are available for families.

LivingWell Dental Group is a Kuala Lumpur dental clinic with prices 3–4 times lower than US clinics. It specializes in implantology, orthodontics, and restorative dentistry. The team includes dentists trained in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.

• Free airport pickup, hotel booking, and private rooms for every international patient.
• Multilingual staff fluent in Arabic, Chinese, English, Hindi, Malay, and Russian.
• Lead dentists completed advanced training in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.
• Orthodontist holds a specialized degree from the University of Glasgow, UK.
• Implant specialist trained at the University of Bern, Switzerland.

Varga Dent is a single-specialty dental clinic in Buk, Hungary. It offers high-quality care at prices 3-4 times lower than US clinics. The staff speaks German, English, Hungarian, and Russian.

• Dental implants start at $1,224, sinus lifts at $545, and crowns at $256.
• Services include online consultations, airport pickup, and interpreter support.
• Patients from the US, Canada, UK, and other countries choose this clinic.

Hanyang University Medical Center is a Seoul hospital with prices 3–4 times lower than US clinics. Best known for neurology, dentistry, and weight loss surgery. Medical staff speak English for international patients.

• Patients travel from the United States, Canada, and the UK.
• Gastric bypass starts at $16,000. Gastric balloon starts at $10,000.
• Neurology consultations start at $50. Electromyography and CT scans also available.
• Dental implants and orthognathic surgery offered on request.
• Services include hip replacement, hair transplant, and bariatric surgery.

Thonglor Dental Hospital (TDH Dental) is an ISO 9001:2015 certified multi-branch dental provider in Bangkok. Its main specialties are orthodontics and Invisalign clear aligners. The clinic holds Red Diamond Provider status, the highest Invisalign recognition in Thailand.

• Offers Brava by Brius braces with AI-assisted treatment planning and Independent Mover technology.
• Uses the iTero Element 5D scanner for digital impressions and smile simulation before treatment.
• Runs a dedicated Digital Data Studio with a technician team that prepares image data for treatment planning.
• Supports international patients with a multi-branch network across Thailand and Laos for follow-up care.
• Provides Invisalign Palatal Expander consultations and SmartTrack aligner material for comfort.