Ukrainians who have moved to the UK have highlighted the lack of dentists as among the most astonishing aspects of British life
Ukrainians who have moved to the UK have highlighted the lack of dentists as among the most astonishing aspects of British life
Report on refugees’ experiences says some compare NHS dentistry provision negatively with that in their home country
One woman in her 30s, Boyka, told the researchers: “We don’t have a dentist. It’s crazy. For us, it’s, like, impossible! In Ukraine the dentist industry is huge, you know, everywhere, and because it’s everywhere you just go and it’s like £10, £8, and you can clean it, whiten it like [a] Hollywood smile!
Some British families who have taken in Ukrainian refugees have noted that their guests organise dental appointments during their visits home.
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im very envious of the service my dog gets at the vets. appts the same day and non emergency surgery within days. ive been on an a waiting list for an examination for over 14months now
"oh, you're in luck. we just had a cancellation. can you be here at 1130...today?"
'fraid not. it'll take me longer than that just to get out of london
Similarly in Hungary there is a term “dental tourism” because they sell packages with spa resorts so the family can enjoy a holiday while the patient has a full dental transplant put in while in anaesthesia.
I live in a podunk college town in rural Ohio and can get a dentist appointment in about a week at any time. In fact, i had to push it back a week because my new insurance wasn't going to take effect when they suggested a date.