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This is a more specific question than previously discussed.
My impression is that Mexican "dentists" might not have anything like the rigorous training and certification that American dentists have. But that doesn't mean they are less competent, because good dentistry can be attained through a) experience and b) a caring attitude about diligently trying to really help the patient, without a certification board applying theoretical standards without ever looking in the mouth of a treated patient. My Mexican dentist beat the hell out of any American dentist I've ever consulted on item b), and I admit that I might have just been lucky.
I'd go back to my Mexican dentist in a minute, unless what I needed was a specialization that she does not have.
To be a certified Medical Dentist in Mexico you have to study for 5 years minimum in a university and then have your professional id, and you are by the supervision of Secretaria de Salud, so dont think you can take just a few months study to become a Dentist in Mexico.
But if you are not confident with this, then why take risks? Go to a dentist in the USA.
You probably aren't looking for this kind of answer, but I've had both good and bad experiences with dentists in Mexico. My work was just to have cavities filled and both dentists were in neighboring towns. The first was a mistake. I felt uncomfortable going in because all the equipment looked out dated. She did not use any novicain until my body lept a foot out of the seat when she touched a nerve. Even then she did not wait for me to go numb before diving back in.
For the second guy, he was recommended to me by my dad. I can't remember if my dad was able to save his own front teeth or if he got replacements after having them knocked out during a robbery. This guys office was simple, but very well maintained. His mannerisms were so careful and gentle that I did not need novacain. My neighbors also had wisdom teeth pulled by this guy and had very successful recoveries. Id go back to him if I still lived there.
You live in the U.S and you want to go to a dentist in Mexico, lol. That is like somebody in the Dominican Republic wanting to go to a dentist in Haiti or somebody in Argentina wanting to go to a dentist in Bolivia.
You live in the U.S and you want to go to a dentist in Mexico, lol. That is like somebody in the Dominican Republic wanting to go to a dentist in Haiti or somebody in Argentina wanting to go to a dentist in Bolivia.
Not even a close comparison. One can take a vacation package, fly into MX, stay in a nice hotel, have extensive dental work and still save thousands over what the same dental work is in the U.S. There are some bad dentist in MX but I bet people who have had dental care in the U.S. and Mexico will have fewer complaints about MX dentists. This is definitely true for MX medical doctors who give far superior care to patients than U.S. doctors.
I live in Phoenix and went to the Dentist today and with AmeriPlan which is a discount and not an insurance they want about $10,000 and get this $2,000 to clean my teeth but with AmeriPlan it's only $1,250. I got a printout of my xrays and don't know if I need a digital copy. I'm retired and I don't have insurance so I am thinking of going to Algodones for my dental work but I know know anything about it.
Getting into Algodones is pretty easy. There is parking right next to the entrance. Going during "snow-bird" season will cause you to wait to get back across the border, and make sure you have your passport with you.
As far as the actual dentists go, there are hundreds and you are inundated with signs the second you cross through the gates. Check out Dr. Iniguez at Dr. Isaias Iniguez Dentist Yuma Algodones Mexico. I lived in Yuma for 5 years and both he and my wife went to him on numerous occasions. He has a large clean office and has been doing this for years. If I'm not mistaken, he's also the only dentist in Mexico accredited by the AACD, which is one of the reasons we originally went to him.
We moved to Texas 2 years ago, and have yet to find a dentist we liked as much as Dr. I.
As far as costs go, you won't see any numbers even remotely in the same area code as the ones you mentioned above.
I know I'm reviving an older thread here but referrals and licenses are key. Also, many dentists along the border have also studied or have been accredited by organizations within the US. These accreditations for the dentist to uphold a higher standard than one that has only trained and been practicing in Mexico.
As for my personal experiences, I lived in Yuma for 5 years and took my wife and I to a dentist in Algodones (much less crime compared with TJ and Juarez). It was on the recommendation of friends that we visited him the first time, and on our own confortability factor with him that we kept going back. One of the things that drew us to him was the fact that he speaks nationally (U.S.) at different conferences and is also accredited with the AACD. (The only dentist in Mexico that is).
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