The following questions are the most asked.
Q: Will I actually save money with the extra costs by flying to the Philippines and staying in a hotel?
A: It is a common knowledge that dental treatment is very costly in Australia. For example, the common procedure of porcelain crown and bridge would regularly cost $800 to $1200 per unit. In the Philippines, the customary rate for this procedure is merely $100 to $200 and can be done in a shorter period of time because of the availability of local but world-class dental laboratories. Other dental procedures will cost much less and can save a substantial amount you can allot to pay for your airfare and other holiday expenditures.
Q: How do I find out the cost of treatment?
A: Send us your requirements (quotation request) or the best way is to send us a treatment plan given by your local dentist . Any X rays you have would also help. even pictures taken of your teeth help the dentists give you a close cost estimate.
Q: How long will i need to be away from home?
A: Of course it depends on the treatment required. We have found the average is 10 days but we have had people treated in as little as 5 days. If you send us your requirements, our dentists can give a fairly accurate length of time needed.
Q: People tell me it is not hygenic to have dental treatment performed in Asia. How can I be sure that the clinics are clean?
A: Filipino dentists can be at par with any foreign dentist. Through their continuing education, awareness, and access to modern equipment, local dentists can truly be comparable to foreign practitioners.
Q: Is the work guaranteed?
A: Yes, if any procedure does not meet your requirements before you depart, the dentist will make sure it is rectified.
Q: Would Ihave someone meet me at the airport on arrival?
A: Yes, everyone that arrives at the airport is met by the Meditour representative and escorted by private car to the Hotel. In Manila, you are also loaned a mobile phone with all the contact numbers needed for your stay. The Meditour representative is on call 24/7 and can assist you in many things, including shopping, tours etc.
Q: How will I get to the clinic?
A: The clinic will arrange for you to picked up and taken back to the hotel after each treatment.
Q: Who will arrange the travel from Australian to The Philippines?
A: All About Asia Pty Ltd, a licensed, wholesale travel agency, who have been arranging packaged holidays to the Philippines for over 18 years will arrange this through your local travel agency. They have special airfares arranged with Qantas, Philippine Airlines and Singapore Airlines that can be packaged, along with your preferred style of accommodation, at much lower costs than trying to arrange it separately.
Q: Will I need a special visa to travel to the Philippines?
A: All Australian passport holders receive an automatic visa for 21 days stay. As with most countries, you must have a least 6 months validity on your passport.
Q: How long is the flight from Australia to The Philippines?
A: As short as 7 hours from Brisbane to Manila, a bit longer from Sydney and Melbourne.
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