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Ukrainians who have moved to the UK have highlighted the lack of dentists as among the most astonishing aspects of British life (www.theguardian.com)

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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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[+] [email protected] 69 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (4 children)

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 9 months ago

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

[–] [email protected] 15 points 9 months ago

"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

[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

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.