Comments on: Medical Tourism: Doug Undergos Major Dental Surgery In El Salvador

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:58:55 +0000

It’s truth. Dental treatment abroad become more and more popular. I was searching for dental clinics in Salvador and found this article. There is a real loud buzz now about dental tourism.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:00:40 +0000

Strange, I was there for a year in 2004 and had some treatment. All my filling changed to white ones. Was very cheap. Also had 2xCrown $1000. In the end I had to have the one crown completely replaces with an implant a year later.

I found that although the Dentists were very accomodating the equipment was not the latest state of the art stuff. In fact it was my wifes cousin who did the work.

However on the other hand my friend had a mouth full of crooked teethe replaced with bridges and crown and has not had a single complaint in 3 plus years.

I guess its a case of luck of the draw.

I can’t deny value for money but one thing should be remembered is that once you leave to go back home and then uncur complications then costs can spiral.

By: Luis Lorenzana

Luis Lorenzana — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:50:38 +0000

This comment is in response to Mr. Charles Hugh’s question.

Ms. Lundin is writing a series of articles on her and Doug’s experience getting treated by Dr. Lorenzana in El Salvador. In her first article, which you can find at http://health.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/02/25/medical-tourism-a-trip-to-the-dentists-office-in-el-salvador/ , she says that in the US they were quoted $60,000. Dr. Lorenzana quoted them an estimate for $18,000 for the same treatment. Ms. Lundin wrote, “Even with airfare and hotel, we would be saving about $40,000.”

Thanks for your interest Mr. Hugh.

By: Luis Lorenzana

Luis Lorenzana — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:20:22 +0000

I am responding to a comment made below asking for more information. For the sake of full disclosure I am the son of Dr. Rafael Lorenzana currently living in San Diego. I visit El Salvador frequently and I am jealous of Ms. Lundin and her husband who must be enjoying the beautiful beaches and food that El Salador has to offer. As for my father who is featured in the article, he is an American Board Certified Prosthodontist and member of the American College of prosthodontist, which is extremely unique among Latin American dentists. To set up an appointment with him you should contact PLANET HOSPITAL (www.planethospital.com) they make all the travel arrangements and coordinate the treatment and quotes with Dr. Lorenzana. The contact there is Sarine Garabedian.

I am enjoying these articles and I am happy that Ms. Lundin and Doug are enjoying El Salvador. It is a great place.

By: linda teague

linda teague — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:22:06 +0000

would like to have a contact number to the dentist
linda teague

By: Charles Hugh

Charles Hugh — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:54:59 +0000

What people want to know is, HOW MUCH AND COMPARED TO AN AMERICAN DENTIST, HOW MUCH LESS IS IT ?

Good reporting on the applesauce though, really stellar.

By: rudy rupak

rudy rupak — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:49:37 +0000

Hey Lori, congrats! Glad you are having fun. Any chance of a shout out to us and an acknowledgement that Ricky works for us…

By: earl fincher

earl fincher — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:26:17 +0000

Why did you not give names and exact places and contact info? Please do.
Thanks

By: Iris

Iris — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:54:16 +0000

Wow, that is some day! Good luck tomorrow and hope Doug feels better!!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:47:20 +0000

I am anxiously awaiting further updates. I am planning on going to Costa Rica in the next year or so for extensive dental work badly needed because I simply cannot afford it here in the states. What would easily cost $25,000 + here will cost me about $7000 there and unlike in the US, I can have all my work completed (to include the permenant crown and bridge work) in about 10 days.

Best of luck!