Health tourism is a multi-dimensional type of tourism that occurs when individuals travel to a country other than their own country to receive health services. This service covers a wide range of areas such as medical operations, dental treatments, aesthetic surgery, rehabilitation, thermal applications or elderly care services. The main purpose of health tourism is to access both affordable and quality health services. Sometimes people turn to other countries due to the shortness of treatment periods and sometimes due to the inadequacy of the health system in the country. This process offers value to patients not only in medical terms but also in cultural, social and economic terms. Today, millions of people around the world plan their treatments in other countries and both find healing and turn this process into a comfortable and enjoyable journey.
Turkey has been frequently mentioned in the field of health tourism on a global scale in recent years, and is a country strategically located at the intersection of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. One of its greatest advantages is that it can offer quality health services at much more affordable prices in line with international standards. Modern hospitals, high-tech clinics, accredited health institutions and expert physician staff developed through public and private sector cooperation make Türkiye attractive. Patients worldwide prefer Turkey, especially in branches such as dental health, cosmetic surgery and organ transplantation. In addition, Turkey offers an unforgettable experience beyond health services thanks to its historical and cultural richness, touristic potential, ease of transportation and hospitable approach. Moreover, the Turkish government also strongly supports the development of this sector with special incentives and legal regulations for health tourism.
Located in the heart of Istanbul, Santes Dental Clinic stands out with its special service approach to patients coming from abroad within the scope of health tourism. Santes has a trustworthy structure with its modern clinic infrastructure with high sterilization standards, expert dentists in the field and multilingual patient consultants. The biggest advantage of the clinic is that it offers personalized treatment plans and manages the entire process professionally from A to Z. Thanks to packages that include services such as airport transfer, hotel accommodation and city guidance, patients experience not only treatment but also a comfortable Istanbul experience. Many modern dental applications such as smile design, zirconium coating, implants and teeth whitening are performed using materials with international quality certificates. In addition, thanks to its transparent pricing policy based on patient satisfaction and post-operative support services, Santes has become a pioneering clinic that is safely preferred in Istanbul.
Dental treatments planned within the scope of health tourism vary in a way that meets the expectations of patients in terms of both aesthetics and functionality. The most frequently applied treatments include dental implants, laminate and zirconium coatings, teeth whitening, smile design (smile makeover), orthodontic treatments (transparent plates, wire treatment), tooth extraction and surgery, root canal treatments and periodontal (gum) treatments. Implant and aesthetic dentistry applications in particular are among the most preferred procedures by patients coming from abroad due to both the price advantage and high quality. Thanks to the technologies used in the treatment process (CAD/CAM systems, digital measurement, 3D tomography, etc.), both shorter and more comfortable and successful results are obtained. Planning usually starts with the x-rays and information sent by the patient in the digital environment, and then the treatment process is started in line with the calendar prepared by professional teams. In this way, the patient both recovers and makes the most of his/her holiday.