These days, with everyone tightening their belts, dental care issues (unless painful and immediate) generally get relegated to the bottom of the ‘to-do’ list. Unfortunately, dental and oral care is essential not only for fresh breath and white teeth, but to prevent gum or oral conditions like gingivitis, which may lead not only to jaw infection and bone loss, but also to systemic infection that may travel to the brain, lungs and other body organs.

While a visit to the dentist is not among the list of top 10 things that most people like to do, it is sometimes necessary for good oral health. Whether the reason for a visit to a dentist is for cosmetic or traditional, dental procedures such as implants, bridges, or dentures, techniques and methods offer a wide range of choices for dental needs in locations such as Turkey, Croatia, Singapore and Italy, just to name a few.

When looking for a dentist in places like Alfieri Dentista in Parma, Italy, or Dental Implants Croatia, in Dubrovnik, Croatia, or Alfadent in Mexico, it is important to make sure they are certified. Certification is offered through standards of the American Dental Association or other accredited dental association sub-specialty certification. Other countries typically require membership or certification through Dental Colleges. For example, in India, a dentist should be certified through the Dental Council of India. In Singapore, a dentist should be registered with the College of Dental Surgeons. Take the time to ask or find out about certification requirements any country you’re interested in.