| Re: Looking for an English speaking dental hygenist [Zurich]
From my working experience in 5 countries, I can confirm there are "good" and "less good" dentists in every country. However, some countries do have a more rigorous training, which leads one to believe the average dentist is better.....and is generally the truth.
The idea to go to a different country for treatment is very tempting, and sometimes not a bad idea. Since there are so many German dentists in Switzerland there is nothing wrong with crossing the border. (if you have time) HOWEVER; please be careful the dental tourism from some countries, as I have seen some very sad results. I have actually shed tears with patients who thought they had found a better deal, only to discover their teeth were damaged beyond repair. Like the guy, who went back to XXXXX, and later discovered the extraction of his tooth was not complete and the remaining root was exuding pus from beneath the newly placed bridge....YUCK and OUCH! Or the woman, whose full mouth of new crowns were hiding the open margins beneath her gums, causing periodontal disease. In her case, it would be impossible to repair the problem.
Sorry, I don't mean to scare you. There are many wonderful professionals out there. It is only to mention the professional training is not the same in all countries...
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