The Journal
Honest guides for patients who travel.
Written by our dentists, not a content agency. Costs, treatments, and what a week in Istanbul really looks like.
Veneers or crowns? How we decide, tooth by tooth
Why "Hollywood smile" packages that promise 28 crowns are usually the wrong answer for healthy teeth.
Your 6 days in Istanbul: a dentist-approved itinerary
What you can eat after each appointment, what to see, and when to simply rest.
All-on-4 vs All-on-6: which full-arch option is right for you?
Bone volume, bite force, cost and long-term maintenance, compared without the sales pitch.
Are Turkish dentists qualified? Credentials, explained
How to verify a licence, what the Ministry of Health audit covers, and red flags to walk away from.
Invisalign abroad: how remote monitoring actually works
Start in Istanbul, finish at home. The app, the check-ins, and the refinements.
"I saved £11,000 and had a holiday": Sarah's story
Eight implants, two trips and a Bosphorus dinner. Sarah from Dublin on what surprised her most.
Caring for veneers: the 10-year maintenance guide
What to avoid in the first week, how to clean, and when to come back for a polish.
Hollywood smile cost in Turkey vs UK, Germany and the US
Realistic 2026 figures for 16, 20 and 24 veneers, including the stay.
What to pack for your dental trip (from 2,000 patients)
Soft foods, documents, the one thing everyone forgets.