-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | | | | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | | | | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dental Tourism in Goa is nothing new. It may not be as old as the beach shacks but the old hands have always been combining their visits to Goa with visits to their dentist. In fact today Dental Tourism in Goa beats Medical Tourism. The reasons are obvious. The health services of the West provide an excellent service for medical problems but dental services by an large are not covered. Dental insurance is available but not very affordable. The rapidly growing geriatric populations need increased dental care which governments cannot afford.The infrastructure required for medical tourism is massive as is seen in Singapore and South Africa. Goa at this stage infrastructure wise is no way comparable to the medical infrastructure present even in our large metros let alone the world!! The dental tourism infrastructure is lower in cost and entails lower risk. However like other tourism related infrasatructure it requires dependable power,water and sanitation services.
The Government must recognise it as a distinct entity to Medical Tourism and support it in its ad and publicity campaigns. The cultural differences in dental care must be understood and exploited. If developed well dental tourism could very well be the value added service Goa could provide in the new millenium. Most important good dental services will ensure repeat visits as patients return to keep their dental appoinments!! That will support brand loyalty to Goa tourism. Dr.Pascal Pinto MDS FDSRCS(Eng) ---- Original Message ----- Subject: Dental Surgeries in Goa See http://www.przoom.com/news/1811/ Cheap Charter Flights to Goa Gives You Another Reason to Smile - Dental Treatment in Goa India