Big Name Paid Dental Tourism Review Sites: What They’re Not Telling You
Dental tourism is booming. With treatment costs soaring at home, more patients are travelling abroad for implants, veneers, and complex procedures at a fraction of the price. For many, the first step is checking online reviews. But here’s the problem: not all review platforms play fair. Some dental tourism comparison sites use pay-to-play models. Clinics can pay for premium listings, curated profiles, or “review management” services that quietly filter out criticism. The result? A glossy image that doesn’t always match reality. This creates several serious risks: Suppressed Warnings Negative patient experiences—botched surgeries, poor hygiene, or lack of aftercare—may be hidden or sanitised. This can include removing or downplaying images that illustrate these issues, which are often more compelling than text alone. In some cases, platforms or clinics have gone further. In a landmark case , Trustpilot removed over 1,800 fake reviews from a UK dental clinic and obtained a...
