H-Dent (4)
Dental Clinic, Croatia

Knowing that I would need extensive - and probably expensive - treatment to replace a number of lost teeth I set out to get numerous
quotations to assess the next step. I went to a dental radiography unit to get X-ray images to send to selected overseas clinics
offering dental tourism. In addition I attended clinics in Spain and Portugal to establish whether an overseas trip was really
necessary. As the quotations came in from Spain and Portugal ranging from 6,000 to 11,000 euros for similar treatment, investigation of
overseas options became more attractive. The investigation was predicated on destinations accessible from my local airport of Faro.
Among these were Italy, France, The Canary Islands and U.K. Only dental clinics in Croatia and the Canaries made contact by phone to
check out what I really needed. All the other clinics sent quotations again ranging widely but not that much less than those obtained in
Spain and Portugal. Ivan Habijanec from H-dent in Rovinj, Croatia came up with a solution at 2,700 euros that met my needs at less than
half the cost of the next lowest quote. He sealed the deal by offering free accommodation for the 5 days that I would need to be
available. The total of airfares and car hire came to 240 euros. On this occasion I went on my own but if I need to go back for
further treatment, I would certainly take my wife as the whole experience may be enjoyed as a holiday break.
 

Reviewer: Username: andrewcallee Age: 55 yrs and above Location: Ayamonte, Huelva, Spain Gender: male Operation or treatment: Fit 13 crowns in lower jaw, prosthesis with 5 teeth for upper jaw

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We contacted H-Dent because my wife needed heavy duty dental treatment. She had previously had dentures that were not vrey satisfactory
and she needed other treatment as well. While enquiring for her I also asked about my teeth and we finished up both having a complete
make-over of our teeth. We were very apprehensive about venturing abroadfor dentistry because of the possibilities should anything go
wrong. We need not have worried. The service began with detailed consultancy by e-mail based on digital x-rays we obtained at home.
From this we were given a very competitive quote. We were also given advice on flights, etc. We were met at the airport and taken to
the apartment, which is owned by the practice. It was basic but clean and comfortable. My wife has special health needs and allowance
was made for this in all the arrangements for transport and accommodation. While in Rovinj we were ferried by car from apartment to
surgery and back, and more. Ivan even provided a local mobile phone so that we could keep in touch when not receiving treatment. He
would call when he came to collect us and keep us updated on likely times for treatment , for example if there was a hold up at the lab.
And of courese, we could keep in touch with him. We were also given good advice on local facilities; restaurants, shopping, taxis and
car hire, all English speaking. Ivan, the younger member of the partnership, is very fluent in English; have no fears on that score. As
for the treatment; The practice is a father and son, who combine excellent practical experience and a very high standard of
qualifications. The clinic has two treatment rooms equiped to the highest standard with the very latest equipment. Our treatment was
complex, involving more than one visit to Croatia. Every effort was made to make the best possible use of the time we were there.
Everything was planned and executed to achieve the best results in the minimum time, No dentistry is ever going to be completely
painless but the skill displayed in carrying out our treatment kept the discomfort to a minimum. The results are excellent. In the end
I had all of my teeth crowned with bridges for missing teeth. The results are not only comfortable, but aesthetically pleasing. I
cannot speak too highly of the quality of service we received. We chose this practice partly because they were one of the cheapest, but
there is no suggestion we could have received better treatment no matter how much we paid. And the cost included any necessary x-rays,
extractions and other ancilliary procedures. We aid only the agreed price for the crowns, bridges and implants we needed. There were
periods when we had to wait for e.g. crowns and plates to be made and during that time we were provided with very acceptable temporary
crowns so were never embarrassed by our appearance. And the other real bonus is that both father and son are just such very nice
people. They made us feel welcome, advised us on places to visit and generally made the whole experience as pleasant as dentistry can
be.
 

Reviewer: Username: Whitedog Age: 55 yrs and above Location: Oxfordshire, England Gender: male Operation or treatment:

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I have to say that this was a beautiful experience. Our whole trip was a great idea and we can't stop telling our friends and family
about it. Doctors from H-dent not only took care of our teeth problems but they organized the rest of our time there. They also spent a
great deal of time talking to us and explaining everything we wanted to know. I had a 12 unit porcelain bridge done in my bottom jaw and
I will soon go back to take care of my upper part. My husband had 2 implants and a bridge on these implants done. Everything was as they
promised before we started a treatment. Regards, Natasha
 

Reviewer: Username: nata Age: 55 yrs and above Location: London, UK Gender: female Operation or treatment:

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I recommend H-Dent unequivocally. I had a 2-bridge crown done as well as replacing an old crown, and they replaced an old filling. There
were no add ons; their price was as published; they were always on time and great to work with. I had x-rays on a Wednesday, preliminary
work and impressions on Thursday, and the crowns were put in on Monday. They will be moving into their new office this weekend -- Ivan
took us on a tour and it is all first-rate and high tech. We stayed in the apartment that is offered to their clients for 6 days and
enjoyed it tremendously. We found no discrepancies from what they say on their website to what is reality. And Rovinj is a wonderful
place to visit! If we find either of us needs major dental work in the future, we plan to return to H-Dent. Jim in Tampa, Florida
 

Reviewer: Username: American Age: 55 yrs and above Location: Tampa, Florida Gender: male Operation or treatment:

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