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Is it worth going to China for dental work?

Prices are lower: China capped the implant service fee at public Grade 3A hospitals at 4,500 yuan per tooth after 2023 bulk buying, and patients report crowns and fillings for under half of Australian quotes. But multi-visit work like implants needs healing time, and the CDC notes dentists abroad may not face the same licensing oversight. Get a written, itemized quote first.

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    China Daily · news · accessed 2026-10-26
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