Market Trends for Oral Care in the Philippines
Market Trends
The Philippines’ arena for oral care is slowly being recognized internationally. “Dental Tourism” has been an increasing trend. It is a subgroup under medical tourism. As the cost of living in the Philippines cost a lot lower than they are in the U.S. or than in the U.K, so does the cost of dental treatments. Dentists in the Philippines offer high quality service with reasonable prices and with the added benefit of easier communication with tourists because of the Filipino dentist’s skill with the use of English. For example, Dental World Manila, is a growing company which claims to cater to high-profile clients as well as returning Filipinos and foreign travelers who visit the country and provide them quality treatment. Some are even referred to as “dental tourists.”
Filipinos have been increasingly aware of issues regarding their oral health care. According to a recently published article (2013), “Metro Dental revealed the Top 7 oral problems here in the Philippines, namely: Bad Breath, Tooth Decay or Erosion, Gum Disease, Mouth Sores, Tooth Sensitivity, Unattractive Smile, and Oral Cancer”. There have also been less extraction cases in the past years, a contributory reason being “parents not wanting their kids’ teeth extracted therefore bringing them to the dentist more often,” according to Dr. Jayme Concepcion, DMD, Head Dentist of Metro Dental SM Fairview. “What we’re trying to do is give access to everyone,” explains Frederic Peignon, chief operating officer of Metro Dental. “We also don’t want our services to be expensive.” Dental services are also being served at affordable prices and in increased availability to expand the reaches of their market.
For those of age, dental problems may also have links to greater health issues. Tooth loss before 35 years of age may be a possible symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. Gum disease may increase the risk of acquiring respiratory infections which can take on terrible side effects with age, as well as
The Philippines’ arena for oral care is slowly being recognized internationally. “Dental Tourism” has been an increasing trend. It is a subgroup under medical tourism. As the cost of living in the Philippines cost a lot lower than they are in the U.S. or than in the U.K, so does the cost of dental treatments. Dentists in the Philippines offer high quality service with reasonable prices and with the added benefit of easier communication with tourists because of the Filipino dentist’s skill with the use of English. For example, Dental World Manila, is a growing company which claims to cater to high-profile clients as well as returning Filipinos and foreign travelers who visit the country and provide them quality treatment. Some are even referred to as “dental tourists.”
Filipinos have been increasingly aware of issues regarding their oral health care. According to a recently published article (2013), “Metro Dental revealed the Top 7 oral problems here in the Philippines, namely: Bad Breath, Tooth Decay or Erosion, Gum Disease, Mouth Sores, Tooth Sensitivity, Unattractive Smile, and Oral Cancer”. There have also been less extraction cases in the past years, a contributory reason being “parents not wanting their kids’ teeth extracted therefore bringing them to the dentist more often,” according to Dr. Jayme Concepcion, DMD, Head Dentist of Metro Dental SM Fairview. “What we’re trying to do is give access to everyone,” explains Frederic Peignon, chief operating officer of Metro Dental. “We also don’t want our services to be expensive.” Dental services are also being served at affordable prices and in increased availability to expand the reaches of their market.
For those of age, dental problems may also have links to greater health issues. Tooth loss before 35 years of age may be a possible symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. Gum disease may increase the risk of acquiring respiratory infections which can take on terrible side effects with age, as well as