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lazarenoir · Joined: 29 Apr 2014 Posts: 22 Location: United States

Hello,

My understanding is that dental care is not covered by most (possibly any) health coverage provided in teaching contracts.

I have some dental work that I need to get done, and I'm wondering if I should take care of it in the US, or after arrival in KSA. Does anyone know how cost/quality of dental care compares in Saudi vs US or UK?

Thank you!

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

Get it done before heading to the Kingdom.

lazarenoir · Joined: 29 Apr 2014 Posts: 22 Location: United States

Alrighty! Thanks. Smile

radient one · Joined: 29 Nov 2012 Posts: 38

I'm currently working in the KSA and my employer provides "B" class health insurance. I very recently had to have a tooth extracted, which was free, apart from a 3 Riyal admin. fee. I am now getting a bridge made, covering the missing tooth and the neighbouring 2 teeth, cost: 1200 Riyal.

bigdurian · Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 3:30 am Post subject: Re: Dental care in KSA

[quote="nomad soul"]Get it done before heading to the Kingdom.[/quote]

disagree totally with that.

I've had extensive dental work done here in KSA and it has been fine at a very good cost.
Extraction at 150 a tooth. Root canal work done at 500. The guy who did it all was very good.
It can be a case of finding the right place though.

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

lazarenoir · Joined: 29 Apr 2014 Posts: 22 Location: United States

A root canal, and a few fillings. I'll be in Riyadh.

So it sounds like, as long as I make sure to get a referral to a reputable practitioner, it may be worth waiting. The root canal and crown alone, in the US, is likely to be at least $1700.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Lots of dentists in KSA. Some good and some not so good. They cater for all pockets.

bigdurian · Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 10:15 am Post subject:

The only problem I've had with the dentists here is the waiting around because they never seem to run to a proper schedule with the appointments.

I would be happy to recommend my dentist in Riyadh to anyone. A gay guy from Yemen believe it or not. He'll give you a filling!

lazarenoir · Joined: 29 Apr 2014 Posts: 22 Location: United States

Sure, happy to take any recommendations!

I just read a great review of this place: wwww.stylish smile.com

trapezius · Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 4:15 pm Post subject:

If you get Class A coverage, dental is definitely included, except for cosmetic procedures, crowns, and cleaning.

bigdurian · Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 5:32 pm Post subject:

Class A doesn't seem to go very far, or it didn't in my case. I used it up at the hospital where my cover is and then went to a clinic where I found my dentist.

bigdurian · Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 5:36 pm Post subject:

[quote="lazarenoir"]Sure, happy to take any recommendations!

I just read a great review of this place: wwww.stylish smile.com[/quote

Arjee Clinic opposite Riyadh Care hospital on Unayzah Road. It doesn't look that great but the dentists do a great job.

trapezius · Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 9:48 pm Post subject:

Dental cover in class A is limited to 2.5k Riyals per year.

Quite sufficient I would say for several fillings and similar stuff.

lazarenoir · Joined: 29 Apr 2014 Posts: 22 Location: United States

@bigdurian, thanks!