'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.
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"I am not in favour of damaging proper teeth for aesthetics."
— Ardtur Dema , Executive
"Changing people's lives through restoring their ability to chew, and indeed – to smile."
— Ardtur Dema , Executive
"I wouldn't go to Turkey because I have heard so many bad things."
— Anthony Hook , Other
Key People
Anthony Hook is a 58-year-old window cleaner from Bolton who traveled to Albania for dental work.
Ardtur Dema is the director of Elite Dental, a prominent dental clinic in Tirana.
Edi Rama is the Prime Minister of Albania and a leader in the Socialist Party.
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The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.
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