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Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 '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.

* Albania's capital, Tirana, has become a hub for medical tourism, with nearly 400 dental clinics catering to international patients.
* Dental implants in Albania cost around €600 ($700; £516) per tooth, similar to prices in Turkey but significantly lower than in Western Europe and the UK.
* Reputable clinics like Elite Dental are fully licensed by the Albanian health authorities and have resident dentists with international qualifications.
* The government is playing catch-up on regulating medical tourism facilities, with an official seal of approval potentially being introduced.
* Albania's Prime Minister, Edi Rama, says the government wants to support reputable providers while protecting against informal competition.