Frequently asked questions

Arrival in Budapest

After exiting baggage claim and entering the arrivals hall Terminal 2A, Kreativ Dental patients will proceed a short distance to arrivals hall 2B. The Kreativ Dental desk is adjacent to the auto rental desks.

Judit Kovács, our airport desk coordinator, greets all Kreativ Dental patients at the desk where there is ample seating and wi-fi. Judit waits with our patients until our chauffeurs arrive to drive them to their hotels. We offer free airport transfers to all our patients.

Consultation

Upon arrival at the Clinic, you should report to reception on the 1st floor. Once your details have been registered, your dental assistant will take your orthopantograph x-ray and show you to your dentist’s surgery for your consultation. Your dentist will make an oral examination and evaluate your x-ray, and discuss with you your wishes and requirements. You may also need a further consultation with our Oral Surgeon, Endodontist, or Periodontist. If necessary, we are able to take a Cone Beam CT image which can facilitate diagnoses in the case of possible implantation and root canal treatment.

Treatment Plan

Based on your consultation(s), your dentist(s) will formulate your treatment plan. You will be given all relevant information by one of our patient care team who will explain the treatment(s) to you and help you with any questions. Once you are happy with the treatment prescribed and have agreed upon the plan, you will be given your appointment times. On signing the treatment plan, the patient should pay 50% of the total amount for that first stage. The remaining 50% being payable on completing that stage.

Dental Treatment

Your dental treatment will proceed according to your treatment plan. If any changes are necessary, you will be informed of the reason for this change and will have the opportunity to discuss the consequences. Your plan will then be amended and you should sign a copy to formally agree to the changes. The number of appointment times required depends on the nature and progress of your treatment. Should you feel the need to discuss or review your treatment at any stage, the Kreativ team are always ready to help you.

Finishing Treatment and Payment

Once you have completed the treatment stage, your dental bill is calculated and you should settle your bill for that stage. Payments can be made by credit/debit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express), cash, or both. If you have received a permanent restoration such as crown and bridgework, dentures, or combination work, then you will also receive a guarantee paper and information on maintaining your new dental work. Any additional aftercare information pertaining to other work carried out will also be given to you.

Aftercare

Once you have returned home your Kreativ Dental representative in your home country should be your first point of contact if you require any further assistance or information. We look forward to seeing all of our patients for a yearly check up once they have completed their treatment.

Organising you dental appointment couldn’t be easier with the help of your local agent.

1. The first step is to decide when you would like to travel to Budapest and contact us. We will discuss and arrange available appointment dates which would suit you. Hungary has different public holidays to some other European countries so you don’t want to arrive on a day when the clinic is closed!. The clinic can see patients at short notice for consultations and implant placement but often you may need to book a little ahead for crowns or bridgework.

2. The next thing you need to do is book your flight. Your agent can help you with this if you aren’t too confident booking it yourself.

3. That’s it. The clinic will look after all the other arrangements. They will:

  • Book your accommodation in a local hotel. You have a choice of two hotels and some specially selected apartments. The Amadeus hotel is a 2 minute walk to the clinic and is normally completely full of dental patients from around the world. Visit our accommodation page to see full details of the accommodation we offer.
  • Meet you at the airport and bring you to your hotel. If you have booked your own accommodation the driver will drop you off there.
  • Bring you back to the airport for your return flight if you are staying at one of our partner hotels.

Kreativ Dental has negotiated discount rates for our patients with some specially selected local hotels and apartments. You have a choice of two hotels. The Amadeus hotel is a 2 minute walk to the clinic and is normally completely full of dental patients from around the world. You are of course free to organise your own accommodation in Budapest, we will still meet you at the airport and bring you there.

You can see more details of the accommodation we offer on our accommodation page.

In all cases, a Consultation is necessary before treatment can be undertaken. It may be possible to fly into and out of Budapest on the same day for your Initial Consultation.

The Consultation at our Clinic is free of charge and would inform you of your treatment options, the cost and time scale, including healing time (if necessary) and the number of visits that may be required.

Most patients prefer to come for the Consultation and proceed with treatment on the same visit, usually a 4-5 day stay. Alternatively once the Consultation has taken place you can return at a later date to begin your treatment.

The dentists and support staff at Kreativ Dental all speak English, our customer care manager Tom Emmerson is an English native speaker, and we have a team of interpreters for the following languages: Norwegian, Danish, French, German, Finnish, Swedish, Italian and Russian.

On average, patients can expect savings of up to 40-70% on the cost of their dental treatment compared to current prices in the UK, Ireland and USA. We provide our patients with the highest quality dental services at reasonable Hungarian prices.

On signing the treatment plan, before commencing each stage of treatment, we ask the patient to pay 50% of the total price for that stage. The balance is then due at the end of each stage of treatment at the Clinic.

If a stage of your dental treatment is divided into two periods (e.g. 7 working days in Budapest, 1-2 weeks at home, 5 working days in Budapest), we ask for a deposit of 50% payable at the end of that first period of treatment (e.g. on the fifth or sixth working day). The balance is then paid at the end of the second period.

You may pay cash in Sterling, Euros, US Dollars, or Hungarian Forint. We accept payments with most major credit cards (except Diners Club, American Express), and any amount paid by credit card is converted into Hungarian Forint at the current rate of exchange determined by the Hungarian National Bank (MNB).

Hungarian dentists are renowned worldwide for their high qualification, expertise and practical experience. Their credentials are of Western European standard and all our dentists are registered with the Hungarian Chamber of Dentists.

In the unlikely event of a failure of the laboratory work, Kreativ Dental agrees to meet the cost of airline travel to and from Hungary (up to the total value of 250.00 Euros) and partner hotel accommodation expenses (meals are not included) of the patient for an additional trip to Budapest to carry out any guarantee work.

Simply because the overheads for a dentist in Hungary are comparatively lower than in many European countries.

To help you make the most of your time in Hungary a full programme of excursions are available to book directly from your hotel. Link to tourism pages

No. An effective local anesthetic is used during the surgery so that you do not have any discomfort during the placement of the implants. The mild discomfort you might experience after surgery can be controlled with medication. Link to Implant Treatment

No. If you are missing several teeth they do not each have to be replaced with a separate implant. Although implants are artificial roots, one implant can be used to replace one or more teeth by way of attaching bridgework to the implant. Each patient’s needs vary and the number of implants needed for any particular patient will be determined by a number of clinical factors.

Yes. To restore one jaw (upper or lower) normally requires 6 implants followed by 12 units of bridgework at a later stage. If you are unable to recieve 6 implants or if you want a cheaper alternative, you may be able to get an implant-retained denture based on 4 implants. While the treatment is in progress the patient can normally wear their denture as a temporary solution. Link to Implant Treatment

Dr Ádám Vad

Dr. Ádám Vad, General Practitioner

Education:

2007: Szeged University, Faculty of Dentistry
2013: Membership of ITI Danish Section (International Implantology Society)
2018: Straumann Implant Course
Ongoing: Regular annual further training courses
Speciality: General Dentistry, Dento-alveolar Surgery

Languages: Danish, English

“I chose this profession because it’s centred around people, is rooted in a desire to help, and because it’s manual, allowing me to create beautiful work. For me, it’s essential to be empathetic towards my patients. Above all, my most important professional and personal values are authenticity and quality.”

Dr Attila Lesti

Dr. Attila Lesti, General Practitioner

Education:

1999: Semmelweis University, Faculty of Dentistry
2001: Dental and Oral Diseases Specialisation Exam
2005: Examination in Conservative Dentistry and Prosthodontics
2018: Postgraduate Diploma of Dental Studies (Cardiff, United Kingdom)
2017: Straumann Implant Course
2018: CBCT Masterclass
Ongoing: Regular annual further training courses
Speciality: Prosthodontics, Dental Surgery (minor oral surgical procedures)

Languages: English

“From 2007 to 2019, I applied my dental expertise in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Since returning home, I’ve been utilising the knowledge I acquired at Kreativ Dental. As a proud father, I spend a significant portion of my free time with my family. Additionally, I’m heavily into sports, particularly running and swimming.”

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Dr Ivan Solymosi

Dr. Iván Solymosi, General Practitioner

Education:

2000: Semmelweis University, Faculty of Dentistry
2002: Dental and Oral Diseases Specialisation Exam
2011: Smylist Smile Design Course
2011: Arcus Digma Training
2012: Examination in Conservative Dentistry and Prosthodontics
2013, 2015, 2017: "Competence in Esthetics" Aesthetic Dentistry Further Training
Ongoing: Regular annual further training courses
Speciality: Cosmetic Dentistry, Bite Correction with Arcus Digma Digital Measurement

Languages: English, German

“I enjoy cycling and swimming. Whenever time permits, I love to visit museums, galleries, and go to the cinema.”

Dr. Balázs Vass

Dr. Balázs Vass, General Practitioner

Education:

1999: Semmelweis University, Faculty of Dentistry
2001: Dental and Oral Diseases Specialisation Exam
2011: Arcus Digma
2012: Examination in Conservative Dentistry and Prosthodontics
Ongoing: Regular annual further training courses
Speciality: Fixed and Removable Dental Prosthetics, Complete Rehabilitation

Languages: English, German

“Outside of my work, my wife, children, and I particularly enjoy spending our time by the water. The closeness of nature is very calming and relaxing for all of us.”

Dr. András Zsendovits

Dr. András Zsendovits General Practitioner

Education:

1992: Semmelweis University, Faculty of Dentistry
1995: Dental and Oral Diseases Specialisation Exam
1996: Dento-alveolar Surgery Training
2012: Examination in Conservative Dentistry and Prosthodontics
2011: Arcus Digma
Ongoing: Regular annual further training courses
Speciality: Dental Prosthesis, Cosmetic Dentistry

Languages: English

“The most important standards for me are patient satisfaction and the utmost precision in my work.”

Dr. Cristian Pilihaci

Dr. Cristian Pilihaci, Oral Surgeon and Implantologist

Education:

1986: Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timișoara
1988: Târgu Mureș University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dentistry Department
1992: Dentistry Specialisation Exam
2012: Conservative Dentistry and Prosthodontics Specialisation Exam
2011: Arcus Digma
Ongoing: Regular annual further training courses
Speciality: Cosmetic Dentistry, Implantology

Languages: Romanian, English, French

“My passion for the profession is not only reflected in my work but also in my personal life. I am proud to say that both my children now practice as dentists. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, mountain climbing, and skiing. However, my greatest joy comes from spending time with my grandchildren.”

Dr. Ádám Pánczél

Dr. Ádám Pánczél, General Practitioner

Education:

1998 University of Szeged, Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Dentistry
2000 Examination in Dental and Oral Diseases
2007 Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD) National Course in Conscious Sedation, London, UK
2007-2008 Multi-System Implantology Certificate Course, Mr. T.C. Ucer, Trafford General Hospital, Manchester, UK – 1-year theoretical and hands-on course, UK
2008 2-year course at the Royal College of Surgeons of England Diploma in Implantology, UK
2009 Endodontic Fundamentals, University of Birmingham, Dental School, Postgraduate Office, Mr. Mike Waplington, Endodontist Specialist, UK
2009 Advanced Endodontic Course, Birmingham School of Dentistry, Postgraduate Centre, Mr. Mike Waplington, and Mr. A McRobert, Endodontist Specialists, UK
2013 Arcus Digma
Regular annual training

Specialty: Prosthodontics, fixed and removable replacements, complete dental rehabilitation with Arcus Digma digital measurement, dento-alveolar surgery

Languages: English

I spend my free time with my wife and three beautiful children.

“I believe in two things. One is family, and the other is persistent, hard work, after which I can say that I have done everything possible to maintain and improve the physical and mental health of my patients.”

Dr Bálint Török

Dr Bálint Török, Periodontist

Education:

2007: Semmelweis University, Faculty of Dentistry (summa cum laude)
2010: Postgraduate Specialisation
2010: Specialist in Periodontology
Ongoing: Regular annual further training courses
Speciality: Periodontology

Languages: English, German

“At university, I finished top of my class and later obtained an ‘excellent’ qualification during my postgraduate specialisation. I continually engage in both national and international further training courses to enhance and maintain my knowledge.

In my free time, I prefer spending time with my wife, who is also a dentist, and our son Áron. Additionally, I have a passion for running and exploring new places, whether it’s during a pleasant hike, as these activities help rejuvenate me and keep my life balanced. Movement plays a central role in my life; I am a regular runner and have completed half marathons 60 times.”

Dr. Bernard Tóth

Dr. Bernard Tóth, Oral Surgeon and General Practitioner

Education:

2012: Semmelweis University, Faculty of Dentistry
2015: Specialisation in Dento-alveolar Surgery
DIO Key Doctor
Ethoss Key Opinion Leader
DIO Navi Master Training
Speciality: Dento-alveolar Surgery

Languages: English

“Sport and a healthy lifestyle have always been close to my heart, so I spend my free time road cycling or sailing. For me, sailing is not just about the sport; it’s a way of life. It provides an excellent relaxation both mentally and physically.”

Dr Ádám Bíró

Dr Ádám Bíró, Endodontist

Education:

2011: Semmelweis University, Faculty of Dentistry
2014: Specialisation in Conservative Dentistry and Prosthodontics
Regular participant in domestic and international conferences
Speciality: Endodontics

Languages: English

“Gastronomy plays an essential role in my life. I regularly experiment with new recipes, dabbling with various spices and techniques to craft exciting and tasty dishes. I also have a passion for exploring new places and immersing myself in diverse cultures. For me, travelling is about broadening my horizons and collecting
memories and experiences from around the world. I am always eager for new adventures and the thrill of discovering the unknown.”

János Rendetzky

János Rendetzky, Master Ceramist

János is Leader of the Ceramic Department where all Porcelain Fused to Metal Crowns, Full Porcelain Crowns, Veneers and Inlays are skillfully crafted. Furthermore, he is one of the few exclusive demonstrators in Europe of the German company Vita which produces the best quality dental porcelain in the world.

Keve Hortváth

Keve Horváth

Keve Horváth joined our team of dental technicians. He works in the Ceramic Department as a master ceramist. After he graduated in 1994, he furthered his knowledge from several symposiums in Hungary, Germany and Belgium (for example Noritake and Ivoclar). In 2006 he held a course „Esthetic Front” with a real patient presence, which is a special event in Hungary and also in Europe.

Dr. Lajos Patonay

Dr. Lajos Patonay, Oral Surgeon and Implantologist

Education:

1989: Semmelweis University, General Medical Faculty
1994: Semmelweis University, Faculty of Dentistry
1999: Dento-alveolar Surgery Specialisation Exam
2012: Maxillofacial Surgery Specialisation Exam
Ongoing: Regular annual further training courses
Speciality: Dento-alveolar Surgery, Implantology

Languages: English, German

“In addition to my daily oral surgery and dental engagements, I participate in various research projects at the Semmelweis University’s Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology in the Applied and Clinical Anatomy Laboratory, which focus on developing surgical solutions related to the human body.”

Dr. Péter Magos

Dr. Péter Magos, General Practitioner

Education:

1992: Vienna Medical University (Pre-Clinical Studies)
1994: Semmelweis University, Faculty of Dentistry
1996: Dental and Oral Diseases Specialisation Exam
2008: Examination in Conservative Dentistry and Prosthodontics
2011: Arcus Digma
Ongoing: Regular annual further training courses
Speciality: Cosmetic Dentistry, Implantology

Languages: German, English

“When I can positively impact a person’s self-esteem and life by allowing them to laugh with confidence again, that’s what brings me a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction in my work. That’s why it’s worth it for me to work towards this every day.”