Don't waste your money or time at the American Dental Centre

Hi Dentist,

I certainly appreciate your comment, and hope in no way that my blog would be advising individuals to go for the cheapest treatment available, that was definately not my intention. I am just bringing to light that when there is treatment being offered by many other dentists/orthodontists who are doing the same quality of work, why should an individual pay so much more?

Now you are right even in North America there are varying prices for braces from $6000 to $2500; however, as I expressed, the dentist I had selected in Canada told me the average prices for elastics and wires was appox. $10. So, I certainly did my research in Canada and had various consultations and finally settled on my orthodontist who was priced right in between. I also made sure to check reputation in the respective community etc.etc.

Thu,s the only reason I had immediately taken up treatment at ADC was because I felt that it would be an "American" treating me, who would have the same essential theories and practice as a Canadian orthodontist, thus making me feel more comfortable about finishing my treatment in a foreign country. Although that was not the case.

So...the blog is to help fellow expatriates understand that this is the exact same situation as in Canada or the States, or wherever, you will find highly over-priced services that may be just that...over priced. Do take care to look for someone who you feel comfortable with and like I said in the original blog talk to people there are tons of individuals who are getting ortho treatment and not paying an arm and a leg for it, that have been quite pleased with there treatments and results.

***Just a note the orthodontist at the ADC said that retainers were sent to a lab and that's why the price was set when I asked him a couple months later again how much the retainer would be he changed the price, He said "did I tell you 500QR for top and bottom", when in actuality he said it would something like 1000 for top and 2000 for bottom, thus after 4 months of being with ADC I decided to look for a new orthodontist here.

Thank you again for educating myself and others on the current dental situation here in Qatar it is certainly handy information.

hello,

I will put the name of the dental centre where I am receiving treatment, but I just want to caution all that you should definately look around for someone YOU feel comfortable with or have been referred to by someone you know. I am presently going to Al Razi dental clinic, the fees I am paying are 200QR per wire/elastic change the other that is offering 100QR/change I didn't choose simply because of the location, but it may suit someone else.

However, to each their own there are tons of orthodontists in Doha and very rarely will you find them charging 500QAR/month. Another word of advice is someone may go to the same dentist and be charged more depending on the complexity of their case, which you noted above and is important to take into account.

Most people found the 500QAR charge quite jaw-dropping so that wouldn't be the norm...I am guessing.

I wish others better luck.

Well a typical orthodontist will train for 9+ years, during which time he/she may not be earning any real money at all, but ending up as a highly qualified professional.

There might be queues at Carrefour, but orthodontists (especially here) won't typically have the door being kicked down. Think what you expect their salary to be, multiply by two (let's say, to cover overheads), assume they work for 11 months a year /-a-t-/ 40 hours/week and let's say they get one patient an hour ... this calculation should give you a guide to what a reasonable consultation fee would be ...

If you ask an architect to spend 3 hours to design your dream home would you calculate the cost of graphite & tracing paper?!?!

Some places are better than others - ask around for a recommendation

I am a Canadian man having been an expat in Kuwait for a number of years and live here with my family, were.
Recently I have been approached for a position in QP- Qatar, very similar profile, similar remuneration. I don't know enough about the place to me . Can you advice regarding the cost of rent in apartment with 3-BR. OR Villa .
Thanking you .
BR,
Mazen

All of that is a lot cheaper what I pay in the USA, 170 dollars sounds real cheap!!!

Mazen,

In One Line..Doha is anyday preferable to Kuwait..

Useful info. Hope to see more good posts in the future.

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This Dental Centre information is right about treatment but it is not mean that we should any dental treatment or surgery at other good clinic. My friend got the dental implant treatment by empowered doctor clinic and he is satisfied with this clinic.