The rise of dental health tourism

Title: The rise of dental health tourism

Abstract:

Health tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors in global healthcare, with growing evidence of patients crossing borders for healthcare, sometimes combining trips for treatment with holidays. This phenomenon is driven by increasing confidence in the quality of health tourism providers. The global medical tourism market was valued at US$30.5 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow from US$35 billion in 2025 to US$142 billion by 2034, at a compound annual growth rate of 16.8%, according to Global Market Insights Inc.

This presentation examines the rise of dental health tourism, with a focus on the award-winning dental group Dentakay. Founded with its first centre in Istanbul, Dentakay has grown into an international dental group with eight dental hospitals in Turkey, alongside centres in the UK, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. The presentation will outline the key factors behind this growth, including clinical standards, cosmetic dentistry expertise and a patient-focused care model that continues to attract international patients.

Biography:

Onur Akay is the Chief Executive Officer of Dentakay and has over 20 years of experience in corporate management. He previously worked with major companies including TAV and Huawei Turkey. With a background in entrepreneurship and financial management, he has built a strong professional network over the past two decades. As CEO, he has played a key role in Dentakay’s growth over the last two years, focusing on strategic development, industry trends and customer satisfaction to strengthen the company’s position in dental care.