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A relative of ours has just ( last 14 days)  emigrated to Italy to retire (living with his �������� son in law). He has just been told by the dentist there that a dental treatment may cost him 2000 Euros. He is 65 of limited income (UK state pension).Is there a cheaper way to get affordable dental treatment in Italy?

First may I say turnip that I wish your relative all the best for his new life in Italy. I think that as in the UK health service dentistry is difficult to find, and on a limited pension it would be difficult to afford the fees of private care. I considered going back to England to my private dentist who was happy to see me, but decided to opt for private care here, which was probably one of the most distressing experiences I have ever had and cost me as much as the airfare to the UK and more. Might it be possible for your relative if he is visiting the UK to see a dentist there?. And if anyone in Marche knows of a pain free dentist let me know , had I been more aware at the time I would have reported him to his governing body.A

 Even for ��������s dentists are expensive - lots got to Hungary or Malta for cheaper and 'better' care.  NHS type dentists don't exist.  It might be worth taking out a dentistry insurance policy which could keep the bills down. 

Well, I must admit that our dentist is very good, albeit as most anywhere are expensive even in the UK. I had my first visit to ours here after being ripped off by the English ones, (for work that was not even needed) and he was excellent. Wife, also has just been back for some crowns after having implants and they were as painless as possible, considering the work that had to be carried out. Also given his mobile number in case of any problems and told to call at any time. I hate dentists, but would use ours again at any time if I had a problem.