Trust engine

A transparent clinic score, not a paid ranking.

Most dental tourism directories rank whoever pays. ToothAbroad grades clinics using a visible 100-point model built around verification, pricing transparency, warranty terms, and patient risk.

Rule zero

A clinic cannot buy a higher score. Clinics may correct factual errors, but they cannot purchase placement, review language, or editorial conclusions.

Evidence support

30 pts

Credentials, sterilization documentation, warranty contract, complaint history, and unresolved red flags.

Reputation

22 pts

Review average plus review volume. A 4.9 with 40 reviews is not treated the same as 4.7 with 1,400 reviews.

Transparency

15 pts

Published/confirmed price ranges, named clinicians, website, and clear patient communication.

Warranty & continuity

15 pts

Written warranty strength plus how long the clinic has served US patients.

Clinical depth

15 pts

Doctor count, specialties, English support, and ability to handle complications without improvising.

Risk adjustment

−3 pts

Penalty when our profile flags unusually high trade-offs or case-fit limitations.

What this score does not do

It does not replace a diagnosis from a dentist.
It does not guarantee a complication-free result.
It does not mean the highest-ranked clinic is best for every procedure.
It does not include paid placement or clinic sponsorship.
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