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		<title>“I came from the UK and returned with a new smile” &#8211; Peter&#8217;s story.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:21:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>For years, Peter, a retired British executive, lived with a problem that affected not only his mouth but his whole life. He lost several teeth over time, successively postponed treatment and lost the habit of smiling. Meals became uncomfortable, his self-esteem declined, and he began to avoid social events. “I knew I needed to do [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Durante anos, o Peter, um executivo britânico reformado, viveu com um problema que afetava não só a sua boca mas toda a sua vida. Perdeu vários dentes ao longo do tempo, adiou sucessivamente os tratamentos e foi perdendo também o hábito de sorrir. As refeições tornaram-se desconfortáveis, a autoestima diminuiu e começou a evitar eventos sociais.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">"Sabia que precisava de fazer alguma coisa, mas confesso que tinha medo. Em Inglaterra, os tratamentos eram caríssimos e sentia que me tratavam como mais um número", partilha.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It was during a holiday in the Algarve that he came across <a href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/pt/">Algarve Dental Implants</a>, a dental clinic in Albufeira with an international reputation, specialising in advanced implantology. What convinced him? The answer is straightforward: <a href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/pt/curriculum-dr-cris-piessens/">Dr. Cris Piessens</a>&#8216; CV, one of the most experienced implantologists in Western Europe, boasts over 35 years of clinical practice and several postgraduate courses in the field of implantology. Dr Piessens has been placing dental implants since 1987 and specialises in the <a href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/pt/all-on-4-technique/">técnica All-on-4.</a>, which allows a complete arch to be rehabilitated with just four implants, often in just one day.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">"Quando percebi que estava a ser acompanhado por um dos melhores profissionais nesta área, ganhei confiança. Mas o que realmente me tocou foi a forma como toda a equipa me recebeu: senti-me respeitado, escutado e bem tratado desde o primeiro contacto", recorda Peter.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Desde a primeira consulta, cada etapa foi explicada com clareza. A equipa clínica respondeu a todas as suas dúvidas com paciência e empatia, e preparou o procedimento com rigor e atenção ao detalhe. No dia da cirurgia, tudo correu de forma tranquila. Peter foi submetido ao tratamento com sedação consciente, e saiu da clínica com um novo sorriso, no próprio dia.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">"Não houve dor, não houve stress. Foi uma experiência completamente diferente do que imaginei. E ainda aproveitei ainda o clima do Algarve para relaxar depois da cirurgia", conta.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Hoje, Peter recuperou não só a funcionalidade dos dentes, mas também a confiança. Sorri, conversa e come sem limitações. "Foi um investimento em mim. E ter feito isto numa clínica tão profissional, num lugar tão bonito como Albufeira, foi a melhor decisão que podia ter tomado."</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Na <strong>Algarve Dental Implants</strong>, Peter found much more than dental treatment. He found a dedicated team, a doctor of excellence, and an experience that, in his words, “completely changed the way I see my smile and my life.”</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/pt/i-came-from-the-uk-and-returned-with-a-new-smile-peters-story/">“I came from the UK and returned with a new smile” &#8211; Peter&#8217;s story.</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/pt">Algarve Dental Implants</a>.</p>
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		<title>Trust and Excellence in the Voice of Our Patients</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[manu4l@]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 10:22:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Algarve Dental Implants currently has 186 opinions on the platform Google Reviews, the majority being extremely positive.&#160; These opinions and evaluations are not mere words left by the users of services in the digital world, they are the voice of our patients, the proof of our dedication and commitment to excellence in dental implantology. In [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>A Algarve Dental Implants tem atualmente 186 opiniões na plataforma</strong><a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=599200569&amp;sxsrf=ACQVn0-KpmM20sUlpuGJCxwoUbYNyMu8nA:1705518753241&amp;uds=AMwkrPs9-VW1BGfwn1V2viXcKqLtK5FYSS1UT-KnXnM87M481WNiCH_kbBKmTVhX-LGBgoirvDXz2PZuzUFblbiTmQvXQxi3WU7oDvRerptmsToi0EjLTri0kUBYvOMVrFIXN8bunPu1&amp;si=AKbGX_rcuucMgom2rba1cdwsvM2SVoIkP2btyqGMV4t0GuHIs4sGV_1tpuqR0YHG4Rzd9SezcEzWDiZBKo1KMInfWF8Kt1qvpyhH5Oatnb4u12K7v839YFf0xrbEkw1omz9qLFsXyM9Q3UMXOvpLRj7Ncs-VpfbxwUkLIWGIkrKJTjKoJ_0Zu1V2K-6nRDbutRfwFW-o2-tN&amp;q=Algarve+Dental+Implants+by+Dr.+Cris+Piessens+Crticas&amp;hl=pt-PT&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjhhMe7kOWDAxWUfKQEHQ7cBfkQ_4MLegQIShAL&amp;biw=2014&amp;bih=948&amp;dpr=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> </strong><strong><em>Google Reviews</em></strong></a><strong><em>,</em></strong><strong> a maioria extremamente positiva. Estas opiniões e avaliações não são meras palavras deixadas pelos utilizadores dos serviços no meio digital, são a voz dos nossos pacientes, a prova da nossa dedicação e compromisso com a excelência em implantologia dentária.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Na era digital, a informação é abundante e o acesso a opiniões e experiência é instantâneo. Na plataforma da Google os utilizadores deixam opiniões e avaliações sobre serviços, negócios, restaurantes e tudo o mais que tenha presença digital.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Para os potenciais pacientes, essas opiniões podem e devem ser um fator decisivo na escolha de uma clínica dentária porque oferecem uma perspectiva honesta e transparente dos serviços, do ambiente e da experiência em geral. Na Algarve Dental Implants, cada comentário positivo é o resultado de um tratamento cuidadosamente orquestrado que tem início no primeiro contato e continua muito além da última consulta.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">O nosso objetivo é simples: garantir que cada paciente sinta que a sua experiência connosco não podia ter sido melhor. Para isso, a nossa equipa dedica atenção meticulosa a todos os detalhes, desde o conforto da sala de espera até às avançadas técnicas utilizadas em cada tratamento. Esta atenção constante é o que nos distingue e é muito apreciada pelos pacientes, como as Google Reviews frequentemente destacam.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">No coração da nossa clínica está o Dr. Cris Piessens, um médico dentista-implantologista com carreira em implantologia desde 1987. A sua experiência é uma das mais ricas da Europa Ocidental, é um verdadeiro pioneiro e líder na área de Cirurgia e Reabilitação Oral e Implantologia. O Dr. Cris Piessens, mais do que um médico, é um artista da odontologia, cujas competências foram aprimoradas ao longo de décadas de prática e aperfeiçoamento contínuo, através de formações internacionais um pouco por todo o mundo. As opiniões que recebemos na plataforma da Google frequentemente exaltam a sua incomparável competência técnica, mas também a sua amabilidade e profissionalismo.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A confiança que os pacientes depositam no Dr. Cris Piessens e na equipa reflete-se na qualidade e no número das avaliações que recebemos. São a  confirmação de que trilhamos o caminho certo, disponibilizando tratamentos dentários e cuidados de saúde oral que, muitas vezes, transformam vidas. Cada sorriso que ajudamos a criar ou a restaurar é uma história de sucesso que nos inspira a continuar a missão. Cada nova opinião que os pacientes deixam na Google recorda-nos a importância do trabalho e da responsabilidade que temos para com aqueles que nos procuram. Cada avaliação positiva é uma recompensa, um incentivo a manter o padrão de excelência.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A Algarve Dental Implants permanece comprometida em ser um farol de qualidade e inovação na odontologia. Não há maior satisfação do que saber que estamos a criar um  impacto muito positivo, que se manifesta muito para além das portas da nossa clínica, da nossa cidade e do nosso país.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/pt/dr-cris-piessens/">Saiba mais sobre o Dr.Cris Piessens&nbsp;</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/pt/curriculum-dr-cris-piessens/">Consulte o Curriculum Vitae do Dr. Cris Piessens&nbsp;</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=599200569&amp;sxsrf=ACQVn0-KpmM20sUlpuGJCxwoUbYNyMu8nA:1705518753241&amp;uds=AMwkrPs9-VW1BGfwn1V2viXcKqLtK5FYSS1UT-KnXnM87M481WNiCH_kbBKmTVhX-LGBgoirvDXz2PZuzUFblbiTmQvXQxi3WU7oDvRerptmsToi0EjLTri0kUBYvOMVrFIXN8bunPu1&amp;si=AKbGX_rcuucMgom2rba1cdwsvM2SVoIkP2btyqGMV4t0GuHIs4sGV_1tpuqR0YHG4Rzd9SezcEzWDiZBKo1KMInfWF8Kt1qvpyhH5Oatnb4u12K7v839YFf0xrbEkw1omz9qLFsXyM9Q3UMXOvpLRj7Ncs-VpfbxwUkLIWGIkrKJTjKoJ_0Zu1V2K-6nRDbutRfwFW-o2-tN&amp;q=Algarve+Dental+Implants+by+Dr.+Cris+Piessens+Crticas&amp;hl=pt-PT&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjhhMe7kOWDAxWUfKQEHQ7cBfkQ_4MLegQIShAL&amp;biw=2014&amp;bih=948&amp;dpr=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aceda à plataforma Google Reviews&nbsp;</a></p>



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		<title>Will My Dental Implants Be Successful?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:38:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Many patients wonder about the success rate of dental implants. This rate is between 90% and 95%. Individual success is influenced by numerous factors. These factors range from the patient&#8217;s general health to specific oral hygiene practices, or the experience of the professional responsible for the procedure. Check it all out with us! One of [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Muitos pacientes interrogam-se quanto à taxa de sucesso dos implantes dentários. Esta taxa situa-se entre os 90% e os 95%. Individualmente o sucesso é influenciado por uma série de fatores. Estes fatores incluem desde a saúde geral do paciente até às práticas específicas de higiene oral, ou a experiência do profissional responsável pelo procedimento. Confira tudo connosco!</strong></p>
<p>Um dos principais fatores determinantes do sucesso do implante é a saúde geral do paciente bem como os hábitos de vida.</p>
<p>A qualidade e a quantidade de osso disponível na área do implante são igualmente fatores críticos. Em alguns casos, a perda óssea ou a densidade óssea insuficiente podem exigir procedimentos adicionais, como enxertos, para criar um suporte adequado para o implante.</p>
<p>A higiene oral do paciente desempenha um papel fundamental no sucesso a longo prazo dos implantes. Uma higiene inadequada pode levar à acumulação de placa bacteriana e ao desenvolvimento de uma condição inflamatória que afeta os tecidos ao redor do implante e pode levar ao seu insucesso.</p>
<p>Por fim, a experiência e a competência do dentista-implantologista são fatores essenciais. Profissionais experientes, como o <a href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/pt/dr-cris-piessens/">Dr. Cris Piessens</a>&nbsp;estão muito mais aptos a fazer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/algarvedentalimplants/videos/185460163441172/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">avaliações precisas das condições do paciente</a> e a executar o procedimento com as técnicas mais adequadas, minimizando o risco de complicações. O <a href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/pt/dr-cris-piessens/">Dr. Cris Piessens</a> é um dos cirurgiões europeus mais experientes e pratica implantologia desde 1987. Em 2018, a sua clínica recebeu o prémio de melhor clínica dentária em implantologia. A extensa experiência e a constante atualização através de pós-graduações internacionais, fazem dele um profissional de referência, líder na área e na arte da Cirurgia e Reabilitação Oral e Implantologia.</p>
<p>Podemos assim concluir que, enquanto que a taxa de sucesso dos implantes dentários é alta, a sua variabilidade é influenciada por uma combinação de fatores de saúde, estilo de vida, higiene oral e a experiência e competência do profissional de saúde que executa o procedimento. Cada um desses elementos contribui para o resultado final, enfatizando a importância de uma avaliação abrangente e de um cuidado personalizado para cada paciente como o que é proporcionado na Algarve Dental Implants. Na clínica, toda a equipa técnica integra o maior profissionalismo com grande sensibilidade humana, que representa um pilar fundamental no atendimento ao paciente.</p>
<p>Saiba mais sobre o Dr.Cris Piessens aqui:</p>
<p><a href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/pt/dr-cris-piessens/">https://algarvedentalimplants.com/pt/dr-cris-piessens/</a></p>
<p>Aceda aqui ao curriculum completo do Dr. Cris Piessens:</p>
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		<title>Dental Implant Surgery Booked &#8211; Now What?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[manu4l@]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The decision to have dental implants is a positive step towards physical and psychological well-being.  It is the path to a healthy and confident smile and, with proper preparation and regular care, the procedure is rewarding. The Algarve Dental Implants team is here to support you every step of the way!  The initial consultation is [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>A decisão de colocar implantes dentários é um passo muito positivo na direção do bem-estar físico e psicológico.  É o caminho para um sorriso saudável e confiante e, com a devida preparação e normais cuidados, o procedimento é muito recompensador. A equipa da Algarve Dental Implants está aqui para o apoiar em cada passo do caminho!</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p>
<p>A consulta inicial será a oportunidade perfeita para esclarecer todas as dúvidas, perceber todos os detalhes do procedimento e garantir que está completamente confortável e confiante na sua decisão. A nossa equipa vai ajudar a explicar o processo, os benefícios e qualquer outro aspecto que considere importante esclarecer e discutir.  Nesta etapa, a comunicação aberta e honesta é essencial, por isso, não hesite em partilhar todas as suas preocupações e expectativas.</p>
<p>Com base na avaliação, o Dr. Cris Piessens criará um plano de tratamento personalizado que  incluirá o número de implantes necessários e o tipo de procedimento a serem utilizados. O plano será discutido em detalhe, incluindo os custos envolvidos e o cronograma do tratamento.</p>
<p>A preparação para a cirurgia inclui algumas etapas essenciais, como realizar exames de imagiológicos ou determinar a melhor abordagem anestésica para garantir o seu conforto durante o procedimento.  Ser-lhe-ão disponibilizados conselhos sobre a forma como pode preparar-se nos dias que antecedem a cirurgia, com dicas sobre alimentação, sobretudo nas horas precedentes, e cuidados a ter com a medicação. Esta, pode afetar o plano de tratamento, pelo que é importante ajustar os dois fatores.</p>
<p>No dia da cirurgia o seu conforto e segurança serão as nossas prioridades máximas! Deve usar roupas confortáveis e seguir todas as orientações pré-operatórias já combinadas. Vamos garantir que se sinta acolhido e cuidado do início ao fim do procedimento.</p>
<p>A fase pós-cirúrgica é igualmente crucial para garantir que a recuperação se processará de forma suave e eficaz. Descanso, uma dieta de alimentos macios/líquidos e cuidados especiais com a higiene oral serão os melhores aliados. E, claro, também nesta fase, estaremos sempre disponíveis para prestar todo o apoio ou esclarecimentos que precisar.</p>
<p>A equipa da Algarve Dental Implants dedicar-se-á a orientá-lo na fase pós-operatória, garantindo que saiba exatamente como manter a área higienizada e o que fazer para minimizar algum inchaço ou desconforto. Percorreremos juntos essa etapa do caminho até que o seu sorriso esteja totalmente recuperado e confiante.</p>
<p>Cada sorriso é único, tal como será a sua jornada em todas as etapas do percurso. Garantiremos todo o conhecimento e apoio necessário para fazer desta uma experiência muito positiva e transformadora. A sua viagem para um sorriso feliz e saudável, um novo capítulo de bem-estar, que estará prestes a iniciar.</p>
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		<title>Algarve, where the sun illuminates bright smiles!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:43:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Having dental treatments while enjoying your holidays in the Algarve is an effective way to take care of your oral health while also taking the opportunity to get to know one of Portugal’s most popular and sunny tourist destinations. By opting for dental treatments in the Algarve during your holidays, you can take advantage of [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Realizar tratamentos dentários enquanto desfruta das suas férias no Algarve é uma maneira eficaz de cuidar da saúde oral ao mesmo tempo que aproveita a oportunidade para conhecer um dos destinos turísticos mais populares e soalheiros de Portugal.</b></p>
<p>Ao optar por realizar os tratamentos dentários no Algarve, durante as férias, aproveita a viagem para desfrutar de tudo o que a região tem para oferecer: a rica cultura portuguesa, a deliciosa gastronomia local, o clima ameno e as belas paisagens naturais. Assim, conseguirá transformar uma necessidade numa oportunidade de relaxar e explorar um novo destino.</p>
<p>Na Algarve Dental Implants preparamos todos os detalhes, para que a sua experiência seja o mais descontraída possível. Pode realizar <a href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/en/dental-implants/">tratamentos simples com implantes dentários</a> ou mesmo procedimentos mais complexos como o<a href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/en/all-on-4-technique/">All-on-4</a>que permitem conseguir uma dentição nova, fixa em apenas quatro implantes, num só dia. Nos restantes dias de férias pode conhecer o belo Algarve.</p>
<p><a href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/en/dr-cris-piessens/">Dr. Cris Piessens</a>diretor clínico da Algarve Dental Implants, destaca-se como um dos implantologistas mais competentes e experientes de toda a Europa Ocidental, a colocar implantes dentários desde 1987. Graças à sua extensa experiência clínica e ao investimento em investigação e formação contínua através de diversos cursos um pouco por todo o mundo, tornou-se uma autoridade no campo da cirurgia e reabilitação oral com implantes dentários.</p>
<p>Em Portugal, os tratamentos dentários podem ser significativamente mais económicos do que em muitos outros países europeus ou norte-americanos. A diferença de preços permite até compensar os custos de viagem e alojamento, tornando as suas férias quase a custo “zero”.</p>
<p>A Clínica está situada na cidade de Albufeira, um ponto estratégico no Algarve, tanto pela sua localização geográfica central, como pela combinação de beleza natural, património histórico e oferta turística. Se fizer desta bela cidade a sua base, pode facilmente viajar até cada um dos extremos, este e oeste, do Algarve. Deixamos-lhe uma sugestão de roteiro que lhe permitirá conhecê-lo em apenas 5 dias. Não se esqueça de que vai precisar de algum tempo para as visitas à clínica, que serão apenas as indispensáveis a cada caso concreto e, sem espera, uma vez que tudo será agendado ao pormenor.</p>
<p>Welcome to your itinerary for exploring Albufeira and Tavira in the Algarve region of Portugal.</p>
<p><strong>Dia 1 - Explorar Albufeira</strong></p>
<p>O primeiro dia do nosso roteiro é dedicado a explorar Albufeira. Pode começar com uma visita à encantadora praia dos Pescadores, seguida de um passeio pela parte antiga da cidade. Visite a Igreja Matriz e o Museu Municipal de Arqueologia. Para o almoço, desfrute de um prato da famosa gastronomia portuguesa num dos muitos restaurantes locais. Termine o dia com uma caminhada ao longo da marina, aproveitando a vista do mar.</p>
<p><b>Dia 2 </b><strong>- Albufeira a Tavira (Este) | distância = 70 km</strong></p>
<p>De Albufeira, dirija-se a leste na Nacional 125 até Olhão, uma encantadora cidade de pescadores. Aqui, desfrute de um passeio matinal pela marina, seguido de um almoço fresco, de frutos do mar, num dos muitos restaurantes à beira-mar. De seguida, poderá visitar as ilhas da Ria Formosa, num passeio de barco. Deixando Olhão, continue para leste até Tavira, uma das cidades mais pitorescas do Algarve.</p>
<p>Aproveite o resto da tarde para passear pelo centro histórico e explorar o castelo de Tavira, as igrejas e as belas praças.</p>
<p>Pernoite em Tavira ou regresse a Albufeira.</p>
<p><b>Dia 3 – </b><strong>Tavira a Vila Real de Santo António | distância = 95 Km</strong></p>
<p>Continue a leste até Vila Real de Santo António, uma cidade fronteiriça com Espanha. Aqui poderá passear pela marina, visitar o centro cultural António Aleixo, e desfrutar de um almoço típico no centro. Pode ainda atravessar o rio Guadiana e conhecer Ayamonte, já em Espanha. No final do dia, regresse a Albufeira.</p>
<p><b>Dia 4 – </b><strong>Albufeira a Lagos (Oeste) | distância = 60 Km</strong></p>
<p>No quarto dia, sugerimos que siga para o oeste em direção a Portimão. Aqui, visite a Praia da Rocha, uma das mais famosas do Algarve, e desfrute de um almoço de peixe fresco num dos restaurantes com vista para o mar.</p>
<p>Continue a viagem para oeste até Lagos. Nesta cidade histórica, visite a fortaleza e a igreja de Santo António, um exemplar notável da arte barroca em Portugal. Pernoite em Lagos ou regresse a Albufeira.</p>
<p><b>Dia 5 -</b> <strong>Lagos a Sagres | distância = 86 Km</strong></p>
<p>Prossiga viagem até Sagres, o ponto mais a sudoeste de Portugal continental. Visite o forte de Sagres e o Cabo de São Vicente, conhecido como "o fim do mundo". Não deixe de experimentar a gastronomia local, especialmente o marisco.</p>
<p>No final do dia, retorne a Albufeira.</p>
<p>Aproveite a beleza das praias, das cidades, a gastronomia, e regresse a casa com um sorriso renovado no rosto. Boas férias!</p>
<p>Saiba mais sobre tratamentos dentários com implantes na Algarve Dental Implants,<a href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/en/dental-implants/"> <b>https://algarvedentalimplants.com/pt/dental-implants/</b></a></p>
<p>Saiba mais sobre o método “All-on-4”<br />
<a href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/en/all-on-4-technique/"><b>https://algarvedentalimplants.com/pt/all-on-4-technique/</b></a><b> </b></p>
<p>Conheça do curriculum vitae do Dr. Cris Piessens<br />
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Algarve is known for its beautiful beaches, pleasant climate and developed tourist infrastructure. A leisure destination, which has also stood out as ideal for oral rehabilitation treatments with dental implants. At Algarve Dental Implants it is possible to restore your smile quickly and efficiently while enjoying a dream destination at the same time. The [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Algarve is known for its beautiful beaches, pleasant climate and developed tourist infrastructure. A leisure destination, which has also stood out as ideal for oral rehabilitation treatments with dental implants. At Algarve Dental Implants it is possible to restore your smile quickly and efficiently while enjoying a dream destination at the same time.</p>
<p>The Algarve has invested in the development of medical services in various areas, including dentistry, tailored to serving tourists and foreign residents in the region. The concentration of health services has contributed to a solid and well-organized infrastructure, with clinics and professionals specialized in helping patients from all backgrounds.</p>
<p>Very focused, Algarve Dental Implants is dedicated exclusively to oral rehabilitation services with dental implants. Located in the beautiful city of Albufeira, in the western Algarve, the Clinic offers a personalized service to patients seeking quick and effective treatments with dental implants such as the &#8220;All-on-4&#8221; procedure, a technique that uses four dental implants to support a complete fixed prosthesis, allowing for efficient and permanent rehabilitation of the dental arch.</p>
<p>The team is lead by Dr. Cris Piessens. The Clinical Director is a Belgian physician and a recognised professional in the field of implantology. With over 30 years of experience, he is one of the most experienced surgeons placing dental implants in Western Europe.</p>
<p>The Clinic&#8217;s staff of professionals is fluent in several languages, including English, French, Dutch, and German. This facilitates communication with foreign patients, ensuring that they can express their needs, doubts, and concerns in the way that comes most natural to them and clearly understand all the professional&#8217;s instructions.</p>
<p>The service stands out for the careful welcome and support given to patients from the first contact. The team is available to provide detailed information about the treatments, to guide and answer all questions related to the procedure that is to be performed. At Algarve Dental Implants, the professionals will happily help with further information to provide the best stay for visitors.</p>
<p>Each patient is treated uniquely, because each case is its own. The first step is always a detailed assessment and a complete analysis of the oral condition, which includes 3D computerized scans and clinical evaluation from which a personalized treatment plan is created.</p>
<p>Algarve Dental Implants combines a modern environment with comfort, and state-of-the-art technology which meets the highest safety and quality standards.</p>
<p>The clinic is concerned with offering exceptional post-treatment follow-up, ensuring that patients are satisfied with the results and providing all the guidelines for proper maintenance of the dental prostheses.</p>
<p>Even outside the clinic, the region contributes to your well-being. Here everyone speaks English, the climate is always mild and you will be surrounded by beautiful beaches, stunning coastal scenery, and the beautiful Algarve hills, which you can enjoy during your recovery. Portugal is a very safe country, and compared to other European and North American countries, the prices of dental treatments are significantly more affordable. Patients who choose to have dental implants in the Algarve, using the services of Algarve Dental Implants, can save considerably on treatments, maintaining the highest standard of quality compared to their countries of origin.</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/pt/dental-implants-in-the-algarve-go-on-vacation-and-come-back-smiling/">Dental implants in the Algarve: go on vacation and come back smiling!</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/pt">Algarve Dental Implants</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Algarve has reopened! Whether Algarve is your usual holiday paradise, or the south of Portugal was a destination you were hoping to finally visit, we have great news! A growing number of airlines have resumed international flights to Faro, while other carriers are expected to do it in the following weeks! Now that Europe is [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Algarve has reopened! Whether Algarve is your usual holiday paradise, or the south of Portugal was a destination you were hoping to finally visit, we have great news! A growing number of airlines have resumed international flights to Faro, while other carriers are expected to do it in the following weeks!</p>
<p>Now that Europe is recovering from the shock that the beginning of 2020 has brought, there is no reason not to allow yourself to marvel at the charm of one of the first holiday destinations to free itself from lockdown measures.</p>
<h2>Algarve has reopened! Why is that good?</h2>
<p>Trust, rigor, and safety are among the new words we can use to describe the Algarve. Of course, if you already knew anything about this region, you will be familiar with its famous beaches, the secrets behind its historical heritage, the award-winning golf courses, and many other surprises!</p>
<p>The timing could not be better, as the warm weather and its sunny pleasantness are already tempting everyone to enjoy the sea, to dive in water sports, or to explore the charms of nature. There is a lot for you to experience throughout the rest of this year, and why should you not?</p>
<p>Plan your trip, pack your bags, relax, and leave your dictionary at home because you will hear plenty of words in English, German, or French during your stay. In fact, the Algarve has become, for many tourists, either a second home or a destination to revisit every year.</p>
<p>Here you will feel at home with people you have never met, especially now that the world is a little more united. And even if safety is everyone’s top priority now, the south of Portugal has proved to be more than ready!</p>
<p>Follow the <a href="https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public" target="_blank" rel="noopener">guidelines from the World Health Organization</a> to protect yourself and others.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>New Clinic Dear Patients, You may have heard rumors or have read the Portugal News… I have stopped working at my old Clinic and I am now practicing in a new clinic in Albufeira. Two months after selling his clinic, I was no longer being considered as part of the staff and I was also [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><span>Dear Patients,</span><br />
<span>You may have heard rumors or have read the Portugal News…</span><br />
<span>I have stopped working at my old Clinic and I am now practicing in a new clinic in Albufeira.</span></p>
<p><span>Two months after selling his clinic, I was no longer being considered as part of the staff and I was also experiencing a daily and radical change in the team spirit, so I decided that the only possible decision was to step out of the project.</span></p>
<p><span>Today I am working at <strong>Dentrata &#8211; Clínica Dentária</strong>, in a serene atmosphere and modern professional environment to give you the best dental implant treatment as one expects from me.</span></p>
<p>You can find me right here:</p>
<p><iframe width="600" height="450" style="border: 0;" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3182.5724773907114!2d-8.256778785349994!3d37.091488058949324!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0xd1acc28990fc8e7%3A0x75b340ba47c99332!2sDentrata-cl%C3%ADnica%20Dent%C3%A1ria%20Lda!5e0!3m2!1spt-PT!2spt!4v1601831239305!5m2!1spt-PT!2spt" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" aria-hidden="false" tabindex="0"></iframe></p>
<p><strong>Av. da Liberdade 96, 1ºA &#8211; 8200-002 Albufeira</strong></p>
<p><span>Hereby I wish to thank you for the confidence you have had in me before and it will be my pleasure to continue helping you maintain your dental health.</span></p>
<p><span>Hoping to see you one day,</span><br />
<span>Warm regards,</span><br />
<span>Dr. Cris Piessens</span></p>
<p><span>P.S. &#8211; Please share this information with all who would be interested.</span></p>
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<p style="font-size: 30px;"><a href="tel:(+351)912986126">Call (+351) 912 986 126</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>How can dentistry abroad be cheaper for the same or even better quality? One of the main factors why dental treatment in the place of your residence is expensive or for some even not affordable, comes from the simple fact that being a dentist in your country equals being a rich individual. The society as [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How can dentistry abroad be cheaper for the same or even better quality? One of the main factors why dental treatment in the place of your residence is expensive or for some even not affordable, comes from the simple fact that being a dentist in your country equals being a rich individual.</p>
<p>The society as such has determined that the gain on the work as a dentist has to be so big that the professional can afford a high standard of living for him and his family.</p>
<p>Whereas, in different countries, being a dentist is not considered being elitist.  Also, the cost of living is only half of what represents at home.</p>
<p>Mainly, overhead expenses and personal gain determine the prices asked for dental implant treatment.</p>
<p>The cost of the materials used stand only for a small part of the fee.  Even in low cost countries, you can easily find dentists working with premium implants.  Infection being the most common complication, it is imperative to understand the level of hygiene that the clinic you choose applies.  Is there a separate surgery room to perform the implant surgery?</p>
<p>This is often not the case even in your home country. A sterile environment will protect you from any cross contamination and infection.  Do not ever accept dental implant surgery being done in a dental chair where perhaps the patient before you had a dental abscess drained.</p>
<p>High standard clinics such as Cris Piessens Clinic in the Algarve, Portugal are equipped with a separate dental implant surgery room and the most advanced technology such as a 3D CBCT x-ray and digital scan.</p>
<p>Good research on the internet will help you to find the right place to have dental implant treatment abroad in a safe environment, performed by a highly specialized and experienced Doctor able to speak your language.  Be critical and search for transparency and especiality.  Regarding C.V. and prices.</p>
<p>Traveling for obtaining cheaper dental care may have harmful consequences for some individuals as quality of care is of utmost concern.</p>
<p>Dentistry educational system and training, regulation of dental clinics, accreditation and licensing of dentists, and quality of dental services around the globe are very different and unpredictable.</p>
<p>Risks surrounding dental tourism mostly arise from this matter while some dental tourists will receive excellent care when they travel abroad for treatment.</p>
<p>Other patients risk receiving  substandard  care, therefore  patients  seeking  dental  care  abroad  should  be  wary of  clinics offering substandard procedures.</p>
<p>First of all, we have to consider that choosing a dentist or dental clinic even in your own area is a difficult task.</p>
<p>Quality dental implant treatment will only be referred to by two main parameters:</p>
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<li>Was it painful?</li>
<li>Was it expensive?</li>
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<p>Only time will tell if the treatment one has received was successful quality dentistry.  Therefore, it is capital to do some research on the clinic and dentist you are choosing.</p>
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<li>How long has he been practicing in the same locality?</li>
<li>What is his curriculum vitae?</li>
<li>Where did he study?</li>
<li>Are there any objective comments available on the internet, aside from their own website (e.g. Google Reviews)?</li>
<li>Can I communicate in my own maternal language?</li>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The broad definition of health tourism refers to people seeking medical attention, as well as health care services, in a country other than their place of residence. Health tourism was defined by the International Union of Tourist Organizations (IUTO), the forerunner to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, as ‘‘the provision of health facilities utilizing [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The broad definition of health tourism refers to people seeking medical attention, as well as health care services, in a country other than their place of residence. Health tourism was defined by the International Union of Tourist Organizations (IUTO), the forerunner to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, as ‘‘the provision of health facilities utilizing the natural resources of the country, in particular mineral water and climate’’. Goeldner in a review of the health tourism literature, defined health tourism as ‘‘staying away from home, with health [as the] most important motive, and done in a leisure setting.’’ Goodrich defined health tourism in terms of the narrower concept of health‐care tourism as:</p>
<p>“The attempt  on  the  part  of  a  tourist  facility  (e.g. hotel)  or  destination  (e.g. Algarve,  Portugal)  to attract tourists by deliberately promoting its health care services and facilities, in addition to its regular tourist amenities.”</p>
<p>Goeldner recognized five components of the health tourism market, each of these identifies a more specific market segment which can have categories of health‐related tourism attached to it:</p>
<p>1. Sun and fun activities (leisure tourism).</p>
<p>2. Engaging in healthy activities, but health is not the central motive (outdoor recreation, adventure tourism, sports tourism, and wellness tourism).</p>
<p>3. Principle motive for travel is health (e.g. a sea cruise or travel to a different climate/health tourism and wellness tourism).</p>
<p>4. Travel for sauna, massage, and other health activities (spa tourism and wellness tourism).</p>
<p>5. Medical treatment (medical tourism and dental tourism).</p>
<p>While  the  above  classification  is  useful  for  identifying  elements  of   the  demand  for  health  and  spa tourism, it fails to acknowledge the importance that those health products and spas play in destination or attraction  marketing  and  promotion  or  as  a  component  of  tourism  development  strategies.</p>
<p>Therefore, Hall, in seeking to provide a definition, consistent with official definitions of tourism, suggested that health tourism be defined as:</p>
<p>“A commercial phenomenon of industrial society which involves a person travelling overnight away from the normal  home environment  for  the  express  benefit  of  maintaining  or  improving  health,  and      the  supply  and promotion  of  facilities  and  destinations  which  seek  to  provide  such  benefits.”</p>
<p><b>What makes health tourism different from medical tourism is that health tourism covers a wide range of services from preventive and health‐conductive to rehabilitation and curative, while medical tourism usually only covers surgeries or similar treatments.</b></p>
<p>These kinds of travels, motivated by health matters, date back to the time when Greek pilgrims traveled to  the  sanctuary  of  the  healing  god  Asklepios.  Spas  and  mineral  water  springs  have  been  and  still  are forms of medical tourism as they are known to treat diseases from gout to liver disorders and bronchitis. These places are the destination of  many  travelers  these  days.</p>
<p>Travels  due  to  health  tourism    have  been  usually  made  by  people  from  under‐developed  countries  seeking better  quality  health  services  in  well‐known  health  centers  in  highly  developed  countries.  However,  lately,  citizens  of  developed  countries  have  been  referring  to  less‐developed   countries  to  benefit from cheaper health services. Several demographic, economic, and lifestyle factors are driving such tourisms (Handszuh and  Waters 1997; Ross  2001). Particularities  of  healthcare  systems  such  as long waiting lists, high costs, lack of insurance, unavailable or non‐licensed services and under insurement are causing some to go abroad to seek medical care. This is a major drive of demand from     offshore  sources  when  local  health  systems  cannot  provide appropriate  or  timely  options.</p>
<p>Sometimes  people  with  rare  conditions  even  travel  for  a  better  understanding  of  their  treatment and traveling motives usually differ for each country.  For an example, the leading factor for health tourism in UK is the   avoidance  of  waiting  times,  while Americans  mostly  travel  for  lower‐priced quality  treatments.</p>
<p>Basically,  convenience  and  speed  are  the  main  reasons  for  such   travels.  This  is seen  as well as an  opportunity to develop an economic sector, and as a problem in some national healthcare systems (Borman 2004).</p>
<p>Despite these forces, there are numerous constraints to trade in health services (Chanda 2001) such as the restrictions on entry and practice by foreign health service providers, restrictions on foreign direct investment in health and other related sectors, regulations in insurance, education and telecommunications, domestic, regulatory, infrastructural and capacity related constraints. Other than what  mentioned  above  it is  known  that health  tourism  carries  some  risks.  For example,  if  you’re considering a medical travel to South Africa or Thailand, which is well‐known for everything from open‐ heart  surgery  to  fertility  treatments,   you  should  be aware  that  these  countries  have  very  different  infectious  disease‐related  epidemiology to Europe and North America</p>
<p><b> So a question arises: Is health tourism a cure or a threat for global public health?</b></p>
<p>C. Michael Hall from the University of Guelph investigated the answer to this question in his review of health tourism. In conclusion,  he states  that  “health  and  medical  tourism  is  a  complex  area  of  study.  Many governments, international agencies, private health providers and  medical practitioners see it  as   a  means  of economic  development  that  may  cross‐subsidies  domestic  health  access  and   provide  a competitive  cure for  the  problems  facing  the  global  health  system.   In  contrast,  others  see  it  as  part   of  a  process  of  marketization   and  economization  of  public  health  services  already  under  pressure  from neo liberal political  agendas;  further  reinforcement  of  the  commoditization  of  the  body;  and  also reinforcing  gaps  between  have  and  have‐nots  both  within  and  between  societies.  Undoubtedly, the  benefits  and  risks attached  to  medical  tourism  both  for  individual  and  collective  public  health  are a significant area for future research. Such research must include contributions, not only from medical and health  research  but  also  from tourism studies.  It  is  hoped  that  this  special  issue  of  Tourism  Review  makes  at  least  a  small  contribution to a better understanding of the field”.</p>
<p>“The  attempt  on  the  part  of  a  tourist  facility  (e.g. hotel)  or  destination  (e.g. Algarve,    Portugal)  to attract tourists by deliberately promoting its health care services and facilities, in addition to its regular tourist  amenities.” Goodrich  uses  these  words  to  define   health  tourism.  In  this  article  we  are  going  to discuss dental tourism, also called dental vacations or commonly known as dental holidays in Europe, which is a subcategory of health tourism. Increasing numbers of patients are crossing national borders and obtaining dental care. Journalists commonly characterize the phenomenon of cross‐border care as ‘dental  tourism’  and  it  applies  to  a person  referring  to  healthcare  systems  in countries  other  than  their  place  of  residence  seeking  dental  care.</p>
<p>Dental tourism commonly occurs along regional pathways rather than global networks. Americans in such Mexican border towns such as the cities of Juarez and Tijuana. Some Americans obtain inexpensive dental care in Argentina, Costa Rica, and Peru. Australian dental tourism companies promote Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand   as  inexpensive  sites  for  dental  treatment.  Americans  can  travel  to  India  or  the  Philippines  for multiple  dental  procedures  but  it  is  only  somewhat  more  expensive  and   far  more  convenient  to  obtain dental care  in  Mexico.  Likewise,  it  is unsurprising   that  most  patients  from  Britain  obtain  dental care  in Portugal rather than the Dominican Republic or Peru. Given the proliferation of dental tourism companies and  their  recognition  that  it  is  possible  to profit  by  selling  low    cost  dental care  to  patients  in regions   where  dental care  is  comparatively  more expensive,  the  number  of  individuals  travelling    for dental care is likely to increase. Marketing initiatives will encourage more individuals to travel for dental care.</p>
<p><b>Health  tourism  motivations  are  due  to  diverse  reasons  while  dental  tourism  motivations  are  mostly about price/quality ratio considerations as developing countries are providing dental care at significant cost savings when  compared  to their  peers  in  the  developed  world.  Generally,  we  can  explain  the rise  in  patient mobility as a result of five factors.</b></p>
<p>1.<span> </span><span> </span>In some countries private dental care is unaffordable for many patients. The high price of local procedures  drives  individuals  to  find  comparatively  inexpensive  dental  procedures.</p>
<p>2.<span> </span><span> </span>Patients  unable  to  obtain  prompt  access  to  local  dental  care  look  beyond  their  communities  in search of timely dental treatment.</p>
<p>3.<span> </span><span> </span>Patients unable to access dental specialist close by.  Amongst this, for example, qualified dental implant specialists are scares in the U.K.</p>
<p>4. Patients  understand   that  lower  prices  for  dental  care  need  not  result  in  low   quality  care.  Some patients return home satisfied with the quality of care they receive elsewhere. ‘Word of mouth’ promotion prompts other patients to consider travelling for treatment.</p>
<p>5. Economy air travel makes the cost of transportation considerably less expensive than the price of many dental procedures.</p>
<p>6. The internet plays a powerful role in connecting ‘customers’ to sellers of dental services. Dental clinics around the  world  use  the internet  to  advertise  procedures  to  international  patients. Dental tourism companies, mainstream travel agencies selling health‐related travel packages, and medical tourism companies likewise use the internet to advertise ‘all‐inclusive deals’. These packages include dental procedures with pre‐established prices, hotel rooms, air fare, ground transportation, `VIP treatment´, restaurant reservations, and side trips to popular tourist destinations.</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/pt/health-tourism/">HEALTH TOURISM</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://algarvedentalimplants.com/pt">Algarve Dental Implants</a>.</p>
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