February 3, 201313 yr I thought my experience might be of value to some of the folks nearby Khon Kaen. I had one lower wisdom tooth left over from extractions and dentures that had been done 3+ years ago in BKK. Recently I started getting toothaches. The tooth was not being used as a stabilizer for the denture so I decided to finally man-up and get it pulled. Made an appointment at one clinic (not Srinakarin) where they mentioned "difficult extraction" and "Bt 1,200 to 1,500" on the phone. At the clinic I was rejected as soon as the woman saw my tooth .. "too difficult". So off to Srinakarin. Got a card, then made an appointment for their evening clinic. A dental student did a very workmanlike extraction with very little drama. The fee was Bt 400 or 450 (can't recall). Next visit was afternoon appointment for a dentist to rework my denture to add a tooth that would match my uppers. Mouth got filled with stainless steel device and some quick setting goo and told to return in 2 weeks .. at which time both upper and lower dentures would be lined. (dentures had never been lined). Two weeks later it took about 30 minutes for the same dentist to check the newly modified denture then line both. Lots of grinding and polishing. My dentures fit much better now, especially the lower. Cost for tooth being added and both dentures lined, Bt 4,800 Waiting time for evening clinic was longest, about 20 - 30 min. Waiting time for afternoon was 5-10 min both times. The clinic is basically an open bay with about 10 chairs and one walled off area. Place is not fancy but it's clean. If you decide to visit, be prepared for a good long walk.
February 3, 201313 yr Author ^^ The place inside Srinakarin Hospital with the sign that reads "Dental Clinic".
February 3, 201313 yr Thanks Nearly all of the staff there are students from the nearby dental university and are trained to a excellent standard and fortunately because they are still undergoing there training the prices are lower than you would pay at most clinics elsewhere in Thailand,you can also go to the University dental hospital and it is even cheaper if you don't mind waiting....same staff but cheaper.
February 3, 201313 yr Author I've only heard about "another place" at the Uni that does dental work .. so maybe that is the dental university. That must be where the young woman who did my extraction was from.
February 3, 201313 yr There isn't a 'Dental University'. It's the Faculty of Dentistry at KKU. I've also had good experiences at the dental clinic in the hospital. Terry
February 4, 201313 yr There isn't a 'Dental University'. It's the Faculty of Dentistry at KKU. I've also had good experiences at the dental clinic in the hospital. Terry There is always one isn't there.
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