Travel with a Smile: CAU Research on Dental Tourism. CAU Professor Publishes Scientific Article in a Scopus-Indexed Journal
Dr. Riddhi Chawla, Professor at the School of Dentistry, Central Asian University (CAU), has published a solo-authored scientific article focused on the future of dental tourism. The paper was published in a journal by Wolters Kluwer – Medknow, indexed in the international Scopus database, highlighting its strong academic impact.
The article, titled “Systematic Literature Review on Dental Tourism: Travel with a Smile,” presents a comprehensive review of existing literature and offers a global perspective on dental tourism—an area that is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide. Increasingly, patients are choosing to travel abroad for affordable, high-quality dental care, often combining treatment with the opportunity to explore new destinations.
Going beyond the analysis of current trends, Dr. Chawla’s research examines the broader implications of dental tourism for patients, host countries, and healthcare systems. The study highlights several critical needs for the sustainable development of the sector.
The research emphasizes the importance of:
strengthening regulatory frameworks in dental tourism;
enhancing international and bilateral cooperation;
establishing standardized quality and safety protocols;
developing reliable patient advisory and information systems.
In addition, the paper outlines key directions for future research, including the assessment of long-term health outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and the development of equity-driven policies. These measures are essential to support the ethical and sustainable growth of dental tourism worldwide.
The publication of Dr. Riddhi Chawla’s research in a leading international journal reflects Central Asian University’s commitment to advancing global medical science and contributing meaningful research in the field of healthcare.