Molar City in the Media
Discover why the world's leading news outlets have featured Los Algodones as the dental tourism capital of the world. From The New Yorker to Bloomberg, CNN to NPR — see how Molar City is changing lives.
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The most impactful stories about Molar City from trusted news sources
Word of Mouth: A Pilgrimage to Mexico's Molar City
In this extensive feature, staff writer Burkhard Bilger explores the dental tourism phenomenon in Los Algodones. He compares costs between Molar City ($14,000) and Beverly Hills ($119,000) for the same treatment, delving into the history of dentistry, the failure of American healthcare, and why "good teeth have become a social norm in America."
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How a Tiny Mexican Border City Built a Budget Dental Empire
Medical tourists flock to Molar City for its 350 dental offices and relief from the high costs in the US and Canada.
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3 Dental Tourism Hotspots Where Americans Can Cut Treatment Costs
Forbes highlights Los Algodones as one of the top dental tourism destinations for Americans seeking affordable care.
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Watch major news networks cover the Molar City phenomenon
The Daily Show
Comedy Central's coverage of affordable dental care in Mexico
NBC News
Americans crossing the border for affordable dental care
France 24
Hundreds of thousands of Americans seek cheaper dentistry
AJ+ (Al Jazeera)
Mexico is taking care of America's healthcare crisis
Sky News
Dental tourism in Molar City
Noticias Telemundo
Turismo dental en Los Algodones
TRT World
Dental tourism on the US-Mexico border
FOX News
Americans crossing border for dental work
RT Documentary
In-depth documentary on the dental capital of the world
Press Coverage
Articles and features from major publications worldwide
Fast, Cheap Dental Work Makes Mexican Town A Tourist Magnet
Los Algodones is a virtual dental factory with 350 dentists working within a few blocks of downtown.
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Why Americans Flock to Mexico's "Molar City" for Dental Care
Discussion with New Yorker writer about why healthcare doesn't cover teeth.
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Medical Tourism During the Pandemic
The Times features Los Algodones in coverage about medical tourism trends.
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U.S. seniors head to Mexico for cheaper dental care
Why American seniors choose Mexican dental clinics over expensive US alternatives.
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Welcome to Molar City, Mexico
Thousands crossing the border where 600 dentists offer 75% cheaper services.
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Medical Tourism: What to Know Before You Go
USA Today's guide features Los Algodones as a top medical tourism destination.
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This tiny Mexican town has more than 350 dentists
Profile of Los Algodones and the thousands of Americans who seek dental care.
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Medical Tourism Was Booming In Mexican Border Towns
HuffPost explores the medical tourism industry in Mexican border towns.
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How to Navigate Dental Options in Algodones, Mexico
A comprehensive guide to dental tourism in Los Algodones.
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Americans seek cheaper dentistry in Mexico's 'Molar City'
International coverage of the dental tourism phenomenon.
Read ArticleAcademic Study: Dental Tourism in Los Algodones
Peer-reviewed research examining the dental tourism phenomenon.
Read StudyInside Mexico's "Molar City" - Dental care at 80% off
Coverage of The New Yorker's feature on Los Algodones dental tourism.
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