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Daybreak Kamloops | Feb 8, 2013 | 8:12

Dental tourism: the risks and rewards

It sounds like a great way to kill two birds with one stone. Dental tourism has people flocking to sunny locals for cheap root canals and implant surgery. But, before going under the drill it's crucial to know about the risks involved. Dr. Bruce Ward is a past president of the BC Dental Association. A spokesperson for them, and a dentist in North Van. Here's what he said about dental tourism.

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