Tips for finding a Dentist (for kids) in Brno - that no one will tell you, but they work...

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 During our 12 years stay in here I think the most often asked question from both expat parents and not parents is: "how to find a good dentist (for children)? Preferably English speaking." I have absolutely no professional background or the skills to tell anyone what is right/good, so please take this advice as it is: from experience. I understand the need to and importance of good medical doctors, in any field so please make sure to do your own research while making a decision. 

As for my own view here are a few pieces of advice for dentist searchers here, as expats:

- google search, read reviews if available and important for your decision

- the insurance is important, so make sure it covers at least annually a dental preventive check-up. But it should really be every six months

- make appointments in time, preferably in advance, every six months

- do accept the doctor that you find free, there is a shortage of dentists here for years, so no need to make situation worse by imposing I don't know what preferences. Any dentist is good enough as long as they have a free slot. This approach will save you a great deal, because let me tell you smth - you will visit them preventively every six months so anything will be catched and healed, restored. Also, dentists change and even if you find now the greatest in the world, in 2 years will be another on the position (due to change in jos or most often maternity leave)

- almost all medical professionals in this country will have a great level on English and as for dentists, they will for sure speak English. Unless they really do not want to speak in English (as it is Czech Republic and here we speak Czech) - which is another topic, but even if they refuse do make courage to beg a little in Czech language - as it is your interest at stake. They will help, trust me, they always help. Especially of they see you struggle to mumble something in czech language. Trying is better than doing nothing

All these apply to children dentists. Any dentist is good enough. At least it is for us. 

Dental doctors are my favourite medical professionals and we always had great service and experiences, so please consider this just as my view.



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