Some Ukrainian refugees head home – for dental work
Ukrainian refugees are returning home temporarily for dental care, as many prefer the quality and personalized service available in Ukraine. Despite the ongoing war, significant numbers are making the journey back for treatments that are often more affordable and familiar. This trend highlights the emotional connection and trust many have with their local healthcare providers.
- ▪Many Ukrainian refugees are returning home for dental work due to the quality of services offered.
- ▪Around 90 percent of dental patients in Ukraine are now Ukrainians who fled the war.
- ▪The emotional connection and familiarity with local dentists play a significant role in their decision to return.
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Some Ukrainian refugees head home – for dental workSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxDentist Oleg Kovnatskyi said Ukrainian citizens, who make up about 90 per cent of his patients, are returning for treatment.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 21, 2026, 02:20 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 02:20 PMKYIV – Four years of brutal Russian attacks have forced millions of Ukrainians to seek safety abroad.But with the war showing no signs of stopping, significant numbers of refugees have started trickling back home, if only temporarily, for one reason: to see their dentist.Those displaced by an onslaught of Russian tanks, drones and missiles have been navigating long journeys home by car, bus or rail for orthodontic work they prefer – or can only get – inside Ukraine.“Here in Ukraine, we…
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