Dental Tourism as a Health Tourism Business Opportunity in Bali

Dental tourism is a branch of medical tourism, if developed it can generate income for the state, outside of direct income from dental clinics. The aim of this research is to find out efforts to develop dental tourism in Bali in 2023. The research includes qualitative and qualitative research with descriptive data. The population of all dental clinics that serve domestic and foreign dental tourists who receive dental treatment in Bali while on tour and clinics that serve tourists who receive dental treatment in Bali. Samples were taken accidentally, namely clinics in Bali that provide dental care services in Bali. The data obtained will be analyzed using descriptive statistics calculated using SPSS Version 20 and qualitative analysis. The results of the research are that the practice of Dental Tourism already exists in Bali, the services provided by clinics and dental services in Bali (practice facilities, human resources, prices, materials) are good, and this is acknowledged by customers, only promotions are less than optimal and legal aspects are not yet available. because of existing regulations. So, the suggestion is that the Ministry of Health can revise PMK No. 76 of 2015 so that the criteria for hospitals that can serve are from type B to C. Dentists who practice dental tourism should enter the BMTA. Establishment of an activity model for dental tourism patients who can travel to Bali.