French Socialized Medicine Watch

In France, where more and more dentists are proposing root canal treatment for simple cavities (some dentists are even teaming up with consumer credit agencies to better milk the clientele -- think "subprime dental"), patients are looking East to receive decent and affordable dental care. Specialized travel agencies have sprung up that provide dental junkets to Hungary for struggling French.

Abridged ori by Alexandra Echkenazi on Le Parisien