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Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing international clinics in Beijing or Shanghai offers high value through multi-lingual staff. Pujing Dental Clinic provides 3D imaging and doctors trained at the University of Toronto. Prices for comprehensive care at these top-tier clinics range from $3,200 to $4,600. Some facilities, like Beijing Keer Dental, even offer direct billing for Cigna and Bupa. This streamlines the payment process for expats and international patients significantly.

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