Online Dentist in English — Video Consultations for Italy

Not by treating the tooth — nobody can do that through a screen — but by telling you what is going on, how urgent it is, what to do in the meantime and what kind of practice to book. For a traveller with a sore tooth and no idea of the Italian system, that is most of what is needed.

Keep the area clean, avoid very hot, cold or sweet food on that side, take the over-the-counter pain relief you normally use as directed on the box, and photograph the tooth in daylight. Then book: the dentist tells you whether it can wait for a practice appointment or needs an emergency unit today.

Where clinically appropriate, yes, as a private Italian prescription in PDF form accepted by Italian pharmacies for non-controlled medicines. It is never promised before the consultation; an abscess may need antibiotics, a cracked tooth almost never does, and the dentist decides on what they see.

Yes. Send the preventivo in advance: the dentist goes through it line by line in English, says whether the proposed treatment is reasonable for the problem described, and suggests what to ask before you accept.

Usually yes. The dentist sees whether the tooth underneath is intact, tells you how to protect it, whether temporary cement from a pharmacy is sensible, and how quickly it needs a practice; a lost crown is rarely an emergency, a broken tooth with pain sometimes is.

Larger cities have hospital dental emergency units; elsewhere, private practices take urgent cases during working hours. The dentist tells you which applies where you are and what to say when you arrive.

Yes, with a parent present. Knocked or chipped teeth, toothache and swelling in children are common holiday emergencies, and the first question is always whether it needs to be seen today.

Only for patients who cannot leave home: the home dentistry service is for the house-bound, in care homes and on hospital wards. If you can travel, a practice will always do more for you, and the video consultation points you to the right one.

Yes. A check on how treatment received in Italy is settling, or advice before travelling for planned dental work, can take place from any country.

A dental video consultation starts from € 70; the dentist’s exact fee is visible before you book. The fee is taken when the booking is confirmed and charged once the call has happened; a consultation cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice is charged in full.

With Medelit, you can check availability and fees at your address directly on our website. Simply enter your address, choose your preferred clinician based on their profile, qualifications and fees, and book online. No membership required.

Fees vary by clinician and specialisation. With Medelit, each clinician sets their own fees, which are fully transparent when you check availability — so you can choose based on both expertise and cost. There are no hidden fees or membership charges.

A home visit is ideal when you have mobility issues, are caring for a child or a relative, are too unwell to travel, need attention outside surgery hours, are travelling or new to Italy, or simply prefer the privacy and comfort of home or your hotel.

Every Medelit clinician is fully registered with the relevant Italian professional body, holds professional indemnity insurance, and has been individually vetted through background checks, reference verification, and interviews with our medical directors. All speak English.

Absolutely. When you check availability, you can view each clinician's profile, qualifications, specialisations and fees. For follow-ups, you can request the same clinician for continuity of care.

Give your preferred time when you book: the professional offers that time or the closest one they have free, and you see live availability at your address before you choose. For medical emergencies, always call 112.

Medelit is available in Italy’s major cities and many surrounding areas. Enter your address to check availability where you are staying.

Yes. Medelit clinicians visit wherever you need them — your home, hotel room, office or workplace. This is particularly valued by travellers, expats and companies requiring on-site services.

You receive a comprehensive report in English. Your Medelit clinician can coordinate follow-up care, referrals, and any additional services needed — all organised through Medelit.

No referral is needed. You can book directly with any Medelit clinician. If you have a letter from your own doctor, our practitioners are happy to take it into account.