# Dominican Republic medical and dental tourism development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-medical-and-dental-tourism-development > Updated: 2026-10-21T06:01:53.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Stakeholders in the Dominican Republic are advocating for enhanced regulatory frameworks and international certifications to bolster the nation’s medical and dental tourism sectors. During the XXVI National and International Congress of Dentistry, experts emphasized that adopting standards such as Nordom ISO 22525:2020 and ensuring Ministry of Public Health authorization are essential for patient safety and professional liability management. To support this economic driver, providers are encouraged to implement bilingual services and specialized follow-up care. The sector is viewed as a significant economic multiplier for hospitality, transport, and medical infrastructure. Building on these efforts, the country is set to host CODONTOURD 2026, its inaugural dental tourism congress. The event aims to address business strategy, digital innovation, and market intelligence to strengthen the international projection of Dominican health service exportation. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Dominican Republic to host inaugural dental tourism congress The Dominican Republic will host CODONTOURD 2026, its first dental tourism congress, focusing on international patient management and digital innovation. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-to-host-inaugural-dental-tourism-congress ### 2026-10-10: Dominican Republic seeks stricter regulations for medical tourism Dominican Republic stakeholders urge stricter regulations and international ISO certifications to bolster the medical and dental tourism industry and ensure patient safety. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-seeks-stricter-regulations-for-medical-tourism --- Cite as: Dominican Republic medical and dental tourism development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-medical-and-dental-tourism-development