Red Deer, Alberta — May 2026 — Retired “Uncosmetic Dentist,” author, and dental industry critic Michael Y Zuk DDS has released a provocative new book titled Turkey Teeth: Affordable… or a Risky Choice? — a consumer-focused examination of the exploding global trend of cosmetic dental tourism.

Driven by viral social media transformations and promises of dramatic savings, thousands of patients are traveling overseas for veneers, crowns, implants, and full-mouth cosmetic rehabilitation. The book asks a difficult question:

Are some patients getting the deal of a lifetime… or dental work that could create a lifetime of problems?

Known for his earlier controversial book Confessions of a Former Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Zuk now describes himself as a retired “Uncosmetic Dentist” — someone increasingly concerned about overtreatment, excessive tooth reduction, and the growing commercialization of cosmetic dentistry worldwide.

In Turkey Teeth, Dr. Zuk explores:

The rise of aggressive marketing targeting international dental tourists from Canada
Why some cosmetic smile makeovers may involve irreversible removal of healthy tooth structure
The emotional and financial burden of failed or overdone dentistry
Why repair work at home can sometimes cost far more than the original treatment
Why more dental authorities may need to publicly warn patients about the risks of dental tourism - and how in the past they preferred to remain quiet on several significant cross-border dental disasters

“Patients deserve to hear both sides before they let someone drill down healthy teeth for cosmetic purposes,” says Dr. Zuk. “Social media is flooded with glamorous smile transformations, but consumers rarely see the long-term maintenance, complications, or repair cases.”

The book also examines:

The influence of influencers and viral “Turkey Teeth” content
The pressure younger generations face to pursue ultra-white celebrity smiles
Concerns about overtreatment in cosmetic dentistry
The growing international competition for low-cost smile makeovers

Dr. Zuk argues the issue extends beyond one country and reflects a larger global trend where appearance, price competition, and online marketing may be overtaking caution and conservative dentistry.

Book Availability - Available Now of Amazon Kindle - https://a.co/d/0e19HIo9

Turkey Teeth: Affordable… or a Risky Choice? is expected to be available through Amazon Kindle and other online platforms.

Media & Interview Requests

Michael Y Zuk DDS is available for:

Podcast interviews
Television and radio commentary
Discussions on dental tourism and cosmetic dentistry
Consumer awareness features
Media discussions about overtreatment concerns in dentistry

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About Michael Y Zuk DDS

Michael Y Zuk DDS is a retired dentist, author, entrepreneur, and outspoken critic of overtreatment and commercialization in dentistry. Through his books and public commentary, he advocates for greater transparency, informed consent, and consumer awareness in modern dental care. He appeared on CBC Marketplace - Money Where Your Mouth Is and was elected to a provincial dental board where he lobbied for improvements. Dr. Zuk is the only dentist in North America to have been disciplined for writing a book about over-treatment of unsuspecting patients.