The country’s main referral hospital
Princess Marina Hospital in Gaborone is the largest referral hospital in Botswana and the principal teaching hospital for the University of Botswana’s medical school. Its focus spans a wide range of specialties and public-health priorities, so its relevance to dentistry sits mainly in oral care that requires hospital-level resources rather than routine treatment.
How oral care fits
A referral and teaching hospital typically handles dental matters that call for surgical facilities or medical oversight: oral and maxillofacial surgery, extractions under anesthesia, management of facial trauma, and dental care for patients with complex conditions, including those whose treatment must account for chronic illness. Everyday dentistry is generally provided through dedicated dental clinics in Gaborone and other towns.
Dental care in Botswana
Botswana is not a dental-tourism destination, and specialist oral services are concentrated in the larger urban centres. Private clinics tend to offer more consistent access, while public services can be busy. Anyone seeking treatment locally should plan around comparatively limited specialist options.
Before you book
Ask the hospital directly which dental or oral-surgical services it provides, who would perform them, and what they cost in writing. Confirm the clinician’s qualifications and verify any claims about facilities or accreditation yourself rather than taking them on trust.