1. DENTAL TOURISM IN INDIA
India- A Hub for Dental Tourism

2. TOPIC
INTRODUCTION
WHY INDIA IS A HUB FOR DENTAL
TOURISM?
ADVANTAGES OF CHOOSING INDIA
FOR DENTAL TOURISM
CONCLUSION

3. INTRODUCTION
o India is seen as a perfect destination for medical tourism. It combines
health treatments with travel. India is full of the alluring and awe-
inspiring places for travellers to explore.
o Dental Tourism in India enables international patients to save on
dental treatments while exploring India!
o Dental Implants India are big with foreign tourists as they are far less
expensive here.
o Dental tourism forms 10 percent of the total Indian medical tourism
which is projected to grow at 30 percent by 2015

4. WHY INDIA IS A HUB FOR DENTAL TOURISM?
o India offers dental treatments of the highest standards, with top
technology and modern facilities
o The country is home to many international dental clinics, most of
which have served tourists from the US, the UK and other European
countries for more than 20 years
o India is already famed for its yoga and meditation, and now it is
catering to tourists’ smiles!
o The most sought after dental treatments include root canals, veneers,
fillings, crowns, dental implants and tooth whitening, all of which
much less in India than they do in the US

6. ADVANTAGES
o Affordable dental treatments: Dental treatments in India are
affordable and quality is on-par with international treatments. There
are over 1,00,000 dentists nationwide, with nearly 20,000 dentists in
the metro cities and over 10,000 dental specialists!
o Dental Specialists: It includes orthodontists, peridontists,
endodontists, prosthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons,
pedodontists and implantologists.

7. o Insurance plans in India cover treatments that are not
covered in insurance packages outside of India : Dental care
treatment is generally not reimbursed by the National Health
Schemes in many countries and hence often not affordable
for average citizens.
o English speaking doctors/ dentists
The doctors and the staff in India are well versed in English
and can communicate effectively with the globe-trotting
clientele. Indian nurses and the highly skilled dental experts
are receiving international exposure which teaches them
great interpersonal and communication skills.

8. o Large Indian Diaspora living outside India choose to come here for
treatments
Non-residential Indians (NRI) or People of Indian Origin prefer
treatment in their home country, especially since they visit often
enough to meet the dentist during their visits. They play a significant
role in returning to India for both regular and cosmetic dental
procedures.

9. o Travelers combine alternative health care with dental treatments:
The health care industry in India has undergone an amazing
transformation and many tourists combine holistic therapy with
dental treatments to make complete use of their vacation.
o Relaxation Centers: There are countless health spas, relaxation and
meditation centers that offer therapeutic healing of the body, mind
and soul, to relax, rejuvenate and replenish!

10. o Excellent connectivity via air, road and railways: Over the past decade,
public infrastructure like the roadways, railways and airways has been
enhanced and upgraded, which has led to a boom in the inter-state and
international transport.
o Key hubs for dental clinics include: Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore,
Jaipur, Chandigarh, Kerala and Goa. Clinics here offer trained dental experts,
latest dental technology and world-class facilities.

11. o No waiting period
One of the main reasons people choose dental insurances (especially
outside their own country) is to cover from any risk to dental
health. There is virtually zero waiting time involved in India, whereas
the waiting period in many countries is so long that it can stymie most
tolerant people.
o Stable and favorable political environment favors tourists to visit
India : A stable government, favorable political environment and a
conducive visa regime all contribute to this growth. The government
has made sure there is a standardized education in dental
institutions and this results in curbing inferior quacks and creating

12. CONCLUSION
A growing number of tourists are flocking in large numbers because of
the superlative dental care, equipments and facilities that India
offers. India sure is the hub for Dental Tourism!

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