Dental tourism in India

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India is a land blessed with the best of natural beauty, architectural manifestations, cultural and religious art forms, and in the recent years it has also carved a wonderful niche for itself on the world business map. It’s any travel enthusiast’s paradise due to the wide variety of holidaying options it has on offer from trekking along the wonderful hill ranges to soaking up the sun by the warm and sunny beaches, from art exploration at the wonderful old edifices to chilling out in the beautiful hill stations. India is also one of the most preferred destinations for medical treatment as it is home some of the best medical practices in the world. This includes cosmetic dental procedures at top notch facilities under the hands of the best dental experts, and the low treatment prices becoming the icing on the cake. For the patient seeking affordable and quality cosmetic dental procedures, India sure comes across as truly attractive.

Dental Qualification and Accreditation profiles of dental practices in India
Education

â– Dental education in India comprises of four years of study and one year of internship, after which they are awarded the Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree (B.D.S). This degree is overseen by the Dental Council of India.
Post graduation

â– Dentists can specialise and get a Master of Dental Surgery degree by taking post graduate courses in one or more of the following specialities – Orthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Conservative and Endodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Oral medicine and Radiology, Community Dentistry.
â– Many institutions also offer other short or long post graduate courses in Dental Implantology and Aesthetic Dentistry.
â– Two Year Certificate courses are also offered in Dental Mechanics and Dental Hygiene
Governing Bodies

â– The Dental Council of India that has been constituted under the Dentists Act, 1948, regulates the Dental Education and the profession of Dentistry throughout India and it is financed by the Govt. of India in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Department of Health)
Accreditations

â– Most dental clinics and hospitals offering dentistry as a speciality are JCI and ISO certified.
What are the popular cosmetic dentistry treatments offered in India?
Some of the most popular procedures offered by the cosmetic dental clinics in India include

•Dental Restorations
•Onlays & Inlays
•Crowns,
•Bridges work
•Teeth Whitening
•Laminates / Veneers work
•Invisible Fillings
•Spaces to Big / Small Teeth work
•Stained Teeth work
•Porcelain Onlays & Inlays
•Fractured Tooth repair
•Teeth Jewellery work

Where are the popular locations in India to seek cosmetic dental treatment?
The choice of dental clinics and hospitals is as wide as the country, with some of the popular destinations including

â– Delhi
â– Chandigarh
â– Bangalore
â– Mumbai
â– Chennai
â– Cochin
Travelling and accommodation in India
Getting There by Air
The major airports are located in Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi, Cochin and Chennai and are served by India’s own international airlines, the Air India and Indian Airlines as well as leading foreign airlines such as the Swissair, Lufthansa, KLM, Singapore Airlines, Gulf Air, Delta, and Cathay Pacific.

Getting There by Road
Roadways connect India with very few neighbouring countries, namely Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh.

Getting Around

Getting Around by Car
Since the traffic is pretty congested, it is advisable to opt for chauffeur driven cars that are available in the main tourist centres and also have approval from the Government of India Tourist Office. Self drive cars can be availed at the major metros and will require you to have an international deriving permit.

Getting Around by Taxi
Metered and non-metered taxi services, and rickshaws are available throughout the country. Make sure to have the meter flagged if there is one before the journey begins or negotiate and agree on a price before embarking in case the meter is absent.

Getting Around by Bus
India has an extensive network of bus services connecting all parts of the country.

Getting Around by Rail
India also has a widespread network of rail services connecting all major cities. These include luxury trains, local trains connecting different parts of the state, broad gauge services in hilly areas, express trains, fast passengers and special trains.

Accommodation in India
The type of accommodations available in India include
Hotel
These range from luxury resorts to low budget motels. In India you can avail of economy range hotel services without having to forego the cleanliness and quality factor.
Budget Hotels
Very cheap hotels which mostly operate on a 24-hour system where you check out the following day at the same time as you signed in, while some maintain the noon checkout.
Luxury Hotels
These include the super deluxe, deluxe, five star, four star and three star, depending on the facilities and services they offer. They are located in the major tourist centres and the metros. The well known hotel groups in India include The Taj Group, the Welcomgroup (affiliated with Sheraton), the Oberoi, Ritz, Casino and the Air India linked Centaur Hotels. The Ashok Hotels run by the ITDC group are found in practically in every town of India. And for all those who like to enjoy the royal Indian treatment, you can check into heritage hotels located in Rajasthan, Gujarat and other smaller places all over India, which were once the forts and palaces of the erstwhile kings but now converted into hotels.
Youth Hostels
The Indian Youth Hostels are located all over India and offer very cheap and excellent facilities. These are usually a bit distant from the main city centre. Having a youth hostel card is an advantage as it can help you avail of discounts on your stay.

Government Accommodation
The British administrators have left behind a string of accommodation units like Rest Houses, Dak Bungalows, Circuit Houses, PWD (Public Works Department) Bungalows, and Forest Rest Houses all over the country and in attractive locations. Though exclusively used by travelling government officials, overnight stays for tourists are permitted especially in far-flung areas.

Tourist Bungalows
These are run by the State Governments and have excellent facilities as well as economic charges. Further they have great restaurants which are just as reasonable. Single and double rooms are available with and without A/C.

Railway Retiring Room
This is an option open to travelers in transit, with well maintained rooms at reasonable rates made available to travelers carrying a railway ticket or an Indrail Pass. They offer convenience and affordability.

Railway Waiting Rooms
These have seating areas where you can wait through the night until your journey, and are free to all those who have a valid train ticket.

Home Stays
Home stays are available in Rajasthan, Ladakh, Chennai and Mumbai in alliance with the Tourism Development Corporations of the respective states, with Indian families offering accommodation and food to the tourists in the warmth of their homes.

Others
Other options for stay include

â– YMCAs and YWCAs in big cities which are also well equipped and affordable
â– Salvation Army Hostels found in Calcutta, Chennai and Mumbai
â– Camping facilities available in outdoor type locations
â– Free accommodations and meals for a limited period at some Sikh Gurudwaras (temple), dharamsalas and choultries in Hindu pilgrimage areas where drinking, smoking and amoral behavior are prohibited.

        

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