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Dental tourism in India: A guide for international patients

Dr. Ameet S. Dixit ยท April 5, 2026 ยท 7 min read
Dental tourism in India: A guide for international patients

Every year, Ark Dental Global welcomes patients from the UK, USA, Australia, UAE, Canada and 40+ other countries. The pull is simple: Swiss-grade work at 60-80% lower cost, plus the chance to combine treatment with a memorable trip.

Who Comes for Dental Tourism?

  • Patients needing multiple implants (savings: $15,000-30,000)
  • Full smile makeovers with 8-10 veneers (savings: $20,000-40,000)
  • People with NRI roots returning for family visits + treatment
  • Those without insurance facing huge home-country costs

Typical Timeline

Implant Cases (3-stage)

Visit 1: 3-5 days for surgery and healing setup. Return after 3-4 months for crown placement (another 2-3 days). Some patients prefer one extended trip; others split it.

Smile Makeovers

Single trip of 7-10 days. AI 3D Smile Design on Day 1, veneer prep Day 2, try-in Day 5-7, final bonding Day 9-10.

Full Mouth Rehabilitation

Complex cases: 2-4 weeks, or split into 2-3 trips depending on healing requirements.

Our Concierge Service

  • Visa assistance: Medical visa or e-visa documentation
  • Airport pickup: Delhi IGI airport, complimentary
  • Hotel partnerships: Pre-negotiated rates at hotels near the clinic (luxury, mid-range, budget options)
  • Daily clinic transfers if needed
  • Tourist planning: Day trips to Taj Mahal, Delhi sightseeing, shopping recommendations
  • Video consultations before you fly โ€” confirm the plan and locked quote before booking flights

What to Bring

  • Recent dental X-rays/CBCT (if available)
  • List of medications
  • Insurance documents (we don't bill directly but provide receipts for home claims)
  • Comfortable clothes โ€” recovery is gentler than expected

The Real Question Patients Ask

'Will I be treated the same as a local patient?' โ€” Yes. The same Dr. Ameet, same clinic, same materials, same lifetime warranties. The only difference is concierge logistics. The dentistry is identical to what your local patients receive.

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Dr. Ameet S. Dixit

Founder of Ark Dental Global. AIIMS Gold Medalist with 22+ years in cosmetic and implant dentistry. Advanced training from the University of Miami and University of Toronto. 17,000+ implants placed.

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