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Dental Treatment in India for UK Patients in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi
If you live in the UK and are considering dental treatment in India, the UK government has clear advice on what to do first, and on what it cannot do for you afterwards. At Orion Dental Clinic, a dentist in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), South Delhi, this page sets out that advice, how long to wait before flying home, and what to agree with your UK dentist, in plain language.
Care is planned by Dr Anupam Sinha (BDS, MDS) and Dr Natalia DeSilva (BDS, MDS). Ask as many questions as you need before you travel.
- A GHIC or EHIC does not cover planned treatment abroad, and standard travel insurance does not normally cover it 1
- Not covered
- How the UK government's FCDO treats planned treatment abroad, so it usually cannot help with problems with care 1
- Commercial arrangement
- What the UK government's campaign advises you ask for after treatment, to take to your UK clinician 2
- Report in English
- The minimum wait before flying after root canal treatment, surgical extraction or an implant 3
- 72 hours
These statements come from UK government pages, a dental journal and the CDC, listed at the end of the page. They change, so check the live pages. Your dentist will explain what applies to you.
Medically reviewed by Dr Anupam Sinha, BDS, MDS - Orthodontics, .
Quick answer
Dental treatment in India for UK patients at Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi starts with your UK dentist, insurance that covers planned treatment and a plan for aftercare. Dr Anupam Sinha and Dr Natalia DeSilva explain what can be done in your stay. The UK government says the FCDO usually cannot help if care goes wrong.
01 Overview
What should UK patients know about dental treatment in India, from Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
The UK government's guidance is direct. The FCDO usually cannot help if problems arise with care after you have travelled abroad for planned treatment, because it treats it as a commercial arrangement. A GHIC or EHIC does not cover elective or planned treatment, and standard travel insurance does not normally cover it, so you should check your policy covers the treatment and any complications.1
The UK government's Travel Aware campaign advises agreeing the treatment with your UK GP, dentist or clinician before you consult a foreign one, researching the clinic and the clinician, checking that the dentist you consult is the one who will treat you, and asking for a full medical report in English to take to your UK dentist afterwards. It warns that a foreign clinician may discharge you quickly even if you have complications.2
For dental work specifically, the flight home matters: the recommended minimum before flying is 24 hours after a filling and 72 hours after root canal treatment, surgical extraction or an implant.3 Our guide to how dental tourism works sets out the steps.
For UK patients the planning is mostly agreement with your UK dentist and your insurance, and the treatment itself is the short part.
02 Candidacy
Which UK patients is dental treatment in India right for?
It suits some treatments and some patients, and the UK government's advice is the place to start.
When it may suit you
- You have talked to your UK dentist and they agree the plan and the aftercare.2
- You have insurance that covers the planned treatment and any complications.1
- You are visiting India or have family there, and the treatment fits the dates.3
- The treatment has few stages, or you have a plan to finish it with a UK dentist.
When another plan may be better
Start with your UK dentist and your insurance, and the rest follows.
03 Options
What do UK patients need to arrange before treatment in Greater Kailash 1?
These are the points the UK government and the dental literature stress.
Agree the plan with your UK dentist
Agree the treatment and the aftercare with your UK dentist before you consult a dentist in India. They can flag long-term conditions the foreign dentist may not know about, and you can ask whether they will see you for follow-up.2
Before you book 2
Insurance that covers planned treatment
A GHIC or EHIC does not cover planned treatment, and standard travel insurance does not normally cover it, so arrange cover well in advance and check it covers complications.12
Check complications 1
Entry and travel documents
Questions about entry and travel documents can be discussed with the team, so message us and we will talk them through.
Ask the team
See also our general guide to travelling to Delhi for dental treatment.
| UK dentist | Insurance | Travel documents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What to do | Agree plan and aftercare 2 | Cover planned treatment and complications 1 | Ask the team |
| Main limit | May not agree to follow-up | GHIC and EHIC do not apply 1 | Varies by traveller |
| When | Before you book | Well in advance 2 | Before you travel |
The three things to settle first are your UK dentist, your insurance and your travel documents.
04 Procedure
How does a UK patient arrange dental treatment in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi, step by step?
Every case is individual, so your steps may differ. This is the usual order.
The sequence starts and ends with your UK dentist.
Step 1: talk to your UK dentist
Agree the treatment with them first, and ask whether they will provide follow-up.2
Step 2: a first conversation with the clinic
Tell us what you need, send X-rays and photographs, and say when you could travel.
Step 3: check the dental clinic and dentist
Research the clinic and the dentist, ask about their experience with your treatment and confirm that the dentist you consult will treat you.2
Step 4: insurance and travel documents
Arrange insurance that covers planned treatment and complications.1
Step 5: travel health
See your GP or a travel clinic, and check the CDC's recommendations for India, which include hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines for most travellers.4
Step 6: treatment and the flight home
Have the agreed treatment, and fly only when it is suitable, at least 24 hours to two weeks afterwards depending on the procedure.3
Step 7: take your report home
Ask for a full report and X-rays in English and take them to your UK dentist, who should know what was done.2
05 Aftercare
What should UK patients do when they get home?
Your dentist will give you written instructions, and those come first.
See your UK dentist
Take your report and X-rays to your UK dentist and tell them what was done, so that they can continue the care.2
If something goes wrong
Contact your insurer as soon as possible, and keep receipts and doctors' notes. The FCDO can help in limited ways but cannot pay medical bills or get you better treatment than local people receive.1
Be realistic about local aftercare
Healthcare after your treatment may be limited in the country you visit, and a foreign clinician may be keen to discharge you early.12
Contact the clinic
You can message us on WhatsApp or email after you leave if something worries you.
When to call us
Call the clinic on 098115 01995 if something worries you after treatment, and see your UK dentist or call 112 or go to a hospital emergency department if you have swelling that spreads across your face or neck, trouble breathing or swallowing, a fever, or bleeding that will not stop.
Your UK dentist and your insurer are your safety net after you fly home.
06 Limits and risks
What are the limits of help for UK patients treated abroad?
The UK government is clear about the limits. These are the situations to guard against:
- No agreed plan with your UK dentist for aftercare.
- Insurance that does not cover planned treatment or complications.
- A treatment with many stages and no plan to finish it.
- Choosing a clinic through a company that profits from the booking, or by the appeal of the destination.
- Flying home too soon after treatment.
In these cases treatment closer to home, or a different plan, may be better.
Risks and complications
Little official help. The UK government says the FCDO usually cannot help with problems with care after planned treatment abroad, which it treats as a commercial arrangement.1
No GHIC or EHIC cover. A GHIC or EHIC does not cover elective surgery or any planned treatment.1
Early discharge. The Travel Aware campaign warns that a foreign clinician may discharge you quickly, even if you have complications.2
Flying too soon. The recommended minimum interval before flying runs from 24 hours to at least two weeks, depending on the procedure, based on limited research.3
The risks are mostly about what happens if something goes wrong, and planning for that comes first.
07 Your visit
What happens at your first appointment in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
Bring your UK dentist's report and any recent X-rays, with a list of your medicines and allergies. A dentist at Orion Dental Clinic goes through them with you, examines your teeth, gums and bite, and takes new X-rays only where they are needed.
You then talk through what can be done during your stay, how long to wait before flying after each step, and how your UK dentist can take over the follow-up. If you need more visits than your trip allows, you are told before anything begins.
The first appointment ends with an examination and a plan your UK dentist can read.
08 Why this clinic
Why choose Orion Dental Clinic for dental treatment in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
You meet the doctors who plan your treatment, and you can ask them what the UK government's advice means for your case.
Dr Natalia DeSilva
BDS, MDS - Oral Medicine and Radiology
- Delhi State Dental Council registration number A 11417 (2013), and Karnataka State Dental Council A-13203 (2003).
Doctors you can ask
Dr Anupam Sinha and Dr Natalia DeSilva see patients with many different needs, and patients mention both in their reviews.
A patient who travelled
A patient who lives in Singapore describes in a review being in Delhi for the holidays, needing a wisdom tooth out at short notice, and being fitted in quickly.
Imaging on site
Imaging is available at the clinic, so the X-rays used for planning can be taken there.
Ask what your UK dentist would need from us, and send it before you travel.
09 Reviews
Patient reviews of Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1
“I am from Germany - can really recommend. Friendly staff, good response time and good service (got a new retainer). Everything was very professional and clean.”
“I come from the Netherlands to have my teeth done. The doctors did a really good job. I am really happy”
“This is an amazing clinic, I live in Singapore and I was in Delhi for the holidays. Needed to get a wisdom tooth removed a bit last minute. They fit me in quickly to their schedule, and the service was incredible and the pain minimal thanks to Dr. Sinha's expertise. Service stands out vs other clinics. What an amazing clinic, I will be back for sure and recommend them to everyone.”
10 Visit us
UK patients' dentist in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), Delhi: location and hours
Mon to Sat, 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Orion Dental Clinic Basement, E 75, Greater Kailash-1,Greater Kailash Enclave I
New Delhi, Delhi 110048
098115 01995
| Monday to Saturday | 9:30 am to 8:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
If you are travelling from the UK for dental treatment, Orion Dental Clinic is in the basement of E 75, Greater Kailash Enclave 1 (GK 1), opposite Anubhav Play School, with the entrance at Gate 1, so call or message us on WhatsApp to plan your visit and use the map for directions. More about the clinic: dentist in Greater Kailash.
11 Travelling patients
Planning your visit from the UK to Greater Kailash 1, Delhi
The easiest way to plan is to tell us your dates, send your UK dentist's report and X-rays, and ask what could be done in your stay. We can then say which treatment fits before your flight, allowing the minimum intervals of 24 hours to two weeks,3 and what your UK dentist would need to pick up afterwards.
Our guide to US patients and our general guide to travelling to Delhi may also help.
Start with your dates and your UK dentist's report.
12 Questions
Dental care in Delhi for patients from the UK: questions patients ask
Will my UK travel insurance cover dental treatment in India?
Probably not for planned treatment. The UK government says standard travel insurance does not normally cover it, and a GHIC or EHIC does not either, so arrange suitable cover and check it covers complications.1
Can the UK government help if something goes wrong?
Only in limited ways. The FCDO usually cannot help with problems with care after planned treatment abroad, but it can help you contact family, provide a list of local doctors and help medical staff contact UK doctors.1
Should I tell my UK dentist?
Yes. The UK government's campaign advises agreeing the treatment with your UK dentist or doctor before you consult a foreign one.2
What should I ask for when I leave?
A full report and X-rays in English to take to your UK dentist.2
How long must I wait before flying home?
At least 24 hours after a filling, 24 to 48 hours after a simple extraction, 72 hours after root canal treatment, surgical extraction or an implant, and at least two weeks after a sinus lift.3
Can the clinic help with entry and travel documents?
Questions about entry and travel documents can be discussed with the team. Message us on WhatsApp or call, and we will talk through what applies to you.
Do I need vaccines?
The CDC recommends hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines for most travellers to India, and hepatitis B for those under 60. See your GP or a travel clinic.4
How do I start?
Message us on WhatsApp or call, tell us your dates, and send any X-rays and your UK dentist's report. There is no form to fill in.
13 Second opinion
A UK patient considering dental treatment in Delhi?
Before you book flights, send us your recent X-rays and your UK dentist's report. We will say honestly what can be finished in the days you have, what your UK dentist would need to take over, and what to check with your insurer. Message us on WhatsApp or call, and mention the dates you are considering; there is no form to fill in.
14 Related
Related guides for international patients
How Dental Tourism in Delhi Works
Read this for the order of a trip, and when to involve your own dentist.
Dental Treatment in India for US Patients
Read this to see how patients from the US plan a trip for dental care.
International Patients FAQ
Read this for quick answers to the questions visitors ask most.
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Sources (4)
- GOV.UK. Medical emergencies, treatment and hospitalisation abroad (guidance from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office). Page updated 7 June 2024. www.gov.uk/guidance/in-hospital-abroad
- Travel Aware (UK government campaign). Surgery abroad? Cut out the risk. Medical tourism checklist dated July 2025. travelaware.campaign.gov.uk/surgery-abroad-cut-out-the-risk/
- Felkai PP, Nakdimon I, Felkai T, Levin L, Zadik Y. Dental tourism and the risk of barotrauma and barodontalgia. British Dental Journal, 2023;234(2):115-117. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36707585/
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. India: traveler view, Travelers' Health. Page review date 25 August 2026. wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/india
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.