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Dental Treatment in India for US Patients in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi
Dental care is the most common form of medical tourism among US residents, and the CDC has specific advice for people who travel for it. At Orion Dental Clinic, a dentist in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), South Delhi, this page sets out what the CDC says about the risks and about planning, what it recommends for travellers to India, how long to wait before flying after dental treatment, and what to agree with your US 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.
- Dental care is the most common form of medical tourism among US residents, according to the CDC 1
- Most common
- How long before departure the CDC advises a travel medicine consultation 1
- 4 to 6 weeks
- The CDC's travel notice level for India: practise usual precautions 2
- Level 1
- The minimum wait before flying after root canal treatment, surgical extraction or an implant 3
- 72 hours
These statements come from the CDC and a dental journal, 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 US patients at Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi follows the CDC's advice: talk to your US clinicians first, see a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks ahead, and agree a plan for complications. Dr Anupam Sinha and Dr Natalia DeSilva plan the dental side. The CDC says infection is the commonest complication.
01 Overview
What should US patients know about dental treatment in India, from Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
The CDC's chapter on medical tourism says dental care is the most common form of medical tourism among US residents. It warns that infection is the most common complication, including bloodstream and surgical site infections and bloodborne infections such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C, that standards of care vary by country, that medical tourists may have less legal recourse if complications arise, and that dentists abroad may not face the same licensing oversight as US dentists.1
It advises talking with your US primary care professional well before travel, considering a travel medicine consultation 4 to 6 weeks before departure, making sure routine vaccines are current, especially hepatitis B, bringing enough regular medication, agreeing a complication plan with both your US clinician and the overseas provider, reviewing your insurance and considering cover that includes medical evacuation, and researching facility accreditation and provider credentials.1 For India, the CDC's travellers' page sets the travel notice at level 1 and recommends hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines for most travellers, with hepatitis B for those under 60.2
For dental work, 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.
The CDC's advice comes down to planning, vaccines, records and an agreed plan for complications.
02 Candidacy
Which US patients is dental treatment in India right for?
It suits some treatments and some patients, and the CDC's advice is the place to start.
When it may suit you
- You have talked to your US dentist and primary care clinician, and they know your plan.1
- You have seen or booked a travel clinic, with vaccines up to date.12
- You have researched the clinic and the dentist, and agreed a plan for complications with both sides.1
- The treatment fits your stay, or you have a plan for the follow-up at home.3
When another plan may be better
The CDC's advice is to plan before you go, and the plan includes who looks after you at home.
03 Options
What do US patients need to arrange before treatment in Greater Kailash 1?
These are the points the CDC stresses, with the practical details for India.
Talk to your clinicians, and see a travel clinic
Talk with your US primary care professional well before travel, and consider a travel medicine consultation 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Make sure routine vaccines are current, especially hepatitis B, and bring enough regular medication.1
4 to 6 weeks ahead 1
Plan for complications and for insurance
Agree a complication plan with both your US clinician and the overseas provider, review your insurance, and consider supplemental cover that includes medical evacuation.1
Agree a plan 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.
| Your clinicians | Travel health | Travel documents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What to do | Agree the plan and aftercare 1 | Travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks ahead; vaccines 12 | Ask the team |
| Main limit | May not agree to follow-up | Advice is general | Varies by traveller |
| When | Well before travel 1 | 4 to 6 weeks ahead 1 | Before you travel |
The three things to settle first are your US clinicians, your insurance and your travel documents.
04 Procedure
How does a US 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 US clinicians.
Step 1: talk to your US clinicians
Talk with your US primary care professional and dentist well before travel, and ask whether they will provide follow-up.1
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's accreditation and the dentist's credentials, which the CDC advises, and ask about their experience with your treatment.1
Step 4: insurance and travel documents
Arrange insurance that covers planned treatment and complications.1
Step 5: the travel clinic
See a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before you leave, check routine vaccines and those recommended for India, and bring enough regular medicine for the trip.12
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 records home
Ask for copies of your records in English, share them with your US clinicians and disclose your travel history and treatment.1
05 Aftercare
What should US patients do when they get home?
Your dentist will give you written instructions, and those come first.
Share your records
Request copies of your overseas records in English, share them with future clinicians, and disclose your full travel history and all treatments received abroad.1
Know who follows up
Confirm whether follow-up is at the same facility, and agree who you will call if there is a complication.1
Watch for infection
Infection is the commonest complication of medical tourism, so report swelling, fever, pus or worsening pain to your dentist promptly.1
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 US 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 records and your US dentist are your safety net after you fly home.
06 Limits and risks
What does the CDC say are the risks of dental treatment abroad?
The CDC is clear about the risks. These are the situations to guard against:
- No agreed plan with your US clinicians for follow-up or complications.
- A clinic whose accreditation and dentist's credentials you have not checked.
- Unreviewed health conditions or out-of-date vaccines.
- A treatment with many stages and no plan to finish it.
- Flying home too soon after treatment.
In these cases treatment closer to home, or a different plan, may be better.
Risks and complications
Infection. The CDC says infection is the most common complication of medical tourism, and that antimicrobial-resistant infections may be more common in some destination countries.1
Variable standards and oversight. The CDC says standards of care vary by country, that dentists abroad may not face the same licensing oversight, and that medical tourists may have less legal recourse.1
Blood clots. The CDC says surgery and air travel each raise the risk of blood clots, and travel after surgery adds more risk from sitting for long periods.1
Flying too soon after dental work. The recommended minimum interval runs from 24 hours to at least two weeks depending on the procedure, based on limited research.3
The risks are real, and the CDC's remedy is planning and records.
07 Your visit
What happens at your first appointment in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
Bring or send your US dental records, recent X-rays and a list of your medicines. A dentist at Orion Dental Clinic asks about your health and allergies, reads the letter from your US dentist if you have one, then examines your teeth, gums and bite and takes any X-rays that are missing.
You then agree a plan in writing: what can be done on this visit, what has to wait for a later trip or for your own dentist, how many days each stage needs before you fly, and who will review the result at home. Nothing starts until you say yes.
You leave the first appointment with an examination done and a written schedule for your stay.
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 CDC'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).
Two doctors to talk to
Dr Anupam Sinha and Dr Natalia DeSilva both treat adults and children, and patients name both of them in their reviews.
A patient from Germany
A patient from Germany writes in a review that the staff were friendly, the response time was good and the service was professional and clean, when they came for a new retainer.
X-rays at the clinic
The clinic has imaging, so the X-rays needed to plan your treatment can be taken on the day.
Ask what your US dentist would need from us, and send it before you travel.
09 Reviews
Patient reviews of Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1
“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.”
“I come from the Netherlands to have my teeth done. The doctors did a really good job. I am really happy”
“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.”
10 Visit us
American 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 US 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 US to Greater Kailash 1, Delhi
The easiest way to plan is to tell us your dates, send your US dentist's records 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 own dentist in the US would need to continue.
Our guide to UK patients and our general guide to travelling to Delhi may also help.
Start with your dates and your US dentist's records.
12 Questions
Dental care in Delhi for patients from the US: questions patients ask
Why does the CDC give advice about dental care abroad?
Because dental care is the most common form of medical tourism among US residents, and infection and other complications can occur.1
Is infection a real risk?
The CDC says infection is the most common complication of medical tourism, so ask about infection control and keep an eye on your recovery.1
When should I see a travel clinic?
The CDC advises a travel medicine consultation 4 to 6 weeks before departure.1
What vaccines does the CDC recommend for India?
Hepatitis A for unvaccinated travellers aged one year or older, typhoid for most travellers, and hepatitis B for those under 60, with routine vaccines up to date.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.
What records should I take home?
Copies of your overseas records in English, with your X-rays, and a note of all treatment received.1
How do I start?
Message us on WhatsApp or call, tell us your dates, and send any X-rays and your US dentist's records. There is no form to fill in.
What should I send before I travel?
Send recent X-rays or scans, photographs of your teeth, a short note of your dental history and medicines, and the dates you could be in Delhi. We will say what can be planned in advance and what needs an examination first. Keep a copy of your records, and ask for a written report in English before you fly home.
13 Second opinion
A US patient considering dental treatment in Delhi?
Before you book flights, send us your recent X-rays and a note from your US dentist. We will tell you honestly what can be done in the days you have, what would have to wait, and what your own dentist would need to take over after you fly home. 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 steps of the trip, from the first message to the flight home.
Dental Treatment in India for UK Patients
Read this to compare how patients from the UK plan treatment abroad.
International Patients FAQ
Read this for short answers about flights, records and follow-up.
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Sources (3)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Medical tourism. CDC Yellow Book 2026: health information for international travel. Page updated 23 April 2025. www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/hcp/health-care-abroad/medical-tourism.html
- 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
- 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/
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.