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How Dental Tourism Works in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi
A dental trip goes smoothly when each step is done in the right order: your own dentist, a first conversation, checking the clinic, travel documents, the treatment, the flight home and the follow-up. At Orion Dental Clinic, a dentist in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), South Delhi, this page walks through those steps, with the advice of the CDC, the UK government and the dental literature behind each one, 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.
- How long before departure the CDC advises a travel medicine consultation 1
- 4 to 6 weeks
- The minimum wait before flying after a filling 3
- 24 hours
- The minimum wait before flying after root canal treatment, surgical extraction or an implant 3
- 72 hours
- How long the UK government's campaign says to stay in the country after a general anaesthetic 2
- 10 days
These statements come from the CDC, the UK government and a dental journal, listed at the end of the page. Rules change, so check the live pages.
Medically reviewed by Dr Anupam Sinha, BDS, MDS - Orthodontics, .
Quick answer
Dental tourism at Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi follows seven steps: your own dentist, a first conversation, checking the clinic, insurance and travel, treatment, the flight home and follow-up. Dr Anupam Sinha and Dr Natalia DeSilva explain each. Agencies advise agreeing aftercare before you go.
01 Overview
How does dental tourism work in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
There is no single official process for dental tourism, so what follows is built from the advice of the agencies that publish guidance for travellers. They agree on the main points: discuss treatment with your own dentist first, research the clinic and the dentist, check your insurance, plan how you will get home and who will look after you, and bring back your records in English.124
The treatment itself is only one part. The UK government's campaign advises that you choose the facility and team by the quality of the treatment and not by the appeal of the destination, and that you confirm the dentist you consult is the one who will treat you.2 The CDC adds that overseas facilities may not hold accreditation, track outcomes or keep formal records security, so ask.1
The steps below are the order we suggest. Our page on travelling to Delhi explains flights and health checks.
Each step makes the next one easier, and skipping the early ones is what causes trouble later.
02 Candidacy
Who needs to follow which route?
How much planning a trip needs depends on how many stages the treatment has.
Simple treatment, short stay
Staged treatment, longer planning
Simple treatment can fit a short stay, and staged treatment needs a plan for each stage.
03 Options
What do the main stages of a dental trip involve in Greater Kailash 1?
These are the stages, in order, with what each one needs.
Before you travel: your dentist, the clinic and your insurance
Agree the treatment with your own dentist, check the clinic and the dentist, and review your insurance.2
Plan first 2
You can start without travelling, by message.
| Before | In Delhi | After | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main task | Your dentist, the clinic, insurance 2 | Examination, treatment, flight timing 3 | Records, follow-up, a person to call 14 |
| Who is involved | You, your dentist, the clinic | The clinic's dentists | Your own dentist, the clinic by message |
| Main limit | Needs time to arrange | Evidence on flying is limited 3 | Follow-up abroad may be limited 4 |
The stages around the treatment, rather than the treatment itself, are the ones most people forget.
04 Procedure
What are the seven steps of dental tourism in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
Every case is individual, so your steps may differ. This is the usual order.
The seven steps put the planning before the flight and the follow-up before the trip.
Step 1: talk to your own dentist
The UK government's campaign advises agreeing the treatment with your UK dentist or doctor before you consult a foreign one, because they can flag long-term conditions that a foreign dentist may not know about.2
Step 2: have a first conversation with the clinic
Tell us what you need, where you live, how long you could stay and when you would like to travel, and send any X-rays or photographs. We say what can be judged remotely and what needs an examination.
Step 3: check the dental clinic and the dentist
Ask about the dentist's experience with your treatment, check their details through the official sources of the country, and confirm that the dentist you speak to will treat you.2 The CDC advises researching accreditation and credentials.1
Step 4: arrange your insurance and travel
Check whether your insurance covers the treatment and any complications.4 The CDC advises a travel medicine consultation 4 to 6 weeks before you leave.1 Questions about entry and travel documents can be discussed with the team, so message us and we will talk them through.
Step 5: have the dental treatment
The treatment follows an examination and X-rays, and you are told what to expect afterwards. Postpone treatment if you are unwell.2
Step 6: plan the flight home
Fly only when it is suitable. The minimum intervals are 24 hours after restorative treatment, 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
Step 7: take your records home and arrange follow-up
Ask for a full report and X-rays in English, share them with your own dentist and agree the aftercare, including what to do about a complication.12
05 Aftercare
What should you do when you get home?
Your dentist will give you written instructions, and those come first.
See your own dentist
Share your records and X-rays, and tell them your full treatment history, so that they can continue the care.12
Know your warning signs
Ask the clinic what to watch for after your treatment and what to do if it happens, and agree the plan with your home dentist.12
Keep your receipts and notes
The UK government advises keeping receipts and doctors' notes and contacting your insurer as soon as possible if something goes wrong.4
Keep in touch with the clinic
You can message us on WhatsApp or email if something worries you after you leave.
When to call us
Call the clinic on 098115 01995 if something worries you after treatment, and see your own dentist or 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 own dentist and a record of the treatment are your safety net after you leave.
06 Limits and risks
What can go wrong with a dental trip?
Most trips go well when they are planned, but these are the things to guard against:
- No agreed aftercare, so that no one is responsible when something goes wrong.
- Flying too soon after treatment.
- Insurance that does not match the treatment or the length of stay.
- A clinic chosen by the destination or by a company that profits from the booking.
- Treatment with many stages started without a plan to finish it.
In these cases a different plan, such as staging the treatment or starting nearer home, is better.
Risks and complications
Little official help. The UK government says the Foreign Office usually cannot help with problems with care after planned treatment abroad, and treats it as a commercial arrangement.4
Insurance gaps. Standard travel insurance does not normally cover travel abroad for planned treatment, and some of the expenses of complications may not be covered.4
Early discharge and limited aftercare. The UK government's campaign warns that a foreign clinician may discharge you quickly, even if you have complications.2
Flying and complications. The recommended flight intervals are a starting point drawn from limited research, mostly on military aircrew, and your dentist should tailor them to you.3
Most of the risks are about planning and follow-up, and they can be reduced.
07 Your visit
What happens at your first appointment in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
The first appointment is step four of the journey, after your messages and records have been shared. A dentist at Orion Dental Clinic confirms what you need, then examines your teeth, gums and bite and takes any X-rays that are still needed.
You then agree the schedule: what can happen in each visit, how long to wait before you fly, and who looks after the follow-up. If the plan needs more time than you have, you are told before treatment starts.
By the end of the first appointment you have an examination and an agreed schedule.
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 how the stages would fit your stay.
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 from the Netherlands
A patient from the Netherlands writes in a review that they come from the Netherlands to have their teeth done and are happy with what the doctors did.
Imaging on site
Imaging is available at the clinic, so the X-rays used for planning can be taken there.
Ask how many visits your treatment needs and which of them could be done at home.
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.”
“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”
10 Visit us
Dental trip planning in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1): 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 planning a dental visit to Delhi, 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
Fitting the visits into your stay in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi
The easiest way to fit treatment into a stay is to start by telling us the dates. We can then say which treatments fit before your flight, allowing the minimum intervals of 24 hours to two weeks,3 and which need another visit or follow-up at home. You do not need to decide everything before you write: a first message with your dates, a few photographs and any recent X-rays is enough to begin.
Our guides to implants, braces and Invisalign and smile makeovers and veneers explain how longer treatments are staged.
Start with your dates, and the plan follows from them.
12 Questions
Steps for dental treatment in Delhi for overseas patients: questions patients ask
What are the steps of dental tourism?
How early should I start planning?
The CDC advises a travel medicine consultation 4 to 6 weeks before departure, so plan at least that far ahead.1
Do I need to talk to my own dentist?
Yes. The UK government's campaign advises agreeing treatment with your own dentist or doctor first, because they know your long-term conditions.2
How do I check a dental clinic abroad?
What about entry and travel documents?
These can be discussed with the team. Message us on WhatsApp or call, and we will talk through what applies to you.
When can I fly home?
At least 24 hours after a filling, 24 to 48 hours after a simple extraction, and 72 hours after root canal treatment, surgical extraction or an implant. At least two weeks after a sinus lift.3
What if something goes wrong at home?
Contact your own dentist, and the clinic, and your insurer, and keep your receipts and notes.4
How do I start?
Message us on WhatsApp or call, tell us your dates and what you need, and send any X-rays or photographs. There is no form to fill in.
13 Second opinion
Ready for step one?
Message us on WhatsApp with your dates, a short description of the problem and any recent X-rays. We will reply with what can be done in your stay and what to arrange before you travel. Nothing is booked until you have seen the plan, and there is no form to fill in. If you prefer, you can call us instead.
14 Related
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Travel to Delhi for Dental Treatment
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International Patients FAQ
Read this for short answers to common questions.
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Sources (4)
- 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
- 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/
- 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
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.