Apollo White Dental, India’s largest chain of dental clinics, with over 70 centres across India having its presence in all major cities, has launched 'HOLI-DENT' scheme to embrace travellers seeking dental treatment in India. Equipped with the latest technology besides offering treatment of highest quality on par with international standards.
V S Venkatesh, chief executive officer, Apollo White Dental, says, “Indian dentists are among the best and are very patient friendly. Treatments are cost-effective and our dentists are also known to be accessing the world’s best consumables and instruments. Availability of same in India at an affordable cost attracts many to choose India as their destination. It is seen that patients from Middle East countries account for 50% of total dental tourism cases. Apollo White Dental has patients from South East Asian and neighbouring countries reporting 30% inflow and European Union is reported to have 20% of patients coming to India. Also patients from countries in the South Asian region prefer dental tourism in India due to lack of medical technology and infrastructure in their countries."
Dental tourism, like medical tourism is a trending concept (practice) amongst the westerners seeking dental treatment. The primary reason for seeking treatment outside one’s own country is the mammoth cost of treatment packages with the local healthcare providers. These patients travel to countries such as India, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, South Korea, and Singapore, where the cost of dental care is relatively inexpensive. Amongst the countries popular for dental tourism, India has been an attractive choice amongst the westerners for a variety of reasons. India is a prime tourist destination for it is a nation of cultural diversity with many popular destinations to explore across the country.
Dentistry in India is governed by the Dental Council of India which regulates the standards of dental education and the profession of dentistry throughout the country. The cost of dental treatment on an average is also relatively lesser in India than any other country. It is true that the total cost including the travel expenses and the treatment availed works out much cheaper in India, than the cost of the treatment alone availed in the Europe or the Americas. Dental treatments done in India can save up to 90 per cent on the treatment expenses which is lesser than any other country.
The “HOLI-DENT” traveller’s scheme allows a patient to start with their treatment at any of Apollo White Dental’s clinic and continue with their treatment at another clinic location of choice as per their travel itinerary. The patient can seamlessly integrate their treatment with the travel plan of exploring the riches of Indian tourism. Dentistry has grown to an all new level where people visit the dentist not merely for treatment purposes, but also for cosmetic or aesthetic reasons.
Cosmetic dentistry is one branch which has come up in a very big way in recent times. Bleaching or Whitening of teeth, veneers, smile designing, tooth jewel are some of the very common cosmetic dental procedures that the younger generation is getting interested in. Implant dentistry is another major dental treatment option that is coming up. Gone are the days when people would go in for normal bridges to replace their missing teeth.
Newer advances and innovations in technology are encouraging people to opt for the best and most suitable option. Implants imported from European nations are the latest and finest available. When patients chose to go in for full mouth rehabilitation, we are more concerned in restoring the natural oral function that they once enjoyed. With the expertise that keeps us with international standards and with the help of high end technology, we ensure that all our patients enjoy the best of quality of service.