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Best Dentists in India

India has no single register of dentists that patients can browse by city, so this guide collects the listings we have for 100 large cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru and more - and links to a dedicated page for each state and city.

Start with the full list of 100 providers below, or jump to your state or city using the links further down. Each city page explains how to check qualifications and registration, what a first visit involves and what local healthcare capacity looks like.

India · 100 cities 100 standard listings listed

Dentists by state

Open a state for every listing and city in it.

A
Andhra Pradesh
5 cities · 5 listings
A
Assam
1 city · 1 listing
B
Bihar
1 city · 1 listing
C
Chandigarh
1 city · 1 listing
C
Chhattisgarh
2 cities · 2 listings
D
Delhi
1 city · 1 listing
G
Gujarat
6 cities · 6 listings
H
Haryana
2 cities · 2 listings
J
Jammu & Kashmir
2 cities · 2 listings
J
Jharkhand
3 cities · 3 listings
K
Karnataka
5 cities · 5 listings
K
Kerala
7 cities · 7 listings
M
Madhya Pradesh
5 cities · 5 listings
M
Maharashtra
19 cities · 19 listings
O
Odisha
2 cities · 2 listings
P
Puducherry
1 city · 1 listing
P
Punjab
3 cities · 3 listings
R
Rajasthan
5 cities · 5 listings
T
Tamil Nadu
7 cities · 7 listings
T
Telangana
2 cities · 2 listings
U
Uttar Pradesh
15 cities · 15 listings
U
Uttarakhand
1 city · 1 listing
W
West Bengal
4 cities · 4 listings

Dentists in India's largest cities

D
Delhi
34.7 million · 1 listing
M
Mumbai
22.1 million · 1 listing
K
Kolkata
15.8 million · 1 listing
B
Bengaluru
14.4 million · 1 listing
C
Chennai
12.3 million · 1 listing
H
Hyderabad
11.3 million · 1 listing
A
Ahmedabad
9.1 million · 1 listing
S
Surat
8.6 million · 1 listing
P
Pune
7.5 million · 1 listing
J
Jaipur
4.4 million · 1 listing
K
Kozhikode
4.4 million · 1 listing
M
Malappuram
4.3 million · 1 listing

Dentists in India at a glance

Quick facts for the cities in this directory. Hospital, bed and doctor figures are estimates scaled from state and national data, because no public source counts them city by city.

Cities with a page100The 100 largest cities in this directory
Combined population of these cities (2025 est.)290.5 million (2,905 lakh)UN WPP 2024 / Census 2011 scaled
Estimated hospital beds in these cities~5,20,000State beds per 1,000 x city population
Estimated ICU beds~26,000ICU assumed at 5% of beds
Estimated hospitals (public + private)~14,000~4,600 public, ~9,100 private
Estimated practising doctors, all systems~3,60,000National ratio of 1 per 811 people
Estimated nurses and midwives~6,50,000National ratio of 2.23 per 1,000
National benchmarks1.39 beds per 1,000; 1 doctor per 811WHO bed benchmark: 3 per 1,000
Infant mortality (India, 2024)24 per 1,000 live birthsSRS Bulletin 2024
Life expectancy (India, 2023)about 72 yearsModelled estimate

India's 100 largest listed cities add up to roughly 290.5 million people. Delhi (34.7 million), Mumbai (22.1 million) and Kolkata (15.8 million) lead the list, with 97 other cities behind them. Most figures are 2025 estimates and should be read as approximate.

Applying state-level hospital-bed ratios to these populations gives about 5,20,000 hospital beds, including some 26,000 ICU beds, in an estimated 14,000 hospitals (roughly 4,600 public and 9,100 private). Across India the average is about 1.39 beds per 1,000 people, well under the WHO's often-quoted benchmark of 3.

On the national ratio of one practising doctor per 811 people, these cities would have about 3,60,000 doctors and 6,50,000 nurses and midwives across all systems of medicine. Dentists are registered separately with the Dental Council of India and are not included in the doctor count above. Specialist head-counts are not published city by city, so these figures show scale, not how many dentists practise in India.

India has national infant mortality of 24 per 1,000 live births (2024) and life expectancy of about 72 years. This page lists 100 dentists across these cities, and every city and state below has its own page with maps, qualifications to check and answers to common questions.

General information compiled from public sources (MoHFW, SRS 2024, CDDEP / One Health Trust, UN WPP 2024, Census 2011); estimates, not official counts, and not medical advice.

What dentists treat

  • Fillings and cavity treatment
  • Root canal treatment
  • Braces and aligners
  • Tooth extraction and wisdom teeth
  • Gum disease
  • Teeth whitening and cosmetic dentistry

When to see a dentist

  • Toothache or sensitivity to hot and cold
  • Bleeding or swollen gums
  • A broken, chipped or missing tooth
  • Bad breath that does not go away
  • A routine check-up and cleaning every six months
Emergency: Facial swelling that spreads, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or heavy bleeding after an extraction needs urgent care; call 108 or go to a hospital emergency room. India's free ambulance number is 108.

How to choose a dentist

  1. Check the qualification: BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), with MDS for specialists such as orthodontists and endodontists.
  2. Verify registration with the Dental Council of India (DCI) and your State Dental Council and note the registration number.
  3. Ask how long the clinic has treated the condition you have, not just how long the doctor has practised.
  4. Read recent patient feedback on more than one platform, and be wary of identical glowing reviews.
  5. Check practical details: location, clinic hours, appointment system, and whether emergency back-up exists if something goes wrong.
Combined listings cover individual dentists and dental clinics. MDS specialists (orthodontist, endodontist, periodontist, oral surgeon) focus on particular treatments.

Frequently asked questions: Dentists in India

Which cities have listed dentists?

We hold dentists listings for 100 Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Surat and others. Each city has its own page with contact details and local information.

How many dentists are listed in India?

This page shows 100 listed providers across 100 cities. It is a starting point rather than a complete register, so use the qualification and registration checks on each city page before booking.

Who is the best dentist in India?

There is no single best doctor for everyone: the right choice depends on your condition, budget and city. Shortlist two or three dentists, check their qualification and registration with the Dental Council of India (DCI) and your State Dental Council, and compare facilities and communication. Smile Delhi (Delhi) is the first listing on this page - confirm details by phone.

How often should I visit a dentist in India?

Most dentists suggest a check-up and cleaning every six months, or more often if you have gum disease, braces or a history of cavities. Early checks usually mean simpler and cheaper treatment.

Is root canal treatment painful?

With modern local anaesthesia the procedure is generally comfortable. Some soreness for a day or two is common. A root canal usually needs a crown afterwards to protect the tooth.

I am a dentist in India - how do I get listed?

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