Dr. Sudhakar Reddy ’s Dental Implant Studio in Bengaluru, Karnataka is frequented by many patients from a multitude of foreign countries like the US, Australia, Europe, etc. It makes one wonder if tourists who visit India tend to develop dental problems when visiting our beautiful country. “On the contrary, it is people with dental problems who are coming to India for treatment,” says Dr. Sudhakar Reddy. This influx of foreigners visiting India to seek medical attention for dentistry-related problems is known as dental tourism. Dental tourism combines the pleasure of visiting an exotic locale with the pragmatism of healthcare. Why is India the highly sought destination for dental tourism? There are three major reasons for this according to Dr. Sudhakar Reddy. The primary reason for booming dental tourism in India is the cost. People find dental care to be extremely unaffordable in many developed countries. “Despite paying a premium price for insurance, many end up having to bear at