Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Maharashtra Aims for Dental Tourism Growth with State-IDA Collaboration
The health minister of Maharashtra visited a dental center in Mumbai.
He said that Maharashtra wants to attract people from other countries to come and get dental treatments there.
The minister believes that Maharashtra has good doctors, advanced facilities, and treatments that are not too expensive.
He also recognized the Indian Dental Association for its long history and achievements, including a Guinness World Record.
The minister wants the state government and the dental association to work together to spread awareness about oral health and improve dental training.
This partnership could help make Maharashtra a top place for people seeking dental care from around the world.
Maharashtra plans to actively promote medical tourism, with dental care identified as a key growth area.
Public Health and Family Welfare Minister Prakash Abitkar visited the Indian Dental Association's Dental Excellence Centre in Mumbai.
The state aims to leverage its robust healthcare infrastructure, skilled professionals, and affordable costs to attract international dental patients.
Minister Abitkar highlighted the Indian Dental Association's global recognition and its contributions to dental science and research.
The government and IDA may collaborate on oral health awareness, preventive programs, research, and skill development to boost dental tourism.
- Who
- Maharashtra Public Health and Family Welfare Minister Prakash Abitkar and the Indian Dental Association (IDA)
- What
- Discussed promoting Maharashtra as a destination for dental tourism, highlighting the state's strong healthcare infrastructure, skilled professionals, and affordable treatment costs.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Dental Excellence Centre, Prabhadevi, Mumbai
- Why
- To explore opportunities for attracting international patients for dental care and to foster collaboration between the state government and IDA for health awareness, training, and research.
- Minister
- Prakash Abitkar
- Focus Area
- Dental Tourism
- Key Partner
- Indian Dental Association (IDA)
- Location of Visit
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Dental Excellence Centre, Prabhadevi, Mumbai
- IDA Recognition
- Guinness World Record, 78+ years of service
Sources
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