New to Delhi NCR? Here's How to Find a Dental Imaging Centre You Can Actually Trust
Moving to a new city comes with a long list of things to sort out. Healthcare tends to sit near the top — and within healthcare, dental care is one of those things people often leave until they have a problem. By then, they're googling in a hurry, picking the nearest option, and hoping it's decent.
We've been operating across Delhi NCR for over a decade, and one of the most common conversations we have with new residents — whether they've relocated from another Indian city or arrived from abroad — goes something like this: their dentist has recommended a scan they're unfamiliar with, and they have no idea where to get it done or how to know if a centre is any good.
This guide is our answer to that question. We'll walk you through what dental imaging actually involves, what separates a quality imaging centre from an average one, and how we work — across our five NCR centres — so that when you need a scan, you know exactly what to expect.
What Dental Imaging Involves — and When You'd Need It
Dental imaging covers the range of radiological investigations your dentist might request to see what's happening beneath the surface of your teeth, gums, and jaw. If you're new to India or to this part of the country, the model here differs slightly from what you may have encountered elsewhere — and it's worth understanding before your first referral arrives.
OPG — The Panoramic X-ray
An OPG (Orthopantomogram) is a full-jaw panoramic X-ray that rotates around your head in about fifteen seconds. It gives your dentist an overview of all your teeth, the bone supporting them, your jaw joints, and the surrounding structures in a single image. It's the standard starting point for anyone new to a practice, for wisdom tooth assessment, for orthodontic evaluation, and for implant planning. Quick, low-dose, and done at a dedicated imaging centre rather than inside a dental chair.
CBCT — 3D Dental Imaging
CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) is a three-dimensional scan of your dental and facial structures. Where an OPG gives a flat two-dimensional image, CBCT produces a volumetric dataset that can be viewed from any angle. We request CBCTs for complex implant planning, impacted tooth assessment, detailed root canal evaluation, jaw joint problems, and maxillofacial pathology. It requires a dedicated machine, proper installation and radiation shielding, and — critically — a qualified radiologist to interpret and report the findings. At DMD Imaging, every CBCT is reported by an MDS-qualified dental radiologist graduated from top universities. That's not universal across the NCR.
Cephalogram — Facial Structure Assessment
A lateral cephalogram is a standardised side-profile X-ray of the skull and facial structures. Orthodontists request these for treatment planning — particularly for braces and clear aligner cases. We offer cephalograms at all our centres with appropriate analysis.
3D Face Scan
Surface 3D imaging of the face, used alongside CBCT and cephalometric data for orthodontic planning, implant aesthetics, and some surgical cases. Available at our centres for cases where your treating specialist requests it.
One thing to know if you're arriving from abroad
In the UK, US, and Australia, basic dental X-rays are typically done in-chair at your dental practice, with hospital radiology handling advanced scans. India's model is different: most dentists refer patients to dedicated dental imaging centres for OPG and CBCT — even as a routine step. This is actually better for patients. A dedicated centre has better equipment, proper radiation protocols, and a qualified specialist reviewing the images. Your dentist sees a diagnostic report, not just a printout of images.
What Separates a Good Dental Imaging Centre From an Average One
In Delhi NCR, the range is wide. There are well-equipped, professionally run centres with qualified maxillofacial radiologists on staff — and there are smaller setups with older equipment and no specialist oversight. As a patient, the difference isn't always visible from the outside. Here's what to look for.
Digital equipment as standard
Modern dental imaging centres run fully digital OPG and CBCT systems. Digital imaging requires significantly less radiation to produce a diagnostically adequate image — dose reductions of 50 to 80 per cent compared to conventional film. In 2026, if a centre is still using conventional film for dental X-rays, that's a red flag. All five DMD Imaging centres in the NCR are fully digital throughout.
A qualified radiologist — not just a technician
This is the one most patients don't think to ask about, and it matters more than any piece of equipment. An OPG or CBCT machine captures the image. What turns that image into something clinically useful is the radiologist's interpretation — a structured diagnostic report written by a qualified specialist that tells your dentist what they need to know to plan your treatment.
The qualification to look for is an MDS in Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology — a postgraduate specialty degree that specifically prepares the practitioner to read and report dental and maxillofacial imaging. At DMD Imaging, our reporting is done by Dr. Sharad Sahai, MDS, with 19+ years of clinical experience and over 50,000 CBCT scans and 100,000 OPGs reported. Every scan — OPG or CBCT — gets a structured written report. Always.
Turnaround that works for your treatment timeline
For a standard OPG, same-day reporting should be the norm. For a CBCT with a full diagnostic report, 24 to 48 hours is our standard. Delays push back your treatment planning, which pushes back your treatment. We built our workflow around fast, reliable turnaround because we know that a scan sitting unreported is useless to everyone.
Reports go to both you and your dentist
Your scan report should be accessible to both you as the patient and your referring dentist — promptly, not on request three days later. We deliver reports digitally, directly to your dentist's email and to your patient account. If you don't yet have a dentist in the NCR, we flag the relevant findings and help connect you with an appropriate specialist.
AERB registration
Any facility operating an X-ray machine or CBCT in India must be registered with the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). This is a baseline regulatory requirement, not a quality marker on its own — but it's worth confirming that a centre you're considering is registered and compliant.
The gap between imaging centres in the NCR most often shows up in the reporting — not the image quality. Two centres might have similar CBCT machines. What makes the difference is the person reviewing the scan and the quality of what they write.
Our Centres Across Delhi NCR
We have five centres in the NCR — in Gurugram, Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad. All five operate the same clinical standards: fully digital OPG and CBCT, the same radiologist-led reporting team, and the same turnaround commitments. The centre you visit depends on where you are in the city.
Gurugram — 65 Avenue (Sector 65)
R-1-144, First Floor, M3M 65th Avenue, Sector 65, Gurugram, Haryana
Hours: Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM | Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: 74280 87444 | 0124 448 7499
Gurugram — Galleria Market (DLF Phase IV)
521, Galleria Commercial Tower, DLF Galleria, DLF Phase 4, Gurugram, Haryana
Hours: Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM | Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: 96545 34995 | 0124 414 0534
Delhi — Panchsheel Enclave
C-16, Basement, Panchsheel Enclave, New Delhi
Hours: Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM | Sun 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone: 95825 48007 | 011 4914 8775
Noida — Sector 32
1018, 10th Floor, Logix Office Tower, Sector 32, Noida
Hours: Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM | Sun 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Phone: 97175 45418 | 0120 497 1498
Ghaziabad — Raj Nagar
R-8/53, Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Hours: Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM | Sun 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Phone: 92117 08789 | 0120 422 8334
All five centres are open Monday through Saturday, with reduced Sunday hours at each location. We'd recommend calling or booking online before arriving, particularly for CBCT appointments.
Practical Things to Know as a New Resident
A few things that smooth the process if you're navigating dental care in the NCR for the first time.
Don't wait for a problem. If you've recently moved and haven't established care with a dentist here yet, do it before something urgent comes up. A baseline OPG is a sensible first step — it gives your new dentist a starting point and means you're not making rushed decisions during a problem.
Bring your previous X-rays. If you have dental X-rays from your previous dentist or from overseas, bring them or share the digital files. A good dentist here will review them before deciding whether new imaging is needed. You may not need to repeat everything, particularly for routine bitewing X-rays taken within the past year or two.
Ask your dentist which centre they use and why. A dentist with an established referral relationship with an imaging centre sees the reports regularly and knows whether the interpretations are useful. If they recommend us, it's because they've seen the quality of the reporting.
For CBCT specifically, ask if a radiologist's report is included. Some centres charge separately. Some include it. Some provide images with no written report at all. Clarify before you arrive. At DMD Imaging, a structured written report from our radiologist is included in the scan fee — always.
If you're an expat with international health insurance, check your policy. Some comprehensive health insurance policies cover diagnostic imaging including dental CBCT when linked to a treatment plan. Worth a call to your insurer before assuming it's out of pocket.
Traffic in Gurugram is real. Between 9 and 11 in the morning and again from 5 to 8 in the evening, travel times across the city can be significant. Mid-morning or early afternoon on a weekday is generally smoother for appointments. Our Sector 65 centre has parking; the Galleria centre has multi-level parking in the complex.
On Radiation — The Question Everyone Has
Almost every patient asks some version of this, particularly parents and women who are or might be pregnant. It's worth a direct answer.
Modern digital dental X-rays deliver very small effective doses of radiation. An OPG delivers approximately 0.01 to 0.026 mSv — equivalent to one to three days of the natural background radiation you receive simply by living on Earth. A CBCT scan with an optimised protocol typically delivers 0.05 to 0.2 mSv depending on the field of view and machine settings. For context, a flight from Delhi to London exposes you to roughly the equivalent of many routine dental X-rays combined.
At all our centres, dose-optimisation protocols are standard. We use the lowest radiation settings that produce a diagnostically adequate image — no more. Lead apron are provided. Digital imaging systems, which require significantly less radiation than conventionl film, are used throughout. For children, we adjust settings specifically for paediatric cases.
If you have specific concerns about radiation — for yourself, your child, or during pregnancy — please ask us directly when you call to book. Any question you have, we'll answer it clearly.
The Short Version
The NCR has excellent dental imaging capability when you know where to look. The key questions are the same wherever you are: is the equipment fully digital, is there a qualified radiologist producing structured reports, and will you receive that report — not just images — to take to your treating dentist?
We've built DMD Imaging around those three things. Five centres across the NCR, one clinical standard across all of them, and the same radiologist-led reporting team behind every scan.
If you're new here and haven't sorted dental care yet, start with a good dentist and a baseline OPG. It takes fifteen minutes and gives you a clear picture of where things stand from the beginning of your time in the city.
📍 DMD Imaging — Find Us Across Delhi NCR
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. You don't need a formal referral for a standard OPG. You can call any of our centres, describe what you're looking for, and we'll advise on what's appropriate. For CBCT, it's generally better to have a treating dentist providing clinical context — the report is more useful when we know the clinical question. If you don't yet have a dentist here, mention that when you contact us. We can often help point you toward relevant specialists based on what your imaging shows.
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An OPG takes 5 to 10 minutes from arrival to completion. The scan itself is 15 to 20 seconds. CBCT appointments are slightly longer — the scan is 10 to 40 seconds depending on the field of view, but the full appointment including preparation is typically 20 to 30 minutes. Reports are ready the same day for OPG, and within 24 to 48 hours for CBCT. Confirm the turnaround when you book.
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Children's dental X-rays at our centres are done with child-specific settings — lower dose protocols, the smallest field of view that answers the clinical question, and full protective equipment including lead apron. For a child at a routine check-up, the most common request is a bitewing X-ray targeting specific teeth, not a full OPG — unless the dentist has a specific clinical reason for the broader view. If your child's dentist has requested an OPG, it's reasonable to ask why. We're happy to discuss paediatric imaging before your appointment.
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Many dental clinics in the NCR have an intraoral X-ray machine for basic in-chair imaging. This is appropriate for routine bitewing and periapical films. For OPG and CBCT, most clinics refer to a dedicated imaging centre — the equipment is substantially larger and requires proper installation and radiation shielding. The more important difference is the report. At DMD Imaging, every scan comes with a structured diagnostic report from an MDS-qualified radiologist. That report — not just the images — is what your dentist uses to plan your treatment.
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At the better-run dedicated dental imaging centres in the NCR, yes. The equipment — OPG and CBCT machines from the same international manufacturers used globally — and the clinical reporting are comparable to what you'd find at a specialist dental radiology centre in those countries. The variation in India is wider than in regulated markets. The guidance in this article — digital equipment, MDS-qualified radiologist, structured report, AERB registration — applies here regardless of where you're arriving from. If you find a centre that ticks those boxes, the standard of care is not a concern.
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Yes. This is standard at DMD Imaging. When you book, give us your referring dentist's details and we send the report directly to them — digitally, at the same time you receive it. If you don't yet have a dentist in the NCR, we send the report to you and you can share it with whichever specialist you consult.
