Dental Healthcare Service Providers Accreditation Programme
This programme is designed for dental hospitals, dental teaching institutes and multi-chair dental clinics that wish to standardise their care delivery in line with established quality and safety norms. It assesses compliance across sterilisation, patient safety, infection control, documentation, treatment protocols, and professional conduct. The accreditation improves trust among patients, enhances the clinic’s standing in the healthcare ecosystem, and supports participation in medical tourism and insurance panels. It is a strong differentiator in a largely unregulated dental care landscape.
- Commitment to Quality Dental Care:
Ensures dental care is delivered in a clean, safe, and standardised environment by licensed and credentialed professionals. - Elevated Clinical Standards:
Drives evidence-based practices in diagnosis, treatment planning, and infection control—resulting in better outcomes and reduced risks. - Improved Patient Confidence:
Offers transparency, proper documentation, and grievance redressal mechanisms, enhancing trust in care delivery. - Enhanced Visibility and Differentiation:
Helps dental practices stand out by showcasing adherence to NABH benchmarks, including in the medical tourism space. - Preparedness for Growth:
Enables clinics to upgrade infrastructure, train staff, and become ready for empanelment or scheme-based participation.
All Dental Healthcare Service Providers falling under below category–
- Section A: Dental Healthcare Service Providers with or without inpatient beds.
- Section B: Dental Healthcare Service Providers with up to 15 dental chairs.
All eligible DHSP (Dental healthcare service providers) i.e. Dental Hospitals, Dental teaching institutes, Dental clinics can apply online as per the applicable category, by registering on the NABH website. Kindly refer to the General Information Brochure available on the programme page for detailed steps.
Dental Health Service Providers (DHSP) Accreditation Programme (2nd Edition January 2012)
| Dental Chair 1 – 3 | Dental Chair 4 – 10 | Dental Chair 11 – 15 | Without inpatient | With Inpatient facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee: 5,000/- Annual Fee: 15,000/- Virtual Assessment Fee: 2,000/- Focus assessment: 15,000/- Re-issue of certificate: 6,000/- |
Application Fee: 15,000/- Annual Fee: 40,000/- Virtual Assessment Fee: 2,000/- Focus assessment: 15,000/- Re-issue of certificate: 6,000/- |
Application Fee: 20,000/- Annual Fee: 60,000/- Virtual Assessment Fee: 2,000/- Focus assessment: 15,000/- Re-issue of certificate: 6,000/- |
Application Fee: 30,000/- Annual Fee: 1,00,000/- Virtual Assessment Fee: 2,000/- Focus assessment: 15,000/- Re-issue of certificate: 6,000/- |
Application Fee: 40,000/- Annual Fee: 1,50,000/- Virtual Assessment Fee: 2,000/- Focus assessment: 15,000/- Re-issue of certificate: 6,000/- |
18% GST applicable extra.
- NABH regularly conducts training and awareness Programmes throughout the year.
- Dental clinics are encouraged to attend the Programme on Implementation (POI) to gain detailed insights into standard implementation and assessment readiness.
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