Provision of oral health care is one of the determinants of oral health. In India, where 21.9% of the population lives below the poverty line, without a separate national budget, insurance, policy and programs, oral health care is delivered by a combination of public and private sector providers. The unequal distribution of dental personnel, the variation in quality of care between the public and private sectors and the financial accessibility of oral health care constitute major challenges. Rapid growth in the dental market, dental tourism and increased awareness about oral health care are some of the positive aspects of oral health care delivery in the Indian scenario. Introduction: India is an emerging economy with a population of over a billion people. The basis for organizing health services in India through primary health care was laid by the recommendations provided by the 'Health Survey and Development Committee' (Bhore Committee) in 1946.5 Since then, with A gradual increase in economy, technology, literacy rate, insurance schemes and various health policy reforms have brought tremendous improvements in both public and private health sectors. Oral health is an essential component of general health. Recognizing this fact, over the last twenty years there has been an increase in the number of dental schools, dental personnel and multi-level oral care products in Indian markets, which has led to an increase awareness and demand for oral health products. health care. However, there is growing concern about the increasing prevalence of oral diseases. Therefore, this literature review was carried out with the aim of improving our knowledge about the prevalence of oral diseases, existing modes, positive and negative aspects of oral health care...... middle of article......2013; 3 (2): 171-178. http://www.cibtech.org/jms.htm [accessed November 3, 2013]4. Ahuja NK, Renu Parmar. Demographics and current scenario regarding dentists, dental institutes and dental practices in India. Ind J of Dental Sciences 2011; 3(2): 8-11. http://www.ijds.in [accessed November 3, 2013]5. Yeravdekar R, Yeravdekar VR, Tutakne MA, Bhatia NP, Tambe M. Strengthening primary health care: key to providing inclusive health care. Indian Public Health J. 2013 April-June; 57(2):59-64.6. Bali RK, Mathur VB, Talwar PP, Chanana HB. National Oral Health Survey and Fluoride Mapping; 2002-2003. India, Dental Council of India, New Delhi; 2004.7. Available at: http://mohfw.nic.in/ [accessed October 8, 2013].8. Available at: http://www.dciindia.org/index.aspx [accessed November 30, 2013].9. Available at: http://planningcommission.nic.in/ [accessed November 3 2013]