Last fact-checked: 4 July  2024

Experience exceptional value by choosing a high-quality dentist in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where you can expect to pay for treatment at 50%-70% less than back home.

Formerly known as Saigon, this bustling city, once a small fishing village, has grown into Vietnam's largest and most populous urban center. The city sits on the banks of the Saigon River and is now a far cry from the war-torn city of yesteryear. Giving other Southeast Asian destinations a run for their money, Ho Chi Minh City now challenges Bangkok, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur as major economic, commercial, and tourist centers.

Find out how much you can save on dental treatment in Ho Chi Minh City by browsing through our list of verified partner dentists who cater to international patients.

This table highlights the substantial savings available for dental treatments in Ho Chi Minh City compared to Australia.

The affordable prices do not reflect lower quality or inferior materials. In fact, the same branded materials used by your dentist back home—sourced from Europe, the United States, and Japan—are utilized here. The cost-effectiveness arises from Vietnam’s lower cost of living, which translates to reduced expenses for office rent, staff wages, and utilities. These savings are then passed on to you.

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Globalization has ensured that standards throughout the world are becoming unified; the best Vietnamese dental clinics and dentists are just as likely as your dentist at home to be members of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists or have International Standards Organization accreditation.

Reputable dental clinics in Ho Chi Minh City offer care comparable to top facilities back home. Staffed by skilled professionals using the latest technology, many top dentists have trained or worked in Western countries like Australia or the UK. While the city blends old and new, a reliable dentist provides excellent care in modern, hygienic settings. Rapid development has positioned Ho Chi Minh City as a prime dental tourism destination, known for its high standards and remarkably low prices.

Is the Quality of Care the Same as Back Home?

Just as you will find good quality dental care in Ho Chi Minh City, you will also find dental clinics you would rather not step inside. This is why it is wise to do some research and choose your dentist carefully.

With Dental Departures, you can trust the high standards we guarantee. We only recommend dentists and clinics where we’d confidently send our own family. To ensure this, we conduct thorough background checks on all our providers. Explore these highly regarded clinics in Ho Chi Minh City:

-The East Rose Dental Clinic

-Dr. Care Dental Clinic

-Vinh An Dental Clinic

This includes checks on legal and criminal records, qualifications, and professional memberships. However, we also think it is important to back this up with site visits and patient testimonials and we list as much information as we can on our website, along with high-definition clinic photos and/or virtual tours. This way, you can review the available information and make an informed decision.

What Happens If Something Goes Wrong? Is My Dental Care Guaranteed?

Booking your treatment with a reliable dentist will lessen the likelihood of any problems occurring. However, no dental or medical procedure can ever be guaranteed 100%.

Our dentists in Ho Chi Minh City offer warranties or guarantees on both their workmanship and the materials used. If any issue arises with your dental treatment, we will ensure it is corrected under the terms of your dentist’s warranty.

We should mention that if the problem arises after you have returned, travel and accommodation expenses are not covered under our dentists’ warranties. So you might want to consider medical complications insurance to reimburse these expenses should they arise. We partnered with trusted insurance companies that can provide you with this coverage for a small additional premium, which may allow you to achieve additional peace of mind.

Do Dentists Speak English in Vietnam

Yes. Vietnamese is the first language in the country, with French spoken by the older, educated generation as a second language. However, English is now taught in schools and it is becoming a second language for the younger generations. 

Our top dental clinics catering to international patients employ dentists and staff with English proficiency. 

Where is Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is around 1,000 miles (1,760 km) away from Hanoi, in the southeast of Vietnam.

Where to Stay?

Whether you prefer old colonial-style, contemporary, or boutique hotels, Ho Chi Minh City accommodation is inexpensive and plentiful. From less than $20 a night in a standard room to $120 in a 5-star luxury hotel, the prices are low compared to other international rates.

Is it Safe?

Ho Chi Minh City is a very safe place to visit. There are no warnings about travel to Vietnam from any of the Western foreign offices–and terrorist threats are low.

However, pickpocketing can be an issue in Ho Chi Minh City, especially in crowded areas and popular tourist spots. Common locations where pickpocketing is reported include busy markets, public transportation, tourist attractions, and nightlife districts. 

You should take precautions in securing your belongings by using bags with zippers and keep them close to your body. Avoid carrying valuables in easily accessible pockets. Leave important documents and valuables in your hotel safe. Avoid openly displaying cash, expensive jewelry, phones, or gadgets. In addition, be wary of strangers who invade your personal space or create distractions by approaching or bumping into you.

What Payment is Accepted?

Payment methods accepted include cash, debit cards, credit cards, personal checks, traveler checks, and bank transfers. However, not all of our dentists accept all payment methods, so check out the individual clinic listing on our website to confirm. Please be aware that credit card transactions typically incur a small processing fee of between 3-4%.

Flying in

There is an international airport in Ho Chi Minh City receiving flights from across the world. Domestic flights are also available from Hanoi, in the north of the country, taking around 2 hours.

Getting Around Ho Chi Minh City

The city has a variety of options for traveling across town:

– Cyclo: Cyclo rickshaws are cheap and you’ll see drivers congregating near major hotels and the markets. Make sure to always agree on a fare before traveling.

– Xe Om: Motorbike taxi fares are similar to cyclos, but again, agree on a fare before departing.

– Taxi: The safest way of traveling around the city at night, try and get a metered one. Slightly more expensive than other ways of getting about but they are still very cheap by international standards.

When is the Best Time to Visit a Dentist in Ho Chi Minh City?

Our dentists in Ho Chi Minh City are open all year round, except for major holidays. Traveling in the low off-peak season is likely to get you bigger discounts on flights and accommodation. 

The climate in Ho Chi Minh City is tropical, with little variation in temperature throughout the year 28 °C (82 °F). The rainy season is from May to October, but it usually doesn’t rain all the time–so it won’t interfere too much with your activities.

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What is the Downside? What Should I Know about Visiting?

Ho Chi Minh is like any major city in that while it is reasonably safe, you need to keep your wits about you–especially about being ripped off by petty thieves. Always negotiate prices with taxis and cyclos and confirm it is for the journey, not per passenger.

It is doubtful your insurance will be accepted in Ho Chi Minh City unless your insurance provider allows for ‘out-of-network’ expenses. If it does, you may be allowed to claim your expenses back once you have returned home. Ask your insurance company before you travel abroad.

The characteristic wide boulevards and elegant buildings of French colonialism are at the heart of the city. A short stroll around District 1 will bring you past Notre Dame Cathedral, the Reunification Palace, City Hall, and some notable hotels from the era, including Rex, Caravelle, and Hotel Majestic.

Gia Long Palace features Baroque architecture with Oriental and European influences and now houses the Ho Chi Minh City Museum. Many foreign visitors are still fascinated by the war and there are a number of museums, including the War Remnants Museum, documenting this brutal time with graphic photos and other exhibits.

The Cu Chi tunnels are a vast network of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War by the resistance fighters. They give visitors a somber reflection of what life underground in wartime was like.

The dramatic Jade Emperor Pagoda was built in honor of the supreme Taoist god. Filled with statues, carvings, and decorative tiles, the distinctive aroma of incense is ever-present, and outside is a pond brimming with turtles.

The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens house hundreds of species of animals and plants, particularly orchids, and including endangered species. Opened in 1865 it is now chiefly concerned with educating the public about how to protect plants and animals, as well as conservation.

Around a two-hour drive out of the city is Ho Coc Beach. A beautiful long stretch of golden sand, crystal waters, boulders, and dunes. Although busy on the weekend, it is virtually empty during the week. From here you can drive along the coastal road to find your own bit of deserted paradise, far away from the bustling crowds.

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Distances from Ho Chi Minh City to Other Places of Note

– Tan Son Nhat International Airport: 4 miles (7 km), 15 mins

– Vung Tau: 59 miles (147 km), 2 hrs

– Ho Coc Beach: 76 miles (123 km), 2 hrs 18 mins

– Nha Trang: 270 miles (436 km), 8 hours

– Ha Long Bay: 1115 miles (1795 km), 29 hours (flying 2 hours)

– Hanoi: 1066 miles (1716 km), 27 hours (flying 2 hours)

Choose and book your dentist in Ho Chi Minh City online via our website.  Schedule your appointment online at any time of the day or night, at no charge to you. Or call our toll-free number and speak or chat with a member of our Customer Care Team.

We provide quality-checked dentists with real patient reviews, as well as clinic photos and virtual tours. Book with us today for exclusive online discounts, and the guaranteed best prices available!

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