A dental holiday in Vietnam usually means treatment in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, the two biggest cities. Dental Link lists prices there for implants, All-on-4, crowns and veneers.
Before you book, learn how clinics are found, checked and paid.
Why Vietnam is on more Australian lists
Price is the main draw.
- Vietnam has two large cities with dental clinics that treat foreign patients.
- Some Australians also have family in Vietnam and combine treatment with a visit.
- Dental Link, a concierge that matches patients with clinics in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, lists the starting prices below.
| Treatment | Starting price | Trips Dental Link says it usually needs |
|---|---|---|
| Single implant | From US$950 | Two |
| All-on-4, per arch (implants only, fixed teeth extra) | From US$3,900 | Two |
| Crown, per tooth | From US$150 | One |
| Veneer, per tooth | From US$250 | One |
Your own quote may come in higher, and bone grafts or extractions are added as extra lines.
Source: Dental Link, "Dental treatments in Vietnam", dentallinkvn.com/treatments/, prices in US dollars as published, read for the Vietnam page on 11 November 2026.
Split of implants and fixed teeth: Dental Link, All-on-4 in Vietnam page.
Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?
Choose the city where the clinic suits your treatment, then plan the rest of the trip around it.
- Ho Chi Minh City is in the south and Hanoi is in the north.
- If your work needs two trips, think about the season for each one.
- Book a room close to the clinic.
How a concierge works in Vietnam
A concierge is not a clinic. It finds and checks clinics, gets quotes and helps you on the ground.
- Some Australians use a concierge to find a clinic. Always ask how it is paid.
- On dentallinkvn.com, Dental Link says patients pay it nothing since clinics fund it.
- It says each clinic on its list goes through 18 checks it publishes, and that patients get two written quotes.
- It also says you pay the same price as booking direct, with no deposits.
- We may be paid if you go with Dental Link.
Whoever you use, read the quote closely. It should name the implant or crown brand, the lab and the warranty. Ask what happens if something fails after you fly back.
Clinical questions, such as whether you need an implant at all, belong with a dentist who has examined you.
Reading a Vietnam quote line by line
A starting price is the lowest figure for the simplest case. Your quote will show how your case differs. Look for these lines, and ask about any that are missing.
- Scans and X rays. Ask whether a 3D scan is part of the plan and in the price.
- Extractions and bone grafts. Ask whether these sit on their own lines, since not everyone needs them.
- The brand. The implant or crown brand changes the price. Ask if it is sold in Australia, so a dentist here can get parts.
- The lab. Crowns and veneers are made in a lab. The quote should say which one.
- The trips. The quote should state how many trips and how many days each one takes.
- The warranty. Ask what it covers, for how long, and whether it only applies if you fly back.
Put the quote next to your Australian plan. If the two plans list different work, ask both dentists why before you compare prices.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the dentist registered, and where did they train?
- Are infection control rules as strict as in Australia?
- Which brands do you use, and are they sold in Australia?
- How many visits, and how far apart?
- Who pays if work needs fixing, and how does the warranty work from Australia?
These follow the Australian Dental Association's list for any overseas clinic. The ADA also notes that Australian clinics only use materials approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, which may not be true elsewhere.
Source: Australian Dental Association, Overseas dental holidays, read for the Vietnam page on 11 November 2026.
Insurance for Vietnam
Expect little help from Medicare.
- Vietnam is not one of the 11 countries with a reciprocal health care deal with Australia.
- Victoria's health channel expects Medicare to pay little or nothing for Hanoi or Saigon dental work.
- Read your own travel policy, then get the insurer to confirm in an email whether elective dental work is covered.
- Keep copies of your scans, notes and implant details, because your Australian dentist will ask for them.
Source: Better Health Channel, Victorian Government, Medical tourism, read for the Vietnam page on 11 November 2026.
See how Vietnam compares with Thailand and Bali on the main dental holiday guide, then use the planning checklist.