The 5 Best Dentists in Ho Chi Minh City (2026)
Five Ho Chi Minh City dental clinics our editors compared on pricing transparency, opening hours, treatments and patient experience — from family check-ups to implants and Invisalign.
By Quick answer
- Best overall Phu Nhuan Dental Studio
- Affordable check-ups Thao Dien Family Dentist
- Family & children’s dentistry Northlight Dental
How this list is ordered: listings marked “Featured” are paid Premium placements; other listings are ordered by plan (Standard, then Basic) and then by our editors’ ranking. “Best overall” is always our editors’ pick. Links to businesses are provided for reference.
A good dentist is one you actually go back to: clear about prices, easy to book and gentle with nervous patients. Ho Chi Minh City has hundreds of clinics, and the differences are bigger than the waiting rooms suggest.
We compared clinics around Ho Chi Minh City on how clearly they quote, when they are open, which treatments they offer in-house and what patients say about them. Tip: a routine check-up and clean here typically costs from about 420,000₫ to 1,140,000₫ — always ask for a written quote before larger treatments.
Our picks at a glance
- 1. Thao Dien Family Dentist Featured Affordable check-ups
- 2. Northlight Dental Family & children’s dentistry
- 3. Pearl Lane Dental Cosmetic dentistry & veneers
- 4. Evergreen Dental Care Orthodontics & clear aligners
- 5. Starlight Dental Clinic Family and international patients
- 6. Phu Nhuan Dental Studio Dental implants
Compare side by side
| Dentists | Best for | From | Open weekends | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thao Dien Family Dentist | Affordable check-ups | 420,000₫ | Yes | Thao Dien |
| Northlight Dental | Family & children’s dentistry | 720,000₫ | Yes | Binh Thanh |
| Pearl Lane Dental | Cosmetic dentistry & veneers | 1,140,000₫ | Yes | District 3 |
| Evergreen Dental Care | Orthodontics & clear aligners | 900,000₫ | No | District 7 |
| Starlight Dental Clinic | Family and international patients | — | — | Thao Dien |
| Phu Nhuan Dental Studio | Dental implants | 1,020,000₫ | No | Phu Nhuan |
The list
“Featured” listings are paid placements and appear first. All other positions are chosen by our editors.
1. Thao Dien Family Dentist
The best value on this list. Facilities are simple, but dentists are thorough, walk-ins are welcome and late weekday hours make it easy to squeeze in a check-up.
What we like
- Lowest prices on this list
- Walk-ins welcome
- Late weekday hours
Worth knowing
- Basic facilities
- No cosmetic treatments
- Price from
- 420,000₫
- Open weekends
- Yes
- Emergency appointments
- Yes
- Check-up & clean
- From 420,000₫
- Payment plans
- No
2. Northlight Dental
Our pick for families. Child-friendly dentists, Saturday appointments and straightforward pricing make routine visits painless — literally and otherwise.
What we like
- Child-friendly dentists
- Saturday appointments
- Straightforward pricing
Worth knowing
- Limited cosmetic services
- Busy after school hours
- Price from
- 720,000₫
- Open weekends
- Yes
- Emergency appointments
- No
- Check-up & clean
- From 720,000₫
- Payment plans
- No
3. Pearl Lane Dental
The most polished practice we looked at for cosmetic work. You pay a premium, but quotes are clear, the technology is up to date and weekend appointments make it easy to fit treatment around work.
What we like
- Clear written treatment quotes
- Weekend & emergency appointments
- Digital scans, same-day crowns
Worth knowing
- Premium pricing
- Popular slots book out weeks ahead
- Price from
- 1,140,000₫
- Open weekends
- Yes
- Emergency appointments
- Yes
- Check-up & clean
- From 1,140,000₫
- Payment plans
- Yes
4. Evergreen Dental Care
The specialist choice for straightening teeth. A digital preview, flexible payment plans and an in-house orthodontist mean you are not shuttled between clinics.
What we like
- In-house orthodontist
- Digital treatment preview
- Monthly payment plans
Worth knowing
- No weekend appointments
- Less suited to emergencies
- Price from
- 900,000₫
- Open weekends
- No
- Emergency appointments
- No
- Check-up & clean
- From 900,000₫
- Payment plans
- Yes
5. Starlight Dental Clinic
Long-established and well regarded by expats.
6. Phu Nhuan Dental Studio
For implants and complex restorative work, this is the clinic to see. Treatment is planned on a 3D scan and quotes include every stage, so there are no surprises halfway through.
What we like
- 3D-scan treatment planning
- All-inclusive implant quotes
Worth knowing
- Higher prices
- No weekend appointments
- Price from
- 1,020,000₫
- Open weekends
- No
- Emergency appointments
- Yes
- Check-up & clean
- From 1,020,000₫
- Payment plans
- Yes
How we picked these dentists
Our editors shortlisted dentists in Ho Chi Minh City with consistent customer feedback across Google and social media, then compared their websites, pricing and service terms, and visited or contacted them where possible. We re-check this list regularly and remove businesses that close or change their service.
- Clear, written pricing before treatment
- Opening hours, including weekends and emergencies
- Range of treatments offered in-house
- Patient reviews and comfort for nervous patients
Best dentists in Ho Chi Minh City: what Reddit says
Searching for “best dentist ho chi minh city reddit”? Local Reddit threads on r/saigon are a good way to hear unfiltered opinions from people who live in Ho Chi Minh City — but recommendations are scattered across many posts and are often years old.
How to use Reddit alongside this list:
- Search the subreddit for a business’s name to read recent experiences, good and bad.
- Check the date — prices, staff and opening hours change, so favour threads from the last 12 months.
- Look for specifics (what was paid, how long it took, what was done) rather than one-word recommendations.
- Then compare with the prices, hours and contact details on this page, which our editors keep up to date.
Frequently asked questions
Which dentists in Ho Chi Minh City are open at weekends?
On this list: Pearl Lane Dental, Northlight Dental and Thao Dien Family Dentist.
How much is a dental check-up and clean in Ho Chi Minh City?
On this list, prices start from 420,000₫ at Thao Dien Family Dentist and go up to 1,140,000₫ at Pearl Lane Dental.
Do I need a referral to see a dentist in Ho Chi Minh City?
No — you can book directly with any clinic on this list. For specialist treatment such as implants or orthodontics, bring any recent X-rays you have.
Which is best for orthodontics & clear aligners?
Evergreen Dental Care.
