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Phu Quoc vs Phuket for Dental Tourism: What's the Difference in 2026?

Phu Quoc vs Phuket for dental tourism in 2026: what the two Phu Quoc clinics charge, the 30-day visa exemption, getting there, recovery, and how to compare written quotes from Phuket.

Phu Quoc vs Phuket · 2026

Phu Quoc vs Phuket for Dental Tourism: What's the Difference in 2026?

Two beach islands, compared on what can be checked: clinics, prices, entry rules and planning.

Phu Quoc in Vietnam and Phuket in Thailand are both islands where people combine dental work with a beach stay. This guide sets out what is known about the Phu Quoc side: the two clinics SmileJet lists, their prices and the entry rules. SmileJet has no sourced Phuket prices, so for Phuket the honest advice is to get written quotes and compare them like for like.

Key takeaways

  • Cost: Phu Quoc prices are published in VND (below). For Phuket, compare with written quotes from the clinics you are considering.
  • Visa: foreigners arriving directly in Phu Quoc can stay up to 30 days without a visa. Check Thailand's current rules for Phuket.
  • Flights: Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) is about 1 hour by air from Ho Chi Minh City. Check routes from your home city for both islands.
  • Clinics: SmileJet lists two in Phu Quoc, Tri Hao and Phu Quoc Luxury, both in Duong Dong. Tri Hao does All-on-4 and All-on-6 itself.
  • Recovery: both are beach islands. Your dentist's aftercare advice matters more than the island.

Quick Verdict

Look at Phu Quoc if the published prices below suit your budget, if you can fly in directly and stay within 30 days without a visa, or if you want a clinic that does full-arch work on the island. Look at Phuket if its flights fit your route better or you already have a Phuket clinic in mind. Either way, decide on written quotes and treatment plans, not on the destination.

Side-by-Side at a Glance

FactorPhu QuocPhuket
Single implant (trồng răng implant)Tri Hao: complete tooth from 25,500,000 VND (about US$990). Phu Quoc Luxury: 15,000,000 to 30,000,000 VND (about US$580 to 1,160), ask what is includedAsk Phuket clinics for a written quote
Veneer (dán sứ veneer) per toothTri Hao: 4,000,000 to 7,500,000 VND (about US$155 to 290). Phu Quoc Luxury: E.max 6,000,000 VND (about US$230)Ask for a written quote
All-on-4 per jawTri Hao: 200,000,000 VND (about US$7,740), on the islandAsk for a written quote
Implant brandsTri Hao: Megagen, Kontact, Anyridge, Neodent. Phu Quoc Luxury does not publish its brandsAsk each clinic
Entry without a visaUp to 30 days, arriving directly in Phu QuocCheck Thailand's current rules for your passport
Clinics SmileJet listsTwo, both in Duong DongNot covered in this guide
Getting therePhu Quoc International Airport (PQC), about 1 hour by air from Ho Chi Minh CityPhuket has its own international airport; check routes from home

Phu Quoc prices are indicative; only a written quote for your own case applies. Conversions are rounded, at SmileJet's rates on 23 October 2026.

Cost: What Phu Quoc Charges

At Tri Hao Dental Clinic (Nha Khoa Trí Hảo) an implant is 20,000,000 VND with Megagen, 25,000,000 VND with Kontact or Anyridge and 30,000,000 VND with Neodent, abutment included and crown extra; a complete tooth starts at 25,500,000 VND (about US$990). A porcelain crown (bọc răng sứ) is 4,000,000 to 7,500,000 VND (about US$155 to 290), and All-on-4 is 200,000,000 VND per jaw (about US$7,740).

Phu Quoc Luxury Dental Clinic (Nha khoa Phú Quốc Luxury) quotes implants at 15,000,000 to 30,000,000 VND (about US$580 to 1,160); ask whether the abutment and crown are included. Its E.max veneer is 6,000,000 VND (about US$230), and there is no charge for the consultation.

SmileJet has no sourced Phuket prices, so this guide does not put a percentage on the difference. Ask Phuket clinics for written quotes that list the same items: implant brand, abutment, crown material and warranty. Then compare like for like.

The Visa Comparison

The two islands work differently, and the rules change, so check both before you book.

  • Phu Quoc: foreigners arriving directly in Phu Quoc can stay up to 30 days without a visa under the island's special visa exemption. If your plan needs longer or includes the mainland, check what visa you need.
  • Phuket: entry follows Thailand's national rules. Check the current rules for your passport with the Thai authorities or your airline.

The full Phu Quoc visa mechanics are covered in the Phu Quoc visa exemption guide.

Flight Access by Source Market

  • Phu Quoc: Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) is about a 1-hour flight from Ho Chi Minh City. To stay without a visa, you need to arrive directly in Phu Quoc.
  • Phuket: Phuket has its own international airport.
  • From your home city: compare routes, total travel time and fares for both islands on the dates you need.

Clinical Infrastructure

In Phu Quoc, SmileJet lists two clinics, both in Duong Dong and about 1 km apart. Both are featured partners, a commercial listing relationship, not a clinical endorsement.

Tri Hao Dental Clinic is at 91 Nguyễn Trung Trực. Patients name Dr. Hao in Google reviews, and some reviews are from foreign visitors writing in English and French. It does All-on-4 and All-on-6 itself, has crowns and veneers made in a Ho Chi Minh City lab in 3 to 5 days, and has a general anaesthetist available if booked a week ahead. Phu Quoc Luxury Dental Clinic is at 85 Hùng Vương. It is part of the Nha Khoa Bảo Anh group, says it has operated for more than 15 years, and lists cone beam CT, panoramic X-ray, Piezotome and X-Cube implant guidance.

For a Phuket clinic, ask the same questions: who will treat you, which implant brand and crown material you get, and what the warranty covers, all in writing.

Recovery Environment

Both are beach islands, and either can work for recovery. In Phu Quoc both clinics are in Duong Dong, the main town; Long Beach runs south of it, and An Thoi is about 25 km further south, so staying nearer town means shorter trips to appointments.

Whichever island you choose, follow your dentist's advice on swimming, sun and diet after surgery, and leave spare days before your flight home for a check-up.

Family Travel

If you travel with family, check how far your hotel is from the clinic and how long each appointment takes, so the rest of the group can plan around it. The family side of a Phu Quoc trip is covered in the family dental holidays in Phu Quoc guide.

Who Each Island Suits Best

Choose Phu Quoc If…

  • You can arrive directly in Phu Quoc and your treatment fits within 30 days.
  • You want All-on-4 or All-on-6 at a clinic that does it on the island, at a published price.
  • You want clinic prices you can check before you ask for a quote.
  • You want SmileJet to book for you in English, Russian or Vietnamese.

Choose Phuket If…

  • Phuket's flights fit your route better.
  • You already have a Phuket clinic in mind and its written quote compares well.
  • You are combining dental work with a longer trip in Thailand.

If You Choose Phu Quoc: Where to Book

SmileJet books either clinic on WhatsApp or Messenger in English, Russian or Vietnamese, at no charge to you.

For the full Phu Quoc overview see the complete dental tourism Phu Quoc guide, or compare against the other Vietnam destination in the Phu Quoc vs Ho Chi Minh City comparison.

See both Phu Quoc clinics, or message SmileJet on WhatsApp or Messenger for a written quote.

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Medical Disclaimer

This article is provided for general information only and does not replace personalised advice from a qualified dentist. Tri Hao prices come from the clinic's own list, held on SmileJet since May 2026 and confirmed in quotes to October 2026; Phu Quoc Luxury's implant prices are from its website and the rest from SmileJet's quotes to patients, September to October 2026. Prices are indicative; only a clinic's written quote applies to you. Conversions are rounded, at SmileJet's rates on 23 October 2026. SmileJet does not provide dental treatment and is not responsible for treatment outcomes at listed clinics.

Prices are indicative; only a clinic's written quote applies to you. See how we source prices. SmileJet is an information service, not a healthcare provider, and nothing here is medical advice.

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