Step 1 — Get a Free SmileJet Consultation

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Step 2 — Get a Second Opinion from Your Home Dentist

Once you have your SmileJet treatment plan in hand, take it to your regular dentist at home. Ask them to review the proposed treatment and confirm that it is clinically appropriate for your situation. This step is highly recommended for any major work — implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, or All-on-4.

The vast majority of patients find that their home dentist agrees the treatment plan is correct. In many cases, the home dentist will acknowledge that their own quotation is significantly higher for identical work. Having this confirmation gives you confidence and peace of mind before committing to travel.

Step 3 — Choose Your Clinic

The right clinic depends on the complexity of your treatment. Both SmileJet-verified options below are excellent — but they serve different patient profiles.

Step 4 — Book Flights to Da Nang (DAD)

All visitors to Hoi An for dental treatment fly into Da Nang International Airport (DAD). There is no airport in Hoi An itself. Da Nang is approximately 30 km from the heart of Hoi An — a 30-minute taxi ride costing approximately USD 17, or USD 25 by private pre-booked transfer. Grab is available from the airport at comparable or lower prices.

Routing by region:

• Australia: Vietjet operates seasonal direct flights; Vietnam Airlines routes via Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi.
• New Zealand: Connect via Auckland or Sydney, then Vietnam Airlines or Singapore Airlines to Da Nang.
• USA: Best routings via Seoul (Korean Air), Taipei (EVA Air), Tokyo (ANA), or Doha (Qatar Airways).
• United Kingdom: Best routings via Doha (Qatar Airways), Dubai (Emirates), or Singapore (Singapore Airlines).
• Hong Kong: Cathay Pacific, Vietjet, and HK Express operate near-direct flights of approximately 2 hours.

Step 5 — Apply for Your Vietnam E-Visa

Use only the official Vietnamese government portal. Avoid third-party visa services, which charge significantly more for the same result. Payment is by Visa/Mastercard online. You will receive your e-visa by email — print a copy and carry it alongside your passport.

Step 6 — Book Hoi An Accommodation

Hoi An offers four distinct accommodation zones for dental tourists, each with different advantages depending on your treatment plan and preferred lifestyle.

For major implant or All-on-4 surgery patients, staying near Picasso Dental Clinic in Da Nang eliminates transfer time on appointment days and keeps you close to the clinic for any follow-up. For patients having simpler work, the Ancient Town or An Bang Beach offer the classic Hoi An experience with easy access to An Tam Smile Dental Clinic.

Step 7 — Plan the Holiday Component

One of the strongest reasons to choose Hoi An for dental tourism is the exceptional destination itself. Treatment appointments typically occupy mornings or half-days, leaving plenty of time to explore.

Day trips worth booking in advance:

• Ba Na Hills: The Golden Bridge and French Village, 45 minutes from Da Nang by car.
• My Son Sanctuary: UNESCO World Heritage Cham ruins, 45 minutes from Hoi An.
• Hue Imperial City: A full-day trip through the former imperial capital, 2.5 hours north.
• Marble Mountains: Five marble hills, caves, and pagodas, 30 minutes from Hoi An.

Within Hoi An itself, book cooking classes, lantern-making workshops, cycling tours through the rice paddies, and tailoring appointments well in advance — especially in peak season from February to May. Hoi An's tailors can produce custom suits, dresses, and shoes in 24–48 hours.

Step 8 — Prepare Your Medical History

Preparing your medical information before departure saves time at the clinic and ensures the safest possible treatment. Assemble the following into a single folder — digital and printed copy:

• Current medications list: Name, dosage, and frequency. Blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin), bisphosphonates, and diabetes medications all affect dental treatment protocols.
• Allergy information: Especially any known reactions to local anaesthesia (articaine, lidocaine), antibiotics (amoxicillin, metronidazole), NSAIDs (ibuprofen), or latex gloves.
• Recent dental X-rays or CBCT scan: If you have X-rays from the last 12 months, bring them — this may avoid repeat imaging and speeds up treatment planning.
• Previous dental work records: Particularly relevant if you have existing implants, bridges, or crowns that need to be matched or integrated.
• General medical conditions: Diabetes, osteoporosis, heart conditions, or autoimmune conditions should be disclosed — they affect healing and anaesthetic protocols.

Step 9 — Pack for Dental Travel

Packing for a dental tourism trip requires a few additions to your standard travel kit.

Step 10 — First Consultation Day

Picasso Dental Clinic Da Nang: Your hotel transfer will be arranged — confirm the pick-up time the evening before. Bring your dental X-rays and medical history folder. The clinic will perform a full CBCT scan (3D imaging) at no additional charge for implant cases. You will receive a printed treatment plan and written cost quotation on the same day.

An Tam Smile Dental Clinic Hoi An: Walk-in or short taxi from Ancient Town accommodation. Bring your X-rays if available. Assessment is comprehensive but typically faster for simpler cases. Treatment can often begin on the same day for cleaning, whitening, or emergency work.

Step 11 — Treatment Days

Once treatment begins, follow these practical guidelines for the smoothest experience:

• Follow soft diet instructions strictly after any surgical procedure. Avoid hard, crunchy, or very hot foods for the recommended period — typically 48–72 hours post-surgery.
• Keep all appointments as scheduled. Multi-visit treatments are sequenced; rescheduling one can delay the entire plan.
• Use Grab for independent transport. The Grab app works throughout Da Nang and Hoi An and is far cheaper than negotiating with tuk-tuk drivers.
• Rest at your hotel after any surgical procedure. Dental implant surgery, extractions, and bone grafting require genuine rest.
• Stay hydrated — drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol during the healing period, and be cautious with very spicy food which can irritate surgical sites.

Step 12 — Return for Final Restorations

For multi-stage treatments — particularly dental implants, All-on-4, and complex full-mouth cases — a return visit is required to fit the final restorations (permanent crowns, bridges, or prosthetics).

Timeline: Return visits are typically scheduled 3–6 months after the initial surgery, once the implants have integrated with the bone. Your clinic will advise the exact timing based on your case.

In the interim period:

• Keep temporary crowns or prosthetics clean as directed by your clinic.
• Report any concerns (pain, loosening, discomfort) promptly via the clinic's email or through the SmileJet platform.
• Avoid booking your return flights until you have received clinical clearance that your implants are integrating as expected.

The Vietnam 90-day multiple-entry e-visa means you can return within 3 months on the same visa — timing that works well for most implant patients who return for final restorations at the 3–4 month mark.

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