Table of Contents

• Comparing prices honestly
• Northern vs Southern Vietnamese
• Visas for overseas Vietnamese
• Which generation are you?
• The Viet Kieu dental dilemma
• Navigating Hanoi as a Viet Kieu
• Prices by diaspora country
• Combining dental with a family visit
• Trust concerns
• The two Hanoi clinics on SmileJet
• FAQ

Little Saigon, Cabramatta or Hanoi: Comparing Prices Honestly

SmileJet does not publish prices for dentists in Little Saigon, Cabramatta or Paris 13. The fair comparison is your own dentist's written quote against a written quote from the Hanoi clinic for the same work. Picasso Dental Clinic publishes its Hanoi price list in VND, so you can see the starting figure before you ask.

What a Hanoi clinic can offer

• A published price list, the same at both Picasso branches in Hanoi.
• Treatment in Vietnamese or English, so your parents and you can both follow.
• Equipment the clinic says is installed at every branch: CBCT 3D scanner, digital panoramic X-ray, iTero intraoral scanner and digital surgical guides.

Northern vs Southern Vietnamese: What Southerners in Hanoi Should Expect

Key differences you will notice immediately

The Hanoi accent, some everyday words and the pace of conversation differ from the South. People in Hanoi will understand a Southern accent, and you will adjust within a day or two.

What this means inside the dental clinic

Dental terms are where most Việt Kiều get stuck, whatever the region. If you are unsure, switch to English: Picasso works in English and Vietnamese at both Hanoi branches. Ask for the plan and quote in writing so nothing depends on one conversation.

Your Viet Kieu Visa Options

Overseas Vietnamese may qualify for a visa exemption certificate (giấy miễn thị thực), and some hold Vietnamese citizenship or residence documents. Other visitors usually use the e-visa. The rules change and depend on your passport and papers, so check the current requirements with a Vietnamese embassy or consulate before you book.

Dental tourism action plan

1. Get a written treatment plan and X-rays from your dentist at home.
2. Send them to SmileJet on WhatsApp or Messenger for a written quote from Picasso.
3. Check your visa or exemption, then book flights around the clinic's trip length.

Which Generation Are You? Why It Matters for Your Hanoi Dental Trip

1.5 Generation, Born in Vietnam, Raised Abroad

You may speak well but lack dental vocabulary. Mixing Vietnamese and English with the dentist is normal.

2nd Generation, Born Abroad to Vietnamese Parents

Use English for the clinical discussion and let your parents handle the small talk if that is easier.

3rd Generation, Vietnamese Grandparents, Western Identity

Treat it like any overseas dental trip: English throughout, written quotes, and records to take home.

Who This Guide Is For

Overseas Vietnamese in Australia, the United States, France, Canada and elsewhere who are coming back to visit family and want dental work done while they are in Hanoi, or who are arranging care for parents who live there.

The Viet Kieu Dental Dilemma

The "You Are Vietnamese, You Should Pay Local" Problem

Picasso publishes one price list for both Hanoi branches. Ask for an itemised written quote and check each line against that list; a reputable clinic should be happy to explain any difference.

Family Pressure to Do It While You Are Here

Relatives often suggest a cousin's dentist or a quick extra procedure. Decide on major work such as implants or veneers before you fly, from a written plan, not on the day.

What Has Changed in Hanoi Dental Since You Left

Digital imaging and scanning are now common in clinics that treat international patients. Picasso says every branch has a CBCT scanner, used before every implant, and an iTero intraoral scanner. Addresses have changed too: Hanoi's districts were abolished on 1 July 2025, so the Old Quarter branch is now in Ba Đình ward (phường Ba Đình), though many maps still show the old form.

Navigating Hanoi as a Viet Kieu

The Language Advantage, With a Caveat

Speaking Vietnamese helps with taxis, food and family. In the chair, accuracy matters more than pride: ask for anything important in writing.

Negotiating Prices vs Standard Rates

A clinic with a published list is not a market stall. Instead of bargaining, ask which items in the quote are optional and whether a lower-priced material suits your case, for example a zirconia crown at 7,000,000 VND instead of Emax at 9,000,000 VND.

Getting Dental for Parents and Siblings

Picasso's list covers family needs: complete dentures (răng giả tháo lắp) from 8,000,000 VND, scaling and polishing (cạo vôi răng) 300,000 to 600,000 VND, and a children's exam at 200,000 VND. SmileJet can book several family members on the same days.

Dental Price Comparison by Diaspora Country

Picasso's Hanoi prices, converted at about US$1 = 25,830 VND and rounded. Indicative only; only a written quote for your own case applies.

Australia (AUD)

The ADA 2022 fee survey, reported by Choice, put the average veneered crown at A$1,678. A crown (bọc răng sứ) at Picasso is about A$385 (zirconia) to A$660 (Lava Plus), between about a quarter and two-fifths of that. For All-on-4, 2025 Australian price guides give A$18,000 to A$35,000 per arch; Picasso's is about A$8,260 to A$12,120 per jaw before the final bridge, which is quoted separately and not published.

United States (USD)

A complete implant (trồng răng implant) at Picasso is about US$1,160 (Neodent) or US$1,550 (Nobel Biocare or Straumann); a zirconia crown about US$270. Compare with a written quote from your own dentist.

France (EUR)

The same implant is about €1,040 (Neodent) or €1,380 (Nobel Biocare or Straumann); a zirconia crown about €240. Compare with a written quote (devis) from your own dentist.

Canada (CAD)

About C$1,630 (Neodent) or C$2,170 (Nobel Biocare or Straumann) for a complete implant; about C$380 for a zirconia crown. Compare with a written quote from your own dentist.

Combining Dental with a Family Visit

Planning a Trip Around Tết and Dental Work

Tết slows much of Hanoi, so ask the clinic about its hours if your visit falls near it, and leave the treatment for the days before or after the busiest family days. Picasso gives 5 to 7 days for crowns and bridges and 3 to 5 days for veneers; a single implant needs two visits 3 to 6 months apart.

Staying with Family vs Hotel After Treatment

Family homes are fine for recovery if you can rest and eat soft food. After implant surgery or extractions, a quiet room and a short trip to the clinic matter more than comfort.

Trust Concerns Specific to Viet Kieu

"They Will Charge Me More Because I Live Overseas"

Ask for an itemised quote in writing and compare it with the published list. Picasso says there is no deposit to receive a quote or hold an appointment.

How to Check a Clinic's Credentials

• Ask who will treat you and for their practising licence.
• Ask which implant brand will be placed and for the serial numbers afterwards.
• Ask for copies of your X-rays and CBCT files.

How SmileJet Helps Viet Kieu Patients

SmileJet passes your plan and questions to the clinic in Vietnamese, English or Russian, and books the appointment. It costs you nothing; you pay the clinic directly. SmileJet does not treat patients and offers no warranty of its own.

The Two Hanoi Clinics Listed on SmileJet

SmileJet lists two dental clinics in Hanoi, both branches of Picasso Dental Clinic (Nha khoa Picasso), founded in Hanoi in 2013 as Serenity International Dental Clinic. Both are featured partners on SmileJet: a commercial listing relationship, not a clinical endorsement.

Picasso Dental Clinic, Old Quarter Branch (Nha khoa Picasso Châu Long)

16 Phố Châu Long, Ba Đình ward, near Trúc Bạch lake. Open every day 8:30 to 18:00. The founding branch; the clinic says every Picasso treatment is done here. See the Old Quarter branch.

Picasso Dental Clinic, Westlake Square Branch (Nha khoa Picasso Westlake)

LKC22 Hoàng Minh Thảo, Westlake Square, in what was Bắc Từ Liêm district. Open every day 8:30 to 18:00, with on-site car and motorbike parking. See the Westlake Square branch.

FAQ: Your Top 5 Questions Answered

Tôi là Việt Kiều, nói giọng miền Nam, có thể đi khám răng ở Hà Nội được không?

Yes. Picasso works in Vietnamese and English at both Hanoi branches, so you can switch to English for technical questions. Ask for the plan and quote in writing in whichever language you read more easily.

Will a Hanoi clinic charge me more because I live overseas?

Picasso publishes one price list in VND for both Hanoi branches. Ask for a written quote and check each line against the published list.

How much is a dental implant in Hanoi?

At Picasso a complete implant with abutment and zirconia crown is 30,000,000 VND with Neodent (about US$1,160) or 40,000,000 VND with Nobel Biocare or Straumann (about US$1,550). Prices are indicative; only a written quote for your case applies.

Do overseas Vietnamese need a visa to visit Vietnam?

It depends on your passport and status. Overseas Vietnamese may qualify for a visa exemption certificate, and other visitors usually use the e-visa; check current rules with a Vietnamese embassy before booking.

Can I book dental care for my parents in Hanoi at the same time?

Yes. Picasso's list includes dentures, crowns, implants and children's care on the same published list, and SmileJet can book several family members at either branch.

Related Guides for Viet Kieu Patients

• Hanoi dental guide
• Dental implant cost in Hanoi
• Planning a dental trip to Hanoi, step by step

Prices are indicative; only a clinic's written quote applies to you. SmileJet is an information and booking service, not a healthcare provider.