15 8 Montri Rd, Phuket, Thailand
SmileJet AI Audit Score for Dr. Au Children and Family Dental Clinic: 7.4/10 overall. Authenticity: 6/10 — Baseline 7: website, named founder DDS+Cert.Ped.Dent, Dental Departures listed. 50/50 reviews near 5-star, 0 verified: -1. Final 6.. Treatment Quality: 8/10 — Baseline 8: 30+ dentists, full specialist scope, long-term patient retention, Dental Departures verified doctors confirmed. Final 8.. Cleanliness: 8/10 — Baseline 8: Japan-imported equipment, 7 rooms, international sterilization standard, multiple independent reviewers confirm clean facility. Final 8.. Team: 8/10 — Baseline 8: 10+ named doctors in reviews, founder credentials verifiable, specialist team (ortho, endo, pedo, prosth, oral surgery) confirmed. Final 8.. Price Value: 7/10 — Baseline 7: competitive Thailand pricing on Dental Departures, clinic states affordable policy, no public price list on own site. Final 7.. Tourist Suitability: 7/10 — Baseline 7: emergency walk-ins accommodated, English confirmed, insurance coordination, daily to 8:30 PM. Primary focus pediatric. Final 7.. Summary: Phuket's first specialist pediatric dental clinic with 27+ years of operation, led by a certified pediatric dental specialist with verifiable credentials and a team of 30+ dentists covering the full specialist spectrum. Strong track record with international families and expatriates, emergency accommodation, English-speaking staff, and daily extended hours to 8:30 PM make it practical for traveling families. Best suited for families traveling with children needing specialist pediatric care rather than adult cosmetic or implant tourism. Key strengths: Certified pediatric dental specialist founder with 30+ years and university lecturer history; 30+ dentist team covering orthodontics, implants, endodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics; Emergency same-day appointments documented for tourists; English-speaking doctors confirmed by multiple international patients; Daily hours 9 AM to 8:30 PM, 7 days a week. Points to note: 50 sampled reviews all near 5-star with 0 verified - no independent verification available; Primary focus is pediatric/family; limited adult cosmetic tourism orientation. Confidence: Medium. Based on 50 reviews and 3 sources. Audited 31 May 2026.
SmileJet AI Audit
Confidence
● Medium
Audited 31 May 2026
Authenticity
6
Treatment Quality
8
Cleanliness
8
Team
8
Price Value
7
Tourist Suitability
7
"Phuket's first specialist pediatric dental clinic with 27+ years of operation, led by a certified pediatric dental specialist with verifiable credentials and a team of 30+ dentists covering the full specialist spectrum. Strong track record with international families and expatriates, emergency accommodation, English-speaking staff, and daily extended hours to 8:30 PM make it practical for traveling families. Best suited for families traveling with children needing specialist pediatric care rather than adult cosmetic or implant tourism."
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Baseline 7: website, named founder DDS+Cert.Ped.Dent, Dental Departures listed. 50/50 reviews near 5-star, 0 verified: -1. Final 6.
Baseline 8: 30+ dentists, full specialist scope, long-term patient retention, Dental Departures verified doctors confirmed. Final 8.
Baseline 8: Japan-imported equipment, 7 rooms, international sterilization standard, multiple independent reviewers confirm clean facility. Final 8.
Baseline 8: 10+ named doctors in reviews, founder credentials verifiable, specialist team (ortho, endo, pedo, prosth, oral surgery) confirmed. Final 8.
Baseline 7: competitive Thailand pricing on Dental Departures, clinic states affordable policy, no public price list on own site. Final 7.
Baseline 7: emergency walk-ins accommodated, English confirmed, insurance coordination, daily to 8:30 PM. Primary focus pediatric. Final 7.
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Dr. Au Children Family Dental Clinic is an integrated dental clinic in Talat Yai, Mueang District, Phuket Town, Phuket, Thailand, notable as Phuket Island's first specialist pediatric dental clinic, open for over 27 years under the management of Dr. Ubonwan Pakamaethavee (DDS, Cert. Ped. Dent.) — a certified pediatric dental specialist and former lead pediatric dentistry lecturer with over 30 years of experience in pediatric dentistry. The clinic serves Thai residents, foreign expatriates, tourists, and social security patients through a team of more than 30 general and specialist dentists. It is open daily, Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM — the latest closing hours of any clinic in this listing.
Dr. Au Children Family Dental Clinic holds a unique position in Phuket: it is the island's first and only specialist pediatric dental clinic, led by a dentist who is not only a certified pediatric dental specialist (Cert. Ped. Dent.) but a former university-level pediatric dentistry lecturer with 30+ years of specialist experience — a depth of credential in child dental care that no other Phuket clinic can match. The clinic is genuinely child-friendly in design and atmosphere, with kind dentists, child-appropriate decor, and child-oriented amenities that make dental visits less stressful for young patients and their families. Beyond pediatrics, the clinic's 30+ dentist team covers the full spectrum of specialist and general dentistry, making it a true family clinic where parents and children can receive all their dental care under one roof. The 7-room facility with Japan-imported equipment and international-standard sterilization supports a high patient volume across all age groups. Daily hours to 8:30 PM provide working families with after-hours appointment availability seven days a week.
Pediatric dentistry is the clinic's founding specialty, covering all aspects of children's oral health from baby teeth through to adolescent dental care in a child-friendly environment. Orthodontics is available in four systems: Damon self-ligating braces, ceramic braces, metal braces, and clear aligners. Dental implants replace missing teeth permanently. Porcelain and composite veneers and diastema closure deliver cosmetic smile improvement. Ceramic crowns and bridges restore damaged or missing teeth. Dentures (partial and full) replace multiple missing teeth. Root canal treatment preserves infected teeth. Wisdom tooth extractions and general extractions are performed. Teeth whitening, fluoride varnish, and fissure sealants provide preventative and cosmetic care. Fillings and general restorative dentistry complete the full-service scope.
Dr. Ubonwan Pakamaethavee (DDS, Cert. Ped. Dent.) is the clinic founder and director — a certified pediatric dental specialist, former number-one ranked pediatric dentistry lecturer, and practitioner with over 30 years of specialist experience in pediatric dentistry. The broader clinical team comprises more than 30 general and specialist dentists covering orthodontics, implants, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and cosmetic dentistry alongside the pediatric specialty.
Dr. Au Children Family Dental Clinic operates from a 7-room dental facility with a dedicated dental X-ray room. The majority of clinical equipment is imported from Japan to international standards, and sterilization equipment meets international hygiene requirements. The clinic environment is designed to be child-friendly — with age-appropriate décor and amenities — while simultaneously supporting the full specialist and general dentistry scope required by its 30+ dentist team and diverse patient base.
Dr. Au Children Family Dental Clinic explicitly serves foreign expatriates and tourists alongside Thai residents, making it a natural destination for international families living in or visiting Phuket who require pediatric dental care meeting specialist standards. For families traveling with children who need dental treatment, the clinic's specialist pediatric dentist leadership and child-friendly environment provide reassurance that is not available at general clinics. The clinic's daily 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM hours accommodate families across all schedules. Affordable pricing is a stated clinic policy across all service categories.
Dr. Au Children Family Dental Clinic is located in Talat Yai, Mueang District, Phuket Town, Phuket, Thailand. The clinic is open daily, Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM. Phuket International Airport is approximately 30 to 35 kilometers away.
4.9
★ 455 reviews
Piriya Tantaew
March 2026 · ★ 5
The doctor is lovely. The tradition has been passed down from mother to daughter. 😂 …
Zuvinan Thiti
March 2026 · ★ 5
Dr. U's clinic has been renovated; it's spacious, cool, and comfortable. Kids can have fun playing the piano too!
Clinic response ():
Response from the owner 2 days agoThank you for your review. Translated by Google ・ See original (Thai)
Jatuporn Usaha
March 2026 · ★ 5
My younger sibling is a patient of Dr. Rangsimma. The doctor is kind and takes very good care of my sibling. The clinic is clean and there's even a piano to play!
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Response from the owner 3 days agoThank you for the review. Translated by Google ・ See original (Thai)
Ruchira Rodwilai
March 2026 · ★ 5
The staff provided excellent service. The doctor was very attentive and chose the best options for us.
Clinic response ():
Response from the owner 3 days agoThank you for your review. It was a pleasure to serve you. Translated by Google ・ See original (Thai)
Piyawan Singhol
March 2026 · ★ 5
We came to the clinic as a whole family. Today was my first time as a patient and I was very impressed. I had two front teeth treated and they look amazing. The dentist was very gentle; it felt like nothing happened.
Clinic response ():
Response from the owner 3 days agoThank you for your review. It was a pleasure to serve you. Translated by Google ・ See original (Thai)
ชาเซีย ขุนวิสูตร์
March 2026 · ★ 5
Came to get my teeth done at the dentist's office, and I'm feeling thirsty! 🥰🥰🥰 Thank you so much! …
นูรีซัน วานิ
March 2026 · ★ 5
I brought my little sister to get her teeth done with Dr. Tum, two teeth initially, and today we came back for another one. My sister loves it! The doctor is kind, the clinic is clean, modern, and well-equipped. I highly recommend it to other moms to bring their kids; the doctor is truly kind!
Greeta Waree
March 2026 · ★ 5
I had orthodontic treatment with Dr. Wat since 2018. I've now had the braces removed, and my teeth are in good condition. Dr. Wat is lovely, gives good advice, and is very friendly.
วิลาวัลย์ วิมลบูรณ์
March 2026 · ★ 5
My child loves Dr. Karn very much. She never cries whenever we come. The doctor takes very good care of her. The staff at the clinic are kind, and the clinic is very clean.
Cheri Leong
March 2026 · ★ 5
My son, Henry, had a toothache on the day we arrived to Phuket and we found this clinic and managed to get an appointment at the last minute. We had Dr Apple (I believe that's her name) treat him and he needed 2 root canals which terrified him but she was extremely patient and did her best to finish the treatment as fast as she could (1 hour). Thanks to the team at Dr Au's clinic for doing their best to calm Henry down and complete a successful treatment of his teeth so we could enjoy the rest of our holiday in Phuket.
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