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Reviews of Premier Dental.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 479 aggregated from Google. Screened for duplication and printed as written. They are not visit-verified.

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SmileJet AI analysis

What these reviews add up to.

8.3 out of 10

Overall score

50 reviews read

5 public sources checked

Confidence in the reading: High

Last written 31 May 2026

Premier Dental is one of the most credentialed dental clinics in Southeast Asia for tourist patients, anchored by a Columbia-trained ABP Diplomate periodontist and a large English-speaking team across two HCMC locations. Cleanliness and tourist logistics are consistently praised across a diverse review pool with genuine negatives surviving. One substantiated root canal failure involving bone perforation warrants caution for complex endodontic cases, but implant and periodontal outcomes draw strong repeat visitors from Australia, the US, and the UK.

Authenticity

8/10

Baseline 9: 50 reviews, diverse styles, named staff, genuine negatives surviving. -1: 0 verified but typical for imported Google reviews. Final 8.

Treatment quality

7/10

Baseline 8: strong implant/perio outcomes, complex cases praised. -1: 1 serious root canal failure (bone perforation, tooth lost). Final 7.

Cleanliness

9/10

Baseline 9: 'spotless', 'immaculate', 'modern' across dozens of independent diverse reviews. No cleanliness complaints found. Final 9.

Team

9/10

Baseline 9: Dr. Albert Le - Melbourne BDSc 2003, Columbia MS Periodontics 2016, ABP Diplomate 2017 verified on clinic site. Multiple named senior dentists. Final 9.

Price value

8/10

Baseline 8: specific prices cited (GBP43 for x-ray+CT+fillings, USD163 cleaning+whitening). Under 1/3 of US/AU prices. Transparent pre-treatment quotes. Final 8.

Tourist suitability

9/10

Baseline 9: D1 + D2 Thao Dien expat hub, English staff, international coordinator, flexible travel schedules, post-departure follow-up. Final 9.

What comes up well

  • Dr. Albert Le holds Columbia MS Periodontics 2016 and ABP Diplomate 2017 certification
  • Two HCMC locations including expat-friendly Thao Dien, District 2
  • English-speaking international patient coordinator with post-trip follow-up
  • Prices consistently under 1/3 of US/AU equivalents with transparent quotes
  • 20+ year history with CT scanner and digital x-ray technology on-site

Points to weigh

  • One substantiated root canal failure: roots perforated, bone drilled, tooth lost and implant required on return home
  • Email staff confusion between implant and crown terminology noted in one complaint

This analysis is written by AI from the reviews below and the public sources it could find. It is a reading of what patients reported, not a clinical endorsement and not medical advice. How clinics are listed and screened is set out in our trust and safety policy.

The evidence

What patients actually wrote.

4.9

out of 5, from 479 reviews

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Irina Santos via Google 5.0 out of 5
I am a very fussy client and used to have the best treatment in Europe. But after moving to Australia I could not find a clinic that would satisfy my needs. A very good friend of mine recommended me Premier Dental and I decided to try …
Thi Dao via Google 5.0 out of 5
I went here during my stay in HCM to request a general check up of what need to be done with my current dental status and was impressed with the cleaness of the place and the honest and frank advise and recommendations of Dr Thịnh. I ended …
minh tam tran via Google 5.0 out of 5
The Vietnamese doctors were very enthusiastic and performed the surgery painlessly. Dr. Hien was also very enthusiastic and attentive. Even the medical assistants and reception staff were very helpful, kind, and thoughtful. Thanks everyone. Do Mong Hoang
Andrea Macasadia via Google 5.0 out of 5
Initially found on Google and it was my first time doing a dental service outside of the US, all the staff were extremely helpful and easy to talk to. Very well taken care of by Kate and Dr. Helen for a cleaning. Highly recommend for their high quality service and care!
Zante Steyn via Google 5.0 out of 5
I don't like going to the dentist so I've been putting it off unfortunately. I finally settled on Premier Dental and I saw Patrick; he was patient with me, gave me options to choose from and then explained the process as he went along. It was a great experience and I'll only be using them from now on.
Dave via Google 5.0 out of 5
A very helpful, professional experience with Dr Richie and the team at Premier Dental. Had several visits over a few days for a root canal and fillings and all the staff were very welcoming and made me feel comfortable and cared for. Recommend for dental work.
Nelson WU via Google 5.0 out of 5
I recently had bridging and veneer work done at Premier Dental, and I’m really happy with the results. Dr. Rose is not only incredibly skilled but also has an eye for perfection, making sure everything was just right. She’s very attentive …
David “Dave” Shelvey via Google 5.0 out of 5
The staff were all fantastic. Everything was clearly explained in advance. Kate made the entire experience easy and checked in with me the next day to make …
Pagan Mahan via Google 5.0 out of 5
The staff here are absolutely beautiful!! Tina (Tien) was very gentle and caring and did a fantastic job, Kate was also amazing. I definitely recommend premier dental and will send everyone I can to …
David Yalacki via Google 5.0 out of 5
Fast, efficient service by competent staff. They also speak English so translating was not an issue. I got a quick cleaning for roughly $40 usd, which is cheaper than my copay on my “free” cleanings back home. Go figure. …
m s via Google 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic experience at Premier Dental. I went in to get a crown replaced and cleaning. So clean and organized. Staff are patient and kind.
Tuyến Trần via Google 5.0 out of 5
The doctor was gentle, with an assistant sitting beside the patient to reassure them. The equipment was modern and looked clean. The staff were cheerful, friendly, and provided enthusiastic support. They offered pain relief advice and provided helpful post-examination support.
Kandy H via Google 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful experience at Premier Dental. All of the staff were friendly, professional, and helpful. Clean, modern facility. Highly recommend!
Jan Schroder via Google 5.0 out of 5
Visited 2 times: October 2023 and October 2024. Friendly and professional staff. Dr Richie was very professional. Friendly service! Highly recommended! This is my dentist in Saigon now.
Mantisarian via Google 5.0 out of 5
Very professional and friendly service. The work itself was gentle and considerate. Highly recommended
stefanex92 via Google 5.0 out of 5
Great welcome and great professionalism on the part of all the staff! Highly recommended
Ethan Ly via Google 5.0 out of 5
Very professional and helpful team. Clean and hygienic that give you confidence, knowing you're in safe hands.
Miranda Houchens via Google 5.0 out of 5
Very good and professional dental clinic with friendly staff who make the experience comfortable. I recommend Premier for all my friends and family who need dental services or teeth cleaning.
Sophia Duong Vu via Google 5.0 out of 5
Came here for a teeth clean a few days ago during my holiday in vietnam . Lovely staff, and really clean place. Facilities are good and modern. Has a good waiting area seperate from the reception, my parents were able to wait in the waiting …
Alan Ng via Google 5.0 out of 5
Dr. Rise is very profefessional and knowledgeable, she is very patient, listening to my problem and find way resolving it. Kate Nguyen is very kind and helpful. She follows up on every visit and step on resolving my problem. I highly recommend Premier Dental for all dental issues.
jimmy dang via Google 5.0 out of 5
Came today for my routine check-up + cleaning and received excellent service from Dr. Kim and the staff. Kate in the front office was particularly helpful in addressing the reason for my visit and accomodating as I waited for my …
Hà Yên via Google 5.0 out of 5
The service here is a perfect 10 out of 10. The Italian doctor extracted my wisdom tooth, thankfully, it was very gentle and there was hardly any swelling at all.
Paul Dill via Google 5.0 out of 5
The service at Premier Dental was exceptional. Everyone i interacted with was friendly and helpful. The service i received from Kate and the staff made me feel like i was being served in a Michelin star fine dining restaurant. Dr Richie …
njb via Google 5.0 out of 5
I came here for a routine dental cleaning and the service I received from the staff and Dr Daniel was incredible! Better than any dentist I have been to in England, everyone was so friendly and …

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