Patients
Reviews of Sakura Dental Clinic.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 80 aggregated from Google. Screened for duplication and printed as written. They are not visit-verified.
SmileJet AI analysis
What these reviews add up to.
6.7 out of 10
Overall score
Sakura Dental District 7 is a trusted 12-year expat clinic with excellent English, named Japanese-trained specialists, and genuine long-term loyalty from Singapore-based patients. Dr. Huy and Dr. Tu stand out for their patient-centered approach. A pattern of inconsistency with unnamed male doctors — one upselling extractions, one rough with a child — suggests uneven staff quality that visitors should be aware of.
Authenticity
6/10Baseline 7: website, 5 named doctors (Dung, Tu, Duong, Huy, Vinh Huy), 12+ years, 3M crown brand named, Bao Viet insurance, Singapore-to-Vietnam loyalty patient, genuine multi-national pool. -1 Light: Hannajoy Lagud posts walk-in inquiry as 5-star review. Final 6.
Treatment quality
5/10Baseline 8: 3 crowns+2 veneers praised vs Chicago (Dr. Tu); 10-year Singapore loyalty patient (root canal, veneers, crowns); 4 wisdom teeth one session; 3M 15-year warranty crowns (Dr. Huy); scaler+root planing effective for gum recession. -2 Medium: unnamed male doctor upselling extraction on healthy tooth and half-hearted cleaning (Tran Hilary); Dr. Tu consultation with undisclosed X-ray charge and no follow-up (邓人). -1 Light: unnamed new doctor rough with child (Nguyen88 Emily). Final 5.
Cleanliness
8/10Baseline 8: 'clean' mentioned consistently across nationalities; modern equipment; children's play area; 'small but clean, well-equipped' confirmed by local regular. No negative cleanliness signals. Final 8.
Team
7/10Baseline 8: Dr. Huy stops mid-procedure when patient scared, filled small teeth at no charge; Dr. Tu excellent English; Dr. Dung praised for baby tooth care; Cally Larson (dental trauma patient) held through procedure by team; Tuong Vi assistant named. -1 Light: unnamed new tall doctor rough with child, yelled and scolded (Nguyen88 Emily). Final 7.
Price value
6/10Baseline 6: scaling 500k VND; 4 fillings 2,000k VND; dental package 2,550k; extraction 1.6M noted as expensive; higher than local average but Bao Viet insurance accepted directly. 3M brand with 15-year warranty justifies premium. Final 6.
Tourist suitability
8/10Baseline 8: HCMC District 7 expat hub (Phu My Hung); English excellent across team; serves French, Russian, American, Irish, Singapore-based Vietnamese diaspora; Japanese-trained branding; walk-in accepted; Bao Viet insurance for expat corporates. Final 8.
What comes up well
- 10-year loyalty patient flies from Singapore for all dental work — root canal, veneers, crowns, cleaning
- Dr. Huy stopped mid-procedure when patient was scared, filled small damaged teeth at no charge (Thuy Pham Le)
- 3 crowns + 2 veneers praised by Chicago patient as transformative — Dr. Tu's English described as exceptional
- Children's play area; Bao Viet insurance directly accepted with fast processing
- 3M porcelain crowns with 15-year warranty; Japanese-trained dentist background
Points to weigh
- Unnamed male doctor recommended extraction on a non-problematic tooth and performed half-hearted cleaning (Tran Hilary, 1-star)
- Dr. Tu consultation: X-ray charged without prior disclosure; treatment plan never communicated after a week (邓人, 1-star)
- Unnamed new tall doctor rough with child during treatment — yelled and scolded (Nguyen88 Emily, 1-star)
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The evidence
What patients actually wrote.
out of 5, from 80 reviews
Today's tooth extraction at the clinic was a great experience; the doctor and assistants were friendly and enthusiastic. Customer service wasn't great, but they always were.
I visited Sakura Dental for service during a recent stay in Vietnam. The staff is gracious and very attentive. The environment is welcoming, and the services are extremely affordable. They were recommended to me by friends who live in country and use their services on a regular basis. HIGHLY RECOMMEND🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 …
A great experience. Yes i said it a great dental experience. Went above and beyond the call of duty. Honored initial estimate despite additional work needed. I am from the United States and needed major work done and highly suggest to anyone overseas needing major work to book the flight, get better/more work done at a fraction of the price Dr Tu and her staff were all kind and amazing. 5…
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stars across the board.
This was my first time visiting the clinic and I was very satisfied with the experience. The space was clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and enthusiastic. Dr. Tuyet Dung, in particular, was very kind, gentle, and clearly explained each step of the treatment process, making me feel reassured and less anxious. Her technique was also excellent, quick and precise. After this first…
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visit, I will definitely continue to come here for regular dental check-ups. Thank you very much to the clinic team for the wonderful service!
Dr. Tu Tran is the best dentist in my life. She’s professional and clearly consultant every single details of the procedure and give me the best advice to take care of my oral issue. I feel no pain at all which has never happened at the dental office that I went to, but Dr. Tu Tran with a deeply knowledge about dental. She will definitely take good care of you.
The aftercare was also very good. The teachers and staff were polite and friendly.
The team of doctors, assistants, and receptionists are extremely friendly and highly skilled. I've been to many dental clinics, but Sakura is my top choice because of its excellent quality. The facilities are modern and clean. I've had dental work done many times, but I never felt scared or in pain during the procedures. The cost was worth my expectations, so I even brought my mother there several…
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more times. I will definitely come to Sakura for long-term dental check-ups.
I surfed several topics on social networks, read everyone's comments and was scared of unscrupulous and unprofessional dental clinics. So naturally, even though I had my teeth done at Sakura Dental Clinic for more than a year, I still wanted to come here to say thank you. I had a tooth number 6 that had a root canal 15 years ago, so the filling was broken quite a bit, with very little root left. I…
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went to another dental clinic, the doctor there advised me to extract that tooth and get an implant because the doctor said my root was too little to have a porcelain crown. Luckily, my company changed offices near PMH, so I randomly found a nearby dental clinic to fill another decayed tooth. Doctor Huy consulted, took an X-ray and diagnosed that tooth number 6 could be fitted with a porcelain crown without needing an implant. In the end, I was able to keep my real tooth and only spent 1/3 of the money compared to an implant, so I feel grateful to have met a caring doctor. It's not for nothing that everyone reads reviews and praises Dr. Huy a lot, because he is very friendly and considerate. I use PVI insurance with an annual limit, so I can freely discuss with Dr. Huy how much the insurance costs, what services I do first, and then wait until I have an insurance card to continue. He is also happy to advise. Maybe the service at PMH is a bit expensive, but I am completely confident with the skills of the doctors here.
Have had dental work done here for many years, the doctors are all good, the staff is polite, the equipment is modern. Insurance cards are accepted in many places.
I’ve been a regular patient at Sakura for years, and I can confidently say Dr. Tu is incredibly skilled, gentle, and takes the time to explain everything clearly. Whether it’s a routine cleaning or a more involved procedure, I always feel in good hands. Also, the clinic is always clean and well-organized.
The service here is great, the consultants are enthusiastic, the doctors work with dedication (my husband and I are very satisfied with Dr. Dung). This will be a place where my family and I will be regular customers.
I had root canal treatment and fillings done here. Dr. Huy did a great job; I felt reassured. Overall, I found the service to be good and worth the money.
I just had my wisdom teeth filled and extracted here. Dr. Huy and his assistant, Dinh, worked very gently and quickly; thankfully, it wasn't painful. The service was excellent, attentive, and polite. I will definitely come back for my next visit.
I felt very reassured having my dental work done here. Dr. Huy gave thorough advice on what needed to be done and performed the procedure very gently. The service was quick and I didn't have to wait long.
The best dental clicnic in town. Friendly staff, skilled dentists, impeccable service, lovely office… Our family has been Dr. Ngoc Tu for years; she is the most dedicated and gentle dentist ever. My dad had a full snap in denture installment here and he is very happy with the final result. Highly recommended 🥰 …
I met Dr. Tu a few years ago because my friend's hotel was a few meters away from her clinic. A guest at the hotel said he had just had a cleaning there and was impressed with her and the staff. I decided to go there and I have gone there a few times when I visited Saigon. Last Sunday I saw Dr. Tu and her son washing her car and she remembered me from my last visit in 2020. Her smile makes you…
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feel welcome and relieves the anxiety of visiting a dentist. I highly recommend Sakura Dental. Every member of the staff is great. I was very satisfied with my visit on March 10, 2025. I highly recommend Sakura Dental. Thank you Dr. Tu. Thomas Kemp
I just had my teeth done at Sakura Dental Clinic. Doctor Huy Nguyen & assistant Quynh treated me very attentively and thoughtfully and gave me detailed advice on suitable options. Good customer service and the cost is worth the quality of service.
Good service, I made an urgent appointment at 8am due to toothache, the dentist immediately scheduled me for 9am, I had root canal treatment with Dr. Huy and his assistant, I felt good, clearly advised on costs. I will consider going to a familiar dentist
Having been visiting Sakura Dental clinic over a span of about 15 years, I can testify to the professionalism and competency of Dr Tu and her staff. It is always with confidence and satisfaction that I keep returning for my dental care, to enjoy friendly and helpful personnel, fully qualified, along with a clean environment and personal interest to my specific needs and concerns. Theo
I had a filling done, but the subsequent grinding wasn't done properly, leaving excess filling material which was uncomfortable. The price wasn't worth the service. 😊 …
You should definitely visit. The doctor is very helpful and thorough, and the staff are friendly. The place even has a play area for children. Plus, they have partnerships with most insurance companies. Very satisfied!
The service here is very good. The doctors and consultants are very enthusiastic. I went to see Dr. Huy for a dental check-up and was consulted very carefully and had my wisdom tooth extracted without any pain. I have been to many other dental clinics but none of them are as good as Sakura's service. Everyone should try it.
When going to the dentist, I consider cleanliness and the doctor's skills important. This dental clinic is 10/10, and on top of that, the assistants are enthusiastic and gentle. I will recommend it to friends and relatives 👍 …
Clean, friendly service, and reasonable prices compared to the average.
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