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
The dental clinic is very reputable and the staff are very enthusiastic about their work.
Clean clinic, perfect service, professional and dedicated staff, very satisfied, I will make an appointment for my whole family next week. 10 points
The price is unreasonable, 3m VND for 1 root canal treatment, not including dental filling. 6.5m for a porcelain tooth, this is too expensive so I decided to just finish the treatment here and do the porcelain tooth at another place. When I came back to check if the treatment is done and I said I would not do the porcelain tooth here, the dentist carelessly checked my tooth and said “since it’s…
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not painful anymore, it’s done”. The service was quick when i booked.
Reply from the clinic
Dear Ms. Ngọc, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We have carefully reviewed your case and would like to provide some clarifications to avoid any misunderstandings: 1. Transparent Pricing: At Sakura Dental Clinic, we prioritize transparency. All treatment costs, including root canal treatments and porcelain teeth, are clearly listed at our reception. We respect our customers' autonomy in choosing treatments based on their needs and budget. 2. Nature of Root Canal Treatment: Root canal treatment is a complex dental procedure that often requires additional steps to build up the tooth tissue which vary depending on individual cases. Some patients may require fillings with fiber posts, others may need artificial cores, while some only need a filling, as in your case. These requirements depend on the tooth remaning tissue and are carefully evaluated by our dentists, so root canal treatment is charged separately. 3. Thorough Quality Control: To ensure the highest standard of care, our dentist followed the recommended protocol for root canal treatment. After completing the procedure, a 3D X-ray (in addition to the standard periapical X-ray) was taken to evaluate the treatment's success thoroughly. While the 3D X-ray typically costs 600,000 VND, we waived the fee to prioritize quality control and your peace of mind. The 3D X-ray confirmed that the root canal treatment was successfully completed. This reflects our commitment to quality and our dentist's dedication to providing meticulous care. We hope this explanation clarifies concerns and shows our dedication to outstanding service. Thank you for your understanding. Sincerely, Sakura Dental Clinic
I was nervous booking in for a cleaning as I hadn't been to a dentist in a very long time. I found this place through Google Reviews and decided to try it. I am SO happy I did! The staff were very friendly and helpful, and spoke great English. My cleaning was super fast, with ZERO pain or discomfort. The dentist showed me a live-cam of my results after, and even though I had cavities, there was…
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zero pressure to do any dental work there. The price was very reasonable as well. I am extremely satisfied with my experience and results, and would highly recommend Sakura Dental Clinic to anyone in the area looking for a dentist.
Thank you for the clinic's very thoughtful, attentive, and thorough service.
The clinic is clean and the service is good. I went for a root canal treatment and saw Dr. Vinh Huy; he was very thorough and attentive.
Dr. Vinh Huy is okay. I'm very satisfied with the clinic.
I had a toothache in my sixth tooth for two years, with a lot of tartar and discoloration, but I endured the pain until I couldn't bear it anymore and decided to see a dentist. Luckily, I met Dr. Vinh Huy. He was very attentive, providing thorough advice on my condition and clearly explaining the treatment plan, from root canal treatment to subsequent porcelain restoration. This made me feel…
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l reassured and understand my treatment process clearly. What impressed me most was how gentle and meticulous he was. The tartar removal was painless, done slowly and carefully, not rushed. For me, careful care and clear explanations from the doctor were more important than speed. I am truly grateful to Dr. Vinh Huy – a dedicated and compassionate dentist. I will definitely recommend his clinic to my friends, colleagues, and family ❤️ Please give the clinic and Dr. Huy a 5-star rating!
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