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Reviews of Shark Dental.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 161 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.

5.9 out of 10

Overall score

50 reviews read

5 public sources checked

Confidence in the reading: Medium

Last written 31 May 2026

Shark Dental is a recognised multi-branch HCMC chain that won Dental Clinic of the Year Vietnam 2025 (Global Health Asia Pacific) and partners with Medical Tourism Corporation for international patients. Two named dentists appear on the website with plausible credentials, and pricing is transparently published. However, the 50 on-platform reviews are uniformly 5-star with zero verified, no visit dates, template-pattern language, and several implausible reviewer names, which substantially undermines the trustworthiness of the review pool as a signal of real patient outcomes.

Authenticity

4/10

Baseline 6: chain with website, awards, named doctors. Heavy deduction: 50/50 five-star, 0 verified, no visit dates, template language, anime-character reviewer names. Final 4.

Treatment quality

6/10

Baseline 6: multi-branch chain, Dr Nguyen Duoc 33yr exp cited, range of procedures covered. -1 manipulation signal. External reviews show genuine results. Final 6.

Cleanliness

6/10

Baseline 6: no JCI cert verifiable, multiple reviewers cite clean modern facility, international-standard claims on website. No hygiene complaints found. Final 6.

Team

6/10

Baseline 6: Dr Nguyen Duoc (33yr implants/prosthodontics) and Dr Huynh Ba Minh Tri named on website. No named doctors appear in any of 50 on-platform reviews. Final 6.

Price value

7/10

Transparent published pricing. Implants 7.5M-32M VND, crowns 3.5M-8M VND. Competitive vs HCMC market. International patients confirm value vs home country. Final 7.

Tourist suitability

6/10

MTC partner, airport pickup offered, English staff confirmed by intl reviewers (Netherlands, India, France, Singapore). Multi-city branches. No dedicated intl coordinator visible. Final 6.

What comes up well

  • Dental Clinic of the Year Vietnam 2025 - Global Health Asia Pacific
  • Medical Tourism Corporation partner with airport pickup available
  • Named implant specialist Dr Nguyen Duoc with 33 years experience on website
  • Transparent published pricing: implants 7.5M-32M VND, crowns 3.5M-8M VND
  • English-speaking staff confirmed by international patient reviews on external platforms

Points to weigh

  • 50 of 50 on-platform reviews are 5-star with 0 verified and no visit dates - strong manipulation signal
  • Multiple reviewer names are anime/game character names (Guts Berserk, Kazuto Kirigaia, Haha Haha)
  • Upselling complaint and false advertising allegation noted on vietnam-dental.com aggregator

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.

4.8

out of 5, from 161 reviews

5 153
4 1
3 0
2 2
1 5
38. Nguyễn Ngọc Bảo Trâm via Google 5.0 out of 5
I received a warm and professional welcome from the staff here. I am very satisfied with their service and the results.
Sinji Kurosaki via Google 5.0 out of 5
I received excellent care and dedication from the doctors and staff at Sark Clinic.
Thùy Linh Lý via Google 5.0 out of 5
The service was good. They were very enthusiastic in assisting customers.
Tinh NC via Google 5.0 out of 5
The room was clean and airy, the staff were very helpful, and the quality was excellent 💯💯💯 …
Dinh Vo via Google 5.0 out of 5
After visiting many different places for examination, this is the place I trust the most.
Đoan Chym via Google 5.0 out of 5
I am completely satisfied with all the dental filling services at this clinic. From start to finish, everything gave me a very good experience. I believe that with this level of expertise, this clinic will surely grow stronger and attract even more customers.
Thi Tran via Google 2.0 out of 5
The office is very spacious and clean. The staff were very enthusiastic and friendly. The first time I needed two adjacent front teeth filled, but for some reason, Dr. inserted the two edges together, making it impossible for me to clean the gaps between my teeth. The second time I went to see Dr. to have it adjusted. I think the enamel of the filling was hard and dry, so I used sandpaper to…
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separate them, but I didn't use it properly. It ended up cutting the entire edge of my tooth, which was very painful. I still had to use a drill to separate them, drilling until I could even cut the hard, very strong tooth. Now the thread is pulled out, but when I eat, food gets stuck in my mouth more than usual, which is very uncomfortable. Currently, I am still under warranty, but because I live so far from home, I don't know if I have the money to return. I have a problem with my teeth and I don't trust the clinic anymore. Continue. Please be more careful.

Đào Ngọc Bảo Trân via Google 5.0 out of 5
Sales staff are enthusiastic and friendly, do not try to persuade customers, advise on the right service or have good sales programs, dedicated staff
Sa Nguyễn via Google 5.0 out of 5
The dental clinic gave surprisingly accurate pricing because they quoted the same price via text message, but the staff maintained that price upon arrival. The clinic looked clean and tidy; they didn't try to haggle, only informing the patient about their dental condition.
Hê Lel Trần via Google 5.0 out of 5
The consultants are enthusiastic. The doctors are dedicated. The prices are reasonable.
Huỳnh Như Nguyễn via Google 5.0 out of 5
Big space, great and dedicated doctor. Will come for regular check-ups.
trâm ngọc via Google 5.0 out of 5
The doctor is gentle, painless, the cost is quite reasonable, the staff is very cute, enthusiastic and friendly, worth the experience
Thu Thảo via Google 5.0 out of 5
10/10! I like this place because they're enthusiastic, the service is smooth, the price is reasonable, and the doctor is gentle; there's no pain or discomfort at all.
Valentine Aganbi via Google 5.0 out of 5
Awesome experience! Everyone was friendly and professional and great value for money! Thanks guys !
Forestland variety music club via Google 5.0 out of 5
Wow what a dentist. Great help and support. Staff were amazing and the surgeons and staff. Super helpful and kept me in the loop the entire time. Would def recommend all the way for NZ
Sonya K via Google 5.0 out of 5
Thank you to the entire team at Shark Dental. My husband had 11 ceramic onlay and whitening, I had an extensive clean descale, whitening and 1 ceramic onlay. Dr Anh, Thơ and the assistants were extremely professional, kind, and informative about the procedures. The clinic is spotless clean, sterile and comfortable. I highly recommend the clinic If we ever need further Dental treatment we will…
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travel from Australia again. Thank you all so much.

Dave Kelly via Google 5.0 out of 5
Came here for major onlay work for my top teeth. I needed 11 onlays attached and bottom teeth whitened to match color. The staff here Dr Anh, tho and assistant phuong were amazing always helpful explain everything and careful of any pain or otherwise. I would recommend anyone wanting dental work to come to Shark dental. Number 1 in Saigon.
Steve Horton via Google 5.0 out of 5
Mistakenly reviewed the wrong branch before - I can't begin to express how happy I was with Shark Dental service and the results that they achieved were amazing. Great communication from the start and throughout the procedure. Above and beyond on the care side, absolutely faultless. Results are in the pictures, after spending most of my life with wonky, yellow teeth - i now have something to smile…
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about. I cant recommend these enough.

Carmengayle Menzies via Google 5.0 out of 5
My 2nd visit —bridges,veneers,partial &cleaning. The staff is very accommodating, dentists are extremely professional…I took all their advice & more am than satisfied with their honoring the warranty and work ..I couldn’t be more satisfied.. AND. No pain
thúy thanh via Google 5.0 out of 5
A great experience, the sales staff were enthusiastic, friendly and helpful, and the karaoke hostesses were professional.
Truong Diem Quynh via Google 5.0 out of 5
After filling, it was like there was no cavity at all 😳 The doctor and staff were very enthusiastic. …
Nhật Hùng via Google 5.0 out of 5
Very good service, staff and technicians are very professional and attentive, reasonable price with quality service,,,, 👍 …
Frankie H Truong via Google 5.0 out of 5
Very impressive Clinic, I compared several other clinics (for my 9 crowns teeth) to decide on this clinic; not only because their fair prices but as well their state of the art facility and professional services. Definitely recommended.
Steve Munro via Google 5.0 out of 5
Shark dentistry in district 10 Saigon was a good experience for me. I came to Vietnam with concerns for some 10 year old dental work. The team there assessed what was needed and completed the first stage same day and within 3 days I had 10 crowns completed with great results. Highly recommended.

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