HCMC Dental Costs
Cost of dental treatment in Ho Chi Minh City
By SmileJet Editorial Team · Updated May 2026
Complete price guide for all treatment types at SmileJet-verified HCMC clinics. Prices shown in USD, AUD, NZD, GBP, and CAD. No hidden costs — what you see quoted is what you pay.
All treatment prices — HCMC
Exchange rates used: 1 USD = 1.53 AUD / 1.75 NZD / 0.79 GBP / 1.37 CAD
| Treatment | USD | AUD | NZD | GBP | CAD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implants | |||||
| Single implant (Osstem/Dentium) | From $880 | From A$1,347 | From NZ$1,540 | From £695 | From C$1,206 |
| Single implant (Straumann/Nobel) | From $1,050 | From A$1,607 | From NZ$1,838 | From £830 | From C$1,439 |
| Bone graft (ridge) | From $360 | From A$551 | From NZ$630 | From £284 | From C$493 |
| Sinus lift | From $450 | From A$689 | From NZ$788 | From £356 | From C$617 |
| All-on-4 (Osstem/Dentium, per arch) | From $6,700 | From A$10,251 | From NZ$11,725 | From £5,293 | From C$9,179 |
| All-on-4 (Straumann/Nobel, per arch) | From $8,200 | From A$12,546 | From NZ$14,350 | From £6,478 | From C$11,234 |
| All-on-6 (Osstem/Dentium, per arch) | From $7,900 | From A$12,087 | From NZ$13,825 | From £6,241 | From C$10,823 |
| Cosmetic | |||||
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | From $280 | From A$428 | From NZ$490 | From £221 | From C$384 |
| Composite bonding (per tooth) | From $80 | From A$122 | From NZ$140 | From £63 | From C$110 |
| In-chair teeth whitening | From $150 | From A$230 | From NZ$263 | From £119 | From C$206 |
| Gum contouring | From $200 | From A$306 | From NZ$350 | From £158 | From C$274 |
| 10 veneers (smile makeover) | From $2,800 | From A$4,284 | From NZ$4,900 | From £2,212 | From C$3,836 |
| Restorative | |||||
| Porcelain crown | From $320 | From A$490 | From NZ$560 | From £253 | From C$438 |
| Inlay/onlay (porcelain) | From $240 | From A$367 | From NZ$420 | From £190 | From C$329 |
| Root canal treatment | From $180 | From A$275 | From NZ$315 | From £142 | From C$247 |
| Tooth extraction (simple) | From $60 | From A$92 | From NZ$105 | From £47 | From C$82 |
| CBCT scan | From $120 | From A$184 | From NZ$210 | From £95 | From C$164 |
All prices indicative minimums from SmileJet-verified HCMC clinics. Exact quote after clinical assessment. Exchange rates: 1 USD = 1.53 AUD / 1.75 NZD / 0.79 GBP / 1.37 CAD.
What affects the final cost
Implant brand
Osstem (Korean) and Dentium (Korean) are priced lower than Swiss Straumann and Swedish Nobel Biocare. All four brands have strong peer-reviewed clinical literature. Brand choice should be guided by your clinician's recommendation based on your bone density and case complexity — not purely by price.
Number of teeth
Veneers and crown work scales linearly with tooth count. Most cosmetic cases involve 6–12 teeth. Pricing per tooth is fixed at SmileJet-verified clinics — no volume discounts or upsell pressure.
Preparatory work
Bone grafts, sinus lifts, and extractions are quoted separately because not every patient needs them. SmileJet ensures these are itemised in your pre-travel quote — not added as surprises at consultation.
Prosthetic material
Zirconia prosthetics (used in All-on-4 and All-on-6 final bridges) are priced higher than acrylic temporaries. Most patients opt for zirconia for the final restoration. The price difference is included in the "from" prices shown above.
Exchange rate timing
HCMC clinics quote in USD. The AUD/NZD/GBP/CAD equivalent shifts with exchange rates. SmileJet quotes at the time of consultation — rates in the table above are indicative based on current rates.
No hidden fees at verified clinics
SmileJet-verified HCMC clinics do not charge for consultations, digital X-rays, or smile design sessions for patients referred through SmileJet. Your quote includes these. Verify this in writing before your trip.
HCMC dental cost — frequently asked questions
Why is dental treatment so much cheaper in HCMC than Australia?
The cost difference is driven by three factors: lower dentist salary benchmarks (an HCMC specialist earns a fraction of Sydney equivalent), significantly lower clinic overhead (rent, utilities, staffing), and lower laboratory costs. The implant systems, porcelain materials, and diagnostic equipment are equivalent — Straumann, Nobel Biocare, E.max porcelain, and CBCT scanners are used identically in both markets. You pay for the procedure, not the postcode.
Are there hidden costs that appear after I arrive?
At SmileJet-verified clinics, no. The pre-travel quote includes CBCT scan, consultation, all in-clinic appointments, and the treatment itself. Additional costs that may arise are itemised in advance — specifically, bone grafts or sinus lifts if your CBCT reveals insufficient bone (this is disclosed before you book flights). Clinics that discover new "requirements" at consultation that weren't in the SmileJet quote are flagged and the discrepancy resolved before treatment begins.
What is the total trip cost for an All-on-4 in HCMC vs Australia?
Total HCMC All-on-4 trip (both arches, two trips): from A$20,502 for Osstem treatment, plus A$2,800–4,000 return flights (two trips), A$1,200–2,000 accommodation (12 nights combined), A$600–800 food and transport. Total: approximately A$25,000–A$28,000. Australian out-of-pocket: A$54,000–A$68,000 for dual arch. Net saving: approximately A$28,000–A$43,000.
Do HCMC clinics charge for consultations?
SmileJet-verified HCMC clinics do not charge for the initial consultation or Digital Smile Design session for patients referred through SmileJet. CBCT scans are included or quoted explicitly — not added as surprise charges. Confirm this is explicit in your written quote before your appointment.
Why HCMC dental prices are lower than home countries
The price gap between HCMC and Australia or the UK is not explained by lower quality materials, less experienced dentists, or cutting corners. Four structural cost differences drive the pricing.
Lower dentist and staff salaries
A specialist implantologist or cosmetic dentist in HCMC earns a fraction of the equivalent salary in Sydney or London. Vietnam's cost of living and labour market benchmarks are fundamentally different. The HCMC dentist placing your Straumann implant trained to the same standard, uses the same implant system, and produces the same clinical outcome — but the salary overhead is a fraction of what the Sydney equivalent charges through to the patient.
Lower clinic overhead
Commercial rent in HCMC, even in prime District 1 locations, is a fraction of equivalent space in a Sydney CBD dental precinct. Utilities, insurance, and administrative staffing costs scale similarly. The same 5-chair clinic that would cost A$1.2 million per year to operate in Sydney operates for A$150,000–200,000 in HCMC. This structural cost difference flows directly to the treatment price.
Lower laboratory costs
Zirconia milling, ceramic fabrication, and prosthetics production in Vietnam cost significantly less per unit than in Australia or Europe. HCMC has a mature dental laboratory sector — the same technicians who fabricate crowns and bridges for HCMC patients also supply prosthetics to international dental clinics via export. The labour component of lab costs in HCMC is 70–80% lower than equivalent Australian dental laboratories.
No subsidy arbitrage needed
In Australia and the UK, private dental pricing partially subsidises the regulatory, insurance, malpractice, and compliance overhead of the local dental market. HCMC operates in a different regulatory environment with lower compliance overhead. SmileJet's verification standard compensates for the different regulatory context — not by reducing quality expectations, but by independently applying an international clinical standard that the local regulatory system does not mandate.
Total HCMC trip cost: treatment plus travel
The only way to assess whether a HCMC dental trip represents genuine value is to compare total all-in trip cost (treatment plus flights plus accommodation) against home-country treatment cost alone. Here are three common case profiles.
10 porcelain veneers (7-day trip)
All-on-4 single arch, Osstem (two trips)
Single implant with zirconia crown (two trips)
Travel costs are mid-range indicative from Sydney. Savings estimates use mid-range Australian home-country pricing. Actual savings vary by case complexity and departure city. The implant single-tooth case is best combined with other HCMC treatment to maximise trip value — at that point the travel costs are spread across multiple procedures.
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