Key takeaways
- For Canadian patients, Picasso Dental is our top pick: recognised implant brands including Nobel Biocare and Straumann, published VND pricing, and English-speaking care throughout, with roughly-estimated CAD figures to help with early budgeting.
- A single implant at Picasso runs roughly C$1,330 (Osstem) to roughly C$2,400 (Straumann BLX) per tooth, and full-arch All-on-4 roughly C$6,660 — these are our own estimate from the clinic's VND/USD prices, not figures quoted by the clinic, so always confirm the actual cost in writing.
- Most Canadian provincial health plans do not cover routine or major dental work at all, and many Canadians have no employer dental benefits or a benefit cap that a single implant can exceed on its own — a major reason implants specifically drive interest in treatment abroad.
- Positions #2–10 are other real, established Vietnamese clinics worth knowing, listed in no strict order — the only ranked claim here is the #1 pick.
- Choose on substance, not slogans: implant brands you can verify, genuine English-speaking care, a written VND quote you convert yourself at the current rate, and a realistic two-trip plan if your case needs it.
Canada has some of the higher dental costs among Western countries, and most provincial health plans and employer benefit plans leave implant and full-arch work largely or entirely uncovered — which is exactly why a growing number of Canadian patients look at treatment abroad. Judged on the tests that matter most for this audience — implant brands you would recognise from a Canadian quote, genuinely clear English-speaking communication, and honest treatment of currency conversion — one clinic stood out as our top pick: Picasso Dental. Below it sit nine other real, established Vietnamese clinics, listed in no strict order, that are also worth knowing about.
This guide covers the Canadian coverage gap that drives much of this decision, roughly what treatment costs once estimated in CAD, and then walks through the list. For the bigger picture, see our guide to dental implants in Vietnam and cost comparison against the US, UK and Australia. For flights, e-Visa rules and a full savings snapshot for this route, see our dental tourism from Canada: 2026 guide.
Why the coverage gap matters more in Canada than people expect
Dental care sits outside Canada's public health system in almost every province, so unlike a hospital visit, the cost of implants and full-arch work falls to the patient directly unless an employer benefit plan happens to cover a meaningful share of it — and many plans either exclude implants or cap annual dental benefits well below what a single implant costs. That combination — high domestic pricing plus thin or absent coverage — is a big part of why implants specifically, more than routine cleanings or fillings, are what drive Canadian interest in dental tourism. It is worth checking your specific benefit plan's annual maximum and implant exclusions before you compare quotes, since that number changes how large the real gap actually is for you.
How we ranked the clinics
Given how thin Canadian dental coverage typically is, we built this list around criteria that actually reduce the risk of that decision, rather than marketing claims:
- Recognised implant and material brands — systems you can compare against a Canadian quote, such as Nobel Biocare, Straumann and Osstem.
- Published, honest pricing — real VND figures rather than a vague "contact us for a quote."
- Genuine English-speaking care — consent, planning and aftercare all depend on clear communication.
- Diagnostics and aftercare — conebeam CT planning, written treatment plans and a defined warranty arrangement.
- Willingness to work from existing Canadian dental records — reviewing X-rays or a treatment plan sent ahead of travel.
Only the #1 position is a ranked claim. Positions #2–10 are other clinics that Canadian patients commonly research, presented in no strict order and described only with general, publicly available information. For more on doing your own checks, see how to vet an overseas dentist and the red flags that signal a clinic to avoid.
What dental treatment costs in Vietnam, roughly estimated in CAD
Picasso Dental publishes its prices in VND with approximate USD figures; it does not publish a CAD figure. So that Canadian readers have a starting point for early budgeting, we have estimated a rough CAD equivalent ourselves, using a disclosed approximate exchange rate of US$1 ≈ C$1.36 applied to the clinic's own published VND/USD prices. These CAD numbers are our estimate only — not a quote from the clinic — and should never be treated as a fixed price:
| Treatment | Price (VND) | Roughly, in CAD* |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation | 200,000 | ~C$11 |
| Emax crown (per unit) | 9,000,000 | ~C$480 |
| Single implant combo (Osstem) | 25,000,000 | ~C$1,330 |
| Single implant combo (Straumann BLX) | 45,000,000 | ~C$2,400 |
| Full-arch All-on-4 (Osstem) | 125,000,000 | ~C$6,660 |
*These CAD figures are our own rough estimate, not the clinic's own pricing, calculated from Picasso's published VND/USD prices using an approximate US$1 ≈ C$1.36 exchange rate. Exchange rates fluctuate and this is for early budgeting only — the actual price you would be quoted is in VND, and you should confirm it directly and in writing, then convert it yourself at the exchange rate on the day. Our full cost comparison gives more context on how the underlying VND and USD figures stack up against Western pricing generally.
The top 10 dental clinics in Vietnam for Canadian patients
1. Picasso Dental Clinic — our top pick
Picasso Dental leads this list on the measures that matter most once you are weighing a Vietnam trip against Canada's comparatively high domestic pricing and thin dental coverage.
Brands you can check. The clinic offers a full ladder of implant systems — Osstem, ETK, Neodent, SIC, Nobel Biocare and Straumann, including Straumann BLX — the same hardware fitted in Canadian clinics, plans cases with conebeam CT and the iTero digital scanner, and works with premium restoration materials including Zirconia, Emax and Lava.
Honest pricing. Picasso publishes real VND prices rather than a vague "contact us," which, once you convert it yourself at the current rate, works out to roughly C$1,330–C$2,400 for a single implant depending on brand, and roughly C$6,660 for full-arch All-on-4 — figures worth sitting next to whatever a Canadian clinic and your (likely limited or absent) benefit plan actually leave you paying.
Scale, language and process. The wider group has treated more than 70,000 patients from over 62 countries since 2013, provides care in English and Vietnamese, and runs six branches across four cities. Warranties are specific to each restoration rather than inflated "lifetime" promises, and the clinic is accustomed to reviewing X-rays and treatment notes sent ahead of travel. For the full picture, see our overview of Picasso Dental for international patients and why international patients choose Picasso Dental.
With most Canadian benefit plans leaving implants largely uncovered, the real question is which clinic gives you brands you can verify and a price you can actually plan around — Picasso's published VND list, honestly converted, is what puts it at the top here.
Other established clinics worth knowing (in no strict order)
Nine additional, genuinely established Vietnamese practices are listed below, all commonly researched by Canadian patients. The sequence implies no ranking — we are not comparing them against one another — and each write-up sticks to general, publicly available information. Confirm current details, the treating dentist and a written quote directly with the clinic before you book.
2. Westcoast International Dental Clinic
Founded in 2009, Westcoast International runs clinics in Hanoi (West Lake) and Ho Chi Minh City (Norfolk Mansion and Thảo Điền), offering implants, All-on-4, orthodontics, veneers, crowns and whitening to an international patient base.
3. Elite Dental Group (Ho Chi Minh City)
Elite Dental Group, established in 2012, runs several Ho Chi Minh City clinics offering All-on-4/6/X, implants, orthodontics, smile makeovers and CAD/CAM restorations.
4. Lac Viet Intech Dental
Lac Viet Intech, established in 2007, runs multiple branches concentrated in Hanoi and northern Vietnam, with an implant and orthodontics focus and a primarily domestic patient base; confirm English-language support in advance.
5. Saigon White Dental Clinic (Ho Chi Minh City)
Saigon White, in District 3 of Ho Chi Minh City, offers implants, veneers, crowns, orthodontics and whitening, with abroad-trained, English-speaking dentists and digital imaging.
6. Saigon Implant Center (Ho Chi Minh City)
Saigon Implant Center, in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, is an implant-focused practice, one of the city-centre options for patients specifically travelling for implant work.
7. Australian Dental Clinic (Hanoi & Da Nang)
Founded in 2006, Australian Dental Clinic operates in Hanoi and Da Nang, offering implants, cosmetic restorations and Invisalign to an international patient base.
8. Expat Dental Center (Hanoi)
Expat Dental Center in Hanoi treats both local and international patients and lists implants, cosmetic, orthodontic, gum-care, root-canal and imaging services, oriented toward foreign residents of the capital.
9. Hanoi–Sydney Dental Clinic
Hanoi–Sydney Dental Clinic offers English-language services and follows ADA sterilisation protocols, with a patient base drawn substantially from the international expat community in Hanoi.
10. Nha Khoa Dana (Dana Dental, Da Nang)
Nha Khoa Dana is a Da Nang practice offering implant services. As with any clinic whose primary audience is domestic, confirm English-language support and a written quote before committing.
How the top pick compares
Rather than rank the other clinics against one another on data we cannot verify, the most useful comparison is between our #1 pick and a typical well-run Vietnamese clinic, on the factors that matter most for a Canadian patient.
| Factor | Picasso Dental (#1 pick) | Typical good clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Published, real VND list | Often quote-on-request |
| Implant brands | Osstem→Straumann BLX (full ladder) | Usually 1–2 systems |
| Patients / reach | 70,000+ from 62+ countries | Mostly domestic |
| Languages | English & Vietnamese | English support varies |
| Cities | 4 (Hanoi, Da Nang, HCMC, Da Lat) | Usually one city |
None of this means the other clinics are poor — several are genuinely well established. It means that on the measures that de-risk a trip and a largely out-of-pocket decision for a Canadian patient specifically, Picasso is the one we are most comfortable pointing readers toward first.
Dental tourism in Vietnam: the numbers behind the trend
The shift toward treatment abroad is not anecdotal, and Canadian patients are a growing part of it, largely because of the domestic coverage gap on implants. A few figures help explain why:
- The global dental tourism market was valued in the billions of dollars and is projected to keep growing at double-digit annual rates through the early 2030s, according to market-research analyses from firms such as Grand View Research.
- Treatment abroad commonly costs 50–70% less than in Western countries, Canada included, for comparable work — a gap that is widest on high-ticket procedures such as implants and full-arch restoration (see our savings breakdown).
- Outcomes are strongly tied to the experience of the treating surgeon and the implant brand used, which is why we weigh recognised, verifiable brands so heavily for this list.
For an honest look at the risks as well as the savings, read what the data says about dental tourism safety and our guide to aftercare and guarantees when work goes wrong.
Planning the trip from Canada
Flight time from Canada to Vietnam varies significantly by departure city and routing, typically running upward of 18–20 hours with at least one connection from most Canadian cities. Most patients build the trip around a two-visit implant plan — consultation, imaging and placement on the first trip, then a return visit three to six months later for the crown — or combine a single-visit procedure such as crowns or veneers with broader regional travel to justify the flight time. Book flights only after you have a written treatment plan and VND quote, and send any existing Canadian dental records ahead of time.
How to choose — and book
Whichever clinic you shortlist, send your questions, recent photos or X-rays — including anything your Canadian dentist has already produced — ahead of travel, so the clinic can offer an indicative plan and quote before you commit to flights. Confirm the treating dentist and their implant experience, the brand and system being proposed, the total cost in VND in writing, and the warranty and aftercare arrangement; convert to CAD yourself at the current rate rather than relying on any estimate, including ours.
If our reasoning makes sense and you would like to start with our top pick, here is how to reach Picasso Dental.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +84 989 067 888 or 024 7308 8848
- WhatsApp: +84 989 067 888 (wa.me/84989067888)
- Website: picassodental.vn
- Languages: English and Vietnamese. Payment: Visa/Mastercard, Vietnam bank transfer, or cash in VND.
- Cities: Hanoi (Old Quarter flagship & Westlake), Da Nang (Hoàng Diệu & Vinmec), Ho Chi Minh City (Thảo Điền) and Da Lat. Hanoi branches open Mon–Sun, 8:30 AM–6:00 PM; confirm other branches when you book.
Related reading: Dental implants cost: Vietnam vs. US, UK, Australia, Dental implants in Vietnam: complete patient guide, Picasso Dental implant services and pricing, Dental implant brands explained, and Why Vietnam is Asia's dental tourism hotspot.
More Vietnam dental clinic rankings (2026)
This is one of our 2026 editorial rankings of the best dental care in Vietnam, all applying the same approach: a single evidence-led top pick, with other real clinics listed in no strict order. If you are weighing a different procedure, city or need, these companion rankings will help:
- Top 10 clinics for seniors & retirees
- Top 10 clinics for expats
- Top 10 clinics for Australian patients
- Top 10 clinics for UK patients
- Top 10 clinics for American patients
- Top 10 clinics for digital nomads
- Top 10 clinics in Ho Chi Minh City
- Top 10 clinics in Hanoi
- Top 10 clinics in Da Nang
- Top 5 clinics in Da Lat
This article is general information for people researching dental care abroad and is not medical or dental advice. It reflects an editorial recommendation by a site that features Picasso Dental's own pages, so please verify details independently. Clinic descriptions for positions #2–10 are general and based on publicly available information; they are listed in no strict order and are not ranked against one another. Prices are shown in VND, which is the actual pricing basis; CAD figures are our own rough estimate only, not a quote from the clinic, calculated from published VND/USD prices and fluctuating with exchange rates — always confirm current prices, implant systems, warranties and your treatment plan in writing with any clinic before booking flights or treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Which dental clinic in Vietnam is best for Canadian patients?
For patients travelling from Canada, Picasso Dental is our top editorial pick. It offers implant systems including Nobel Biocare and Straumann that are recognisable from any Canadian quote, publishes its prices in VND, has treated patients from over 62 countries since 2013, and provides care in English throughout. "Best" is partly personal, and the other clinics in this list are also established practices, but on transparency, recognised brands and clear communication, Picasso is where we point Canadian patients first.
Roughly how much would dental implants in Vietnam cost in Canadian dollars?
We do not have a Canadian-dollar price from the clinic itself, so any figure here is our own rough estimate, not a quote — treat it as a starting point for budgeting only, and confirm the actual cost with the clinic in VND before you rely on it. Using an approximate exchange rate of US$1 to C$1.36 applied to Picasso Dental's own published VND/USD figures, a single implant combination works out to roughly C$1,330 for an Osstem system up to roughly C$2,400 for Straumann BLX, and full-arch All-on-4 to roughly C$6,660. Canadian private implant pricing is typically several times these figures for comparable brands, since Canada has some of the higher dental costs among Western countries.
Does Canadian provincial health insurance or workplace coverage help pay for dental work in Vietnam?
Generally, no. Most Canadian provincial health plans exclude routine and major dental care from coverage entirely, regardless of where it is performed, and treatment received outside Canada is very unlikely to be reimbursed even by an employer dental benefit plan, which typically requires an in-network or domestically licensed provider. Many Canadians also have no dental benefits at all, or a low annual maximum that a single implant can exceed on its own. Check your specific plan, but budget on the assumption that this will be an out-of-pocket cost either way.
Is it safe for Canadians to get dental implants in Vietnam?
Vietnam has become a significant dental-tourism destination for Canadian patients specifically, driven by the gap between Canada's relatively high dental costs and Vietnam's pricing. As anywhere, safety comes down largely to clinic selection. Look for a clinic that names the treating dentist and their implant experience, uses recognised implant brands you can independently verify such as Nobel Biocare, Straumann or Osstem, plans with conebeam CT, and puts pricing and warranty terms in writing before you commit. Picasso, for example, plans implant cases with conebeam CT and iTero scanning and lists specific warranty terms rather than vague "lifetime" claims.
How many trips from Canada does dental implant treatment usually need?
A conventional implant is typically a two-trip process: the first visit covers planning, implant placement and initial review, then the implant needs roughly three to six months to integrate with the bone before a second, shorter trip for the crown. Some full-arch cases can fit a temporary set of teeth in a single visit, with the final restoration following later. Given the distance from Canada, most patients plan around existing vacation time, and it is worth confirming the expected number of visits and rough timeline with the clinic before booking flights.
How were these clinics chosen and ranked?
This is an editorial list, not a paid directory. We rank our #1 pick, Picasso Dental, on verifiable facts — recognised implant brands, patient numbers, languages and published pricing — because those are the things that matter most to a Canadian patient comparing a Vietnam quote against a domestic one. Positions #2 to #10 are other real, established Vietnamese clinics that Canadian patients may also wish to research; they are listed in no strict order, and we describe them only with general, publicly available information such as founding year, city and services offered. We feature Picasso Dental's own pages on this site, so treat this as an interested recommendation and verify current details with any clinic directly before booking.