Key takeaways

  • For families, Picasso Dental is our top pick in Vietnam: children's dental exams are free, and the clinic treats both adults and kids under one roof, useful for expat families who want everyone seen on the same trip.
  • A free children's exam removes the biggest barrier to a first check-up — cost — and lets parents get an honest read on a child's dental health before committing to any treatment.
  • Positions #2–10 are other real, established Vietnamese clinics offering general and family dentistry, listed in no strict order — the only ranked claim here is the #1 pick.
  • For expat families based in Vietnam long-term, continuity matters as much as any single visit — a clinic with multiple branches and English-speaking staff is easier to return to for routine care, not just one-off treatment.
  • Choose on how a clinic actually communicates with children (not just parents), plus straightforward adult and pediatric pricing — not on generic "kid-friendly" claims.

Family dentistry gets less attention in dental-tourism content than implants or veneers, but it is a real and recurring need for two different groups: expat families living in Vietnam long-term who need an ongoing dentist for both parents and kids, and visiting families who want everyone's check-up handled on the same trip. Working through the field on what actually matters for families — cost of a first children's visit, whether adults and kids are seen under one roof, and genuine communication with children, not just parents — our top pick is Picasso Dental, followed by nine other real, established Vietnamese clinics, listed in no strict order.

This guide covers what to look for in a family dentist in Vietnam and what a children's visit costs, before walking through the list. For more on navigating dental care as an expat family specifically, see our guide to pediatric and family dental care for expats in Vietnam.

How we ranked the clinics

Family dentistry is judged on different things than a single cosmetic or surgical procedure, so our criteria reflect that:

  • Genuinely low-barrier first visits — a free or low-cost children's exam removes the biggest reason parents put off a first check-up.
  • All-ages care under one roof — adults and children seen at the same practice, ideally the same trip.
  • Communication with children — not just English-speaking parents, but a clinic experienced with explaining procedures to kids and managing dental anxiety.
  • Preventive focus — scaling, fillings and check-ups prioritised over pushing straight to bigger procedures.
  • Continuity for residents — multiple branches and consistent pricing, useful for expat families who will return for routine care, not just a single visit.

Only the #1 position is a ranked claim; positions #2–10 are other clinics offering general and family dentistry that parents may want to look into, ordered arbitrarily and described using only general, publicly available information. See how to vet an overseas dentist for more on doing your own checks.

What family and children's dental care costs in Vietnam

Because children's visits are often about prevention and small treatments rather than major procedures, the relevant reference prices are different from the rest of this site. These are Picasso Dental's published prices most relevant to families:

Picasso Dental — family & preventive care prices
ItemPrice (VND)Approx. USD
Children's dental examFree
Adult consultation200,000~$8
Scaling & polish300,000–600,000~$12–24
Composite filling400,000–700,000~$16–27

Conversions are approximate and rates move. Any treatment beyond the free exam — a filling, scaling, or referral to orthodontics for a teenager — is priced separately using the clinic's standard rates; ask for a written estimate once the exam is complete. See the Picasso Dental services and pricing page for the wider price list.

The top 10 clinics for family & pediatric dentistry in Vietnam

1. Picasso Dental Clinic — our top pick

Picasso leads this list on a simple, concrete fact: children's dental exams are free. That removes the single biggest reason parents delay a first check-up, and it lets a family try the clinic and see how the dentist interacts with their child before committing to anything. The clinic treats adults and children together, so a visiting or resident family can have everyone seen without splitting between separate practices.

Built for continuity. With six branches across four cities (Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat), English-speaking care, and 70,000+ patients from 62+ countries served since 2013, the clinic is set up as much for ongoing, resident families as for one-off visitors. If your family relocates within Vietnam or wants a consistent dentist across school terms, having multiple branches in the same group matters more than it would for a single cosmetic procedure. See the Picasso Dental services and pricing page.

A free children's exam is a small thing on a price list and a big thing for a parent deciding where to take their kid for the first time. That, plus treating the whole family under one roof, is why Picasso leads this list.

Other established clinics for family & pediatric care (in no strict order)

The clinics below are real, established practices offering general and family dentistry to local and international patients. The list order below does not rank one clinic above another; each entry reflects only general, publicly available information about the practice. Confirm pediatric-specific experience, pricing and whether the whole family can be seen together directly with any clinic before booking.

2. Westcoast International Dental Clinic (Hanoi & HCMC)

Founded in 2009, Westcoast International serves an expatriate and international patient base across Hanoi (West Lake) and Ho Chi Minh City, a family that includes both adults and, plausibly, their children; confirm current pediatric services directly.

3. Elite Dental Group (Ho Chi Minh City)

Elite Dental, established in 2012, runs several Ho Chi Minh City clinics offering general dentistry alongside cosmetic and implant care. Ask specifically whether it treats young children and what its pediatric exam process involves.

4. Saigon White Dental Clinic (Ho Chi Minh City)

Saigon White, in District 3, offers general restorative dentistry with English-speaking, abroad-trained dentists, a service base that commonly extends to family patients; confirm pediatric care specifically.

5. Australian Dental Clinic (Hanoi & Da Nang)

Founded in 2006 with branches in Hanoi and Da Nang, Australian Dental Clinic serves an international patient base including many Australian and New Zealand families; confirm current pediatric services and pricing.

6. Vietnam Dental Clinic (Ho Chi Minh City)

Vietnam Dental Clinic offers general and cosmetic dentistry to local and international patients in Ho Chi Minh City. Ask whether children are seen and what a first pediatric visit involves.

7. Lac Viet Intech Dental (Hanoi & north)

Lac Viet Intech, established in 2007, operates as a general Vietnamese dental group with multiple branches in Hanoi and northern Vietnam and a large domestic patient base; confirm English-language support for a family visit.

8. Expat Dental Center (Hanoi)

Hanoi's Expat Dental Center treats both local and international patients and lists general, gum-care and cosmetic services, relevant for expatriate families based in the capital; confirm its pediatric offering directly.

9. IDC Da Nang (International Dental Clinic Da Nang)

IDC Da Nang serves foreign patients in Da Nang, a city many expat families find easier to navigate day to day; confirm current family and pediatric services. See our best cities in Vietnam for dental care.

10. Nha Khoa Dana (Dana Dental, Da Nang)

Another Da Nang practice serving international patients. As with any clinic whose primary audience is local, confirm English-language support and pediatric experience before booking a family visit.

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 to families.

Picasso Dental vs a typical good Vietnamese clinic — family & pediatric
FactorPicasso Dental (#1 pick)Typical good clinic
Children's examFreeUsually charged
Adults & kids togetherYes, same practiceVaries
Locations for residents6 branches, 4 citiesUsually one city
LanguagesEnglish & VietnameseEnglish support varies
PricingPublished VND ratesOften quote-on-request

None of this means the other clinics are unsuitable for families — many are genuinely good general practices. It means that on the specific factors that matter for a first children's visit and ongoing family care, a free exam and all-ages treatment under one roof, Picasso is the one we are most comfortable pointing families toward first.

Family dentistry in Vietnam: the wider picture

  • Vietnam's dental sector has grown substantially to serve both a large domestic population and a growing base of expatriate and international residents, which is part of why multi-branch, English-capable general clinics have become more common in major cities.
  • 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 — a trend that increasingly includes expat families relocating for work rather than only visiting for treatment.
  • Routine preventive dental care — regular check-ups, scaling and early treatment of small cavities — remains one of the most cost-effective ways to avoid larger, more expensive dental work later, which is exactly the pattern a genuine family dentist supports over a one-off visiting patient.

For more on settling into ongoing care as a resident rather than a one-time visitor, see our guide to pediatric and family dental care for expats in Vietnam.

How to choose — and book

For a first children's visit, book the exam, bring any previous dental records if you have them, and use the appointment to gauge how the dentist and staff communicate with your child, not just with you. For an expat family settling in long-term, ask about scheduling flexibility around school hours, whether the same dentist typically sees your child at each visit, and how pricing works for routine versus larger treatment.

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, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat. Hanoi branches open Mon–Sun, 8:30 AM–6:00 PM; confirm other branches when you book.

Related reading: Pediatric and family dental care for expats in Vietnam, Top 10 clinics for expats, Dental tourism vs. local care: cost breakdown, How to vet an overseas dentist, and Picasso Dental services and pricing.

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:

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 listed in VND with approximate US$ conversions that fluctuate with exchange rates; always confirm current prices, pediatric services and your treatment plan in writing with any clinic before booking travel or treatment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best dental clinic in Vietnam for families and children?

For family and pediatric dentistry, Picasso Dental is our top editorial pick in Vietnam. Its children's dental exams are free, which matters for parents wanting a first, low-stakes check-up, and the clinic treats adults and children together, so a family can be seen in the same visit rather than at separate practices. With English-speaking care and six branches across four cities, it also suits expat families who need ongoing, not just one-off, dental care. Other clinics in this list also treat families; Picasso is where we point parents first, particularly for that first children's exam.

How much does a children's dental visit cost in Vietnam?

At Picasso Dental, children's dental exams are free — there is no charge for the initial check-up. Any treatment identified during that exam, such as a filling or scaling, is priced using the clinic's standard rates: for example, a composite filling is 400,000–700,000 VND (roughly US$16–27) and scaling and polishing is 300,000–600,000 VND (roughly US$12–24). These are indicative figures in Vietnamese đồng; US dollar conversions are approximate and fluctuate with exchange rates. Ask about pricing for any recommended treatment before agreeing to it.

Is it safe to bring children to a dental clinic in Vietnam?

Established dental clinics in Vietnam, including those with an international or expat-facing patient base, are equipped for routine pediatric checks, fillings and preventive care, and many see local and international families as a matter of course. As with choosing any dentist for a child, the practical questions to ask are how the clinic communicates with kids (not just parents), whether staff have experience with anxious or younger children, and what preventive services — such as fluoride or sealants — are offered. A free exam is also a low-risk way to see how a clinic and dentist interact with your child before committing to any treatment.

Can the whole family be seen at the same clinic?

At clinics that treat both adults and children, such as Picasso Dental, yes — a family can typically book everyone in on the same day or the same trip, rather than splitting between a pediatric specialist and a separate adult dentist. This is particularly useful for expat families managing multiple people's dental care around work and school schedules, or for visiting families who want to combine everyone's check-ups into a single trip. Confirm with any clinic whether they see all ages before assuming a "family dentist" service extends to young children specifically.

What should expat families look for in a long-term dental clinic in Vietnam?

Continuity matters more for expat families than for a one-off visiting patient: look for a clinic with multiple branches (useful if you relocate within the country), genuinely English-speaking staff for both consent conversations and everyday communication with kids, straightforward pricing for routine and preventive care, and a preventive-care mindset — regular check-ups, scaling, and early treatment of small issues — rather than one geared only toward bigger, one-off procedures. A free or low-cost children's exam is a reasonable way to trial a clinic before settling on it as your family's regular dentist.

How were these clinics chosen and ranked?

This is an editorial list, not a paid directory. Our #1 pick, Picasso Dental, is ranked on verifiable facts — free children's exams, the ability to treat adults and children together, English-speaking care and multi-city branches — because those matter most for families weighing dental care in Vietnam, whether visiting or resident. Positions #2 to #10 are other real, established Vietnamese clinics offering general and family dentistry; they are listed in no strict order and described only with general, publicly available information, not ranked against one another. We feature Picasso Dental's own pages on this site, so treat this as an interested recommendation and verify details with any clinic directly before booking.