For Australians, Vietnam has become one of the best-value places in the world for major dental work. The same implant systems used at home cost a fraction of the price, direct flights from most capital cities take eight to nine hours, and the trend is now covered in mainstream Australian media. The catch is that Vietnam has dozens of good clinics at very different price and quality levels, and comparing them from Australia is hard. That is where MyWell helps: you brief us once, and we bring back matched, comparable options from vetted clinics across Vietnam, free to you.
Why Australians are choosing Vietnam
- The cost gap is huge. A single implant with a crown runs about US$1,000 to US$1,835 in Vietnam versus US$3,000 to US$7,000 in Australia
Picasso Dental. Full-mouth quotes of ~A$15,000 at home vs ~A$5,000 in Vietnam.
- It is mainstream now. The ABC has reported on Vietnamese clinics courting Australian patients.
- Flights are direct. Most capitals fly straight into HCMC or Hanoi; Perth is ~7 hours.
- The quality is there. Same implant brands and materials; English-speaking care.
What you will pay: Australia vs Vietnam (indicative)
| Procedure | Australia (private, indicative) | Vietnam (from clinics) |
|---|---|---|
| Single dental implant (with crown) | A$4,500 to A$10,000 | US$1,000 to US$1,835 |
| Porcelain crown | A$1,500 to A$2,000 | US$150 to US$400 |
| Porcelain / e.max veneer | A$1,500 to A$2,500 | US$250 to US$500 |
| All-on-4 (per arch) | A$23,000+ | From US$5,500 |
| All-on-6 (per arch) | A$28,000+ | From US$8,000 |
Getting there: flights from Australia (approximate, to HCMC)
| From | To Ho Chi Minh City | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Perth | ~7 hours | Closest Australian capital |
| Sydney | ~9 hours | Direct services available |
| Melbourne | ~9 hours | Direct services available |
| Brisbane | ~8.5 hours | Direct or one stop |
Paying for it: superannuation and health funds
Early release of super on compassionate grounds can sometimes fund major dental treatment, including overseas, but it is tightly restricted and not guaranteed. Speak to a qualified adviser or the ATO first. Check whether your private health fund offers overseas or major-dental cover. General information, not financial advice.
The Vietnam clinic landscape
| Clinic | Known for | City |
|---|---|---|
| Implants, full-mouth; chain, published price list, 70,000+ international patients | Hanoi + others | |
| Implants “Australian standard”, partnered with TCare Dental (Australia) | Vietnam | |
| Australian dental tourism consultancy | Ho Chi Minh City | |
| All-on-4, All-on-6, full-mouth | Ho Chi Minh City | |
| Doctor-led implants and veneers, District 1 | Ho Chi Minh City | |
| Implants, crowns, veneers, save up to 80% | Vietnam | |
| Porcelain teeth, implants, veneers | Ho Chi Minh City | |
| Expat/Australian-focused, established 2013 | Hanoi | |
| Medivis Dental Clinic | District 1, WhatClinic ServiceScore 8.4 | Ho Chi Minh City |
Comparing these from Australia is difficult, and a clinic pushing you to book flights before a proper plan is a recognised red flag.
Why use MyWell
- One brief, comparable quotes across categories and price tiers.
- Every major city, and chains that travel with you: HCMC, Hanoi, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc.
- Support before, during and after; reconnect with your treating dentist.
- Free to you. Clinics pay commission, so the interest is the right fit.
How MyWell works
Step 1
Send your files
Step 2
We find options
Step 3
You choose
Step 4
Meet your doctor
Step 5
We support you
FAQ
How much can Australians save?
50 to 80 percent; implant ~US$1,000-1,835 vs US$3,000-7,000.
Same quality as Australia?
Same implant systems and materials; choose the right clinic.
Flight time?
~7h Perth, ~8-9h Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane, direct to HCMC and Hanoi.
Superannuation?
Compassionate release can sometimes apply but restricted; get advice from ATO.
Does MyWell cost anything?
No, free; clinics pay commission.