Dental Care in Vietnam: Why getting dental implants done in Vietnam makes sense?

Author: April Tran

Dental Care in Vietnam: Why getting dental implants done in Vietnam makes sense?

Dental costs are on the rise

Many people in the US, Australia, New Zealand might find it’s rare for any health insurance policies to cover dental health. It’s estimated that 108 million Americans have no dental insurance. And 70% of seniors do not have any dental coverage. Meanwhile, dental treatment costs in those countries are ridiculously high. The added cruelty is that in recent years, the cost of dental care has reportedly increased faster than the cost of other medical care. So what’s a smart person in need of some dental implants to do?

We would suggest you travel to Vietnam where you can get your dental work done for a fraction of the cost in the U.S. Pay for your dental work and have an enjoyable vacation while you’re at it.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are replacements for a damaged or missing tooth. The dentists will place a titanium post into your jawbone that functions as your tooth roots. It takes 3-6 months for the fixture to unite with the surface of the dental implant. After that, abutment – the connecting part between the crown and the installation is then attached to the dental implant. Finally, The crown is placed when your jawbone is strong enough to support the use of the new tooth. Crown, which is the tooth-looking part, can be screwed into the abutment or cemented in place. Due to the aesthetic and functional benefits as a natural tooth, the dental implant is regarded as the best alternative for tooth replacement.

Dental implants are considered as the best alternatives for tooth loss, in both functional and aesthetic aspects.

Why get dental implants in Vietnam?

Vietnam is rapidly becoming one of the world's most popular destinations of dental tourism, due to highly-qualified western trained dentists, modern designed hospitals and the state-of-the-art facility. Moreover, Vietnam is a great destination for tourists to discover the fascinating cuisine, magnificent natural beauty, and centuries-old cultural complexities. If you might be wondering is it worth to fly thousands of miles for dental implant treatment in Vietnam, here are some factors that can help you figure it out yourself.

Dental cost in Vietnam

The cost for a single implant in the USA ranging $3000-$4500, and in Australia, it can cost you AUD$6000. It is so expensive that many citizens in those countries have to seek alternatives to not wasting their hard-working money. In Vietnam, with only $1000-$1500 without any surcharge, you will receive high-quality treatment in one of the top-notch international accredited dental clinics. Compare those prices with the ones of US clinics above. And remember that the savings are much higher with multiple implants or full-arch implants. Besides, the dental and travel expenses in Vietnam are one of the cheapest in Southeast Asia so that you can save lots of money for the dental trip.

Many people might argue that you get what you pay. The explanation for the much lower costs in Vietnam compared to the US and Australia are many: dentists in Vietnam can take advantage of much lower fixed costs, lower labor costs, less government intervention, lower education fees and expenses, and lower insurance costs. Much of the bureaucratic red-tape that engulfs businesses in the developed world is eliminated abroad, and dentists are free to focus on their trade, dentistry.

Hence, if you’re smart about dental tourism, you’ll pay much less than what you get.

Heaven for foodies and travelers

The most favorite destination in Asia: Its beautiful beaches, affordability, and Exquisite cuisines secured the country on the top of most travelers' lists for the region. Some of the famous destinations would be Ha Long Bay which was declared a UNESCO world heritage site, Da Nang, Nha Trang beach towns, Hoi An ancient town and fascinating museums, world-class restaurants, rooftop bars, luxury hotels, street food stalls In Hochiminh City. It's no coincidence that Vietnam has become a 'hot' destination for dental travel in recent years. Many international patients especially Americans and Australians, have been choosing Vietnam to save their dental cost, have their dental problem cured and a relaxed holiday at the same time.

Quality of care in Vietnamese clinics

There are lots of dental clinic in Vietnam qualify for national standards and legit international accreditation such as GCR which include four rulesets:

  • Expertise: Clinic's years of experience, numbers of accreditations, certification and rewards, the experience of each doctor...

  • Quality: The quality of diagnostic devices, medical facilities, sterilization process, and treatment support technologies...

  • Services: The tota available slot, The clarity of the clinic's policy, cost and documentation, opening hours, contact services, free extra charge...

  • Feedback: from facebook, google, GRC reviews, clinic's rating sites...

That accreditation ensures the quality of clinics all over the world having the same international standard that international patients can count on to assess a dental clinic.

ISO standards are international standards that specify requirements for a quality management system that is applied widely in the medical field. Many clinics use the standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. ISO standards help clinics enhance the patient experience across the Dental Travel Care Continuum, optimizing all touchpoints both inside and outside the clinical setting.

Infection control

Many clinics comply with national infection control guidelines strictly. These guidelines aim to promote and facilitate the overall goal of infection prevention and control, through the creation of safe healthcare environments through the implementation of practices that mitigate the risk of transmission of infectious agents. The guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations that outline the critical aspects of infection prevention and control, focusing on core principles and priority areas for action. Clinics pay the most attention to their infection control policy among quality standards

Dental tourism insurance

Some insurers offer a lot of flexible travel insurance in Australia, such as GoInsurance. GoInsurance covers the cost of emergency overseas medical treatment and to fit the customer's plans and budget; they have offered some practical extensions which are

  • Trip cancellation if there are any unexpected things come up and you have to delay your trip.

  • An emergent situation, such as complications after the planned treatment, and a post-procedure is needed. They will cover the post-procedure for you.

  • An additional cost of transport and accommodation for you and your companion if you have complications and need a post-procedure treatment.

  • If you need to come back for remedial treatment, the company will cover all the costs of travel transportation and accommodation.

Furthermore, we provide the necessary paperwork for you to make sure you will successfully claim coverage from your health insurance.

As your medical travel facilitator, we help you have a safe and satisfactory dental trip. We at Lotus Dental Travel, find the best dental clinic in Vietnam for you, arrange your transportation, accommodation, entertainment, case management or any other aspects of your journey so that the dentists can focus on fulfilling your dental treatment plan and assuring you are well during the whole treatment session. Leave us a message so that our patient coordinator could assist you to get the best deal on your treatment plan.