Dental guides

Practical answers to the questions foreigners ask most about dental care in Hanoi.

• How to choose a reliable dentist in Hanoi

  A practical checklist: language, licence, transparent pricing, hygiene, records and questions to ask.

• Is dental treatment in Vietnam safe?

  How clinics and dentists are licensed, how to check a licence in Hanoi, and practical signs of a careful clinic.

• Can I use my insurance at a dentist in Hanoi?

  International insurance, direct billing, travel insurance and Vietnam's public BHYT: what usually is and isn't covered.

• How to compare dental treatment quotes in Hanoi

  Compare like for like: diagnosis, materials and brands, what's included, visits, warranty and payment terms.

• Toothache while travelling in Vietnam: what to do

  First steps, when it is urgent, how to find a dentist, and what to keep for your insurer and your dentist at home.