About This Guide

The Hanoi Dental Guide is an independent, editorially rigorous resource for patients considering dental treatment in Hanoi, Vietnam. Published by SmileJet, this guide provides verified clinic profiles, transparent pricing comparisons, treatment explanations, and practical travel advice — all reviewed by qualified dental professionals.

Every clinical claim, treatment description, and pricing reference on this site is medically reviewed to ensure accuracy, currency, and alignment with internationally accepted standards of care.

Medical Reviewer

Dr. James Whitford, BDSc, MDSc, FRACDS

Specialty: Prosthodontics & Implantology Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Clinical Experience: 27 years

Dr. James Whitford is a leading prosthodontist and implantologist based in Melbourne with nearly three decades of clinical and academic experience. He began his career at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne before establishing his private practice specializing in full-arch rehabilitation, All-on-4/All-on-6 protocols, and complex implant-supported prosthetics. He has placed over 12,000 implants throughout his career and is recognized as a pioneer in digital implant planning workflows in the Asia-Pacific region.

Dr. Whitford served as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Dentistry from 2005 to 2018 and has supervised over 40 postgraduate prosthodontic residents. He is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and has presented at over 60 international conferences including the ITI World Symposium, AO Annual Meeting, and Asia Pacific Dental Congress.

He serves on SmileJet’s Board of Excellence as the senior advisor for implantology standards, clinic evaluation protocols, and prosthetic outcome benchmarking across partner clinics in Vietnam, Thailand, and Mexico.

Credentials & Education

Year	Qualification	Institution
1995	Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc)	University of Melbourne
1999	Master of Dental Science in Prosthodontics (MDSc)	University of Adelaide
2001	Fellowship, Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (FRACDS)	RACDS
2003	Advanced Implantology Training	Branemark Osseointegration Center, Gothenburg, Sweden

Publications & Research

Dr. Whitford has published 35 peer-reviewed articles in leading dental journals, including:

International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants
Clinical Oral Implants Research
Australian Dental Journal

His research focuses on:

Long-term survival rates of implant-supported prostheses in patients with compromised bone density
Integration of CAD/CAM technology into implant treatment planning
Digital workflows for full-arch implant rehabilitation

He has presented at over 60 international conferences, including the ITI World Symposium, AO Annual Meeting, and Asia Pacific Dental Congress.

Professional Memberships

Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (FRACDS)
Fellow, International Team for Implantology (ITI)
Member, Australian Dental Association (ADA)
Member, Australian Osseointegration Society (AOS)
Member, Academy of Osseointegration
Senior Advisor, SmileJet Board of Excellence

Our Editorial Process

Every piece of content on the Hanoi Dental Guide follows a rigorous editorial process designed to meet the highest standards for health-related information:

Research & Drafting — Our editorial team researches each topic using primary sources: clinic fee schedules, published dental association data (ADA, FDI World Dental Federation), peer-reviewed journals, and direct correspondence with clinic management.
Medical Review — Dr. James Whitford reviews all clinical claims, treatment descriptions, pricing accuracy, and safety information. Content that fails review is revised or removed.
Fact-Checking — Pricing data is verified against at least two independent sources. Clinic ratings and review counts are cross-referenced with Google Maps. Flight routes are confirmed against current airline schedules.
Regular Updates — All content is reviewed and updated at least quarterly. Pricing tables are refreshed every six months or whenever clinics update their fee schedules. The lastmod date on each page reflects the most recent editorial review.
Corrections — If you find an error, please contact us at editorial@smilejet.app. Corrections are made within 48 hours and noted in the page’s revision history.

This process ensures that the information you rely on for healthcare decisions abroad is accurate, current, and trustworthy.

How Pricing Data Is Collected & Verified

Accurate pricing is central to the value of this guide. We use a multi-source verification method to ensure every price range published on the site reflects what patients actually pay:

Direct Clinic Communication — Our editorial team contacts each recommended clinic at least twice per year to request current fee schedules. We maintain direct relationships with clinic managers and front-desk coordinators to receive timely updates when prices change.
Patient-Reported Data — We collect pricing data from verified patients who have completed treatment at Hanoi clinics. This includes patients who book through SmileJet and those who find clinics independently. Patient-reported prices help us confirm that published fee schedules match real-world charges.
Cross-Referencing — Every price range published on this site is verified against at least two independent sources before publication. Where discrepancies exist, we contact the clinic directly to clarify and resolve the difference. If a price cannot be independently verified, we note this clearly.
Currency & Updates — All prices are published in USD for consistency. Where clinics charge in Vietnamese Dong (VND), we convert using the prevailing exchange rate at the time of the most recent update. Price tables are reviewed and refreshed every six months, or sooner if a clinic notifies us of a fee change.

We encourage patients to request a written treatment plan and quote from their chosen clinic before committing. Published price ranges are indicative and actual costs may vary based on individual clinical needs, material choices, and case complexity.

How Clinics Are Selected & Evaluated

Not every dental clinic in Hanoi appears in this guide. We apply a consistent set of criteria to select and evaluate clinics for inclusion:

Google Rating & Review Volume — A minimum of 4.5 stars on Google Maps with at least 50 verified reviews from international patients. We monitor rating trends over time; clinics that show sustained quality are preferred over those with volatile ratings.
International Patient Experience — The clinic must actively serve international patients with English-speaking staff, clear communication in English (written and verbal), and experience managing patients who are traveling from abroad. This includes treatment planning that accounts for travel timelines and follow-up care.
Treatment Range & Specialization — We evaluate the breadth and depth of services offered. Clinics may be included for specialist excellence (e.g., orthodontics) or broad general competence. We note each clinic’s particular strengths in their profile.
Facility & Equipment Standards — Recommended clinics must demonstrate modern equipment (digital X-rays, CBCT scanners), proper sterilization protocols, and a clean, professional clinical environment. Where possible, we verify these standards through clinic visits or patient-submitted photographs.
Pricing Transparency — Clinics that provide clear, upfront pricing and written treatment plans are preferred. We do not recommend clinics that are evasive about costs or that frequently charge significantly more than their quoted estimates.
Ongoing Monitoring — Inclusion in this guide is not permanent. We continuously monitor Google reviews, patient feedback, and pricing accuracy. Clinics that show declining quality or receive consistent negative feedback are reviewed and may be removed.

Our Relationship with SmileJet

Transparency about our publishing relationship is important. The Hanoi Dental Guide is published by SmileJet, Vietnam’s dental tourism marketplace. Here is how that relationship works:

Editorial Independence — The editorial team operates independently from SmileJet’s commercial team. Clinic rankings and recommendations are based on objective criteria — Google ratings, review volume, treatment range, language capabilities, and patient feedback — not on commercial relationships. SmileJet does not pay for or influence editorial placement.
SmileJet’s Business — SmileJet is a dental tourism marketplace that connects international patients with verified dental clinics across Vietnam, Thailand, and Mexico. The platform offers 2,000+ verified clinics with booking, treatment coordination, and patient support services.
Revenue Model — SmileJet earns revenue when patients book treatments through the SmileJet platform. The Hanoi Dental Guide serves as an educational resource that helps patients make informed decisions. If a patient chooses to book through SmileJet after reading this guide, SmileJet may earn a referral fee from the clinic. This does not affect the patient’s treatment cost.
What This Means for You — You can use this guide as a free, independent resource regardless of whether you use SmileJet’s booking services. All clinic profiles and pricing information are available without any obligation. We believe that well-informed patients make better decisions, which ultimately benefits the entire dental tourism ecosystem.

Corrections Policy

We take accuracy seriously. When errors are identified — whether by readers, clinic partners, or our own editorial team — we follow a structured corrections process:

Identification — Errors may be reported by email to editorial@smilejet.app, through patient feedback, or through our own editorial review cycles. All reported errors are logged and triaged within 24 hours.
Verification — The editorial team verifies the reported error against primary sources. For pricing errors, we contact the clinic directly. For clinical claims, Dr. Whitford reviews the correction. For factual errors (ratings, review counts, contact details), we cross-reference with Google Maps and clinic websites.
Correction — Confirmed errors are corrected within 48 hours of verification. The page’s lastmod date is updated to reflect the correction. For significant corrections (e.g., major pricing changes, safety-related information), we add a brief correction note at the relevant point in the content.
Transparency — We do not silently alter published content in ways that could mislead readers. Significant corrections are noted, and the revision history is maintained through the lastmod metadata on every page. Minor corrections (typos, formatting, link fixes) are made without notation.
Prevention — Recurring error patterns are addressed through process improvements. If a particular type of information is frequently inaccurate, we revise our verification methodology to catch similar errors earlier.

Our goal is to ensure that every piece of information on this site is reliable enough to support healthcare decisions. If you find something that does not meet that standard, please let us know.

Contact & Editorial Inquiries

For editorial inquiries, corrections, partnership questions, or feedback about this guide:

Email: editorial@smilejet.app

We welcome:

Corrections to factual information, pricing data, or clinic details
Suggestions for new content topics or guides
Feedback from patients about their clinic experiences
Inquiries from dental professionals about our editorial standards

For booking inquiries and treatment coordination, please visit SmileJet directly.

Disclosure

Hanoi Dental Guide is published by SmileJet, a dental tourism marketplace that connects international patients with verified clinics. SmileJet may earn a commission when you book through our links. Dr. James Whitford serves on SmileJet’s Medical Board of Excellence. Our editorial content is independently reviewed, but readers should be aware of this commercial relationship when evaluating our clinic recommendations.