HCMC Dental Clinic
According to our open methodology, this clinic scored 63.4/100 for transparency, reputation, service accessibility, and digital visibility.
Overall rank: #12 of 12 ranked clinics · Last checked: 25 August 2026
63.4/100
Positions by Rating Profile
- Overall Transparency & Trust#1263.4/100
- Best for Expats#1164.8/100
- Best for Dental Implants#1167.5/100
- Best for Emergency Dental Care#367.8/100
- Best Price Transparency#1172.6/100
- Best English-speaking Clinics#1063.5/100
- Best for Families / Children#1063.3/100
- Sleep Dentistry (GA / deep sedation)not ranked
General Anaesthesia & Deep Sedation
Whether the clinic documents treatment under general anaesthesia or deep / twilight sedation — "sleep dentistry", where the patient is asleep and unaware (does not feel, see, or hear the procedure). Ordinary conscious sedation, where the patient stays awake and responsive, does not count here. This is informational and does not affect the transparency score.
- ✗ General anaesthesia / deep sedation (sleep dentistry) — No general anaesthesia or deep sedation documented Offers nitrous oxide and IV sedation for a pain-free/relaxing experience; not described as asleep/unaware (conscious sedation) [hcmc-dental-sedation]
Summary
District 1 clinic aimed at international patients, led by English-speaking Dr. Cuong, promoting All-on-4 and E.max veneer work. Marketing leans heavily on cost-savings and testimonial claims.
Marketing-heavy site; verify credentials and full address directly before booking.
Strengths
- Information Transparency: 18 of 20 points.
- Price Transparency: 15 of 15 points.
- Medical Infrastructure: 15 of 15 points.
- Communication & Service: 8.5 of 10 points.
Weaknesses
No category fell below the weakness threshold (50% of verifiable points).
Score Breakdown
Every criterion below is scored from public sources. ✓ verified yes · ✗ verified no / not found · ◐ partial · ? unverified (scores 0, not a negative finding).
Information Transparency
18 / 20
Whether basic facts about the clinic - its team, premises, services, and location - are publicly verifiable.
| ✓ | Has a working website [hcmc-web] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | Dentist names listed Dr. Cuong named. [hcmc-web] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Dentist specializations listed [hcmc-web] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Real clinic photos Own-site photo shows Dr. Cuong in the clinic's operatory with signage and X-ray monitor [hcmc-dental-deepen] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Service list published [hcmc-web] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Clear contact details [hcmc-web] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | English website version [hcmc-web] | 2/2 |
| ✗ | Address and map published Only 'District 1' given publicly; no specific street address found. [hcmc-web] | 0/2 |
Price Transparency
15 / 15
Whether patients can estimate costs before visiting. Published price ranges count; exact prices are not required.
| ✓ | Prices or price ranges published Detailed USD/VND price list covers dozens of services [hcmc-dental-deepen-5] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Cleaning price listed Scaling and polishing priced [hcmc-dental-deepen-6] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Filling price listed Composite filling priced by size [hcmc-dental-deepen-7] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Crown price listed Zirconia crown priced [hcmc-dental-deepen-8] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Implant price listed Single implant priced in USD [hcmc-dental-deepen-9] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Consultation price listed Examination priced, free with online booking [hcmc-dental-deepen-10] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | X-ray / imaging price listed Panoramic X-ray and CBCT scan priced separately [hcmc-dental-deepen-2] | 2/2 |
Reputation & Reviews
1 / 20
Public review signals. The Google rating is adjusted with a Bayesian prior (rating 4.0, weight 25) so a 5.0 from a handful of reviews does not outrank a 4.8 from hundreds.
| ? | Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted) | 0/6 |
| ? | Google review volume | 0/3 |
| ? | Review recency | 0/3 |
| ? | Clinic responds to reviews No Google listing with reviews is on record for this clinic, so there are no reviews to assess. | 0/2 |
| ? | No recurring complaints No Google listing with reviews is on record for this clinic, so there are no reviews to assess. | 0/2 |
| ? | No suspicious review patterns Site quotes very large savings figures and superlative testimonials; not independently verifiable. | 0/2 |
| ✓ | Active Facebook presence Facebook page "HCMC Dental Clinic" (29 followers) with posts up to 2025-06-23, linked from the clinic's website. [hcmc-dental-presence] [hcmc-dental-presence-2] | 1/1 |
| ? | TripAdvisor presence | 0/0.5 |
| ✗ | Other review platforms No profile of the clinic on WhatClinic, Dental Departures, Bookimed or Trustpilot (checked 2026-10-02); its website links only its Facebook, Instagram and TripAdvisor pages. [hcmc-dental-platforms] [hcmc-dental-platforms-2] [hcmc-dental-platforms-3] [hcmc-dental-platforms-4] [hcmc-dental-platforms-5] | 0/0.5 |
Medical Infrastructure
15 / 15
The range of publicly documented equipment and services. This measures documented availability, not clinical quality.
| ✓ | On-site X-ray Panoramic X-ray priced and shown in the clinic's own photo [hcmc-dental-deepen-2] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | CBCT (3D imaging) CBCT 3D scan priced as its own service [hcmc-dental-deepen-2] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Implantology All-on-4 promoted. [hcmc-web] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Orthodontics Invisalign and traditional/Damon braces are named, priced service lines [hcmc-dental-deepen-11] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Oral surgery Implant surgery. [hcmc-web] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Pediatric dentistry Children's Dentistry is a named nav category [hcmc-dental-deepen-12] | 1.5/1.5 |
| ✓ | Emergency care Emergency Dentist is a named nav category with its own dedicated page [hcmc-dental-deepen-13] [hcmc-dental-deepen-3] | 1.5/1.5 |
| ✓ | Works with international patients [hcmc-web] | 2/2 |
Communication & Service
8.5 / 10
How easy it is to contact the clinic, get answers, and book - especially for international patients.
| ✓ | WhatsApp / LINE available WhatsApp available for consultations. [hcmc-web] | 2/2 |
| ? | Response speed | 0/1.5 |
| ✓ | English spoken Dr. Cuong fluent in English. [hcmc-web] | 2.5/2.5 |
| ✓ | Pre-visit consultation possible WhatsApp consultation and treatment planning offered. [hcmc-web] | 1.5/1.5 |
| ✓ | Clear service explanations Detailed treatment pages explain procedures step by step with FAQ, not just prices [hcmc-dental-deepen-4] | 1/1 |
| ✓ | Convenient opening hours Mon-Sat 08:00-20:00. [hcmc-web] | 1.5/1.5 |
AI & Search Visibility
5 / 10
Whether the clinic is discoverable when patients search - including via AI assistants. Checked with fixed queries: "best dentist Ho Chi Minh City", "English speaking dentist Ho Chi Minh City", "dental implants Ho Chi Minh City", "emergency dentist Ho Chi Minh City", "Ho Chi Minh City dental clinic for expats".
| ✗ | Mentioned for: best dentist Ho Chi Minh City [sq-best] | 0/1 |
| ✓ | Mentioned for: English speaking dentist Ho Chi Minh City [sq-english] | 1/1 |
| ✗ | Mentioned for: dental implants Ho Chi Minh City [sq-implants] | 0/1 |
| ✗ | Mentioned for: emergency dentist Ho Chi Minh City [sq-emergency] | 0/1 |
| ✗ | Mentioned for: Ho Chi Minh City dental clinic for expats [sq-expats] | 0/1 |
| ✓ | Structured data on website Dentist, MedicalBusiness and MedicalClinic JSON-LD found [hcmc-dental-deepen-14] | 1.5/1.5 |
| ◐ | Google indexing quality [hcmc-web] | 1/2 |
| ✓ | Dedicated service pages [hcmc-web] | 1.5/1.5 |
Licensing & Credentials
Whether the clinic publishes its operating licence and the dentists working there together with their professional licence numbers. A verified “not published” is recorded as a red flag; data we have not checked yet is shown as unverified and carries no penalty.
Clinic operating licence: not checked against public sources yet — unverified, no penalty
Dentists & professional licences
| Dentist | Specialization | Licence No. |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Cuong [hcmc-web] | Implants / cosmetic (All-on-4, veneers) | not verified |
Dentists are named; their licence numbers have not been checked against public sources yet — unverified, no penalty.
Red Flags
- medium No verifiable address (-5 pts) — Only 'District 1' is published; no specific street address located in public sources. [hcmc-web]
- low Aggressive marketing practices (-1 pts) — Website leans on large cost-savings claims (e.g. 'saved $25,000') and superlative testimonials. [hcmc-web]
Red-flag penalty applied: -6 points (capped at -20).
Data We Could Not Verify
- Reputation & Reviews: Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted)
- Reputation & Reviews: Google review volume
- Reputation & Reviews: Review recency
- Reputation & Reviews: Clinic responds to reviews
- Reputation & Reviews: No recurring complaints
- Reputation & Reviews: No suspicious review patterns
- Reputation & Reviews: TripAdvisor presence
- Communication & Service: Response speed
Unverified items score 0 points but are not treated as negative findings. If you can document any of them, please send a correction.
Contact Information
| Website | https://hcmcdental.com/ |
|---|---|
| Phone | +84 853 020 003 |
| https://www.facebook.com/hcmcdentalclinic/ | |
| Address | District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (exact street address not published) |
Contact details are provided for identification only and may change; verify with the clinic directly.
Sources
| ID | Source | What it supports | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| hcmc-web | https://hcmcdental.com/our-clinic/ | District, phone, Dr. Cuong, English service, WhatsApp, hours, All-on-4/veneer marketing | 2026-07-12 |
| sq-best | search:best dentist Ho Chi Minh City | AI/search visibility scout 2026-07-12 | 2026-07-12 |
| sq-english | search:English speaking dentist Ho Chi Minh City | AI/search visibility scout 2026-07-12 | 2026-07-12 |
| sq-implants | search:dental implants Ho Chi Minh City | AI/search visibility scout 2026-07-12 | 2026-07-12 |
| sq-emergency | search:emergency dentist Ho Chi Minh City | AI/search visibility scout 2026-07-12 | 2026-07-12 |
| sq-expats | search:Ho Chi Minh City dental clinic for expats | AI/search visibility scout 2026-07-12 | 2026-07-12 |
| hcmc-dental-sedation | https://hcmcdental.com/ | "we offer various sedation options including nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and IV sedation to ensure a completely pain-free and relaxing experience" | 2026-09-24 |
| hcmc-dental-deepen | https://hcmcdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hcmcdentalclinic-… | Photo shows Dr. Cuong holding a denture model in front of a wall reading "HCMC DENTAL — Ho Chi Minh City Dental Clinic for International Patients", with a dental chair and a panoramic X-ray displayed on a monitor behind him | 2026-09-24 |
| hcmc-dental-deepen-2 | https://hcmcdental.com/pricing/ | "Panoramic X-ray — When indicated — 180,000 VND $7"; "CBCT 3D Scan — Implant or complex planning — 480,000 VND $18" | 2026-09-24 |
| hcmc-dental-deepen-3 | https://hcmcdental.com/emergency-dentist-in-ho-chi-minh-city-fast-s… | Dedicated page titled "Emergency Dentist in Ho Chi Minh City — Fast, Safe, English-Speaking Care" | 2026-09-24 |
| hcmc-dental-deepen-4 | https://hcmcdental.com/dental-implants/ | Dedicated implant page sections: "What Is a Dental Implant?", "Why Choose Implants?", "The 6-Step Journey", "Advanced Technology", "Bone Graft & Sinus Lift", FAQ | 2026-09-24 |
| hcmc-dental-deepen-5 | https://hcmcdental.com/pricing/ | Priced categories: examination, X-ray/CBCT, cleaning, filling, crowns, implants, braces | 2026-09-24 |
| hcmc-dental-deepen-6 | https://hcmcdental.com/pricing/ | "Scaling & Polishing — Routine cleaning — 400,200 VND $15" | 2026-09-24 |
| hcmc-dental-deepen-7 | https://hcmcdental.com/pricing/ | "Filling - Small 1 surface — 240,000 VND $9" | 2026-09-24 |
| hcmc-dental-deepen-8 | https://hcmcdental.com/pricing/ | "Zirconia Crown — Per tooth — 4,000,000 VND $154" | 2026-09-24 |
| hcmc-dental-deepen-9 | https://hcmcdental.com/pricing/ | "Single Implant (premium) $3,500... From $480... $4,500" | 2026-09-24 |
| hcmc-dental-deepen-10 | https://hcmcdental.com/pricing/ | "Examination + Diagnosis — Includes initial advice — 120,000 VND $5 — Free with online booking" | 2026-09-24 |
| hcmc-dental-deepen-11 | https://hcmcdental.com/pricing/ | Nav lists "Orthodontics — Invisalign Aligners... Traditional & Damon Braces — Braces Cost & Installments" | 2026-09-24 |
| hcmc-dental-deepen-12 | https://hcmcdental.com/pricing/ | Treatments nav lists "Children's Dentistry" among General & Specialty services | 2026-09-24 |
| hcmc-dental-deepen-13 | https://hcmcdental.com/pricing/ | Treatments nav lists "Emergency Dentist" among General & Specialty services | 2026-09-24 |
| hcmc-dental-deepen-14 | https://hcmcdental.com/ | JSON-LD types across pages read include Dentist, MedicalBusiness, MedicalClinic and Physician alongside Organization/WebPage | 2026-09-24 |
| hcmc-dental-presence | https://www.facebook.com/hcmcdentalclinic/ | Facebook page "HCMC Dental Clinic" (29 followers, Dentist and dental surgery), read 2026-10-02; newest post 2025-06-23; Not yet rated (1 review); address District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; phone +84 85 302 0003; website bscuong.com | 2026-10-02 |
| hcmc-dental-presence-2 | https://hcmcdental.com/ | The clinic's website, read 2026-10-02: links the Facebook page hcmcdentalclinic | 2026-10-02 |
| hcmc-dental-platforms | https://www.whatclinic.com/dentists/vietnam/ho-chi-minh-city | WhatClinic, read 2026-10-02: every page of its Ho Chi Minh City dentist listing (10 pages, 125 profiles) and its profile sitemaps (256 dentist profiles in Vietnam) have no profile for HCMC Dental Clinic; the profile addresses /dentists/vietnam/hcmc-dental-clinic and /dentists/vietnam/hcmc-dental return not found | 2026-10-02 |
| hcmc-dental-platforms-2 | https://www.dentaldepartures.com/dentists/vietnam/ho-chi-minh-city | Dental Departures, read 2026-10-02: its search for Ho Chi Minh City returns 35 clinics (Platinum Dental Group, WinSmile, Shark Dental and others); HCMC Dental Clinic is not among them | 2026-10-02 |
| hcmc-dental-platforms-3 | https://us-uk.bookimed.com/clinics/country=vietnam/direction=dentis… | Bookimed, read 2026-10-02: its Vietnam dentistry page lists ten clinics (Greenfield, Saigon Center, Dr. Care and others) and its clinic sitemap (2,127 clinics) has no page for HCMC Dental Clinic | 2026-10-02 |
| hcmc-dental-platforms-4 | https://www.trustpilot.com/review/hcmcdental.com | Trustpilot: no company page for hcmcdental.com, the clinic's website (page not found, checked 2026-10-02) | 2026-10-02 |
| hcmc-dental-platforms-5 | https://hcmcdental.com/ | The clinic's website, home page read 2026-10-02: it links its Facebook and Instagram pages and a TripAdvisor listing, and no other review platform | 2026-10-02 |
Change History
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | Presence on review sites re-read on 2026-10-02: no profile on the review platforms checked. |
| 2026-10-02 | Facebook presence re-checked on 2026-10-02: live Facebook page confirmed. |
| 2026-09-24 | Re-read on 2026-09-24: the clinic's detailed price list, dedicated implant and emergency-dentist pages, and its own uploaded clinic photo. Recorded: cleaning, filling, crown, implant, consultation and X-ray/CBCT prices published; a genuine own-site photo of the dentist in the operatory; orthodontics, pediatric dentistry and an emergency-dentist service, each with its own page; detailed step-by-step procedure explanations; Dentist/MedicalClinic structured data. No Google Maps listing is on file for this clinic and none could be matched by name, so Google rating, review count, recency, response and pattern fields remain unassessed. |
| 2026-08-25 | Recorded sedation / general anaesthesia availability (informational): not documented in public sources. Offers nitrous oxide and IV sedation for a pain-free/relaxing experience; not described as asleep/unaware (conscious sedation) |
| 2026-08-25 | Re-verification 2026-08-25: confirmed website live and taking bookings (WhatsApp/call/email), phone unchanged; searched Google Maps for "HCMC Dental" / hcmcdental.com and found no matching Google Business Profile (address remains unpublished, consistent with the stored note) - no Google rating, review count, or Maps URL could be captured this round. Site documents nitrous oxide and IV sedation (conscious) - recorded as sedation=false in the sedation research file. |
| 2026-07-12 | Initial data collection. |
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