Download the NZ Patient's Guide to Dental Treatment in Vietnam

The NZ Patient’s Guide to Dental Treatment in Vietnam is a free 28-page PDF for New Zealand patients planning treatment at Picasso Dental Clinic. It is the document we send to anyone who wants the full planning picture before sending photos — a safety scorecard, a NZD cost worksheet, treatment timelines, a packing checklist, and a letter your New Zealand dentist can use after you return. It is not a sales brochure. It is the planning document we wish more patients had on hand before any flight was booked.

The guide is written for the Kiwi who is doing the maths properly. It assumes you have an NZ quote in hand, you understand that flights are not free, and you want to compare apples to apples — same brand, same protocol, same warranty, in two different countries. Every figure in the guide uses NZD as the primary currency at 1 NZD = 15,000 VND as of May 2026, with the original VND price list included as an appendix.

What’s in the guide — section by section

Section 1 — Clinic safety checklist (4 pages)

The checklist is a printable scorecard for comparing any Vietnamese dental clinic, not only Picasso. It scores each clinic against seven verifiable criteria: autoclave sterilisation certification with cycle records, named implant brands with traceable manufacturer documentation, warranty terms supplied in writing before deposit, clinician credentials in English with named specialty, English-language treatment records, in-house diagnostic imaging (OPG, CBCT, iTero), and a documented complications and warranty-claims pathway. Each criterion has a one-line “what good looks like” and a one-line red flag. A Kiwi patient should be able to fill it out for any clinic in 15 minutes using the clinic’s website and one email exchange.

Section 2 — NZD cost worksheet (5 pages)

The worksheet runs the all-in numbers honestly. It has five line groups: Picasso treatment fee (per material tier, with the May 2026 NZD price list), return flights from your nearest NZ international airport, accommodation per night with three tiers (budget, mid-range, recovery-friendly), annual leave opportunity cost (with a formula for hourly-rate earners and a separate row for self-employed), and a contingency line for second-trip costs on staged implant cases. The worksheet ends with a break-even comparison panel that takes your NZ quote and your Picasso estimate and returns a single number: your net saving after every cost line. The rough cut-off it teaches — under NZD 4,000 in treatment value, the trip rarely makes sense; over NZD 8,000, it almost always does — is the same rule the Picasso coordinators use when answering enquiries.

Section 3 — Treatment timeline overview (6 pages)

A matrix that shows trip length and second-trip requirement for every treatment Picasso offers. Veneers and crowns in 5–7 days on a single trip. Single implants across two trips, with placement followed by 4–6 months of osseointegration before final crown fitting. All-on-4 in 5–7 days for placement and temporary arch, with a return for finals after 4–6 months. Invisalign on a remote-supervision model with scans every visit to NZ. Whitening as a one-day add-on. Each row includes a buffer-day recommendation so you do not book the return flight one day after the last appointment.

Section 4 — Packing and records list (4 pages)

A two-column list. Left column: what to bring with you to Vietnam — medications confirmed with your GP, your latest NZ dental quote for reference, any existing OPG or CBCT on a USB drive, photographic ID, travel insurance documentation, and any specific aftercare items your NZ dentist has flagged. Right column: what to bring home from Vietnam — your implant passport with brand, fixture model, and lot number, your prosthetic spec sheet with shade and material, your SmileCare Global Warranty registration, your full English treatment summary, your invoice in both NZD and VND, and a copy of your post-treatment CBCT or OPG.

Section 5 — Letter for your NZ dentist (3 pages)

A one-page detachable letter template, plus two pages of context for your dentist. The letter introduces Picasso as the treating clinic, lists the materials and brands used, sets out the warranty period and the claim pathway, and identifies the specific signals that should trigger a direct email to the Picasso coordinator instead of local adjustment. It is written so a New Zealand dentist who has never worked with a Vietnamese clinic can deliver appropriate follow-up — cleans, occlusal checks, minor adjustments — without uncertainty about what is or is not covered.

What is NOT in the guide

This matters as much as what is in it. The guide is a planning resource, not a quote and not a treatment plan. It does not contain:

• A personalised NZD treatment plan for your case — that comes from the free quote form at /free-quote/
• A CBCT or OPG interpretation — that requires upload to the coordinator and review by the treating dentist
• A guarantee that your case is suitable for international travel — suitability is confirmed in writing after in-person examination
• Branch-level pricing variations — all six Picasso branches share the same price list and the same clinical protocols
• A pre-booking commitment of any kind — there is no deposit, no booking fee, and no calendar hold attached to the guide

If you need a personalised number, skip the guide and use the free NZD quote form directly. A written estimate comes back within 24 hours on weekdays NZ time.

How to request the guide

Email [email protected] with the subject line NZ Guide. The download link arrives within one New Zealand business day. There is no automated follow-up email sequence and no marketing list — if you want a quote afterwards, request it separately.

The guide is free. The Picasso team does not charge for it, does not bundle it with a deposit, and does not require any commitment to follow up.

The web version is always the most current

PDFs are snapshots. The web pages on dentalholiday.nz update the moment a price, a brand, a warranty term, or a protocol changes. The guide is reissued every 6 to 12 weeks, but in between reissues the website is the source of truth.

If the PDF and the website disagree on any price, brand list, warranty period, or clinical recommendation, the website is correct. The web pages most worth bookmarking before you travel:

• Current Picasso prices in NZD: /pricing/
• Clinic safety and sterilisation: /is-it-safe/ and /safety/sterilisation-standards/
• How the Picasso treatment process actually runs for an overseas patient: /nz-guide/how-it-works/
• Warranty terms and the SmileCare claim pathway: /warranty/
• What to do after you return home to New Zealand: /aftercare/
• What to do if something goes wrong: /safety/what-if-something-goes-wrong/

Next step

If you have already read the safety section and the cost worksheet logic above, the guide will not give you much new beyond the printable templates. Skip straight to a personalised quote — that is the document you actually need before booking flights.

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About this page

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Emily Nguyen

Founding Clinical Director, Picasso Dental Clinic

DDS · Founder and Clinical Director, Picasso Dental Clinic group

Clinical focus: Cosmetic dentistry · Veneers · Smile design

Dr. Emily Nguyen founded Picasso Dental Clinic in 2013 (originally Serenity International Dental Clinic) and led its 2023 rebrand. She sets clinical standards across the group's six branches in Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Lat, and personally reviews cosmetic protocols including the Portrait Sitting workflow for veneers and smile makeovers.

Last clinically reviewed

24 May 2026

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Picasso Dental Clinic

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