Dr. Duong Ho
Hồ Viết Thuỳ Dương
Orthodontist, Picasso Dental Clinic
DDS · French dental training · Orthodontics · Picasso clinical team
Clinical focus: Orthodontics · Fixed appliances · Invisalign · French-trained
Dr. Duong Ho is a French-trained orthodontist practising within the Picasso Dental Clinic group. His training background in the French dental system informs his clinical approach to orthodontic case assessment and treatment planning.
Scope of practice
Dr. Ho’s practice covers the full range of orthodontic treatment available at Picasso:
- Fixed appliances — traditional metal braces, self-ligating metal braces, ceramic braces, and self-ligating ceramic systems.
- Invisalign — clear aligner therapy across Essentials, Lite, and Comprehensive tiers.
Picasso Dental Clinic holds Platinum Elite Invisalign Provider status across the combined orthodontic team — the highest tier Align Technology awards based on annual case volume and treatment complexity.
Pricing reference at the May 2026 rate
All Picasso orthodontic prices at 1 NZD = 15,000 VND, full course:
| Appliance | Picasso NZD | NZ private benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional metal braces | NZD 1,600 to NZD 3,067 | NZD 6,500 to NZD 10,000 |
| Self-ligating metal braces | NZD 2,267 to NZD 3,733 | NZD 8,000 to NZD 12,000 |
| Ceramic braces | NZD 2,400 to NZD 3,867 | NZD 9,000 to NZD 13,000 |
| Invisalign Essentials (2 jaws) | NZD 3,000 | NZD 6,500 to NZD 8,500 |
| Invisalign Lite (2 jaws) | NZD 5,333 | NZD 8,000 to NZD 11,000 |
| Invisalign Comprehensive | NZD 8,667 to NZD 10,000 | NZD 8,000 to NZD 13,000+ |
NZ benchmarks are indicative private fees from the 2026 New Zealand dental fee survey.
How treatment is planned remotely
For New Zealand patients, Dr. Ho’s case planning begins with digital records:
- Photos (front smile, front retracted, right and left bite views).
- OPG radiograph (panoramic dental X-ray).
- Where appropriate, an iTero digital scan — taken at the first appointment in Vietnam or by a New Zealand provider if one is available.
A written NZD treatment plan is developed from these records before flights are booked. For Invisalign cases, the plan includes a ClinCheck digital simulation projecting tooth movement across the treatment course. For fixed appliance cases, the plan covers appointment cadence (how often you need to be in Vietnam) and total treatment duration estimate.
Picasso does not promise specific orthodontic end dates — treatment duration is an estimate refined during treatment, not a promise made before treatment begins.
Where Dr. Ho fits in the team
The Picasso orthodontic team operates as a five-clinician group:
- Dr. Thuan Phung — 10+ years, 1,500+ cases.
- Dr. Toan Le (Dr. Mathew) — orthodontist.
- Dr. Huong Nguyen (Dr. Rosie) — cosmetic dentist + orthodontist.
- Dr. Duong Ho — French-trained orthodontist (this page).
- Dr. Nhung Duong (Dr. Lynn) — general dentist + orthodontist.
All five share the same protocols, the same materials, and the same Platinum Elite Invisalign Provider status. Case allocation is confirmed in the written NZD plan based on case complexity, your travel dates, and clinician caseload. You can request Dr. Ho specifically in the free-quote message field.
What this means for a New Zealand patient
For patients who want a clinician with European dental training and prefer a French-trained background, Dr. Ho is the named choice on the team. The case is reviewed against the same protocols every other Picasso orthodontic case is reviewed against, but treatment delivery sits with him.
The financial case for travelling for orthodontic treatment is strongest for Invisalign Comprehensive cases and for combined cases where orthodontics is part of a wider treatment plan (veneers, implants, full-mouth work). Single-arch simple-alignment cases under NZD 4,000 in total saving usually do not justify the trip on financial grounds alone.
Picasso works with New Zealand patients in English only for clinical correspondence. French and Russian are not supported, even where a clinician trained in a French-speaking system.
Next step
For a free written NZD orthodontic quote, send your photos and OPG to [email protected], or use the free-quote form. If you specifically want Dr. Ho to manage your case, note that in the message field.
Free NZD quote · Book a video consultation · Invisalign guide · Meet the wider team
Frequently asked questions
Where did Dr. Duong Ho train?
Dr. Duong Ho completed his dental training in the French dental system. The European training background informs his clinical approach to orthodontic case assessment and treatment planning. Specific institution and qualification year details beyond the DDS-equivalent French qualification are not published; for verification documents, contact [email protected].
What does Dr. Ho treat at Picasso?
Dr. Duong Ho practises orthodontics across fixed appliances and Invisalign clear aligners. His scope includes traditional metal braces, self-ligating metal braces, ceramic braces, and Invisalign Essentials, Lite, and Comprehensive cases. Picasso Dental Clinic holds Platinum Elite Invisalign Provider status — the highest tier Align Technology awards based on annual case volume.
Will Dr. Ho personally manage my case?
Case allocation across the Picasso orthodontic team (Dr. Thuan Phung, Dr. Toan Le, Dr. Huong Nguyen, Dr. Duong Ho, Dr. Nhung Duong) is confirmed in the written NZD plan based on case complexity, your travel dates, and clinician caseload. You can request Dr. Ho specifically in the free-quote message field — particularly if you want a clinician with European dental training.
Does Dr. Ho speak English?
Yes. Dr. Duong Ho conducts consultations with New Zealand patients in English. All Picasso clinicians providing video consultations to international patients speak English. Picasso Dental Clinic works with patients in English and Vietnamese only — French and Russian are not supported, even where a clinician was trained in a French-speaking system.
What are the Picasso orthodontic prices?
At the May 2026 rate of 1 NZD = 15,000 VND: traditional metal braces NZD 1,600 to NZD 3,067 (full course), self-ligating metal NZD 2,267 to NZD 3,733, ceramic braces NZD 2,400 to NZD 3,867, Invisalign Essentials (2 jaws) NZD 3,000, Lite (2 jaws) NZD 5,333, and Comprehensive NZD 8,667 to NZD 10,000. New Zealand benchmarks for the same appliances typically sit two to four times higher.
How are remote treatment plans developed?
Dr. Ho's treatment planning for New Zealand patients begins with digital records — photos, OPG, and where appropriate an iTero digital scan. A written NZD plan with appointment cadence (or ClinCheck simulation for Invisalign cases) is developed before flights are booked. The plan covers total treatment duration estimate (not a promised end date), appliance choice, and the trip cadence required.