Are Vietnamese dentists properly qualified?

Licensed dentists in Vietnam complete a six-year university programme followed by government licensing examination. The quality of care depends — as in any country — on the individual clinician's training, continuing education, and case volume. Picasso publishes named clinician profiles, case volumes, and international training credentials so patients can assess this directly rather than taking it on trust.

How many implants has Dr. Evans placed?

Dr. Hung Le Ba Gia (Dr. Evans), Picasso's Lead Implant Specialist, has placed 1,000+ implants and completed 200+ All-on-4 cases.

Who performs veneer and cosmetic cases at Picasso?

Cosmetic cases including veneers and smile makeovers are led by the aesthetic clinical lead working with a named ceramist. Treatment planning uses Digital Smile Design and a physical wax-up mock-up, and the plan is signed off by the patient before any tooth preparation begins.

Can I request a specific dentist?

Where scheduling allows, yes. Mention your preference in your free quote request. For complex implant and full-arch cases, Dr. Evans will lead the surgical component.

What are the red flags to watch for with any overseas dentist?

No clinician names on the website; treatment plans produced without diagnostic records (X-ray or CBCT); pressure to decide same day; no written treatment plan before work begins; and no documentation provided post-treatment. None of these apply at Picasso — the written plan and implant passport are mandatory steps in every case.

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Dentist credentials at Picasso - qualifications, training, and case volumes

Who performs your treatment at Picasso Dental Clinic Vietnam — verified credentials, international training pathways, case volume data, and the questions the GDC says you should ask any overseas dentist.

Picasso Dental Clinic's Lead Implant Specialist, Dr. Hung Le Ba Gia (Dr. Evans), has placed 1,000+ implants and completed 200+ All-on-4 cases. All clinicians are government-licensed; named profiles are published so UK patients can verify who plans and performs their treatment before they book.

“Who is actually going to do my teeth?” is the right question — especially after widely reported cases of patients receiving treatment from unqualified operators in overseas clinics, sometimes without ever meeting the person responsible. Picasso publishes verified, attributable facts about its clinical team so UK patients can make this assessment before booking.

Dr. Hung Le Ba Gia (Dr. Evans) — Lead Implant Specialist

Dr. Evans is Picasso’s Lead Implant Specialist and the clinical lead for implant and full-arch cases.

Credential	Verified detail
Total implants placed	1,000+
All-on-4 case volume	200+ cases
Role	Lead clinician for single-tooth, multi-tooth, and full-arch implant cases

These are verified facts from Picasso’s clinical records and may be stated in treatment plans and patient communications.

What these numbers mean in practice

1,000+ implants placed is a substantial documented volume. Published research consistently links higher surgeon volume with lower complication rates for implant placement, particularly for complex cases involving bone grafting, immediate loading, and full-arch rehabilitation.

200+ All-on-4 cases means full-arch rehabilitation is routine work rather than an occasional procedure. Ask your coordinator to confirm the named clinical lead for your case in your written treatment plan.

Orthodontic team

Clinician	Verified credential
Dr. Thuan Phung	10+ years orthodontic experience; 1,500+ orthodontic cases
Dr. Thao Tran (Dr. Anna)	University of Hamburg, Germany training; general dentistry and orthodontics
Dr. Nhung Duong (Dr. Lynn)	General dentistry and orthodontics
Dr. Toan Le (Dr. Mathew)	Orthodontics
Dr. Duong Ho	Orthodontics; French-trained

What credentials mean — a framework for UK patients

Credential type	What it tells you
National dental licence	Legal minimum to practise in Vietnam — all Picasso clinicians hold this
Case volume (documented)	Higher volume in a specialty correlates with lower complication rates in the literature
International university training	Exposure to different clinical standards and techniques beyond the domestic curriculum
Manufacturer system training (Nobel, Straumann, Osstem)	Certified competence in the specific implant systems a clinic places
Named public profile	Accountability — patients can research the individual, not just the clinic brand

What the GDC says to ask about credentials

The GDC advises UK patients considering overseas treatment to ask:

Is the dentist qualified and registered? — All Picasso clinicians are Vietnamese government-licensed. Registration numbers are available on request.
What additional training have they received? — Dr. Thao Tran: University of Hamburg. Ongoing CPD through implant manufacturer training programmes.
How much experience do they have in the specific procedure? — This page provides verified case volume data for implant and orthodontic specialists. Ask your coordinator for the clinical lead on your specific case.

Red flags in any country

No clinician names on the website
Treatment planning without diagnostic records (X-ray or CBCT)
Pressure to sign and pay on the same day as the first consultation
No written treatment plan before any prep begins
No documentation provided after treatment

None of these apply at Picasso. The written GBP quote, treatment plan sign-off, implant passport, and materials certificate are mandatory steps in every case — not optional extras.

For complex cases — who leads what

Case type	Clinical lead
All-on-4 / All-on-6	Dr. Evans (surgical lead)
Single and multi-tooth implants	Dr. Evans
Veneer and smile makeover	Aesthetic lead + named ceramist
Invisalign and orthodontics	Dr. Thuan Phung or trained orthodontist
Root canal	Endodontic-capable dentist on the case