Dentists in Bangkok: Where Expats Go and What It Costs
Bangkok has some of the best-equipped dental practices in Asia, from mall-based clinics to dedicated dental hospitals. Here is how to choose one and what to expect to pay.
The short version
- Choose a dental hospital for implants, sedation and complex work; a clinic for routine care.
- Many expats use international practices such as BIDC, with branches at Ploen Chit, Siam Paragon, EmQuartier and Ratchada.
- Private hospitals such as Bumrungrad and Bangkok Hospital also have dental centres.
- Typical 2026 prices: cleaning 1,500–2,800 baht, implant 35,000–70,000 baht.
- Check the clinic’s licence at hosp.hss.moph.go.th.
Dental hospitals, international clinics and local practices
- Bangkok International Dental Center (BIDC): branches at Ratchada, Siam Paragon, EmQuartier and BTS Ploen Chit
- Bangkok International Dental Hospital (BIDH): BIDC’s partner, known for sedation dentistry
- Hospital dental centres: at private hospitals such as Bumrungrad and Bangkok Hospital
- Local clinics: cheaper for routine care; check the licence and the dentist
Checking a clinic
- Search the clinic on the hosp.hss.moph.go.th register
- Ask which dentist will treat you and their specialty
- Get a written plan and price for anything beyond a filling
- Ask about implant brands and warranties
Insurance and paying
Most health insurance excludes routine dental work or caps it low. For bigger treatment, ask whether the practice offers staged payment and a written warranty.
What an international practice charges
BIDC prices reported by Thailand Starter Kit, May 2026. Local clinics are often cheaper.
Dental care in depth
Guides from the JLIT library and the Dental Tourism hub.
Dental and health hubs
Treatments and cover.
Keep going
Questions newcomers ask
Where do expats go to the dentist in Bangkok?
Many use international practices such as BIDC, dental hospitals such as BIDH, or the dental centres of private hospitals, as well as well-reviewed local clinics.
How much does a dental implant cost in Bangkok?
About 35,000–70,000 baht at an international practice in 2026, depending on the implant system.
How do I check a Bangkok dental clinic?
Search it on the hosp.hss.moph.go.th register and check that it displays its licence number and dentist.
