Meet our beloved Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Hai

1. The highly-regarded founder and CEO of Sydney Dental

Sydney Dental was established in 1996 by Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Hai under the name of  Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Hai’s dental clinic at 499-501 Ba Hat St., Ward 8, Dist. 10, HCMC. After a period of operation with constant efforts from our team of doctors using internationally-recognized dental equipment to offer exceptional services, Sydney Dental has captured the hearts and trust of numerous customers.

With the motto “When you’re a carpenter making a beautiful chest of drawers, you’re not going to use a piece of plywood on the back, even though it faces the wall and nobody will ever see it” – Steve Jobs, Dr. Hai and the team of staff and doctors at Sydney Dental strive to offer every single service with absolute care and sincerity and thereby we have captured the hearts of numerous customers.

By the end of 2020, Dr. Hai successfully opened one new branch located at Vinhomes Golden River Villas, 2 Nguyen Huu Canh St., Ben Nghe Ward, Dist. 1, HCMC with the sole aim of giving customers the highest quality dental services. Besides developing a chain of clinics in Ho Chi Minh City.

Since the establishment of Sydney Dental, Dr. Hai has determined the goal of bringing the highest quality services to customers, which is evidently reflected in their satisfaction level. This can be seen in their healthy, beautiful, bright white teeth followed by great comfort and a guaranteed after-sales plan at Sydney Dental. Dr. Hai is well aware that our development and success are always dependent on the effectiveness of treatment as well as customer satisfaction. Therefore, Dr. Hai and Sydney Dental have been a figure of trust for thousands of customers. Over the past 25 years, Sydney Dental has brightened countless smiles across Vietnam with utmost quality and care.

2 .One of the leading dental specialists in Vietnam with a broad academic background

With over 25 years of experience in implant dentistry. Being one of the first doctors in Vietnam who applied the implant technique in the 2000s. Currently, Dr.Hai has been placing more than 300 implants per month, performing approximately 40 cases monthly primary on full-arch rehabilitation using All-on-4, All-on-6, and Zygoma implants technique. He has dedicated his entire career to advancing implantology and full-mouth rehabilitation. He specialize in full-arch implant solutions, aesthetic restorations, and comprehensive treatment planning. His academic background, experience and international certifications have enabled him to serve thousands of patients with predictable, high-standard outcomes

  • ZAGA Center Ho Chi Minh City – The first officially ZAGA Center in Vietnam (2025).
  • Master of Science in Dentistry at University of Sydney, Australia (2008).
  • Master Clinician Program in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University & gIDE Institute, USA (2015).
  • Zygomatic Implant Course of Dr. Jame Chow, Hongkong (Nobel BioCare Course) (2015).
  • Certificate in Implant Expertise – Harvard University, Boston (2015).
  • Specialist in Implantology & Cosmetic Laminate Porcelain Teeth.
  • Member of ITI (Switzerland), DentalXP & giDE (USA), WAUPS (Korea)Member of ITI (Switzerland), DentalXP & giDE (USA), WAUPS (Korea).
  • Over 25 years of experience in Implants Technique, Veneers & Smile Restoration.

3. The dedicated doctor who serves customers with all his heart

He has spent more than 25 years accompanying customers from all over the country, bringing them more than 10.000 bright smiles. Throughout his dental practice, Dr. Hai has had a chance to meet thousands of patients from Vietnam and foreign nations. That helps him deeply comprehend the wishes as well as the difficulty they are faced with in their dental care and treatment. 

As for Dr. Hai, he has never ceased to put his best contribution and effort in the national dental field. His life commitment is to study and create more and more innovative dental solutions for customers to better accommodate them in their journey of smile brightening.

With the people-centered development approach, Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Hai has always focused on recruiting a team of leading doctors in Vietnam with the aspiration for serving the most exceptional values ​​to customers.

4. The aspiring pioneer in clear alignment solution in Vietnam

Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Hai has made significant contributions in the field of dentistry in particular and Vietnamese medicine in general with the desire to bring Vietnam to the world’s medical map.

Notably, Dr. Hai has brought the clear alignment technology and facilities used to create clear braces to his mother land from overseas. After tremendous, persistent hard work, he and the team of doctors at Sydney Dental have successfully created a proudly local brand of clear aligners called AI Smile, making Dr. Hai the pioneer in clear alignment in Vietnam. AI Smile is a ground-breaking clear alignment solution with the mission of serving customers in the Vietnam market better by giving them the best experience and quality at the most affordable costs. 

Ground-breaking clear alignment technology from AI Smile makes it an optimal dental correction technique for those who want to better their smile. The benefits customers can receive from AI Smile are:

  • It is much less painful than traditional braces;
  • It is almost invisible and highly aesthetic, allowing users to rest assured when communicating with others.
  • It requires less follow-up visits (typically every 6-8 weeks) compared to braces, enabling patients to proactively arrange their schedule.
  • It enables easy eating and cleaning. As Al Smile trays are removable, you can freely eat and drink whatever you would like throughout the course of the treatment. Cleaning these aligners is also more convenient for you in comparison to metal braces.
  • The treatment regimen is clear and explained in every detail to customers;
  • It is perfectly safe for your teeth and gums throughout the treatment. AI Smile transparent trays are made of FDA-approved GT FLEX plastic.

A little note from Sydney Dental

Thank you for taking the time to read with us. Now that you’ve had the chance to get to know Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Hai, we warmly welcome you to visit him in person for a personalized consultation, thorough examination, or expert dental treatment. Whether you have questions or are ready to begin your journey toward a healthier, more confident smile, we’re just a call away at (+84) 902 714 253.

You’re also invited to visit by one of our two conveniently located clinics in Ho Chi Minh City. You can find us at:

Branch 1 : Villa No. 21, Riverview 6, Vinhomes Golden River, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC, Vietnam

Branch 2: 499-501 Ba Hat Street, Ward 8, District 10, HCMC, Vietnam

At Sydney Dental, your trust means everything to us. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Hai and our team of experienced professionals are committed to delivering not only exceptional results but also an outstanding patient experience. Let us help you achieve the radiant smile you deserve.