Team
Picasso Dental Clinic team - named clinicians treating Australian patients
Meet the clinicians at Picasso Dental Clinic Vietnam — Dr. Tran Thanh Phong (Head of Implantology, 15,000+ implants), Dr. Emily Nguyen (Founding Clinical Director), and the senior team treating Australian patients across Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Lat.
Picasso Dental Clinic's Australian-facing clinical team is led by Dr. Emily Nguyen (Founding Clinical Director, since 2013) and Dr. Tran Thanh Phong (Head of Implantology, 15,000+ implants placed since 2001 and Nobel Biocare's Vietnam clinical representative since 2007) — every implant, full-arch, and cosmetic case for Australian patients sits under named clinical accountability rather than an anonymous coordinator team.
Dr. Tran Thanh Phong — Head of Implantology
Dr. Phong is Picasso’s implant lead and the clinician most Australian patients ask about by name.
| Credential | Detail |
|---|---|
| Implants placed | 15,000+ since 2001 |
| All-on-4 certification | First Vietnamese surgeon certified by Nobel Biocare, 2010 |
| International training | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Loma Linda University, California |
| Nobel Biocare role | Clinical representative for Vietnam since 2007 |
| Primary branch | Hanoi — complex implant and All-on-4 cases |
| Secondary | Available at HCMC and Da Nang for selected cases |
For Australian patients considering complex implant cases — multiple implants, All-on-4, All-on-6, or full-mouth reconstruction — Dr. Phong’s documented case volume and certification history are directly relevant to assessing clinical risk.
Dr. Emily Nguyen — Founding Clinical Director
Dr. Nguyen co-founded Picasso Dental Clinic in 2013 and leads the clinic’s clinical direction, aesthetic protocols, and quality standards.
| Credential | Detail |
|---|---|
| Role | Founding Clinical Director |
| At Picasso since | 2013 |
| Clinical focus | Cosmetic dentistry, clinical governance, Portrait Sitting protocol |
| Branches | All three Picasso branches |
Dr. Nguyen oversees the Portrait Sitting aesthetic planning protocol — the wax-up, shade approval, and temporary trial system used for veneer and smile makeover patients before any permanent preparation.
AHPRA and overseas registration — what Australian patients should know
AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) does not register or accredit overseas dental practitioners. This is not a barrier to safe treatment overseas — it means the framework for assessing overseas clinicians is different:
- Documented case volume — Dr. Phong’s 15,000+ implants is verifiable through Nobel Biocare’s published records and clinic documentation
- International certification — All-on-4 Nobel Biocare certification (2010) is internationally recognised
- Written treatment plan — the plan names the treating clinician before you commit
- Clinical accountability — warranty and aftercare are tied to named clinicians, not anonymous coordinators
See /safety/dentist-credentials/ for the full credential assessment guide.
The broader clinical team
Beyond the lead clinicians, Picasso’s team includes:
- Orthodontists — Invisalign certified, all three branches
- Endodontists — root canal specialists
- Periodontists — gum treatment and bone grafting
- Prosthodontists — crown, bridge, and denture specialists
- Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons — complex extractions and jaw surgery
Treatment plans name the specialist involved in each procedure before you book.