Dental work in China for foreigners — in English, for a fraction of the price.
Implants, crowns, veneers, orthodontics and cleaning by vetted dentists — with the same implant brands and equipment used in the West, at up to 80% less than US, UK or Australian prices. We select the clinic, book it, translate in the chair, and send you home with English records.
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Why foreigners come to China for dental work
Dental work is rarely covered by insurance, and prices at home can be brutal — a single implant is reported at $3,000–$6,000 in the US, and full-arch work reported around $20,000–$30,000+ per arch. In China the same implant plus crown is reported in the $1,000–$2,000 range, often using the same Straumann, Nobel Biocare and ITI systems your dentist uses at home. For many people the saving covers the flights and the trip.
What we handle
- Clinic selection — vetted dentists with thousands of cases, not whoever ranks on Google.
- A remote consult and quote before you fly — send your X-rays and we'll price it.
- A bilingual companion in the chair, so you understand every step.
- English treatment notes, imaging, and a fapiao for insurance.
- An honest timeline — including which procedures (like implants) need a return visit.
Indicative dental prices
| Procedure | China (typical) | US / UK / AU | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single dental implant (implant + crown) | reported ~$1,000–$2,000 | US $3,000–$6,000 | up to 70% |
| Zirconia crown | from ~¥1,864 (~$260) listed | $1,000–$2,500 | up to 85% |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | ~¥3,360 (~$470) listed | $1,000–$2,500 | up to 70% |
| Teeth cleaning | ~¥100–¥500 (promo listings lower) | $150–$300 | up to 90% |
| Clear aligners (full course) | reported ~¥15,000–¥40,000 | $4,000–$8,000 | varies by case |
Two kinds of figure above: reported ranges compiled from our own guides, and listed rates published by our Shanghai partner clinics themselves — not rates we negotiated. Neither is a quote. Full sourcing in the China Dental Price Index.
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Get My Free Dental QuoteDental work by city
Popular entry points, especially via Hong Kong and Macau:
- Dental work in Shenzhen — China’s newest megacity, on Hong Kong’s doorstep.
- Dental work in Zhuhai — The Macau-border city with a genuine dental-clinic district.
- Dental work in Guangzhou — Home to one of China’s top dental teaching hospitals.
- Dental work in Shanghai — China’s most international city, with the most English-first clinics.
- Dental work in Beijing — Home to Peking University’s renowned School of Stomatology.
- Dental work in Chengdu — Top-ranked dental academia, low costs, and pandas.
China vs other dental-tourism destinations
Honest comparisons to help you choose:
- China vs Thailand for dental work
- China vs Mexico for dental work
- China vs Turkey for dental work
- China vs Hungary for dental work
- China vs South Korea for dental work
- China vs Vietnam for dental work
- China vs India for dental work
New to navigating Chinese clinics? Read our guides on how to see a doctor in China and getting a fapiao for insurance reimbursement.