Samitivej Sukhumvit Dental Clinic
Hospital-based dentistry in the heart of Bangkok's expat district, with board-certified orthodontists, prosthodontists and oral surgeons
Independently assessed by Bea Siriwat
Last reviewed 12 October 2026 · How we evaluate
Samitivej Sukhumvit sits on Sukhumvit Soi 49 in Bangkok's main expatriate district, and its Dental Clinic suits visitors who want hospital-level reassurance: a dental team inside a JCI-accredited hospital, specialists with Thai, American, German and Japanese training, and dentists who speak English, Japanese or German on request.
At a Glance
Our Assessment of Samitivej Sukhumvit Dental Clinic
Samitivej's Dental Clinic is a sensible choice for patients who want routine or moderately complex dental work in a hospital setting, particularly families, Japanese-speaking patients and anyone with a medical condition. Named specialists include an American Board-certified prosthodontist, oral surgeons with American and German board certification, and long-serving orthodontists.
The trade-offs: the clinic publishes far less than dedicated dental centres. There is no published dentist count, no dental price list and no mention of an in-house laboratory or 3D CT scanning on its pages, so ask about turnaround times for crowns and implant restorations if your trip is short. Its website also gives a confusing picture of prosthetic work, so confirm who will plan and make your crowns or dentures. Expect hospital-level prices.
For a full-mouth rebuild or All-on-4 style implant case, a large dental specialist centre may offer more in-house depth. For check-ups, orthodontics, wisdom teeth and single implants in a hospital setting, Samitivej is a solid option.
Who Samitivej Sukhumvit Dental Clinic Is Best For
In one sentence, Samitivej Sukhumvit Dental Clinic is the right choice for family, routine and orthodontic dentistry in a hospital setting who accept premium tier pricing. The lists below tell you whether that is you.
A strong fit if you
- Expat and visiting families who want dental care inside a familiar international hospital
- Japanese-speaking patients, with Japanese-speaking dentists available on request
- Patients with medical conditions who prefer hospital back-up, including sedation or general anaesthesia
- Orthodontics and Invisalign with long-established specialist orthodontists
Look elsewhere if you
- Patients who want a published price list before travelling, the clinic quotes case by case
- Large full-mouth implant cases, where a dedicated dental specialist centre may offer more in-house depth
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Accreditations, Verified
The Dental Clinic works inside Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital and under its accreditations. We checked the hospital's published statements and a third-party reference, and record where we could not reach the issuing body's register.
JCI Accredited (hospital)
Joint Commission International. The Dental Clinic is part of Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, which states that it holds JCI hospital accreditation; the Canadian-Thai Chamber of Commerce's member profile dates Samitivej's first JCI accreditation to 2007. JCI accredits the hospital as a whole, not the dental clinic separately. We were unable to retrieve a current listing from the JCI online directory, so the current award date rests on the hospital's own statements.
See the sourceJCQHC (hospital)
The hospital reports that it was the first hospital outside Japan to be accredited by the Japan Council for Quality Health Care.
See the sourceThai Board-certified specialists
The hospital's dentist profiles list Thai Board diplomas issued by the Dental Council of Thailand, and in some cases American or German board certification, for its orthodontists, prosthodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
See the sourceWhere the issuing body publishes a public register, the badge links straight to it; otherwise it links to the hospital's own published record. Our full source list is below.
Notable Dentists at Samitivej Sukhumvit Dental Clinic
These are four of the dentists the hospital lists at Samitivej Sukhumvit, with credentials taken from their hospital profiles.
Dr Chotiros Kuphasuk
Prosthodontist. MSD in Prosthodontics (Indiana University School of Dentistry, USA). Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics.
View their profile in the hospital's directoryDr Theeralaksna Suddhasthira
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and PhD (University of Texas, USA). Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Thai Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
View their profile in the hospital's directoryDr Sirichai Kiattavorncharoen
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. DDS (Chulalongkorn University) and MD (Mahidol University). German specialist qualification in oral and maxillofacial surgery. German Board and Thai Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
View their profile in the hospital's directoryEmeritus Clinical Prof. Passiri Nisalak
Orthodontist. DDS (Mahidol University). MS and postgraduate certificate in orthodontics (University of Alabama, USA). Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthodontics, Dental Council of Thailand.
View their profile in the hospital's directoryCredentials are listed as published facts, not endorsements. Your quote names your surgeon, so you can verify their registration before committing to anything. Roster checked against the hospital's own doctor directory on 12 October 2026.
Treatments Offered
The clinic covers the main treatments international dental patients ask about, with named specialists in orthodontics, prosthodontics and oral surgery.
What Samitivej Sukhumvit Dental Clinic Costs
You pay hospital rates for a hospital setting and board-certified specialists. Samitivej does not publish dental prices, so ask for an itemised quote before you travel. Expect fees at the upper end of the Bangkok market, still well below private dental care in the UK, US or Australia.
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International Patient Services at Samitivej Sukhumvit Dental Clinic
Dental patients use Samitivej's international patient services, which the hospital built for Bangkok's large expatriate and Japanese communities.
Language Support
English, Japanese and German-speaking dentists on request, and complimentary interpretation for many other languages.
Online Booking
Appointments can be requested online or through the hospital's main line, +66 2022 2222.
Hotels & Accommodation
The customer service desk keeps a list of nearby hotels and can advise on hospital accommodation and serviced apartments.
If something goes wrong after you fly home
Samitivej Sukhumvit Dental Clinic provides a post-operative care plan before you leave, and follow-up communication with your surgical team can be arranged through its international patient office.
As your coordinator we stay in the loop after you land. If a concern comes up we help you reach your surgeon, get records to a local doctor, and understand what the hospital will and will not cover. We tell you this before you book, not after.
How Booking Works at Samitivej Sukhumvit Dental Clinic
- Call the Dental Clinic on +66 2022 2989 or the hospital on +66 2022 2222, or enquire with us and we arrange it for you
- Say if you need an English, Japanese or German-speaking dentist, or an interpreter
- Send recent X-rays and ask for an itemised quote, since the clinic does not publish prices
- Attend your consultation on the 4th floor of Building 2 and confirm the treatment plan
When you enquire through us, our care team handles these steps with the hospital on your behalf and confirms everything back to you before you commit to anything.
About Samitivej Sukhumvit Dental Clinic
Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital on Sukhumvit Soi 49 is the flagship of the Samitivej group, whose first hospital opened in 1979; the group is part of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS). Its Dental Clinic is on the 4th floor of Building 2 (Sukhumvit Wing), open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 8pm and Sunday from 8am to 5pm.
The clinic offers check-ups, scaling and fluoride, fillings and tooth-coloured restorations, inlays and onlays, root canal treatment, gum treatment and root coverage, crowns and bridges, dental implants, extractions and wisdom tooth surgery, bone surgery, laser whitening, and orthodontics including ceramic braces and Invisalign. Treatment under sedation or general anaesthesia is available in the hospital's dental operatory suite.
The team includes prosthodontists, orthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons and oral medicine specialists. The hospital says it can provide English, Japanese and German-speaking dentists on request, with interpreters for other languages.
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How We Evaluated Samitivej Sukhumvit Dental Clinic
Our hospital profiles are independently researched by our editorial team. No clinic can pay to be listed here, ranked higher or reviewed favourably. Here is what we assessed for the Samitivej Sukhumvit Dental Clinic. Our checks are desk-based, verified against the issuing bodies' registers and the hospital's own published materials rather than a hospital-arranged visit. Read the full methodology.
We confirmed each accreditation directly with the issuing bodies and against published records, rather than relying on marketing claims, so the badges you see are real.
We checked the qualifications of the clinicians who would treat you and the depth of the specialist teams, technology and inpatient support standing behind them.
We assessed whether there is a genuine international patient service — multilingual staff, visa help and structured coordination — rather than just a translated website.
We looked for documented care plans, follow-up scheduling and clear channels, so you can still reach your care team once you have flown home.
We evaluated whether estimates are itemised and given in writing upfront, covering treatment, stay and follow-up, rather than arriving as one opaque figure.
We reviewed patient reports across multiple independent sources, looking for consistent themes in satisfaction, complaints and treatment outcomes.
How we make money
Hospitals cannot pay for placement, ranking or a favourable review anywhere on this site. We earn a coordination fee from the hospital only when you choose to book through us, and it never changes your price. That conflict is why we publish our evaluation criteria and sources on every profile, and link accreditations to the issuing bodies.
If you believe any information on this profile is inaccurate or outdated, please contact our editorial team and we will check it against the source.
Medical disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional dental advice. Individual results, recovery times, and suitability vary. Always consult a qualified dentist before making decisions about treatment.
At a Glance
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