Medical cooperation for public health

In the comprehensive development roadmap of expertise, Thong Nhat Hospital and Central Hospital of Odonto-Stomatology of Ho Chi Minh City have just cooperated to establish a High-Tech Oral Health Care Center with the goal of serving people better and better.

Seniors have access to high-tech dentistry at Thong Nhat Hospital.

Early morning of October 17, in the campus of Thong Nhat Hospital, many elderly patients, retired officials, etc. experienced for the first time a modern and friendly dental space.

Mr. Dang Hoa Hiep, a retired cadre in Tan Son Nhat ward, shared: “This is the first time I went to see a dentist and saw such a high-quality facility. Now it is much more convenient for us elderly people, we don’t have to go far.”

Those simple words of sharing are a vivid proof of the humanistic meaning of the new project: High-tech Dentistry Center at Thong Nhat Hospital, established on the basis of cooperation between Thong Nhat Hospital and Central Dentistry Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City.

Elderly people visit the dentist at the High-Tech Dental Center.

Both are medical units under the Ministry of Health located in Ho Chi Minh City, the two hospitals have had a long-term cooperation. Now that cooperation is continued with a specific project, where advanced technology of the maxillofacial industry converges with the experience of elderly health care of Thong Nhat Hospital.

Associate Professor, Dr. Le Dinh Thanh, Director of Thong Nhat Hospital shared: “Our goal is to provide the best care for patients, especially the elderly. The High-Tech Dental Center is one of the foundations in the journey to build a comprehensive, specialized and high-tech hospital.”

Associate Professor, Dr. Le Dinh Thanh, Director of Thong Nhat Hospital.

Meanwhile, Dr. Le Trung Chanh, Director of the Central Hospital of Odonto-Stomatology in Ho Chi Minh City, assessed this as a special cooperation model in the public health system associated with the efforts and dedication of the leadership team of Thong Nhat Hospital in the journey to turn the hospital into the leading geriatric center in the southern region.

Thong Nhat Hospital has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification in medical examination, treatment and drug supply, a testament to the quality of medical management that meets international standards. The hospital is constructing a 10-storey high-tech building to improve service capacity, aiming at a comprehensive care model for the elderly, a group that accounts for a large proportion of the hospital's patient structure.

Leaders of the Ministry of Health cut the ribbon to inaugurate the High-Tech Dental Center.

The High-Tech Dental Center at Thong Nhat Hospital was deployed from March 17, 2025 to September 16, 2025 and completed and put into trial operation. The total investment of nearly 15 billion VND includes the construction of infrastructure and a system of 18 types of modern dental equipment including full-mouth X-ray machines, Cone Beam CT, laser surgery machines, implants and many other advanced equipment.

Currently, the team of doctors treating at the center comes from the Central Hospital of Odonto-Stomatology, while doctors and nurses from Thong Nhat Hospital participate in studying and receiving techniques to take on future responsibilities. A model of technology transfer in parallel with human resource training contributes to raising the professional level of public health.

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Tri Thuc highly appreciated the cooperation between the two public hospitals.

Witnessing the inauguration ceremony of the High-Tech Dental Center at Thong Nhat Hospital, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Tri Thuc affirmed: “The Center is an important achievement demonstrating the effective and solid development cooperation between the two hospitals, expected to serve the health care needs of patients well. This is also a very meaningful project, inaugurated on the occasion of the first Party Congress of Ho Chi Minh City for the 2020-2025 term”.

In the context of the rapidly changing healthcare industry, this cooperation model opens up a new direction, helping public hospitals strengthen their specialized capacity, avoid widespread investment, and at the same time meet the increasing demand of society for quality healthcare services.

Leaders of two hospitals surveyed the High-Tech Dental Center.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Duong, a regular patient at Thong Nhat Hospital, shared after completing her first dental examination: "Having a dental clinic right in the hospital is so convenient. Every time I go for a routine health check-up, I can have my teeth done."

It is known that the High-Tech Dental Center accepts treatment for patients with health insurance and patients with treatment needs at specific approved prices.

Thanks to the central location right in a large general hospital with full support specialties, for elderly patients with multiple pathologies and frail patients, this is something that brings special peace of mind when coming for health check-ups.

NHAT THANH

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