How to Find a Dentist in Bali – Clinics, Quality, Prices, and More

Dental procedures in Bali cost 30-50% less than in Australia or the US, and the quality at the major clinics is comparable. This guide covers which clinics expats actually use, what procedures cost, and how BPJS and private insurance work.

Healthcare facilities in Bali are considered one of the best in Indonesia. There are various hospitals and dental clinics that cater to locals and expats alike.

In fact, Bali attracts a lot of dental tourists, particularly Australians.

That’s because Bali is a cost-effective alternative destination for many people whose home countries’ medical and dental services are quite expensive. The prices of dental procedures in Bali can be as low as one-fifth of the total cost of the same treatments offered in, say, Australia or the US.

In addition to being inexpensive, dental treatments in Bali are safe and dental care providers are reliable; just make sure you do some research about selecting the right clinic. That’s exactly what this article can help you with.

This guide discusses everything you need to know about getting a dental treatment in Bali, including the types of treatments and their prices, reliable clinics recommended by expats, insurance matters, do’s and don’ts, and so on.

Why Bali?

Bali’s dental tourism has grown for one simple reason: the price.

A single dental implant costs around US$4,200 in Australia and US$4,500 in the US.

In Bali, the same implant runs around US$1,250, and that includes a standard crown.

Many procedures require multiple visits with a week or two of waiting in between. Since the cost of living in Indonesia is low, it’s easy to turn that waiting period into a cheap holiday.

This is a great perk if you’re moving here. If you’re just visiting, you can schedule your treatment around a vacation.

Australians do this all the time. They fly over for a short trip, hit the beach, and get their teeth fixed while they’re at it.

Types of Dentist

You’ll run into two main types of dentists in Indonesia.

General Dentists (Kedokteran Gigi Umum)

A general practice dentist (Dokter Gigi, or “Drg”) handles everyday procedures:

• Filling in the cavities
• Cleaning/removing tartar
• Extracting teeth
• Making dentures
• Straightening teeth with braces

They handle your routine checkups, cleanings, and simple extractions.

Indonesian dentists complete a four-year undergraduate degree followed by a two-year apprenticeship before they earn their Drg title.

If your case is more complex, they will refer you to a specialist.

Specialist Dentists (Dokter Gigi Spesialis)

Specialists undergo another two to six years of postgraduate training. They use the title “Spesialis” (Sp) followed by their field:

• Pediatric dentist (Title: Spesialis Kedokteran Gigi Anak or Sp KGA) – Pedodontists or pediatric dentists specialize in providing dental treatment and care for children.
• Orthodontist (Title: Sp. Ort) – Specialize in correcting or aligning teeth (e.g., protruding/misaligned teeth)
• Endodontist (Title: Konservasi Gigi or Sp. KG) – Their specialty involves the conservation and aesthetics of teeth, restoration, dental cosmetics, aesthetics-related surgery, and so on.
• Periodontist (Title: Sp. Perio) – They deal with diseases and disorders of the gum and other supporting tissues, and offer preventive and restorative services for tooth-supporting tissues.
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (Sp. BM) – They handle all types of reconstructive oral surgeries, including facial deformation and misaligned jaws due to trauma, cleft lip and palate surgeries, and so on.
• Prosthodontist (Sp. Pros) – They are experts in creating dentures and dental joints.
• Oral Medicine dentist (Title: Sp. PM) – They deal with oral diseases such as infections, allergies, autoimmune diseases, growths and ulcers, and so on.
• Dental radiologist (Title: Sp. RKG) – They are experts in dental radiology, primarily the assessment of the severity of a particular dental ailment and other similar ailments.

You will generally see a specialist for implants, complex root canals, or oral surgery.

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Indonesian Medical Council

Indonesian Medical Council or Konsil Kedokteran Indonesia (KKI) is the apex body of the medical community in Indonesia. Dentists’ practices are within the purview of the KKI’s guidelines and directives.  

Every dentist in Indonesia must be registered with the KKI, which sets the education standards and practice rules for the profession. Since you’ll usually be seeing a dentist you’ve never met, check their registration number first to confirm they’re properly credentialed.

Types of Dental Treatment

You can get almost any dental procedure done in Bali. Here is what to expect.

Hygiene, Maintenance, and General Treatments

Basic maintenance covers scaling, cleaning, fillings, and simple extractions. You can usually get these done in a single sitting.

Dental Restorations

Restorative work repairs damaged or missing teeth.

Most mainstream clinics frequented by expats offer materials and techniques/procedures similar to those offered in developed countries. Here are some common restoration treatments:

Root Canals

If a tooth is badly decayed but still salvageable, a dentist will perform a root canal to clear the infection rather than extracting the tooth.

They will remove the decayed nerve tissue, seal the tooth, and cap it with a permanent crown a few days later.

Expect this to take at least three visits.

Crowns

Crowns require two visits. The dentist takes an impression and fits a temporary crown on your first visit, then cements the permanent crown on your second.

Bali clinics offer all the standard materials: porcelain, ceramic, metal, porcelain fused to metal (PFM), Zirconia, Emax, and resin.

Depending on your case, you might need an alternative to a standard crown:

• Fixed bridges

If you have a missing tooth, a dentist can place a false tooth anchored by crowns on the two adjacent teeth.

This gives you a fixed replacement without the surgery required for an implant.

• Inlays/Overlays

If a tooth is damaged but does not need a full crown, the dentist might use an inlay or onlay.

These are custom-made pieces that fit into or over the chewing surface of the tooth.

They preserve more of your natural tooth than a full crown would.

Dental Implants

Implants are the permanent alternative to dentures or bridges.

The oral surgeon embeds a titanium screw into your jawbone, which acts as a root to support a permanent crown.

Depending on your dental physiology, the clinic will suggest mini dental implants, bone grafting, sinus lift, All-on-4 technique, and so on. The technologies for implants include Implant Direct (USA), Nobel Biocare (Sweden), Hi-Tec (USA), and Straumann (Switzerland).

Implants take time. You get the screw placed on your first trip, but you must wait several months for it to fuse with the bone before you can return to have the permanent crown fitted.

Dentures

Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth. Getting them fitted correctly requires several visits.

Like most restorative work, this is usually cheaper in Bali than in western countries.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic work focuses on appearance rather than function. The most common procedures include:

Veneers

Veneers are thin shells attached to the front of your teeth to hide discoloration, cracks, or gaps.

Bali clinics offer everything from affordable composite resin to premium porcelain and Emax veneers.

You will need two or three visits. The dentist takes an impression on the first visit, then you wait up to two weeks while the lab manufactures your custom veneers.

Once they are ready, you return to have them fitted.

Bleaching

You can get in-clinic laser whitening in a single visit, or buy a custom take-home bleaching kit from your dentist.

Braces

Clinics offer traditional metal braces, self-ligating options, and clear aligners like Invisalign.

Smile Makeover /Correction

If you need extensive work, many clinics offer full smile makeovers that combine implants, veneers, and whitening into a single treatment plan.

Finding the Best Dentists

Bali dental clinics split into two distinct tiers:

• Branded/well-known dental clinics and chains
• Privately owned smaller clinics

Branded/well-known Dental Clinics and Chains

The branded chains cater directly to expats and medical tourists. They feature English-speaking staff, modern equipment, and strict hygiene standards.

If you go to a smaller local clinic, you will need to speak Bahasa Indonesia.

Because of this, expats overwhelmingly prefer the branded chains.

Some major private hospitals run their own dedicated dental clinics, such as the SOS Medika facility in Denpasar.

BIMC Siloam, a prominent chain of hospitals in Indonesia, operates BIMC Siloam Dental Care inside its Nusa Dua location.

Here are the standalone clinics most commonly used by foreigners:

Bali 911

Bali 911 runs branches in Denpasar and Kuta, plus one in Jakarta.

They are an institution here. Operating for over 30 years, they have their own in-house lab, which means much faster turnaround times for crowns and veneers.

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They handle everything from basic cleanings to full-mouth implant reconstructions.

Rejuvie

Rejuvie operates out of Kuta and Sanur. They handle all standard procedures and generally undercut the larger chains on price.

BIMC Siloam Dental Centre

BIMC runs its dental center at its Nusa Dua facility.

The BIMC hospital is associated with the Siloam group of hospitals, one of Indonesia’s largest hospital chains, with over 25 hospitals throughout the country. 

This is where you go if you want a hospital environment backing up your complex oral surgery.

All staff speak fluent English.

ARC Dental

ARC runs its own in-house lab managed by German-trained technicians.

They invest heavily in imported digital dentistry equipment and specialize in porcelain work.

Sunset Dental

Sunset Dental has clinics in Seminyak and Ubud. Like ARC and Bali 911, they run an in-house digital lab and offer a full suite of services.

Privately Owned Small Clinics

You can save money by using smaller, independent clinics. While they lack the premium fit-out of the big chains, the care is solid.

• Bali Green Dental, owned and run by Dr. I Wayan Sulastra
• Dr. Kadek Sugianitri

Just be aware that they rely on external labs, so multi-stage procedures like crowns will take longer.

Sunset Dental is the most reviewed clinic on the island, with over 1,000 Google reviews across its Seminyak and Ubud branches, and 2026 expat round-ups consistently put it alongside Bali 911 and ARC Dental as the go-to names for implant work. Prices at the branded clinics have crept up in recent years but remain a fraction of Australian and US rates, and English-speaking staff are now standard at every clinic on this list.

Which Clinics Do Expats Use, by Area

Where you’re staying matters more than it sounds, especially for implants or veneers that need two or three visits spread over weeks.

• Seminyak and Kuta: Sunset Dental’s Seminyak branch and Bali 911’s Kuta branch cover the main tourist strip. Sunset Dental is the most reviewed clinic on the island, with over 1,000 Google reviews.
• Denpasar: ARC Dental, Rejuvie’s Sanur branch, Bright Smiles Bali, and Bali Dental & Implants Centre are all based here, a practical option if you’re renting long-term rather than visiting on a short holiday.
• Ubud: Sunset Dental’s Ubud branch and Sayan Aesthetic Institute serve the inland expat community, with the latter leaning more toward cosmetic work like veneers and whitening.
• Nusa Dua: BIMC Siloam Dental Centre sits inside a hospital, worth considering if you want medical backup on-site for a more complex procedure.

Price

The table below uses Sunset Dental’s published price list as a benchmark, since it’s one of the few Bali clinics that lists exact figures rather than “contact us for a quote.” Other branded clinics run 15–30% higher or lower depending on the implant brand and crown material, so treat these as a starting point, not a final bill.

Procedure	Typical Bali price	Notes
Check-up and cleaning	IDR500,000–1,800,000 (US$28–101)	Basic scaling and polish at the low end; add airflow polishing for the higher figure.
Composite filling	IDR600,000–1,500,000 (US$34–84)	Per tooth, standard composite resin.
Root canal (per tooth)	IDR2,000,000–7,500,000 (US$112–421)	Front teeth are cheapest; molars with multiple canals cost the most.
Crown (porcelain or zirconia)	IDR5,000,000–6,000,000 (US$281–337)	Per unit. Emax and zirconia sit at the top of the range.
Veneer (porcelain or zirconia)	IDR5,000,000–6,000,000 (US$281–337)	Composite veneers are cheaper, from around IDR1,500,000 (US$84).
Dental implant (fixture only)	IDR15,000,000–19,000,000 (US$843–1,067)	Neodent is the budget system; Straumann costs more. The crown is priced separately, once the implant has healed.
Full-arch implants (All-on-4/6, per arch)	Roughly US$4,000–8,600 (about IDR71,000,000–153,000,000)	Wide range because some quotes include the final bridge and others don’t. Ask exactly what’s covered before comparing prices between clinics.
Teeth whitening	IDR2,000,000–3,500,000 (US$112–197)	Home kit is the cheaper option; in-clinic laser whitening costs more.

Prices are approximate and quoted in US$ at roughly IDR17,800 to the dollar (August 2026). Get a written, itemized quote before you commit, since the final price always depends on your specific case.

Getting Dental Insurance Coverage

You pay for dental care in Bali in one of three ways: out of pocket, through Indonesia’s BPJS system, or via private health insurance.

Assured Coverage by BPJS

If you have been staying in Indonesia for six months or more for work, you should be eligible for the national insurance scheme provided by Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial Kesehatan (BPJS), Indonesia’s social security administration. 

Your employer deducts a small premium directly from your salary.

BPJS covers emergencies and basic maintenance, but ignores cosmetic work entirely. You are covered for:

• Administration/registration fee for the procedure included in BPJS cover
• Examination, consultation, and treatment fees charged by the dental professional/clinic
• Any oral-dental emergencies
• Extraction of primary teeth (including topical/infiltration anesthesia)
• Extraction of permanent teeth without anesthesia
• Composite or GIC fill
• Tooth scaling treatment with a once-a-year maximum
• Post extraction medications

BPJS will also cover up to IDR1,000,000 for dentures.

You cannot just walk into Sunset Dental and hand them a BPJS card. You must go to your registered local community clinic (Puskesmas) first. If they cannot fix the issue, they will refer you to a BPJS-recognized dental clinic.

Take these documents with you:

• A photocopy of BPJS card along with the original card for verification
• A photocopy and original copy of stay permit (KTP) and passport for verification
• A photocopy and original copy of family card (applies to Indonesian citizens only)
• Savings bank account book
• A photocopy and original copy of a declaration letter confirming the employer of the patient (the company paying the salary out of which the BPJS premium is being deducted)

Because of the bureaucracy and the limited choice of clinics, most expats skip BPJS entirely for dental work and just pay cash or use private insurance.

Private Dental Insurance

Most private health policies offer an optional dental rider. Like BPJS, these cover functional problems rather than cosmetic ones, but you can use any clinic you like.

Routine checkups, cleanings, x-rays, and emergency pain relief are usually covered in full.

Restorative work like fillings, root canals, and extractions are often capped at 50% to 80% coverage.

Only the most expensive premium plans contribute to braces or dentures.

Every plan enforces a strict annual maximum benefit.

Major providers here include AXA, Prudential, Allianz, Chubb, Manulife, and AIA.

If you’re in Bali on a digital nomad visa rather than a KITAS work permit, you won’t qualify for BPJS through an employer, so private insurance or paying out of pocket is the default from day one.

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You can read our health insurance in Indonesia article to find out more information, or our expat health insurance guide for broader coverage options.

How to Find the Best Dentist in Bali

Before you book your flights and your first consultation, figure out what you actually need from the clinic.

Your Objective

If you just want a checkup and a cleaning, a local independent clinic will do the job perfectly and save you money.

If you are getting four implants and a sinus lift, you want an oral surgeon at a major chain.

Do not pick a clinic based on price alone. Find out exactly which implant systems and crown materials they use.

The top clinics list these details on their websites, or will answer an email query directly.

Ease of Communication

You need to understand what the dentist is doing to your mouth. Check reviews to confirm the dentist speaks clear, functional English.

Verified Credentials

You can check practitioners’ credentials at the KKI website to know whether the dentist is a good fit for your desired treatment. 

Is It Safe? Standards to Check Before You Book

The quality gap between Bali’s dental clinics is wider than what you’d find at home. A handful meet international clinical standards; others cut corners to fit tourist schedules. If you’re already weighing whether Bali itself is safe, dental care is one of the smaller risks on the list, but it still pays to check a few things first.

• Registration: every dentist needs an active STR (Surat Tanda Registrasi) and a listing on the KKI’s public database. Ask to see it, or check the name yourself before treatment.
• Sterilization: a legitimate clinic can explain its autoclave and single-use instrument policy without hesitating.
• Branded materials: ask which implant or crown brand is being used and get the batch number in writing, so there’s a record of what’s actually in your mouth.
• Realistic timelines: be cautious of any clinic that offers to compress implant placement and final crown fitting into a single week. Proper healing takes months, not days.

Location

If you are going on a vacation in Bali and thinking of undergoing a dental treatment at the same time, it’s recommended to choose a clinic that’s close to where you’ll be staying, especially if the treatment requires multiple visits to the clinic.

The same applies to those who are planning to stay long-term in Bali.

Costs

Many large dental clinics indicate the price ranges for the treatments they offer on their website. However, note that these are not the final prices. Prices may vary based on a patient’s case.

Even a root canal procedure may entail additional charges. For example, a molar with four roots instead of, say, just two or three may be too complicated to treat and, therefore, incur a higher than normal price.

As previously mentioned, the cost of most treatments is still 30–50% lower than the costs in your home country.

Reviews

Reviews are one of the most useful ways to size up a clinic, and there are plenty of them for Bali.

You can get recommendations on various forums such as TripAdvisor or expat message boards. There are a few very active Bali expats Facebook groups such as Expats Bali where you can read reviews from fellow expats to help you select the best option.

We also mentioned some very active communities in Bali in our article about moving to Bali.

Visiting a Dentist

The steps involved in visiting a dental clinic in Bali are pretty similar to the steps to visiting a dental clinic anywhere in the world.

Setting an Appointment

In many cases, you don’t need to set an appointment on your first visit unless you want to see a specific dentist. That means you may have to settle with whichever dentist is on duty. 

Most dentists who cater to expats are able to speak English. You likely won’t encounter communication problems on your initial inquiry. You can also check their website to know how you can set an appointment at their clinic.

Time of Arrival

On your first visit, make sure you arrive 15-20 minutes before the scheduled appointment to give clinical staff ample time to register your name and other personal information, and for you to provide IDs such as a valid passport.

If you are living in Bali, a copy of your residential permit will be taken, too. If you’re making an insurance claim, then you will need to fill out the relevant paperwork and provide the necessary documents as well.

Seeing the Dentist

On your first visit, you might have to undergo an initial examination/assessment.

After the initial assessment, you will receive a diagnosis and be informed of various treatment options for your condition. In case the clinic you visited doesn’t offer the service you need, they could refer you to a relevant clinic/specialist.

In Bali, a large number of dental clinics offer the initial consultation/assessment for free. The actual treatment itself is charged. Note that this may not apply to all dental clinics.

Thereafter, you will be directed to the cashier to pay for the consultation fee and the prescribed medications, if any.

Paying the Bill

Most of the large clinics accept international credit cards, while the smaller clinics may prefer cash.

If you have an insurance card that the clinic in Bali can directly use to bill your fees, you may have to fill in some forms and provide a copy of your passport and resident permit.

Otherwise, keep all documents pertaining to the treatment and submit them to your medical insurance provider to get the amount reimbursed at a later date.

A practical tip that circulates in expat dental groups in 2025-2026: if you are doing a multi-visit procedure such as implants, bring all existing X-rays and dental records from home. Many clinics will skip the initial imaging step if records are already available, reducing both the number of visits and the upfront cost.

Now, on to You

Most dental treatments and procedures in Bali are safe and dental clinics use industry-approved dental technologies.

Lastly, getting a dental treatment in Bali, Indonesia can save you a lot of money. It is an ideal destination to do two things at once: get your teeth fixed and have a vacation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a dental implant cost in Bali?

Expect roughly IDR15,000,000–19,000,000 (US$843–1,067) for the implant fixture alone, plus another IDR5,000,000–6,000,000 (US$281–337) for the crown once it’s ready. A full-arch package (All-on-4 or All-on-6) costs much more and varies a lot by clinic, so get an itemized quote before comparing prices.

Is it safe to get dental work done in Bali?

At the branded clinics, yes. They use documented sterilization protocols, branded implant systems, and dentists registered with the KKI. The real risk is picking an unfamiliar clinic on price alone, so check credentials and sterilization practices first, whichever clinic you choose.

Which dental clinic in Bali is best for expats?

Sunset Dental (Seminyak and Ubud) and Bali 911 (Denpasar and Kuta) show up most often in expat recommendations, largely thanks to English-speaking staff and in-house labs that speed up multi-visit work. ARC Dental and BIMC Siloam Dental Centre are the usual picks for more complex or hospital-backed cases.

Does travel or health insurance cover dental treatment in Bali?

Most standard travel insurance only covers dental emergencies, like a broken tooth from an accident, not planned cosmetic or restorative work. If you want ongoing coverage, look at a private expat health plan with a dental rider instead of a travel policy.

How many days do I need for an implant or veneers in Bali?

Plan for at least a week for veneers, since lab work alone can take up to two weeks. Implants need multiple visits spread over months for proper healing, so most expats get the implant placed on one trip and the permanent crown fitted on a later one.

Can I use BPJS as a foreigner living in Bali?

Yes, if you’ve been in Indonesia for six months or more for work and pay into the scheme, but BPJS only covers emergency and basic procedures, not cosmetic dentistry, and you’re limited to BPJS-recognized clinics. Most expats use it as a backstop and pay privately for anything more than a filling or cleaning.

Do Bali dental clinics speak English?

At every clinic that markets to expats and medical tourists, yes. Smaller local clinics outside the main tourist areas are less reliable for this, so stick to Bahasa Indonesia or bring someone who can translate if you go that route.

Should I bring my old dental records or X-rays with me?

Yes. Many clinics skip the initial imaging step if you already have recent X-rays and records, which cuts down both the number of visits and the upfront cost, especially useful if your treatment window is tied to a short holiday.

Sources Cited

• Sunset Dental Bali official price list – Primary source for the corrected procedure price table (cleaning, filling, crown, root canal, implant, veneer, whitening).
• Konsil Kedokteran Indonesia (KKI) doctor/dentist verification tool – Official government registry to verify a dentist’s STR registration, cited in the new safety section.
• TheHoneycombers: 11 Best Dentists in Bali 2026 – Supports the claim that Sunset Dental is the most-reviewed clinic and is consistently recommended alongside Bali 911 and ARC Dental.
• ARC Dental Bali price comparison via BestDentistBali – Secondary source used to sanity-check that ARC Dental’s crown/veneer/implant pricing sits in a comparable range to Sunset Dental’s (commercial aggregator, cited as a cross-check, not the primary figure).
• Medical Tourism Co: Dental Implants in Bali – Source for the general full-arch (All-on-4/6) US$ price range and Bali-vs-Australia/US savings context (commercial medical tourism site, cited for the ballpark figure only).

Please note: The information provided by ExpatDen is not intended to replace or serve as a substitute for medical or healthcare advice. It is strongly recommended that you seek guidance and consultation from a licensed medical practitioner or qualified healthcare professional pertaining to your specific circumstances and healthcare needs.