I’ve met a lot of interesting people in Vietnam over the years, but this conversation with Dr. Albert Viet Le really stuck with me—pun intended (and yes, it involves floss). Albert is the Managing Director of Premier Dental and the only US and Australian board-certified periodontist practicing in Vietnam.

We recorded this episode in our brand-new studio—Albert was our very first proper guest—and I couldn’t have asked for a better conversation to kick things off. I loved hearing his story, from growing up in Melbourne to studying in New York and eventually moving to Ho Chi Minh City. He only planned to stay for six months… and that was eight years ago.

We talked about Vietnam’s dental health challenges, the rise of dental tourism, and yes, the importance of flossing. If you’re squeamish about teeth, be warned—but if you’ve ever been curious about why Vietnamese kids drink sugary milk or how dentists are using 3D printing, this one’s for you.

Key Talking Points:

• Why children's teeth in Vietnam are often severely decayed—and how sugar-laced milk plays a role.
• The surprising reasons flossing is more important than you think (hint: it’s linked to Alzheimer’s).
• Why dental tourism in Vietnam is booming and how Premier Dental is leading the charge.
• The cultural and genetic differences in dental health across nationalities.
• How 3D printing and digital scanning are transforming the dental experience.
• Real stories from Albert’s time in Australia, the U.S., and Vietnam—including the worst mouth he’s ever seen.

Chapters and Timestamps

• 10:00 – The state of children's dental health in Vietnam
• 20:30 – Generational habits & lack of awareness
• 25:00 – From Australia to Vietnam: Albert’s journey
• 31:00 – Modern dentistry, 3D printing & Premier Dental
• 39:00 – The truth about flossing (and bad breath)
• 49:00 – Dental tourism: what to know before you go

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"For me, the customer is like my girlfriend. If the customer is happy, I’m happy.” – Nguyen Van Nam

This episode was such a blast to record. Not only was it filmed at the stunning House of Merlin, one of my favorite cocktail bars in Saigon, but I also got to sit down with Nguyen Van Nam, a talented young bartender who represents the next wave of Gen Z hospitality professionals in Vietnam.

What struck me most about Nam is how honest and self-aware he is. He says he’s an introvert—and maybe he is—but you wouldn’t know it from how naturally he connects with people. It’s a beautiful contradiction: someone who claims to be shy yet thrives in a high-contact, high-energy environment like bartending. That’s what this episode is all about: shaking up stereotypes, mixing in some good humor, and serving a double pour of insight.

What we talked about in this episode:

• Why Nam compares happy customers to happy relationships
• The art and storytelling behind signature cocktails at House of Merlin
• Gen Z in Vietnam: lazy but talented?
• Why so many young Vietnamese identify as introverts
• Gender and drinks: is there subtle sexism in how alcohol is served?
• What older generations think of how Gen Z spends money and works

Chapters & Timestamps

• 00:00 – Meet Nam & intro to House of Merlin
• 04:00 – Mixing live: Signature cocktails, saffron, and Huynh’s priceless reaction
• 10:00 – Gender & drinks: Are Vietnamese bars subtly sexist?
• 11:30 – Behind the bar: The reality of being a bartender vs. the glamor
• 14:00 – Gen Z in Vietnam: Lazy but talented? What Nam really thinks
• 17:00 – Introvert or not? Nam’s personal growth through hospitality

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