Dental Treatment in Seongnam for Visitors from Japan and Asia
Published by The Seoul Dental Clinic · Meet the dentists
Plenty of travellers combine dental care with a trip to Korea. Our clinic provides English-language consultation, publishes many prices in won, and states it supports overseas-insurance paperwork. We do not list other languages, so plan to communicate in English or bring a translator you trust.
Language and communication
English is the language of consultation at our clinic. If English is a second language for you, write your questions down beforehand, bring photos of previous treatment, and ask us to confirm anything you are unsure about in writing.
A friend or interpreter can join you if that makes you more comfortable. Do not sign a treatment plan you have not fully understood.
Which treatments fit a short visit
| Goal | Fits one short trip? | Published price |
|---|---|---|
| Check-up and cleaning | Usually | Additional scaling ₩50,000 (insurance-covered scaling follows national rules) |
| Whitening | Often | ₩385,000 (VAT included) |
| Fillings, inlay or onlay | Often, depends on the tooth | Resin ₩70K–₩250K; inlay/onlay ₩200K–₩330K |
| Crowns | Often needs more than one visit | Zirconia ₩450,000 (back tooth) / ₩550,000 (front tooth); PFM ₩400,000; metal ₩300,000 |
| Veneers | Planned across visits | ₩600,000 per tooth (VAT included) |
| Implants | Two stages with healing between | From ₩350,000 (MegaGen with PFM crown); other brands plus a separate implant crown |
Non-covered published prices; cosmetic prices include VAT. Confirm the plan and fees at consultation.
Planning the trip
Share your goals early
Send photos, any X-rays and the result you hope for, and tell us how long you can stay.
Ask for a visit plan
We outline which steps need your presence and which can wait for a later trip.
Book lodging that suits the treatment
Staying near Taepyeong, Moran or Bundang makes short appointments easy. We name no hotels.
Keep a buffer day
Treatment sometimes needs a check or small adjustment before you leave.
Take records home
Ask for an itemized receipt and copies of X-rays so your home dentist can follow up.
Getting to Taepyeong
The Seoul Dental Clinic is by Taepyeong Station Exit 5 in Sujin-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam. Taepyeong is on the Suin-Bundang Line, and Line 8 serves stations such as Moran, Sujin and Sinheung. From the airport or central Seoul, a route planner or navigation app will show current options; we do not state times or fares.
Saving the clinic name in Korean (더서울치과의원) and its phone number +82-31-757-1525 helps when asking for directions.
Questions to prepare
Write down your questions in advance: which brand and material will be used, how many visits are needed, what is included in each published price, and what follow-up looks like after you return home. Bring your passport and any previous dental records.
If a term is unfamiliar, ask the dentist to explain it with a diagram or a model. Clear understanding up front matters more than speed, and you are free to take time before agreeing to a plan.
Insurance, receipts and flying home
If you hope to claim from an insurer in your home country, ask them what documents they require before treatment, then tell us. Keep the itemized receipt and the treatment record.
If you are flying after a procedure, discuss timing with your dentist first, since comfort and healing differ by treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Does the clinic offer Japanese-language service?
We can only confirm English-language consultation. Please plan to use English or bring an interpreter.
Can I get veneers on a short trip?
Veneers usually require planning across visits. They are published at ₩600,000 per tooth, VAT included.
Are the prices in won only?
Prices are published in Korean won. Confirm payment options when you book.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, it is wise, especially for multi-step treatment.
Can you help with insurance forms?
The clinic states it supports overseas-insurance paperwork. Ask what your insurer needs.
English-speaking dentists in Seongnam
The clinic was founded by two brothers trained at Seoul National University who direct it together. Three further dentists hold Ministry of Health and Welfare specialist certifications. Full credentials →
Dr. Hyun Sung Park
Clinic Director
- Co-founder and joint clinic director
- DDS, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Dept. of General Dentistry, SNU Dental Hospital
- Microendodontics Programme, SNU
- Course completion, UCLA, USA
- Member, UPenn Endodontics Study Club, USA
- Certified Invisalign Provider
- Osstem Implant AIC Programme
- Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
Dr. Hyeonjoon Park
Clinic Director
- Co-founder and joint clinic director
- DDS, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Dept. of General Dentistry, SNU Dental Hospital
- Affiliate Associate Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
- Certified Invisalign Provider; leads orthodontic treatment
- Course completion, UCLA, USA
- Member, UPenn Endodontics Study Club, USA
- Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
- Member, Seoul Prime Orthodontic Study Club
Dr. Yu Jin Kim
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry (Ministry of Health and Welfare)
- Johns Hopkins University, USA
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Osaka University Dental Hospital, Japan
Dr. Min Ji Choi
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Conservative Dentistry
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry
- Internship and residency, Jeonbuk National University Dental Hospital
- Master’s degree in Conservative Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University
Dr. Jin Young Choi
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry
- Clinical training, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Canada
- Master’s degree, Kyungpook National University Graduate School of Dentistry
- BA in English Language and Literature, Korea University
Plan your visit
Send us your dates and goals in English. We will tell you what is realistic for a trip to Seongnam.