A Seongnam Dentist for English Teachers and Long-Term Expats
Published by The Seoul Dental Clinic · Meet the dentists
If you teach English or live long term around Seongnam and Bundang, our clinic by Taepyeong Station offers English-language consultations and a published price list. It also supports overseas-insurance paperwork. Appointments are best booked ahead so the visit fits your working week.
Dental care when you live here, not just visit
Long-term residents have different needs from tourists. You may be on a Korean health insurance plan, an employer plan or an overseas policy, and you need a dentist you can return to for check-ups, not only emergencies.
The Seoul Dental Clinic sits by Taepyeong Station, Exit 5, in Sujin-dong, Sujeong-gu. That puts it within reach of many people living in Seongnam, Moran, Sujin, Sinheung and Bundang.
Language and clear explanation
Our clinic publishes an English FAQ and states that English-language consultation is available. In practice, that means you can ask what each procedure involves, what the alternatives are and what it costs, and expect plain answers in English.
If you are used to dental care at home, ask us anything that feels unfamiliar. We would rather you understand a plan than agree to it politely.
What to expect on a first visit
A first visit is mostly conversation and examination. Treatment starts only once you agree to the plan.
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| Consultation | English-language discussion of your concerns; published as free |
| Examination | Your dentist checks your teeth and gums and may recommend imaging |
| Plan and quote | You receive the proposed treatment and a figure before starting |
| Paperwork | Itemized receipts available for overseas-insurance claims |
Fitting dental visits around your job
Teachers and office workers often have fixed schedules. The clinic is open until 20:30 Monday to Wednesday, 19:00 on Thursday, 18:30 on Friday and 13:00 on Saturday, with no lunch break, and is closed on Sundays. We cannot promise a particular time slot here, but telling us your constraints early helps us suggest a workable plan.
For multi-visit treatment such as implants or aligners, we can talk through how many appointments to expect and how to space them around school terms or travel.
Insurance and receipts
If you hold an overseas plan, ask your insurer what documents it requires before treatment. The clinic states that overseas-insurance paperwork support is available, and we can provide itemized records.
Many services on our list are non-covered by Korean public insurance, so costs are paid directly and then claimed back if your policy allows. Price list as published; confirm at consultation.
Cosmetic prices include VAT.
Routine care worth booking
Most expats we meet put off dental care until something hurts. A regular check-up and cleaning is the simplest way to avoid that. Insurance-covered scaling follows national health insurance rules, and additional (non-covered) scaling is listed at ₩50,000.
If you want to improve your smile, our list also includes whitening at ₩385,000 (VAT included) and aligners from ₩2.5M, with the final plan set after examination.
Practical tips for working expats
Planning a little ahead usually makes dental care less stressful. We are happy to talk through what is possible within your timeframe and to be honest if something is better started elsewhere.
- Ask your school or employer whether dental is part of your benefits, and what receipts they need.
- Keep a folder of receipts and X-rays; if you move jobs or cities, it saves time.
- Raise cosmetic goals early so they can be planned around holidays or contract dates.
- If you are leaving Korea soon, tell us, so treatment is sequenced sensibly.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer consultations in English?
Yes. The clinic states English-language consultation is available and publishes an English FAQ.
Is the English consultation free?
It is published as free for the international consultation.
Can you help with overseas insurance claims?
The clinic states it supports overseas-insurance paperwork.
Where is the clinic?
By Taepyeong Station (Suin-Bundang Line), Exit 5, Sujin-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam.
What are your hours?
Opening hours are Monday to Wednesday 09:30–20:30, Thursday 09:30–19:00, Friday 09:30–18:30 and Saturday 09:30–13:00, with no lunch break; the clinic is closed on Sundays and open on public holidays.
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
Book a visit that fits your schedule
Tell us when you are free and what you need. We will suggest a plan and confirm the details in English.