Dentist for International Patients in Seoul
Plan your dental treatment in Seoul before you travel. Send X-rays and photos on WhatsApp, receive a provisional plan, and complete care in fewer visits with an in-house lab in Gangnam.
- Since 2002
- 13 dentists
- In-house lab
- EN · 中文 · 日本語
How do international patients get dental treatment in Seoul?
Most international patients start remotely. At Gangnam One Day Dental Clinic you send a panoramic X-ray, smile photos and your dates of stay on WhatsApp (+82-10-5298-2875). The team replies in English, Chinese, Japanese or Korean with a provisional plan and estimate. On arrival a 3D CT and exam confirm the plan, and the in-house lab shortens the number of visits.
Reviewed by Dr. Kim Jin-hwan , Chief Director · Updated October 5, 2026
Treatment planned around your travel dates
International patients rarely have unlimited time in Seoul. The plan is therefore built around your dates of stay, not the other way round. Before you book flights, send your X-ray and photos on WhatsApp so a dentist can tell you which treatments fit into one trip and which typically need two.
Because Oneday Lab sits inside the clinic (Startplex building, 14F), crowns, bridges and veneers can move from scan to temporary to final without waiting days for an outside lab. Where bone allows, same-day implants with immediate-load teeth are also possible.
- Foreign residents, students, expats and overseas visitors all follow the same WhatsApp-first process
- Provisional estimate from X-rays and photos; final plan confirmed after the in-person exam
- Implant systems used: OSSTEM and MegaGen, both widely used by dentists abroad
- Ask for copies of your X-rays and treatment details to take to your home dentist
Who treats you
Gangnam One Day Dental Clinic has 13 dentists across oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics and integrated dentistry. Chief Director Dr. Kim Jin-hwan focuses on implant surgery, T-Scan occlusion therapy and TMJ, and is Vice President of the Korean Academy of Stomatognathic Function and Occlusion (2026-2027).
Orthodontic cases are led by Dr. Kim Do-hoon, Chief Director of Orthodontics. If you need a dentist who explains everything in English, see our English-speaking dentist in Seoul page, and read about the clinic and its history since 2002.
Not sure if this is right for you? Send a photo or X-ray — a dentist replies on WhatsApp in English, Chinese or Japanese.
Get a free opinionWhat a dental trip to Seoul typically looks like
Short treatments such as whitening, fillings and cleanings usually finish in one visit. Crowns and veneers typically need two appointments a few days apart, which the in-house lab can often compress. Conventional implants need a healing period of typically 3-6 months before the final crown, so many visitors plan two trips.
Orthodontics is a long-term commitment of usually 12-24 months or more, which suits people living in Korea better than short-stay visitors. Ask on WhatsApp which option suits your schedule.
| Typical visits | Typical time frame | Fits a single trip? | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning, fillings, whitening | 1 | 1 day | Usually yes |
| Crowns, bridges, veneers | 2 (sometimes 1 with in-house lab) | 1-5 days | Usually yes |
| Immediate-load implant (bone allowing) | 2-3 | Teeth same day; final after healing | Temporary teeth yes; final usually second trip |
| Conventional implant | 2-4 | Typically 3-6 months healing | Usually two trips |
| Orthodontics / clear aligners | Regular check-ups | Usually 12-24+ months | Best for residents |
Explore international patients treatments
Choosing a Clinic
Looking for the best dental clinic in Seoul? Use our 8-point checklist and comparison table to judge any clinic,…
Learn more →Contact Us
Contact Gangnam One Day Dental Clinic on WhatsApp +82-10-5298-2875.
Learn more →English-Speaking Dentist
English-speaking dentist in Seoul for expats living in Korea: clear diagnosis, written plans and fewer visits.
Learn more →About Us
About Gangnam One Day Dental Clinic: founded in Gangnam in May 2002, 13 dentists, 3 buildings and an in-house lab.
Learn more →How it works at Oneday Dental
- Before you fly
Message on WhatsApp
Send a panoramic X-ray or recent dental photos, your main concern and your dates of stay to +82-10-5298-2875.
- Before booking flights
Provisional plan and estimate
A dentist reviews your records and replies with treatment options, a likely number of visits and an estimate that is confirmed after the exam.
- Day 1 in Seoul
Exam, 3D CT and scan
A 3D CT, intraoral scan and bite analysis confirm the plan. You approve the final plan and cost before treatment starts.
- Day 1 onwards
Treatment
Treatment is scheduled to finish in as few visits as possible, with Oneday Lab producing restorations in-house.
- Before you leave
Records and aftercare
You receive aftercare instructions, can ask for copies of your records, and can keep messaging the team on WhatsApp after you return home.
Hear it from our dentists
Short answers to real patient questions from the Oneday Dental YouTube channel.
Korean audioThings to know before you decide
- An estimate from photos and X-rays is provisional; the final plan can change after the 3D CT and exam.
- Conventional implants and bone grafts need healing time, so they often cannot be completed in one short trip.
- Flying soon after routine implant surgery is usually fine, but the dentist may advise waiting after extensive surgery or sinus procedures.
- Orthodontic treatment needs regular check-ups over many months and is rarely suitable for a single visit.
Experience you can check
- 2002Founded in Gangnam — 24 years
- 13Dentists in 5 departments
- 3Clinic buildings, 1,570 m²
- 0.01 mmT-Scan bite-force detail
Vice President, Korean Academy of Stomatognathic Function & Occlusion · author on T-Scan implant occlusion (IGI Global)
International Patients: common questions
Do I need an appointment before I arrive in Seoul?
Which languages can I use?
Can I get an estimate before travelling?
How many days should I stay in Seoul?
Will my dentist at home be able to maintain the work?
Where is the clinic?
You may also want to read
English-Speaking Dentist
English-speaking dentist in Seoul for expats living in Korea: clear diagnosis, written plans and fewer visits.
Learn more →Contact Us
Contact Gangnam One Day Dental Clinic on WhatsApp +82-10-5298-2875.
Learn more →Same-Day Implants
Same-day implants in Seoul: extraction, implant and temporary tooth in one visit when bone allows.
Learn more →Choosing a Clinic
Looking for the best dental clinic in Seoul? Use our 8-point checklist and comparison table to judge any clinic,…
Learn more →About Us
About Gangnam One Day Dental Clinic: founded in Gangnam in May 2002, 13 dentists, 3 buildings and an in-house lab.
Learn more →Browse: Dental Implants · Cosmetic Dentistry · Orthodontics · Gum Care · General Dentistry · International Patients · Home
Get a dentist's opinion on WhatsApp
Send your question, photos or X-ray. We reply with a plan, timeline and estimate in English, Chinese, Japanese or Korean.
