English-speaking dentist · For expats living in Korea

English-Speaking Dentist in Seoul for Expats and Visitors

For expats living anywhere in Korea and for visitors staying in Gangnam: dental care explained in English, plans confirmed in writing on WhatsApp, and treatment organised around your dates.

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  • Since 2002
  • 13 dentists
  • In-house lab
  • EN · 中文 · 日本語
Dr. Kim Jin-hwan, Chief Director, with his appointment as Vice President of the Korean Academy of Stomatognathic Function and Occlusion
Dr. Kim Jin-hwan — Chief Director Vice President, Korean Academy of Stomatognathic Function & Occlusion

Where can expats in Korea find an English-speaking dentist?

Expats living anywhere in Korea can use Gangnam One Day Dental Clinic in Seoul, where diagnosis, options, costs and aftercare are explained in English. Contact is through WhatsApp (+82-10-5298-2875), so every plan and appointment is confirmed in writing. The clinic has 13 dentists in five departments, so most treatments, from cleanings to implants and orthodontics, stay under one roof.

Reviewed by Dr. Kim Jin-hwan , Chief Director · Updated October 5, 2026

Why language matters for long-term dental care

When you live in Korea, dental care is not a one-off. Check-ups, gum care, a crown that needs replacing or orthodontics for your children all need decisions you fully understand. Clear communication lets you understand your diagnosis, treatment options, costs and aftercare with confidence.

At Gangnam One Day Dental Clinic, WhatsApp is the only inquiry channel. That means no phone calls in a second language: your questions, X-rays, plan and appointment times are kept in one written thread you can re-read or translate later.

  • Diagnosis explained with your own 3D CT, scan and photos
  • Options and costs given before treatment, in writing
  • Aftercare instructions you can keep on your phone
  • The same team for check-ups, restorations and orthodontics

Living outside Seoul? Fewer trips to Gangnam

About 60% of the clinic's implant patients travel from outside Seoul, so treatment is planned to reduce the number of trips. The in-house Oneday Lab can take a crown or bridge from temporary to final in one day in suitable cases, and immediate-load implants are possible when bone allows.

If you are visiting Seoul short-term, see the visitor sections further down this page. Families can also see family dentistry.

Not sure if this is right for you? Send a photo or X-ray — a dentist replies on WhatsApp in English, Chinese or Japanese.

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Care available in English

Five departments cover the treatments expats ask about most: cleaning and gum care, fillings and root canals, crowns and bridges, OSSTEM and MegaGen implants, veneers and whitening, and orthodontics including Invisalign and clear aligners led by Dr. Kim Do-hoon.

IV sleep sedation is available for implant surgery for patients who are anxious about longer procedures. The dentist explains whether it suits you after reviewing your health history.

Dental care that fits a stay in Gangnam

Visitors usually have a fixed number of days. Gangnam One Day Dental Clinic plans treatment around your dates of stay and uses its own lab, Oneday Lab on the 14th floor of the Startplex building, so restorations do not wait for an outside courier. In suitable cases a crown or bridge can go from temporary to final in one day.

The clinic is in Yeoksam-dong, between Gangnam-daero and Bongeunsa-ro 2-gil, so it is practical if your hotel or business is in Gangnam.

  • Bldg 1: W Building 3F, 31 Bongeunsa-ro 2-gil (implants)
  • Bldg 2: Startplex 13F, 438 Gangnam-daero (implants; 14F Oneday Lab; 15F surgery lounge)
  • Bldg 3: Heungkuk Fire Insurance Bldg 8F, 442 Gangnam-daero (orthodontics)

What visitors most often come for

Popular short-stay treatments include one-day veneers and laminates, all-ceramic and zirconia crowns, whitening and immediate-load implants when bone allows. Dental implants use OSSTEM and MegaGen systems, with 3D CT planning and PlasmaOne vacuum plasma surface treatment.

Implant fees depend on complexity, bone grafting and the final crown, and are confirmed after exam. See dental implant costs in Korea for what affects the total.

Resident expat vs short-term visitor: how care is usually organised
Living in Korea Visiting Seoul short-term
Best suited treatments Check-ups, gum care, implants over months, orthodontics Cleanings, fillings, crowns, veneers, immediate-load implants
Planning Flexible, can split into stages Built around fixed dates of stay
Orthodontics Usually practical (12-24+ months) Rarely practical
Follow-up In person at the clinic WhatsApp plus your home dentist
Step by step

How it works at Oneday Dental

  1. Step 1

    Write on WhatsApp in English

    Describe your concern and, if you have them, send recent X-rays or photos to +82-10-5298-2875.

  2. Step 2

    Book a consultation

    The team confirms a date, the building and floor, and what to bring.

  3. Step 3

    Exam and explanation

    A dentist examines you, uses 3D CT or scans where needed and explains the findings and options in English.

  4. Step 4

    Written plan and cost

    You receive the plan and cost before treatment, so you can decide without pressure.

  5. Step 5

    Treatment and check-ups

    Treatment is grouped into as few visits as possible, with aftercare instructions and questions handled on WhatsApp.

Things to know before you decide

  • Explanations are in English, but some forms and receipts may include Korean; ask the team to explain anything unclear.
  • Estimates from photos are provisional until the in-person exam.
  • Complex cases such as bone grafting or full-mouth treatment still need several visits, even with the in-house lab.
  • The clinic does not take phone calls or web forms; all contact is on WhatsApp.
Why patients trust Oneday Dental

Experience you can check

  • 2002
    Founded in Gangnam — 24 years
  • 13
    Dentists in 5 departments
  • 3
    Clinic buildings, 1,570 m²
  • 0.01 mm
    T-Scan bite-force detail
Medically reviewed Dr. Kim Jin-hwan — Chief Director

Vice President, Korean Academy of Stomatognathic Function & Occlusion · author on T-Scan implant occlusion (IGI Global)

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FAQ

English-Speaking Dentist: common questions

Do the dentists speak English?
Your diagnosis, options, costs and aftercare are explained in English, and all communication before and after visits happens on WhatsApp, where you can write in English, Chinese, Japanese or Korean. If something is unclear during treatment, ask and it will be explained again or written down for you.
I live outside Seoul. Is it worth travelling to Gangnam?
Many patients do: about 60% of the clinic's implant patients come from outside Seoul. Treatment is planned to minimise trips, using the in-house Oneday Lab and immediate-load implants when bone allows. Send your X-ray on WhatsApp first and the dentist will tell you how many visits to expect.
Can my whole family be seen at the same clinic?
Yes. With 13 dentists across five departments, the clinic covers adult general and specialist care as well as children's orthodontics. That lets an expat family keep records and communication in one place instead of switching clinics for each problem.
How do I get a cost estimate?
Send X-rays or clear photos on WhatsApp for a provisional estimate. The final cost is confirmed after the in-person exam and any 3D CT, and you receive it before treatment starts. Costs depend on the procedure, materials, number of teeth and complexity.
How do I book an appointment?
Bookings are handled on WhatsApp at +82-10-5298-2875. This keeps a written record of your appointment, building, floor and instructions. Write in English, Chinese, Japanese or Korean.
How close is the clinic to central Gangnam?
All three buildings are in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu: two on Gangnam-daero (numbers 438 and 442) and one at 31 Bongeunsa-ro 2-gil. If you are staying or working in Gangnam, the clinic is a short trip, and the team confirms the exact building and floor on WhatsApp.
Can I get treatment during a one-week stay?
Often, yes, for cleanings, fillings, crowns, veneers and immediate-load implants when bone allows. The in-house Oneday Lab can produce restorations from temporary to final in one day in suitable cases. Conventional implants and bone grafts usually need a second visit after healing.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Kim Jin-hwan , Chief Director Last updated: This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Results vary; all dental procedures carry risks that your dentist explains before treatment.