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Your dentists

Meet Your Dentists

Education, clinical training and focus as published by the clinic, the languages spoken, and the international patient team that stays with you from first message to follow-up.

Dr. Chulmin Bae, Head Director of Oaks Dental Clinic

Dr. Chulmin Bae (배철민)

Head Director · 대표원장 · Oaks Dental Clinic, Gangnam

Education
  • Seoul National University School of Dentistry — DDS (graduated with honours)
  • University of Münster, Germany — Master’s degree in Implantology (MSD)
  • Helsinki School of Economics — Executive MBA
Clinical training
  • Semmelweis University, Hungary — anatomy
  • University of Düsseldorf Faculty of Medicine, Germany — oral and maxillofacial surgery
  • Free University of Berlin, Benjamin Franklin Hospital — oral and maxillofacial surgery
Clinical focus
Esthetic dentistry — veneers and smile design
Prosthodontic restorations — crowns and bridges
Dental implants and bone regeneration
Orthodontics and clear aligners
Languages
Consults in Korean, English and Chinese. Interpreting staff are present for English, Chinese and Japanese during every visit.
Philosophy
“Accurate treatment, delivered without delay.”

Treatments Dr. Bae handles for international patients

  • Dental implants and bone grafting
  • Full-arch implant treatment
  • Crowns and bridges
  • Porcelain veneers
  • Invisalign and braces
  • Root canal treatment
  • Gum treatment
  • Wisdom tooth extraction
  • Emergency dental care
  • Children’s dentistry

Dr. Bae leads treatment planning and consults directly with international patients; qualifications listed here are those published by the clinic.

Also at Oaks

Orthodontic and clear-aligner team

Two further dentists practise at the clinic. Orthodontic treatment — braces and Invisalign — is planned with them; it suits residents of Korea and patients who can return for reviews.

Dr. Myung-hee Ryu, Orthodontic Director at Oaks Dental Clinic

Dr. Myung-hee Ryu (류명희)

Orthodontic Director · 교정원장

  • Seoul National University School of Dentistry
  • Board-certified specialist in orthodontics (치과교정 전문의)
  • PhD in orthodontics
  • Fellow in orthodontics, University of Pennsylvania (USA)
  • Member and academic committee member, Korean Society of Accelerated Orthodontics

Conventional braces and orthodontic planning, in collaboration with Dr. Bae.

Dr. Young-ah Cho, Director at Oaks Dental Clinic

Dr. Young-ah Cho (조영아)

Director · 원장

  • Seoul National University School of Dentistry
  • MSc and PhD in oral pathology, Seoul National University
  • Fellow, Department of Oral Pathology, Seoul National University Dental Hospital
  • Assistant professor, Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry
  • Associate Clinical Manager, Invisalign Korea; lecturer on Invisalign courses and webinars

Clear-aligner (Invisalign) treatment planning and oral pathology.

International patient team

The people who answer you

Our international patient team includes two English-speaking staff (patient manager Charlie and a consultation interpreter), a Chinese-speaking manager and a Japanese-speaking manager. They handle your enquiry from the first message until your follow-up after you return home.

English
Dedicated interpreting staff on site during all clinic hours (2 staff members). Dr. Bae also communicates in English.
Chinese (中文)
Dedicated Chinese-speaking manager on site during all clinic hours. Dr. Bae also communicates in Chinese.
Japanese (日本語)
Dedicated Japanese-speaking manager on site during all clinic hours.
Spanish · Russian · Arabic
Available by advance arrangement — please mention your language when you contact us.

In English we handle: appointment consultation, medical history interview, explanation of diagnosis, treatment plan explanation, cost explanation, consent forms, aftercare instructions, english treatment records, online consultation after you return home, insurance paperwork guidance.

The Oaks Dental Clinic team in the clinic reception
The Oaks Dental Clinic team.

Ask Dr. Bae about your case

Send your X-rays or a description of your symptoms for a free preliminary review.

Appointments are confirmed after clinic review. Preliminary review of your X-rays is free.

Medical information on this page was prepared for Oaks Dental Clinic and is reviewed by Dr. Chulmin Bae, Head Director — final clinical review pending before publication. Page last updated 2026-08-27. This page is general information, not a diagnosis; treatment decisions are made after examination at the clinic.

Registered medical institution for international patients — No. M-2121-01-08-6093 Korean and overseas credit cards accepted English · 中文 · 日本語 on site Gangnam Station Exit 12