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 (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.
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 (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 (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.
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-2121-01-08-6093Korean and overseas credit cards acceptedEnglish · 中文 · 日本語 on siteGangnam Station Exit 12