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Smile Studios Dental Clinic

Your smile, designed one-to-one

Smile Beyond Beauty

Premium cosmetic dentistry in Gangnam, Seoul

Every treatment begins with careful analysis and diagnosis, followed by a one-to-one plan built around your face and your goals. Experience dentistry on a different level.

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About

A cosmetic and orthodontic clinic where a Yonsei-trained dentist treats you one-to-one

Our care follows the same clinical protocols used at Severance Hospital, with a systematic, individually planned diagnosis for every patient. We believe in treatment whose value lasts — and that makes everyday life a little happier.
  • Timeless

    Value that does not fade as the years pass

  • Artisan

    Advanced dentistry and a master's hands, shaping a work of art that is yours alone

  • Exclusive

    Bespoke, one-to-one care built around you alone

No-Prep Porcelain Veneers

Protect the teeth you were born with. It's time for Zero film.

Zero film

Zero film No-prep veneers that keep your own teeth intact

Stop shaving down healthy enamel — protect it instead. Built on precise diagnosis and meticulous handwork, Zero film is a new generation of porcelain veneers that preserves your natural tooth structure.

Zero film : a new paradigm of non prep veneer

Front teeth restored with Zero film no-prep porcelain veneers, shown close up

Smile X Veneers

Confidence that shows in every smile

Beautiful porcelain veneers shaped by a master ceramist's hand. Our dental laboratory sits inside the clinic, so adjustments happen immediately and long-term aftercare stays under one roof.

Biomimetic dentistry

Smile X porcelain veneers - hand-layered ceramic restorations

Smile Prive Veneers

Exclusive, Bespoke Aesthetic Dentistry at Its Finest

Artistry at its height, technology at its peak. Smile Prive recreates the natural curves and shade of your own enamel for a result — and an experience — on another level.

High end Premium Veneer

Smile Prive high-end premium veneers

Celebrities choose Smile Studios

The smile Korean television turns to first — countless public figures have completed their smiles at Smile Studios.
  • Celebrity patients treated at Smile Studios Dental Clinic
  • Celebrity patients treated at Smile Studios Dental Clinic
  • Celebrity patients treated at Smile Studios Dental Clinic
  • Celebrity patients treated at Smile Studios Dental Clinic
  • Celebrity patients treated at Smile Studios Dental Clinic
  • Celebrity patients treated at Smile Studios Dental Clinic
  • Celebrity patients treated at Smile Studios Dental Clinic
  • Celebrity patients treated at Smile Studios Dental Clinic
  • Celebrity patients treated at Smile Studios Dental Clinic
  • Celebrity patients treated at Smile Studios Dental Clinic
  • Celebrity patients treated at Smile Studios Dental Clinic
  • Celebrity patients treated at Smile Studios Dental Clinic
  • Celebrity patients treated at Smile Studios Dental Clinic
  • Celebrity patients treated at Smile Studios Dental Clinic
  • Celebrity patients treated at Smile Studios Dental Clinic

Dr. Young-kyung Kim, Founder & Clinical Director Visit the channelYoutube by Dr. Young

치과요정Toothfairy Seoul

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Doctors

Meet our dentist

Dr. Young-kyung Kim, trained at Yonsei University College of Dentistry, personally handles every stage from diagnosis through treatment to aftercare. A Miss Korea award winner, she consults directly in English.
Portrait of Young-kyung Kim, Founder & Clinical Director

Young-kyung Kim

Founder & Clinical Director

Credentials

  • DDS, Yonsei University College of Dentistry
  • MSD in Orthodontics, Graduate School of Dentistry
  • Lead speaker, Nanoligner clear aligner system
  • Certified Invisalign provider (Align Technology, USA)
  • Board-certified dental specialist, Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare
  • Advanced Esthetic Implant Course, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
  • Oral Design no-prep veneer symposium, completed
  • Oral Design Germany Platinum Foil Course
  • TMDA temporomandibular disorder study group, completed
  • Miss Korea Daejeon 2014, Mi (third place) and Friendship Award
  • Full member, Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
  • Korean Association of Orthodontists — presenting author and translator: "Effect of sleeping position on a narrow hypopharyngeal area in obstructive sleep apnea patients"

Reviews

Veneers in Seoul — Patient Reviews

International patients rate Smile Studios 4.8 out of 5 on Google. Read their stories about veneers, clear aligners and implants in their own words.

Based on 72 Google reviews · as of 2026-08

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Smile Studios Dental ClinicHow to find us

Smile Studios Dental Clinic2 Hakdong-ro 3-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea - Smile Studios Dental Clinic, B1-6F

One minute on foot from Exit 10, Nonhyeon Station (Line 7)

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Clinical hours

Smile Studios Dental ClinicOpening hours

We treat your time as carefully as we treat your teeth.
Mon · Wed · Fri
10:00 - 19:00
Tue · Thu
10:00 - 21:00
Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
Lunch break
13:00 - 14:00

Closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Dental Specialties

Smile Studios Dental ClinicWhat we treat

A wafer-thin ceramic veneer held with tweezers
  • No-prep veneers · Zero film · Clear aligners · Teeth whitening
  • Clear aligners · Growth-stage orthodontics · Partial braces · Pre- and post-orthognathic surgery orthodontics
  • Cavity treatment · Dental implants
An Osstem dental implant fixture

Osstem implants

Osstem is the best-known implant system made in Korea, with the longest clinical history and the largest body of clinical results of any domestic brand. Its build quality and surgical reliability have made it an implant exported worldwide.

Frequently asked questions

Do no-prep veneers (Zero film) really leave my teeth untouched?

Zero film veneers are designed to remove little or no enamel. How much preparation is needed depends on the shape and alignment of your own teeth, so after a detailed examination we tell you individually whether a truly no-prep result is possible for you.

How many visits does a porcelain veneer treatment take?

Most veneer cases are finished in two to three visits: diagnosis and impressions, try-in, then bonding. Our ceramic laboratory is inside the clinic, so adjustments and follow-up care are handled quickly.

I am traveling to Seoul from abroad. Can treatment fit into a short trip?

Yes, we regularly plan treatment around a short stay in Seoul. Send us photos before you fly and we will agree on a plan, then schedule your visits to fit the dates you are in the city. Consultations are available in English, Japanese and Chinese.

Where is the clinic?

We are at 2 Hakdong-ro 3-gil in Gangnam, Seoul, a one-minute walk from Exit 10 of Nonhyeon Station on Subway Line 7.

How much does it cost to see a dentist in Korea?

Seeing a dentist in Korea is generally affordable: an initial consultation at a private Seoul clinic typically costs the equivalent of a few tens of US dollars, and cosmetic treatments are quoted per procedure after an exam. Smile Studios reviews photos of your smile before you fly and confirms a clear treatment plan and quote at your in-person English consultation, so there are no surprise costs mid-trip.

How much do veneers cost in Korea?

Porcelain veneers in Korea typically range from about ₩500,000 to ₩1,500,000 per tooth (roughly US $350–1,100), depending on the technique, material and level of customization — premium hand-finished cases cost more. Korean veneers are usually more affordable than comparable work in the US without compromising on quality. Your exact cost at Smile Studios is confirmed after diagnosis, since the number of teeth treated and whether a no-prep approach like Zero film is possible both affect the price.

Does South Korea have good dental care?

Yes — South Korea is regarded as one of the world’s leading countries for dental care, and especially for cosmetic dentistry. Seoul clinics combine advanced digital diagnostics, in-house ceramic labs and highly trained specialists, and Gangnam — where Smile Studios is located — is the center of that ecosystem, drawing patients from the US, Japan, China and beyond.

What country is the best for veneers?

For natural-looking veneers, South Korea is consistently ranked among the top destinations in the world. Korea’s strengths are minimally invasive techniques — including no-prep options like Zero film that preserve your natural enamel — meticulous shade matching, and in-house labs that finish each ceramic by hand. If your priority is a subtle, undetectable result rather than simply the lowest price, Korea is a strong choice.

Why do Koreans get veneers?

In Korea, veneers are a mainstream part of appearance care rather than a celebrity luxury — people choose them to correct tooth shape, spacing and tone while still looking natural. That demanding local standard is why Korean clinics developed minimally invasive, detail-driven veneer techniques, and it is the same standard Smile Studios applies to international patients.

Contact us

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Based on 72 Google reviews · as of 2026-08

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