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Smile Studios Dental Clinic

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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

Founder & Clinical Director

Young-kyung Kim

In the heart of Gangnam, Seoul — a global destination for beauty and wellness — Dr. Young-kyung Kim redefines the art of the smile through the precision and artistry of bespoke aesthetic dentistry.

DDS · MSD in Orthodontics
Yonsei
Childhood in Los Angeles · fluent English
LA
No-prep veneer mentorship
Oral Design

English-speaking dentist

Hear from your dentist — in English

Before you fly to Seoul, hear Dr. Young-kyung Kim explain her approach herself. No interpreter, no translated summary — the same English you'll hear in your consultation.

Why English-speaking patients choose Dr. Kim

  • Your consultation is with Dr. Kim herself — in English, with no interpreter in between.
  • She spent her childhood in Los Angeles, so your diagnosis, options and risks are explained in fluent, natural English.
  • Send photos of your smile before you fly and get an English pre-consultation.
  • After you're home, follow-up questions and photos are answered in English.
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About Dr. Young-kyung Kim

Dr. Kim's focus is personalized premium veneers. She received specialized mentorship in no-prep veneer techniques from the founder of Oral Design Group, one of the most respected names in aesthetic dentistry. A graduate of Yonsei University, one of Korea's leading universities, she completed advanced orthodontic training and spent years studying the intricate relationship between facial harmony, dental proportions and the beauty of a naturally balanced smile.

Her work extends to the international dental community. Dr. Kim is a global speaker for the Nanoligner clear aligner group in Korea and an Invisalign-certified doctor, bringing together advanced clinical knowledge and a refined understanding of smile design.

Beyond the clinic, her experience as a 2014 Miss Korea Daejeon award winner has given her a distinctive perspective on beauty, confidence and the power of a smile. A beautiful smile is more than an aesthetic feature — it's an expression of confidence, individuality and the way we present ourselves to the world. That insight, together with her medical knowledge and artistic sensibility, shapes the personal approach she brings to every smile she creates.

Having spent her childhood in Los Angeles, Dr. Kim is fluent in English and welcomes international patients with ease and warmth. She believes good care begins with understanding — an environment where every patient can communicate comfortably and feel truly heard.

At Smile Studios, clinical precision meets artistic vision to create smiles that feel as natural as they look, because the most beautiful smile is one that reflects the confidence within.

Your wellness begins with your smile.

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"

Contact us

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smilestudioseoul@gmail.com

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