How does Smile Studios compare to other veneer clinics in Gangnam?
Short answer
Korean medical advertising law prohibits clinics from comparing themselves with named competitors, so we don't rate other clinics. Instead, compare any Gangnam clinic on the same verifiable points — who treats you, how no-prep is assessed, where the veneers are made, and how aftercare works — and this page lists Smile Studios' answers to each.
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Why we don't compare ourselves with named clinics
Smile Studios Dental Clinic (스마일스튜디오치과의원) doesn't compare itself with other named clinics, because Korean medical advertising law prohibits it. Under the Medical Service Act, clinics may not advertise by comparing themselves with — or criticizing — other medical institutions. That rule exists for a good reason: a clinic is never a neutral judge of its competitors.
What we can do is give you a fair framework. The same questions work for every clinic you're considering, and you can hold our answers to the same standard.
Neutral criteria for any veneer clinic
Compare every clinic on the same points
The more specific an answer, the more useful it is. "Our dentists are very experienced" tells you less than a named dentist with a named university and certification.
It's also worth noticing what a clinic says about *your* teeth rather than about itself. A clinic that asks for photos, explains what it can and can't judge from them, and tells you what still needs an in-person examination is showing you how it will handle your treatment. A reply that leads with packages or schedules before looking at your smile is showing you something too.
Smile Studios' answers, point by point
| Criterion | Smile Studios |
|---|---|
| Treating dentist | Dr. Young-kyung Kim, Founder & Clinical Director — handles diagnosis, treatment and aftercare personally |
| Training | DDS, Yonsei University College of Dentistry; MSD in Orthodontics; board-certified dental specialist (Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare) |
| Veneer-related courses | Oral Design no-prep veneer symposium; Oral Design Germany Platinum Foil Course; Harvard School of Dental Medicine Advanced Esthetic Implant Course |
| No-prep assessment | Zero film is designed to remove little or no enamel; possibility confirmed after a detailed examination |
| Laboratory | In-house ceramic laboratory |
| Visits | Typically two to three: examination and impressions, try-in, bonding |
| Orthodontics | Clear aligners (Invisalign, Nanoligner) planned alongside cosmetic work |
| Language | English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean |
| Public rating | Google 4.9 from 109 reviews (as of October 2026) |
Full credentials are on the Dentist page, and our three veneer lines — Zero film, Smile X and Smile Prive — are described on the veneers page.
How to make the final decision
Make the decision after you've seen how each clinic responds to your own teeth. Send the same photos to each clinic you're considering, then compare:
- Did they explain *why* they recommend a particular approach?
- Did they say what still needs confirming in person?
- Did they mention alternatives — such as teeth whitening or clear aligners — where those might fit?
- Did you understand the answer without needing to ask twice?
Our step-by-step guide on how to choose a veneer clinic in Gangnam includes a full set of questions and the red flags to watch for.
When you're ready, send us the same photos you're sharing with other clinics, and judge our answer on its specifics.
How to find us
Smile Studios Dental Clinic2 Hakdong-ro 3-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea - Smile Studios Dental Clinic, B1-6FOne minute on foot from Exit 10, Nonhyeon Station (Line 7)Phone +82-2-542-2282Open in mapsOpening hours
- 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.
Contact us
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Based on 109 Google reviews · as of 2026-10
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