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mayorgc
Joined: 19 Oct 2008
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:15 pm Post subject: How reliable are dentists in Korea? Suggestions? |
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Can anybody suggest a good English speaking dentists in the Seoul area?
Will it be possible to get 2nd or 3rd opinions here? or Should I just stick to one guy?
I know some dentists don't use latex gloves when they work, I'd like to avoid that situation. |
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cj1976
Joined: 26 Oct 2005
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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I've been to some excellent dentists here. Fast, efficient and highly competent. Cute nurses too! The last dentist I went to spoke English well enough to explain what was going on. That was in Sangbong.
Have a look in the English language newspapers. They sometimes have adverts for dentists in Seoul. |
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mayorgc
Joined: 19 Oct 2008
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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can you give me a name or address to work with? If he speaks english, I really want to check him out. I'm not going in for a checkup. |
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cj1976
Joined: 26 Oct 2005
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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I honestly can't remember the exact name of the dentist. I think it's Yonsei dentist. I could tell you where it is, if you knew Sangbong. |
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mayorgc
Joined: 19 Oct 2008
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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is sangbong in the seoul area? on the subway?
How was the price of the whole thing? |
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cj1976
Joined: 26 Oct 2005
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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Sangbong is line 7 on the Seoul subway. I had a root canal and a crown fitted. Most of the dental surgery is covered by insurance, but you need to pay a small fee towards the medicine and materials used in the procedure. I think that came to around 40k. The crown itself is not covered by insurance, so I had to pay 350k for that. |
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cj1976
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crsandus

Joined: 05 Oct 2004
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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http://www.tuftsdental.net/english_p/index.asp
I had a friend that went to the dentist in the link. The dentist got her training in the US and speaks English well. I'm planning on checking it out myself when I have time. The website is well designed and has all the information you'd need. |
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Xuanzang

Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Sadang
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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crsandus wrote: |
http://www.tuftsdental.net/english_p/index.asp
I had a friend that went to the dentist in the link. The dentist got her training in the US and speaks English well. I'm planning on checking it out myself when I have time. The website is well designed and has all the information you'd need. |
Not too bad looking either  |
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Aelric
Joined: 02 Mar 2009
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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I've been more than happy with my dentist, or at least as happy as anyone can be getting his wisdom teeth yanked out and cavities filled. Cheap and professional, I think you'll be fine just about anywhere, and most dentists know at least enough English to let you know what is happening. |
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jizza
Joined: 24 Aug 2009
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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the dentist i went to was pretty good. all of my coworkers were satisfied with it too.
the dentist was educated in the US, i think his daughter went to cornell or something. anyways, he speaks english well and the place is clean and professional.
the dentist is near Coex Mall and Posco Intersection . let me know if you're interested and i'll try to hook it up with discount |
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mayorgc
Joined: 19 Oct 2008
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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do you have a name or link or addresss to work with? |
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Mysteriousapien
Joined: 14 Jun 2009
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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 2:51 am Post subject: |
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Aelric wrote: |
I've been more than happy with my dentist, or at least as happy as anyone can be getting his wisdom teeth yanked out and cavities filled. Cheap and professional, I think you'll be fine just about anywhere, and most dentists know at least enough English to let you know what is happening. |
Can I get the name of your dentist and number if you can please? I need to get my wisdom teeth yanked out as well. |
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Brooksmatic

Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 3:03 am Post subject: |
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crsandus wrote: |
http://www.tuftsdental.net/english_p/index.asp
I had a friend that went to the dentist in the link. The dentist got her training in the US and speaks English well. I'm planning on checking it out myself when I have time. The website is well designed and has all the information you'd need. |
Just had a root canal and wisdom tooth taken out here. Everyone in the office speaks English and they worked with my budget.
The person a couple posts up from me that mentioned the Posco intersection near COEX is talking about Tufts Dental as well. Actually, last time I was in there they asked me how English teachers always find their office and I told them because they are well-recommended on Dave's. It's true, it's a good place. If you have a question before you go in there, just call and they will let you talk to the actual dentist about price/what she thinks you need done. |
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Xuanzang

Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Sadang
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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 5:04 am Post subject: |
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I go to Seoul dental hospital on the 11th floor of an office tower opposite the CGV in Gangnam. The dentist's name is Park Jung ju. Not foreign educated but well renown and has a great touch. The number is 02-3482-7528. |
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