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dongdongju · Joined: 09 Apr 2003

Some of you may recall my post on the question and answer forum several months back about the trouble I was having with a Korean dentist who told me that I had several cavities and that I needed all my silver fillings removed and replaced with resin ones. I decided to wait until I could go home over summer vacation and then see an American dentist.

Well, I have just returned from several glorious weeks in the good ol' US of A. While I was there I went to an American dentist who took X-rays (the Korean one hadn't) and looked closely at my teeth. His verdict: I have no cavities and do not need my fillings replaced! No big surprise there, really. I just think this episode says a great deal about Korea, although nothing that we don't know already.

I also went to see an optometrist while I was in the States, and again the contrast with Korea was striking. Instead of just giving me a cursory exam to spit out a prescription, the American optometrist took the care to shine many lights into my eyes, examining them for their health. Then he gave me a really accurate prescription for glasses and contacts, with the result that I can see much better. I had worn Korean glasses and contacts for so long that I hadn't realized how poor my sight was. It's nice to be able to see again, even if I only have Korea to look at.

canuckistan · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2003 7:52 pm Post subject:

Dentists can be rather scary here. I found a great one in Kangnam who's western educated with a PHD in dentistry and speaks good English.
He's excellent. PM me if anyone would like his tel. number.

Dazed and Confused · Joined: 10 Jan 2003

I've found a great guy in Inchon and I had a western educated guy in Taegu. Both are fluent in English and exceptional dentists. PM me for their numbers and locations

canuckistan · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2003 5:50 am Post subject:

Since good dental care is important to making everyone's stay in Korea a pleasant one, Very Happy

maybe it would be an idea to have a sticky or resource list of competent English-speaking dentists by region.

Blue Flower · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2003 9:06 pm Post subject:

Yes - and doctors. I am in need of both of them at the moment.

The Man known as The Man · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 12:11 pm Post subject:

The Man known as The Man · Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 2:26 pm Post subject:

annabel · Joined: 12 Jun 2006 Location: Daegu

Yes!

Please please please make a sticky about good dentists and doctors by region... I know there are a lot of horror stories out there, and I've been through a couple bad experiences myself...

And also I think it would help to list dentists and doctors of different specializations...

Thanks!