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Frequently asked questions
Questions about using this site and about choosing a dental clinic in general. Area-specific questions — which clinic has the most cone-beam CT units, the most specialists — live on each area page, and treatment-specific ones live in the guides.
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About this site and choosing a clinic
What should I look at first when choosing a dental clinic?
Decide the order in which you check things. Diagnosis process → who is on the team → how costs are explained → aftercare. Follow that order and every clinic you visit gets compared on the same terms. Location and price come after.
Can HIRA data be trusted?
HIRA data is the published version of what clinics are legally required to file. It is more reliable than advertising copy, but a filing can lag reality, which is why the collection date is printed on every page.
How are the clinics on an area page chosen?
Every dental clinic in that district whose HIRA registration and Naver Place record can both be verified enters the pool, and the highest scores under the published method are shown. No application, partnership or advertising is involved.
Why no Kakao Map or other review sources?
Different sources mean different kinds of data. Only Naver visitor reviews — which are tied to a recorded visit — feed the score; the rest are displayed where they can be verified. We expect to display more over time.
My area is not here yet. When will it be added?
We currently cover 25 districts of Seoul and 16 districts of Busan, and are expanding into the wider metropolitan area. Areas open in the order their data finishes verification.
What if a clinic's details are wrong?
Check the collection period at the bottom of the page first. If it still differs, we re-check the original source (HIRA, Naver) and update. The correction contact is in the site footer.
Do clinics pay to be on this site?
No. There is no partnership with any clinic and no advertising can change the order. The order comes only from the published scoring method, and an automated check enforces that rule before anything is published.
Why are implant, orthodontic and prosthodontic rankings separate?
Because the evidence that matters differs. For implants it is oral surgery and prosthodontics plus cone-beam CT; for orthodontics it is a registered orthodontist; for crowns and prosthetics it is a registered prosthodontist. The scoring method is designed differently for each.
Is a clinic that is not ranked a bad clinic?
No. We only show the top 10 by verifiable public data. A newer clinic with a thin record, or one with a small review sample, may well be the right choice for you. Treat the ranking as a starting point.
Can I choose a clinic on this information alone?
We would not recommend it. This site narrows the candidates before you book. The final decision should follow a consultation, a diagnosis, and a comparison of written estimates.
Do you collect patient data or personal information?
Everything used to compare clinics is public information about clinics. For visitors, we look only at ordinary aggregate traffic statistics to improve the service.
Do you give medical advice?
No. This site is not a medical institution and does not provide diagnosis, consultation or treatment. If you have symptoms, see a dentist.
May I quote or share this material?
Yes, as long as you cite the source page. Noting that the figures are as of the collection date keeps the quote accurate.
Why don't you publish implant prices?
Non-covered treatment prices vary so widely by clinic and by case that stating them from public data alone would mislead more than it helps. Instead we publish a guide on reading the cost structure line by line.
An AI answer cited this site — is that information current?
AI answers can quote an older version of a page. Check the collection period at the bottom of the page, and call the clinic to confirm before you visit.
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