Director's Story

A Naturally Followed Path of a Doctor

How a family profession
became my lifelong mission

My grandfather was a first-generation dentist, graduating in the first class of Seoul National University School of Dentistry.

My father also graduated from Seoul National University School of Dentistry and has been performing surgeries ever since dental implants were first introduced to Korea. Watching my father at work since childhood, I naturally developed the dream of becoming a dentist.

To lead 365 Samdae Dental Clinic Suwon successfully, I dedicate myself fully with the commitment: ‘Carry forward their devotion to patients, and continually advance clinical skills.’

The Implant I Am Most Confident In

Among all implants, Anterior (Front Tooth) Implants

While I am confident in all implant procedures, if I had to choose just one, it is front tooth (anterior) implants.

Front teeth often have thin gum bone and are the most visible, making aesthetics exceptionally critical.
Even a slight misalignment in implant placement angle can look unnatural, demanding the highest level of surgical skill and dexterity.

Gratefully, many patients treated by me have expressed great satisfaction with both the functional performance and natural aesthetics of their anterior implants.

A Conviction Born from Positive Experience

A Small Gesture Delivers Immense Strength

During my internship at a hospital in the US, I met a middle-aged patient who had severe allergies and had to undergo wisdom tooth extraction without anesthesia.

The patient was in so much pain that they could not even make a sound. Observing the procedure, all I could do was hold their hand. I clasped their hands tightly so they could feel: ‘Hold on just a little longer, you can do it!’

After the extraction, the patient told me how much holding hands comforted and helped them through. I realized that if even a simple gesture can convey such heart, patients being treated directly can perceive a doctor's true dedication and sincerity even more deeply.

From that moment on, I formed the firm conviction to be more than a technically skilled dentist—to be an approachable doctor who truly listens, communicates, and eases fear.

My Most Rewarding Implant Case

Conquering High-Difficulty Cases

If I recall the most memorable and rewarding surgical case, it was a full-arch implant surgery for an elderly patient over 80 years old.

Having lost and fractured front and back teeth long ago, they were unable to eat properly. Given advanced age, a large number of implants were needed. Furthermore, their bite had completely collapsed and severe gum inflammation prevented immediate placement.

It was a complex case requiring simultaneous sinus lift and alveolar bone grafting, yet tailoring every step carefully to the patient's condition yielded an outstanding result.

When the patient returned for follow-up, deeply satisfied, their bright smile thanking me for letting them comfortably enjoy meat and favorite foods again remains vivid in my mind.