Seoul National University (SNU) School of Dentistry began as Kyeongseong Dental School in 1922. It was the first educational facilities for dentistry in Korea and became one of the most prestigious schools in Korea today. We pursue excellence in education, research, care and service by training world-class life scientists and dentists; who are not simply knowledgeable leaders of medical sciences but also leaders who forego their own interests for the common good and stand up to safeguard the human health.

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at SNUDH has 10 professors. We provide professional treatment for various out- and inpatient surgeries in areas including dental implantology, prevention and treatment of oral cancer, oral and maxillofacial reconstruction, treatment for malformation, traumatology, cleft lip and palate, TMD, salivary gland diseases, and other pathologies in the head and neck region. We operate with about 40 beds, 4 major operating rooms, 7 outpatient operating rooms, recovery rooms, and intensive care units.
The Department of Periodontology at SNUDH consists of 7 dedicated full time faculties to ensure excellence in clinical training linked to critical thinking and also scientific research. Our professors are leaders in the discipline of implant surgery, soft tissue augmentation, peri-implantitis, extraction socket management and also experts of both basic and clinical scientific research.
The Department of Prosthodontics at SNUDH has 9 professors, 2 fellows, and 19 residents. We treat various cases of total and local dentures including implants, fixed prosthetics of crowns and bridges, and maxillofacial prosthetics with more than 37000 patients per year.

We are focusing on research related to implant surface treatment to enhance bone fusion and inhibit bone resorption, and biofilm removal and related research for the treatment of peri-implantitis. Seoul National University Gwanak Dental Hospital (SNUGDH) is a branch of SNUDH.

Our Dental Implant Center, embodies excellence in smile restoration. Our facility has three dedicated operating rooms exclusively for pre-prosthetic and implant procedures and minor oral surgeries. Each room is equipped with the latest tools, facilitating precise examinations, accurate diagnoses, and digital guide surgeries. A synergy of prosthodontics, periodontics, and oral-maxillofacial specialists ensures the provision of exceptional care.

During the Scholarship year, the ITI Scholar will participate in the following clinical activities: 

☒     Treatment planning sessions  
☒      Performing oral hygiene procedures and maintenance   
☒      Observing patient treatment  
☒      Assisting in patient treatment  
☒      Treating patients under faculty supervision 
     ☒    Placing implants  
     ☒      Restoring implants  
☐      Treating patients alone  
     ☐      Placing implants  
     ☐      Restoring implants  
☐      Laboratory and procedures associated with treatment  

During the Scholarship year, the ITI Scholar will participate in the following research activities: 

☒      Development and coordinated involvement with existing center research activities 
☒      Involvement in preclinical research  
☒      Involvement in translational research  
☒      Involvement in clinical research   
☐      Mentors will be assigned to the Scholar according to their research preference  
☐      Scholars will be able to start their own research projects (in this case, the project will be anticipated and will require a specific funding)  

Research experience supported by scientific publications is desired

The Scholar's time will be allocated to the activities below as follows (estimate): 
 
•    50% patient care
•    25% research 
•    25% didactic (lectures and/or courses the Scholar can attend) 

Language requirements: 

☒      Fluency in English  
☒      Basic language skills in Korean are required and skills higher than basic are an advantage 
☒      TOEFL or IELTS certificate as proof of proficiency in English (for non-native English speakers) by the beginning of the ITI Scholarship year. Applicants are recommended to have a cumulative score of  80 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT) or 6.0 overall band score on the IELTS.

Special requirements: 

Should be a board-certified dentist (DDS, DMD)
Research experience supported by scientific publications is desired

Scholarship Center Chair: Prof. Dr. Soung Min Kim    
Department of Oral& Maxillofacial Surgery

Seoul National University School of Dentistry and Dental Hospital
101 Daehak-ro, Jongnogu
3080 Seoul
Korea

E-mail: [email protected]

Scholarship Co-Center Chair: Prof. Dr. Myung-Joo Kim  
Departement of Prosthodontics
Seoul National University School of Dentistry and Dental Hospital
101 Daehak-ro, Jongnogu
03080 Seoul
Korea

Email: [email protected]

Scholarship Co-Center Chair: Prof. Dr. Ki-Tae Koo
Departement of  Periodontology
Seoul National University School of Dentistry and Dental Hospital
101 Daehak-ro, Jongnogu
03080 Seoul
Korea

Email: [email protected]