Many expats living in Korea wonder if they can use their international dental insurance for treatments such as cleanings, fillings, whitening, veneers, or emergency dental care. While most Korean dental clinics do not bill foreign insurance directly, many expats are still able to get reimbursed through their home-country insurance — as long as they receive proper receipts and treatment documentation.

At Make Dental Clinic in Gangnam, expat patients receive complete receipts and paperwork needed for reimbursement, making it easy and stress-free to use your international dental benefits while living in Seoul.

Can Expats Use International Dental Insurance in Korea?

The short answer: Yes — but through reimbursement, not direct claims.

Most expat patients follow this process:

1. Pay for treatment at the clinic in Korea
2. Receive detailed receipts + treatment records
3. Submit them to their insurance provider
4. Receive partial or full reimbursement depending on policy

Make Dental Clinic supports this system by providing properly formatted receipts, which many foreign insurance companies require.

Why Direct Insurance Billing Is Rare in Korea

Korean dental clinics typically do not process foreign insurance because:

• Overseas insurance systems vary widely
• Claim forms differ by country
• Korean clinics operate on a direct-pay model
• Language differences complicate direct billing

Instead, international insurance reimbursement is the most common and convenient method.

Make Dental Clinic Provides Complete Receipts for Insurance Claims

Make Dental Clinic is known for being foreigner-friendly and offers all the documentation needed for expat insurance reimbursement.

You’ll receive:

• ✔ Itemized receipts
• ✔ Treatment codes & descriptions
• ✔ Doctor’s name & license number
• ✔ Clinic address & official stamp
• ✔ Diagnostic images (if needed)
• ✔ Proof of payment

These documents meet the typical requirements of popular expat insurances such as:

• Cigna
• Aetna
• Allianz
• Bupa
• MetLife
• GeoBlue
• IMG
• And many employer-provided international plans

(Requirements vary by insurer, but Make Dental provides the standard documents most companies request.)

Treatments Expats Commonly Claim Through Insurance

At Make Dental Clinic, expats often submit reimbursement for:

General Dentistry

• Cleanings (Scaling)
• Fillings
• Root canal therapy
• Crowns
• Emergency dental care

Periodontal Treatments

• Gum therapy
• Deep cleaning

Restorative Work

• Onlays / inlays
• Ceramic crowns
• Replacement fillings

Orthodontics

Usually covered only if your plan includes orthodontic benefits.

Cosmetic Dentistry

• Whitening
• Veneers
• Smile design
• Cosmetic contouring

➡️ Most insurances do not reimburse cosmetic procedures.
But Make Dental provides receipts anyway for those whose plans do.

How to File Your Insurance Reimbursement (Simple Guide)

1. Complete Treatment at Make Dental Clinic
2. Receive your itemized receipt + official documentation
3. Attach proof of payment (credit card slip or bank receipt)
4. Submit to your insurance provider through:

• Mobile app
• Email
• Online portal

1. Wait for approval & reimbursement
   (usually 1–4 weeks depending on insurer)

Many expats report successful reimbursements thanks to Make Dental’s clear, organized documentation.

Why Expats Trust Make Dental Clinic

✔ English-speaking & Japanese-speaking support

Clear explanation of treatment options, risks, and costs.

✔ Transparent pricing

No hidden fees or pressure selling.

✔ Itemized receipts for reimbursement

Prepared immediately after your visit.

✔ Modern digital dentistry

3D scans, digital smile design, and high-quality materials.

✔ Convenient Gangnam location

Easy access for busy expats working or living in Seoul.

⭐ Final Thoughts

You can use international dental insurance while living in Korea — and Make Dental Clinic makes the process easy by preparing detailed receipts and supporting documents required by most global insurers.

Whether you need routine cleaning, restorative work, or cosmetic improvements, Make Dental Clinic is one of the most reliable and expat-friendly dental clinics in Seoul.