Three treatment tiers for the DMI Korea Programme.
Surgical and restorative treatment is performed by an independent partner clinic in Seoul. See the tier that may suit your situation below, and check your eligibility using the form on this page.
This is NOT "dental tourism". This is a coordinated clinical programme.
Every year thousands of Australians travel overseas for dental treatment. But they have no structure, no warranty, and no support when they return. DMI changes that completely.
Partner clinics
with documented experience
The partner clinics in Seoul have performed over 70,000 implant procedures! These are NOT small overseas clinics. They are established, purpose-built implant facilities partnered with DMA.
Formal written warranty with DMI Protect+
Every patient receives a written warranty certificate. Defined scope, defined exclusions, clear escalation pathway. Not a verbal promise.
Assessment by our Australian dentists before you commit
Not every patient is suitable. Our Australian clinical team screens every patient - including a CBCT scan at no cost - before any commitment is made.
Zirconia only - no acrylic
Full zirconia bridges only. This is the same material used in Australian private clinics. With DMI, you are backed by Dental Members' experience and quality standards.
We are on the ground in our partner clinics.
Our senior clinical team has physically walked through and hand-chosen every partner clinic in Korea. And you have a qualified Australian dentist enrolled in your care from day one - before you fly, while you heal, and every recall visit for three years after you return.
Three tiers,
so treatment matches your situation
Prices below are a guide only. Your individual treatment plan and final cost are confirmed in writing once the partner clinic in Seoul has reviewed your records.
Treatment tiers — quick reference
Double arch
Both arches. Extraction of remaining teeth. Bone graft and sinus lift where needed. Seoul clinic transfers included.
Single arch + rehab
One arch treated with implants. Bone graft and sinus lift where needed. Crown and restorative work on the other arch. Seoul clinic transfers included.
Full mouth rehab
Crowns, bridges, fillings, root canals, extractions and dentures as clinically indicated. Exams, imaging, scale and clean. Seoul clinic transfers included.
Tier details
DMI:1 — from $34,999*
Double arch
Implant treatment on both arches
Extraction of remaining teeth, where clinically indicated
Bone graft and sinus lift, where clinically needed
Full zirconia restoration
Seoul clinic transfers
2 trips of 7–10 days; a 3rd trip may be recommended for complex cases
DMI:2 — from $29,900*
Single arch + rehab
Implant treatment on one arch
Bone graft and sinus lift, where clinically needed
Crown and restorative work on the remaining arch
Seoul clinic transfers
2 trips of 7–10 days; a 3rd trip may be recommended for complex cases
DMI:3 — from $19,900*
Full mouth rehab (no implants)
No implant treatment
Crowns and bridges, where clinically indicated
Fillings and root canal treatment, where clinically indicated
Extractions and dentures, where clinically indicated
Exams, imaging, scale and clean
Seoul clinic transfers
1 trip of 10 days
All-on-6, where bone volume permits
Six implants per arch is the standard treatment plan under DMI:1 and DMI:2. Where a patient's bone volume does not allow for six implants, the treating clinic in Seoul determines the number and configuration of implants required — and the programme fee remains unchanged. We do not state a guaranteed implant count for any patient; the final surgical plan is a clinical decision made by the treating
Important information about this programme
Where treatment happens. Surgical and restorative treatment under this programme is performed by an independent Korean partner clinic. That clinic operates under Korean law and is regulated in Korea — it is not regulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Surgical risk. Implant and full-mouth surgery carries the risks associated with any surgical procedure, including but not limited to infection, implant failure, and the possibility that further treatment is required. Your Australian dentist and the treating clinic in Seoul will discuss the risks relevant to your circumstances before you commit.
You have a choice. You are free to have this or equivalent treatment provided in Australia instead. This programme is one option among others, and your Australian dentist can discuss local alternatives with you.
How it works: Step by step
Every step coordinated by the DMI team in Australia. You are never navigating this important treatment alone.
Australian Consultation & CBCT
Clinical assessment, CBCT scan and suitability screening at no cost to you. Records prepared and forwarded to the partner clinic’s surgical team for their independent review.
Korean Surgical Review
The partner clinic's surgical team reviews records remotely, confirms suitability and plans implant placement and prosthetic design.
Finance & Flight Coordination
Payment options discussed: direct payment , approved payment plan, or superannuation (where eligible under ATO compassionate grounds criteria). Flights arranged through Flight Centre.
Trip 1 - Seoul · 10–14 days
Implant surgery, extractions, provisional teeth same day. Clinic transfers in Seoul included
Healing - Monitored in Australia
Your Australian dentist sees you as they normally would and writes clinical notes. DMI coordinates forwarding those records to Korea and covers the dentist's fee - at no cost to you.
Trip 2 - Final Bridge · 7–10 days
Same surgeon fits your permanent full zirconia bridge. DMI Protect+ activates on your return - three years of aftercare begins in your local Dental Members Australia clinic.
Trusted Australian care from DMA. Treatment Through Independent Partner Clinics in Seoul
The DMA team visits every partner clinic and attends the AOX All-on-X and Roydent symposiums in Korea. We have formal partnership agreements in place that define clinical responsibilities, communication protocols and patient-support arrangements
DMI Protect+: 3-Years
of Australian aftercare. In writing.
Every DMI patient is enrolled in DMI Protect+ from the day their final bridge is fitted. You're never on your own when you come home.
Recall visits - twice yearly
Professional clean, screw torque check, bite assessment, bridge inspection and gum health review every six months for three years. Fee capped at $500 per visit at your Australian partner clinic.
Bridge removal & deep clean
Required once every 18 months for fixed bridge patients. Fee capped at $500 - paid at your Australian clinic.
Minor chairside repairs
Chip polish, occlusal adjustments, screw re-tightening - all covered within DMI Protect+.
Clinical liaison with Korea
Full clinical report forwarded to the partner clinic’s surgical team at every recall visit. Your overseas surgeon remains informed throughout your recovery.
Backup provisional bridge
A spare provisional bridge held by your Australian clinic throughout the programme.
DMI Implant Passport
Lifelong clinical record - accessible to any dentist anywhere in the world.
Check your eligibility
Tell us a little about your situation and, where relevant, share your existing Australian quote so we can discuss whether a DMI tier may be a relevant option for you.
Everything you need
to know before you decide.
What if something goes wrong when I come home?
Every patient receives a written warranty certificate and three years of aftercare under DMI Protect+. Single implant failures are assessed and, where appropriate, managed by an Australian partner clinic. Where the warranty terms provide for corrective treatment in Korea, DMI coordinates your return and the partner clinic undertakes the corrective treatment. The full scope, exclusions and escalation pathway are set out in the Warranty Schedule, provided to you in writing before you commit.
Why two trips? Could there be a third?
Two trips is the DMI clinical standard.
Trip 1 places implants and fits provisional teeth. After 4–6 months of healing monitored by your Australian dentist,
Trip 2 fits the final zirconia bridge — allowing osseointegration to be confirmed before the final bridge is fitted. For more complex cases, a third trip to Seoul may be recommended by the partner clinic's surgical team. If a third trip is required, clinic transfers in Seoul are covered. Flights for all trips are arranged by DMI through Flight Centre and paid separately by the patient..
What are my payment options?
The DMI Korea Programme can be paid directly, through an approved payment plan subject to credit assessment, or in some cases through compassionate release of superannuation. Whether superannuation can be released is a decision made by the ATO against its own criteria, not by DMI or by your dentist, and we cannot guarantee an application will be approved. If you would like to explore it, we will talk you through the process and what documentation is required at your consultation. No financial commitment is made before your full clinical assessment is complete.
How long do the implants and bridge last?
Published peer-reviewed literature reports high long-term survival rates for dental implants in appropriately selected patients. Zirconia bridge longevity varies depending on individual patient factors including bite load, home care compliance and systemic health. Your clinician will discuss realistic expectations based on your individual circumstances. Individual outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
What is not included in the programme fee ?
The programme fee covers implant surgery, all extractions, provisional teeth on the day of surgery, clinic transfers in Seoul, your final full zirconia bridge, a written warranty certificate and three years of Australian aftercare under DMI Protect+.
Not included: international flights, accommodation, personal travel expenses, and recall visits, which are paid at your Australian partner clinic and capped at $500 per six-monthly visit. Your full itemised quote is provided in writing before any commitment is made.
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