SINCE 1995
Clinical practice since 1994. The skilled hands of DR. Hanna Lee
Since beginning clinical practice in 1994, I have met countless patients and learned that good treatment comes from accurate diagnosis and planning, meticulous technique, scientific evidence and a sincere commitment to the patient. These beliefs still guide my work toward healthy, beautiful results.
- Graduated second in her class, Pusan National University College of Dentistry (1994)
- Completed doctoral coursework in Implantology, Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry, The Catholic University of Korea
- Former adjunct professor, Department of Implantology, Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry, The Catholic University of Korea
- Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Highest number of Ankylos implant procedures in Korea & clinical adviser for Asia
- Research adviser, Osstem Implant
- Speaker on “Laminate by CEREC System,” Korean Academy of Computerized Dentistry
- Member, Korean Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Implantology
- Member, Korean Association of Orthodontists
- The Dental Esthetic Concept, Skill & Management; Prof. Kosaka’s O.P.A. Orthodontic Course
- Clinical training in implant surgery at a university in Berlin, Germany
- Dental consultation appearances on WOW TV’s WOW Medical Center
- Dental consultation appearances on JEI TV’s Family Doctor
- Participating doctor on Donga TV’s Challenge Cinderella
- Dental consultation appearances on Children’s TV’s TV Doctor
- Appearance on Living & Health TV’s Smile Therapy
- Appearance on the SBS special “Laughter and Success”
- Host of Maeil Business TV’s medical program “Endorphin”
- Dental consultation appearances on Health Sky TV
- Recipient of the Janghan Hangugin medical professional award
- Exemplary Taxpayer Award (2022)
- Director, Harue Dental Clinic
EXPERIENCE & MILESTONES
Experience across each area of care
From clinical practice to specialized treatments and digital systems,
explore the milestones in Dr. Lee’s career.
Dates indicate when each area of treatment began or the system was introduced.
Dr. Lee’s approach to care
VALUES
Paper dolls, before I could speak
I am told that I began walking late and speaking even later than other children. Yet even before I could talk, I loved cutting out paper dolls with scissors.
At university, I realized that working with my hands came especially naturally to me. I am grateful for that gift of dexterity.
From Pusan National University to Seoul
I graduated from Pusan National University College of Dentistry in 1994. After a year working as an associate dentist in Ulsan, I moved to Seoul in January 1995 and opened Lee Hanna Dental Clinic. A few years later, I began studying implants and received extensive guidance from Professor Choi Yong-chang while attending the Department of Implantology at the Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry, The Catholic University of Korea.
In 2000, I began immediate-loading full-mouth implant treatment. It remains less common than conventional treatment, and at the time it was a particularly innovative approach.
Discovering the aesthetics of smile design
My interest in cosmetic dentistry began in 2002. To improve the finish of my work, I started designing tooth shapes myself in wax.
This allowed me to show the laboratory exactly what I wanted. As the technicians reproduced my wax designs, my own approach to tooth shape began to develop.
I came to see how a tooth design could harmonize with a patient’s facial proportions, and why thoughtful design was needed to create natural-looking teeth with less tooth reduction.
I went on to publish the Da Vinci Tooth Reshaping Atlas in 2006.
Bringing digital technology into clinical care
In 2007, I introduced the CEREC digital CAD/CAM system.
At the time, I was carrying out laboratory work myself: treating patients during the day and working on restorations at night. I made a substantial investment in CEREC in the hope that it would reduce those late nights.
The technology has advanced greatly since then, but simply buying the equipment did not make every step easy. I spent months working through the night at the clinic to learn the equipment and software. At a recent gathering of CEREC dentists, someone affectionately called me a “living fossil” of the field.
This was the beginning of my same-day CEREC restoration treatments.
Beyond the convenience of completing treatment in one day, I focused on precise veneer treatment that preserved as much natural tooth structure as possible. I developed techniques that addressed aesthetics and function with less tooth reduction and filed patent applications for the related technology.
In recognition of this research and clinical work, I received the Korea Invention Promotion Association President’s Award in 2009 for a minimal-preparation tooth reshaping technique, and obtained patents for technologies including tooth reshaping and implant procedures based on facial proportions.
Clinical experience since 1994
A review of my clinical records showed 90,696 implants placed cumulatively and more than 3,000 full-mouth implant patients as of September 2025.
These varied cases continue to reinforce the importance of individualized care.
I carefully assess general health, oral anatomy, bite, facial proportions and lifestyle, seeking results that restore function and look natural within the face.
This philosophy runs through all care at Harue.
I aim for patients to take an active role in their treatment, with functional stability and aesthetic satisfaction considered together.
It is the principle we have maintained at Harue and the direction I intend to continue.
I believe progress in technology can be a form of care for our patients. That is why I continue to study new digital treatments, restorative materials and aesthetic design systems.
Ultimately, though, the most important part of any technology is the person. A dentist’s role is to understand each patient’s life and feelings, then work toward the best answer within that context.
HISTORY
The Harue story
Founded as Lee Hanna Dental Clinic in 1995, Harue introduced the concept of tooth design to Korean dental practice and has welcomed many people concerned about their smiles.
Smile, and the world smiles with you.
Our vision is to give each person a happier smile as we continue striving toward excellence in Asia and beyond.
- Clinic opened
- First Da Vinci tooth reshaping treatment and presentation
- Selected as an outstanding medical institution for patient trust by Sports Seoul
- Best Friend Award in the medical category, Sports Hankook
- Publication of a specialist book on tooth reshaping
- Janghan Hangugin medical professional award, Newsway
- Lucent veneer tooth reshaping treatment and presentation
- Recognized by Sirona Dental Systems Korea for the highest number of CEREC 3 treatments
- Designated an Ankylos implant clinical research partner clinic by Dentsply Friadent
- Certificate of appreciation at the inaugural meeting of the Korean Academy of Computerized Dentistry
- Presentation of the Harue 2.0 treatment process
- Joined the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Obtained international service quality management certification
- Selected by the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) as Korea’s leading dental institution in cosmetic dentistry
- Patent application for a method and system for tooth reshaping with minimal tooth reduction, and a recording medium for the same (10-2009-0058750)
- Patent application for a method and system for tooth reshaping/implant procedures based on facial proportions, and a recording medium for the same (10-2009-0058751)
- Provided free dental care to North Korean defectors and multicultural families
- January 27 · Lecture at the Sirona Symposium
- April 7 · Lecture at Sirona Symposium Seoul
- August 31 · Lecture at Sirona User Summer Festival Seoul
- November 14 · “Do More Restoration with CEREC” lecture, Seoul
- November 21 · “Do More Restoration with CEREC” lecture, Busan
- February 17 · CEREC One Hour Live Demo lecture
- July 16 · Single Visit Dentistry CEREC Roadshow 2016 lecture, Seoul
- May 21 · Lecture at the 3rd Digital Dentistry Conference
- Exemplary Taxpayer Award
- International patient services
