19th MINISH Course in Seoul Trains 31 Dentists in Restorative Philosophy
- 20, 2026, bringing together 31 dentists from cities including New York City and Seattle for four days of intensive clinical education at MINISH Dental Hospital in Seoul.
- At the core of the educational program is a restorative philosophy centered on biomimetic principles and the preservation of healthy natural tooth structure.
- The latest course illustrates the expanding international reach of the program, which has drawn practitioners from a growing range of geographic markets.
The 19th MINISH Course concluded on Sept. 20, 2026, bringing together 31 dentists from cities including New York City and Seattle for four days of intensive clinical education at MINISH Dental Hospital in Seoul. According to MINISH USA Inc., the latest session brought the total number of program graduates worldwide to 476.
Biomimetic Restorative Philosophy and Clinical Protocol
At the core of the educational program is a restorative philosophy centered on biomimetic principles and the preservation of healthy natural tooth structure. The curriculum translates this approach into a structured clinical protocol that dentists can implement in their practices. The four-day program combines theoretical instruction with hands-on training across key phases of treatment, covering preparation, bonding, occlusal considerations, placement techniques, and clinical application. For the Seoul sessions held Sept. 12–13 and Sept. 19–20, organizers strengthened the practical training component. Sixteen practicing MINISH Providers participated as clinical faculty, offering one-on-one guidance during hands-on sessions to help attendees connect the classroom curriculum directly to real-world clinical application.
Global Expansion of the MINISH Provider Network
The latest course illustrates the expanding international reach of the program, which has drawn practitioners from a growing range of geographic markets. Earlier this year, MINISH USA brought its continuing education curriculum to North America via a three-day course hosted at the VITA North America Education Center in California. Upon completing the course, graduates gain the opportunity to join the broader professional network as MINISH Providers. The international MINISH Provider network currently spans 143 locations globally. This total includes 85 locations in Japan, 41 in Korea, 15 in the United States, and one each in Canada and Singapore. In North America, providers operate in major markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Vancouver, Canada.
Upcoming International Cohorts and Ecosystem Growth
Clinical education serves as one component of a wider ecosystem that encompasses provider development, standardized protocols, restorative technology, and professional collaboration. These elements work in tandem to support the application of a shared restorative philosophy across diverse clinical environments. International participation is scheduled to continue scaling in the near term. In October, approximately 100 Japanese dentists are expected to travel to Korea to participate in a dedicated MINISH Course, marking another major cohort of overseas practitioners joining the network.