Busan Launches Campaign to Attract National Dental research Institute
busan, South Korea – Busan City, in collaboration with the Busan metropolitan Dental Association, has initiated a major promotional effort to secure the location of the National Dental Research Institute within the city. The campaign was launched alongside events celebrating the National Sports Festival held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, aiming to raise public awareness and demonstrate local support for the institute’s establishment.
The promotional event, involving participation from key dental organizations including the Dental Technicians Association, Dental Hygienists Association, and Dental Medical Equipment Industry association, highlighted Busan’s robust dental infrastructure and ecosystem. Representatives from local academic and research institutions – including Pusan National University’s Graduate School of Dentistry, Pusan National University Dental Hospital, busan Techno Park, and the Busan Institute for Higher Education in Science and Technology – also signaled their commitment to collaborative research efforts should the institute choose Busan.
The launch included a rally, slogan performances, free dental screenings provided by Pusan National university Dental Hospital, and a public signature campaign. These activities were designed to engage attendees of the National Sports Festival and showcase Busan’s enthusiasm for attracting the research facility.
Busan officials emphasize the city’s suitability for the institute, citing its advanced medical capabilities, cutting-edge dental technology, and a thriving dental industry. Currently, Busan boasts 1,800 dental medical and industrial institutions - 1,353 dental hospitals and clinics, and 489 dental laboratories – employing over 5,200 professionals, ranking it third largest in South Korea after Seoul and Gyeonggi province.
Furthermore, Busan benefits from a strong pipeline of skilled professionals, with 11 universities, including Pusan National University’s Graduate School of Dentistry, providing continuous training for dentists, dental technicians, and dental hygienists. The presence of leading implant companies like DIO Co. and Cowell Medi Co., Ltd. further solidifies Busan’s competitive position within the dental industry.
