A Southern California native, Dr. Kim majored in biology at Pacific Union College. During her third year she earned early acceptance to Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and began her dental education the fall of that year.  In 1999, she graduated with a DDS degree.  Her commitment to excellence led her to complete a one-year post graduate continuing education implant course at USC. 

Dr. Kim’s expertise in comprehensive dental care includes masterful full-mouth restorations and veneer cases, developed through close collaboration with the renowed Yewon Dental Lab led by Sang Jung.  She has also cultivated specialized knowledge in implant-supported, full-arch zirconia restorations.  As an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH), and American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD), she remains at the forefront of dental innovation.

As a dedicated lifelong learner, Dr. Kim regularly enhances her expertise through lectures and educational seminars covering diverse topics from oral-systemic health connections to lasers in dentistry and women’s heart health.

Her compassion extends beyond her practice through humanitarian service.  Dr. Kim has volunteered dental emergency services at the Mexico border and on Navajo reservations in New Mexico.  Locally, she has participated in school screenings for underprivileged children through the Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Society.

Outside the office, Dr. Kim cherishes time with her child, seeking moments of wonder and discovery together.  Her personal foundation rests in a big God, nurturing deep friendships, and embracing laughter as a healing force.