Dr. Kim started his dental career as a part-time assistant at Beverly West Dental Group in Los Angeles in 2008. During this time, he was also enrolled at the University of Southern California in their biology and East Asian Language programs from 2003 to 2008, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Languages. Following his undergraduate studies, he began his dental education at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC in 2009, graduating with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery in 2013.
Shortly after graduating, Dr. Kim began his professional career in the United States Army as an active duty Dental Officer. He attended the Basic Officer Leadership Course in early 2014 and began his first military tour at Tripler Army Medical Center, where he practiced dentistry until August of 2017.
After separating from active duty Dr. Kim joined Temple Valley Dental Group in Kaneohe, Hawaii where he still works today.
Fluent in English and Korean, and able to speak conversational Japanese, Dr. Kim is a member of the 50th State Dental Study Club, the Hawaii Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. He is certified in the use of Computer Aided Design/Milling technology to fabricate fixed prosthesis as well as surgically place and restore dental implants. Dr. Kim is also certified by the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry to perform gum treatment with lasers.
