Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Howard Kim
Dr. Howard Kim was born and grew up in Seoul, South Korea. He attended Kyunghee University where he completed his undergraduate and dental degree. He became an oral surgeon by earning his MSD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and his PhD in Oral Biology and Pathology. He also completed his fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Tokyo. With his credentials, he became a professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Korea.
Dr. Kim is always expanding his knowledge in dentistry by attending continuing education courses, and by being a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Orange County Dental Society, and the Korean American Dental Association.
We would like our patients to know that Dr. Howard Kim will be honest and caring with his patients. Because of Dr. Howard Kim’s extensive knowledge and experience, he will provide a superior quality of dental care to his patients. Dr. Kim has extraordinary experience in implants, oral surgery, and wisdom tooth extractions.
When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Kim enjoys playing golf, and watching the Angels play.
Education
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship: University of Tokyo
MSD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Kyunghee University
PhD in Oral Biology and Pathology: Kyunghee University
Doctor of Dental Surgery: Kyunghee University
Licenses & Certifications
Doctor of Dental Surgery: Dental Board of California
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. David Kim
Dr. David Kim grew up in Irvine where he received all of his pre-college education. He then attended the University of Southern California where he majored in Kinesiology. He continued his studies at the University of Southern California, receiving his degree in Dental Surgery in 2007. He is now a clinical faculty at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC.
Dr. David Kim is always looking to further his knowledge in dentistry by attending continuing education courses, and by being a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Orange County Dental Society, and a clinical faculty member of USC.
Dr. David Kim’s friendly personality provides out patients with a comfortable environment and children are also encourages to come into our office to see Dr. David Kim. The dental office environment can be intimidating, but we can assure you that you and your children will leave out office happy after seeing Dr. David Kim.
Dr. David is an avid sports fan, and enjoys rooting for the Trojans, Lakers, and Dodgers.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery: Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry – USC
BS in Kinesiology: University of Southern California
Licenses & Certifications
Doctor of Dental Surgery: Dental Board of California