I need a dental checkup

Periodic dental cleanings at Harmetz & Kim Dentistry keep your dental health on track. Discover the benefits of optimal care & regular check-ups.

I want to improve my smile

San Diego, CA’s best dentists at Harmetz & Kim Dentistry, offer cosmetic dentistry options that perfect your smile & restore your confidence.

I need a tooth replaced

Dental implants bring the ultimate solution for missing teeth. Our doctors in San Diego, CA bring their expertise to direct your implant case at every stage.

Welcome to Harmetz & Kim Dental

Harmetz & Kim Dentistry in La Jolla, CA, is ready to care for your family's smiles! 

Why Choose Us?

Our dedicated team takes care of patients from various communities of San Diego, including La Jolla, Del Mar and the beach cities up to Oceanside. We also see many patients from the Eastern and Southern counties of San Diego.

Dr. Alex Kim and Dr. Richard Harmetz manage all your dental needs under one roof. From comprehensive exams to personalized preventative care, TMJ therapy and functional and restorative dentistry, we do it all!

We treat all our patients like family and take all aspects of their general and oral health into consideration before recommending treatment. We believe our patients should fully understand both their short-term situations as well as their long-term prognoses. 

The health and safety of our patients is our top priority. We use extensive personal protective equipment protection and employ a Swiss air purification system to protect the health of our patients. 

Our mission is to educate our patients on their overall oral health. Our goal is to help patients understand their comprehensive oral condition so that they can maintain a beautiful smile and stable oral health. 

 

Meet the Doctors

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Dr. Alex Kim

Dr. Kim is a residency trained general dentist in La Jolla. He provides thorough comprehensive dental care through open communication with the patients. Dr. Kim previously practiced in La Jolla before moving to NYC and is thrilled to be back home.

With a strong belief that continuing education is an essential part of his career, Dr. Kim pursues numerous postdoctoral courses in clinical dentistry and actively participates in various professional organizations. Dr. Kim has advanced training in treating multidisciplinary complex dental cases, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, jaw joint disorders and occlusion, restorative and preventive dentistry.

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Dr. Richard Harmetz

Dr. Harmetz has a vast experience treating a complex cosmetic dental concern. Throughout his career, Dr. Harmetz has continuously participated in continuing education course in order to keep up to date with the newest dental treatments and techniques, materials and advances in technology. He is a certified dentist in Invisalign. Dr. Harmetz is actively involved with a local study club including the Spear Education. He has been a member of the San Diego county dental society for over 40 years and has served as a committee member of the organization.

Our Reviews

Our patients are our biggest fans. Here's a few highlights from our public reviews:

“I saw Dr. Kim today. I thought he was one of the best dentists I’ve ever seen. The office staff was polite, extremely friendly and professional. I was brought back quickly, x rays taken and everything explained.
Dr. Kim was very thorough in the examination, extremely clear explanation of the treatment plan and options. As I physician I was impressed by his depth of knowledge and caring. This was my first visit with him, and I have already scheduled follow up care. I give Dr. Kim my highest recommendation. ”
— Steven L.
“Highly recommend Dr. Alex Kim to all my friends and family. He is very gentle and explains everything before the treatment. Thank you for nice crown and implant! ”
— Vince H.
“Dr. Harmetz has been my dentist for over 40 years and wouldn’t change for any reason! He’s the BEST at what he does! Plus he cares for you and your teeth. Staff is as great as he is. ”
— Greg R.
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