Meet Dr. Kim

Dr. Alex Kim

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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.

Education

  • BS, Cell Biology - University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

  • DMD - University of Louisville (Delphi Honor Society)

  • AEGD-2 years-Chief resident- University of Florida

Dr. Kim received a prestigious fellowship (FAGD) and mastership (MAGD) award from the Academy of General Dentistry and International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI), and currently serves as a committee member at the American Equilibration Society and San Diego County Dental Society. He is a faculty member, study club leader and blog content contributor at the Dawson Academy, a renowned educational and clinical facility that teaches fundamental skills in occlusion, TMJ disorder and comprehensive esthetic dentistry.

Dr. Kim is also the study club leader and mentor dentist at the Ignite DDS, and has completed a year-long comprehensive implant continuum at University of Florida and orofacial pain residency at the LSU School of Dentistry. Dr. Kim is a certified dentist in Invisalign.

Professional Associations

  • American Equilibration Society

  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

  • American Academy of Oral Systemic Health.

  • International Congress of Oral Implantologists

  • Academy of General Dentistry

  • California State Dental Association

  • San Diego County Dental Society

  • American Dental Association

Outside the Office

Dr. Kim enjoys all sports, especially soccer. He also enjoys traveling, spending time with his wife, and is a coffee aficionado.