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Dental care with personal touch
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Comprehensive dental care for the whole family
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Meet our experienced team
ABOUT
Dr. Joseph Kim, DDS
DENTAL CARE with PERSONAL TOUCH
Dr. Joseph Kim is a distinguished board-certified Implantologist and a Diplomat of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and earned his dental degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Following graduation, he completed a post-doctoral General Practice Residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he gained advanced training in prosthodontics and surgery.
Dr. Kim’s career spans both academia and clinical practice. He served as a clinical instructor at the UCSF School of Dentistry and supervised residents at the Native American Health Center. Later, he provided surgical care to pediatric patients as an attending at the Central California Dental Surgery Center, an Ambulatory Surgical Center.
Currently, Dr. Kim owns and operates two private practices in Cupertino and Santa Cruz, CA. He actively leads local study clubs, mentors peer dentists, and conducts live surgical training sessions in partnership with Hiossen Implant, advancing the field of dental implantology through education and hands-on experience.
● Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine, NY
● New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, General Practice Residency, NY
● UCSF School of Dentistry, CA, Clinical Instructor
● Native American Health Center GPR, Oakland, CA, Attending
● Central California Dental Surgery Center, Atwater CA, Attending
● McGann Post-doctoral Orthodontics program
● Fellow, ICOI
● Board Certified Diplomate, ICOI
● Member, ADA
● Member, CDA
● Member, Santa Clara County Dental Society
SERVICES
Cleaning
Professional teeth cleaning by a certified dental hygienist aims to remove plaque, tarter and stains that have accumulated on the teeth.
Implants
Dental implants are surgical-grade root devices that support permanent tooth prosthetics that are manufactured to last a lifetime.
Crowns
Dental crowns are a secure way to fill gaps and help restore your smile if you have missing or damaged teeth.
Invisalign
We are very experienced in these removable custom-fit aligners that straighten teeth without traditional braces.
Root canals
Root canals are valuable dental procedures used to treat and preserve teeth with badly infected roots.
Wisdom teeth removal
Wisdom teeth that have become impacted or haven't fully broken through the surface of the gum can cause dental problems.
"Thank you so much! I love my new teeth! I hope to come in soon for a hygiene appt. and maybe get my other teeth bleached to match the beautiful new ones." - Dori
OUR TEAM
Office Manager
Jeong "DJ"
Receptionist
Marianna
Dental Assistant (DA)
Drina
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Courtney
LOCATION
Santa Cruz
1016 Soquel Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831- 423-2447
Mon-Thu, 9:00 - 5:00pm
