At Candelas Dentistry, we seek to strengthen our community with healthier smiles and meaningful patient experiences. We believe showing some love to your pearly whites should feel relaxing and rewarding, so we deliver compassionate, informative care in a modern and peaceful environment. From an array of comfortable, personalized services to full hour consults, Dr. Kim and the team at Candelas will always take the time to get to know you and be a source of constant support on your journey to a sparkling smile.
Dr. Kim grew up in Southern Californias diverse natural landscapes and surrounded herself with inspiring mentors. One of Dr. Kims most influential mentors was her dentist. Through the encouragement and guidance of her mentor, Dr. Kim applied to dental school and realized her passion for public health and bringing back smiles. She attended the University of Pennsylvanias School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Continuing her education, she completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the Veterans Affairs Hospital, where she had the honor of treating our veterans with complex dental needs.
Dr. Kim is committed to continuously educating herself on the latest clinical and technological advances to provide the best treatment for her patients. She received the Fellowship in ICOI (International Congress of Implantologists) which signifies her extensive knowledge of the placement of dental implants. Dr. Kim and her husband fell in love with Colorados down-to-earth spirit, and knew this was where they wanted to plant roots. With a desire to emulate the strengths of her life heroes, Dr. Kim is dedicated to being a compassionate shoulder to lean on and source of honest guidance for both her patients and colleagues. Her goal is to inspire her community to live a life of thriving health by educating patients and creating positive, personalized dental experiences.Outside of the office, Dr. Kim loves exploring local cityscapes, hiking, biking, skiing, and treasuring time spent with her family and friends. If youre looking for exceptional dental care in Arvada, Dr. Kim cant wait to meet you!
Melissa Baker has 20 years of experience in dental assisting and is caring and gentle, always putting the patients' comfort first. She is passionate about making your dental experience something to smile about.
She studied at Red Rocks Community College before continuing her dental knowledge through CE courses at CU School of Dentistry in 2004, particularly in Expanded Duties such as placing composite fillings and fabricating temporary crowns. After becoming a Certified Dental Assistant through the DANB (Dental Assistant National Board) program, she found interest in Airway and OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) applications relevant to the dental field.
Courtney has been a dental assistant for over a year. Prior to her love for dental, she studied Nursing at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She continued her education at Concorde Career College where she earned her certificate in dental assisting. Courtney has specialized experience in implants and esthetic dentistry. She takes any opportunity to educate her patients. Her goal is to provide optimal patient care, leaving her patients with a positive impression. Outside of dentistry; Courtney is a devoted new mom and proud Navy wife. You can always find her spending time with her family and enjoying the beautiful Colorado climate.
Alexis is a recent graduate from Stanley Lake High School (SLHS) as of May 2021. As our sterile technician, she is always ready to provide you with a clean and healthy environment. Alexis is dedicated to practicing and learning new concepts every day. In her free time, Alexis enjoys creating art, reading, and trying new foods.
Amanda is new to dental and is loving it! Her favorite part is building relationships with patients and providing a welcoming front office experience from day one. Prior to working in the dental field, she spent time working for a home health agency where she scheduled in-home therapy visits for homebound patients in need of nursing services, physical, occupational, and speech therapies. In 2013 she graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with her degree in Criminology and Forensic Science.
Being a Colorado native, Amanda enjoys camping and fishing in the mountains during the summer months with her husband and 3 dogs. She loves spending time with her family and crafting in her free time.
Reviews
Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 199 reviews
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a year ago
Dr Kim was great. Very nice office as well.
Jeremiah Marquis
a year ago
Beautiful space and wonderful staff and experience all around.
Huseyin Kandir
a year ago
Had a great experience throughout my appointment. Everyone was kind and friendly. The receptionist was nice and welcoming. The dentist assistant was experienced and had great knowledge. The dentist was skillful and did a great treatment smoothly. Thank you for the quality dentist visit!
Jessica Marquis
a year ago
I'll be honest and say that I am very picky about my dentist, I grew up going to the same person for over 20 years until moving to Colorado and even for a couple of years after that I would coordinate my dentist visit with my visits home. We moved up to the area and I chose Dr. Kim based off of the ratings our insurance provided that we're in network and I could not be happier~ all around. Every team member I have interacted with from the front desk, to the patient room, all the way to check out is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and everyone has a calming cheerful presence. I am incredibly grateful to have found a place that I look forward to visiting again, and I am thankful for Dr. Kim's expertise and the all around wonderful team she has. I genuinely felt comfortable in the chair and everyone is great at what they do! Thank you Dr. Kim and team, appreciate you all!
Ron Shephard
a year ago
Communication is simple, caring, no fluff! Service was painless and swift. I like the personnel there. Wish I knew about them before! Totally recommend them! Just had cleaning done but would trust any procedure with them.
debra Terranova
a year ago
Saw Dr. Kim on 10/17 for an emergency visit. She was so professional, compassionate, gentle and fixed my issue. Her assistant Morgan was also professional, compassionate and gentle. They both explained everything along the way. Amanda at the front desk went above and beyond to accommodate my needs. I highly recommend this office. It's also high tech, clean and very welcoming.
Martine Shephard
a year ago
Great experience at Candelas dentistry! Staff is very friendly and Doctor Kim is thorough, did a great job at explaining the care plan. Overall I felt welcome. Very happy to have chosen this dental clinic.
Samantha Ann Rivera
a year ago
Hands down, best dentist experience. So thorough, so caring, so interested in the root cause of dental issues, so calming.
Ginger Benton
a year ago
I cannot recommend Candelas Dentistry highly enough!!! They were fantastic. Everyone was so kind, patient and informative. They knew that I'm nervous at the dentist and they did everything possible to make me comfortable.
Syrma Quinones
a year ago
The best experience I have had with a dentist (office) in far too long. From the front desk, to hygienist, to Dr. this team did not miss a beat with their level of professionalism. The website's ease of use makes it seamless to schedule an appointment even as a new patient. Even if you're not in the immediate vicinity, this office is worth the drive.
Roger Martinez
a year ago
Very professional and very personable thanks to Kim and Morgan
Jon Tyrrell
a year ago
Amazing experience getting my teeth checked and cleaned. Great painless experience. I will recommend this practice to others. Sheila
jenny chen
a year ago
It's a great visit
Eric Peralli
a year ago
Very friendly and thorough staff!
Brad "Tertiushand" T.
2 years ago
I had a professional and friendly visit. I was impressed with how much communication they gave while doing the work. Even when they were just looking at the x-rays, they explained what they were looking at and what they were looking for in each picture. I felt like that was above and beyond the experience I have had elsewhere.
Katherine Hauska
2 years ago
Would recommend Candelas Dentistry 100 times over! They were efficient, timely, thorough, and so beyond pleasant. From the second I walked in the door I knew I'd chosen the right place!
Don Gelles
2 years ago
would definitely return. Service was excellant and friendly enviroment.
Raleigh Massey
2 years ago
I am new to Colorado and had a crown come off on a Sunday night. Dr. Kim was able to see me the next day Monday morning. The office is beautiful with the latest equipment. The entire staff was very friendly and helpful. Instead of charging for an emergency visit, Dr. Kim was able to give me a full discounted new patient examination along with expertly re-cementing my crown. All and all a terrific experience at a very reasonable cost.
Jon White
2 years ago
Love going here. The team is friendly and genuinely cares about all their patients. Dr. K is the best!
Chuck Denton
2 years ago
Always a good visit with friendly and competent people.
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