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.