Dr. Kim attended the University of Maryland Dental School and completed his Orthodontic Specialty training at Columbia University in New York. He has over 15 years of clinical orthodontic experience after a four-year career as an Assistant Clinical Professor in Restorative Dentistry at Columbia University.
Dr. Kim focuses on maximizing the benefits of growth and development of children in two-stage early treatment and of an intervention program that includes identifying and changing bad habits, such as thumb sucking and tongue thrusting, that can cause maligned teeth. This intervention will thereby reduce the need for braces. He also specializes in accelerated adult orthodontics whereby patients are scheduled on a more frequent basis, reducing the length of treatment.
To stay abreast of the latest advancements in the orthodontic field, Dr. Kim maintains memberships in many prestigious professional organizations. He is currently a member of the American Association of Orthodontists.
Dr. Velebit Duzdevich received his Bachelors of Science from Herbert H. Lehman College in Anthropology and Biology and Chemistry. He then received his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1990. As a young doctor, he worked in various union dental mills where he learned this was not the way people should be treated.
In his search to be a better practitioner, Dr. Duzdevich became an attending doctor at St. Barnabas Hospitals Correctional Facility. Later, for many years, as an Associate Professor of New York Medical College at St. Claires Hospital (the very same hospital in which he was born in), and St. Vincents Medical Center, he helped trained numerous young doctors undergoing their residencies.
He also became an Associate Professor at the New York University School of Dentistry to fulfill his desire to mentor dental students in the science and art of his profession. After those many years of associate professorship and attending at hospitals, it was time to concentrate his discipline in private practice.
Dr. Duzdevich and his brother founded their own practice with the intent on providing extraordinary dentistry, working out of the west side of Manhattan. Dr. D, as his patients have come to call him, has also become an asset and a valued member of Hampton Family Dentistry as well. Being hospital trained, patients are infrequently referred out and almost all dental work is done on the premises.
To perfect his art, Dr. Velebit pursued specialized education in bone and soft tissue regeneration, which led to a Fellowship and a Masters in Dental Implant with the American Dental Implant Association. As a result of his personality, higher education and over twenty years working in his profession, he has become an integrate part of Hampton Family Dentistry.
Why do we come to work each day? To help our patients receive the best quality of dental care possible. We are committed to working to the best of our abilities to ensure optimal health solutions and lasting results for you and your family. Not only is our team highly skilled in their field, we are also continually improving our knowledge and training for you. You will be in excellent hands here.
At Hampton Family Dentistry, it is all smiles from the minute you walk in to the minute you walk out. At our practice, youll immediately feel like youre among friends here. Our welcoming and familiar team will greet you with a smile and treat you like family throughout your visit. We care that your time with us is truly enjoyable so your entire family can feel at home.
We aim to provide the full spectrum of dentistry so you and your family can achieve complete health and wellness. Our wide range of services, from general and preventive dentistry to pediatrics, orthodontics, oral surgery, implants and more, makes it easy for your entire family to receive all the care they need conveniently under one roof no running from practice to practice!
We genuinely have our patients best interests at heart. When diagnosing and recommending treatment options, you can count on us to be honest and detailed. We will never recommend a service you dont need or push you into unnecessary treatment. We only want whats best for you.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) all recommend establishing a 'dental home' for your child by the time they are 1 year old. Children who have a dental home are more likely to receive appropriate preventive and routine oral health care.
At our practice, we adapt all treatments and services to meet your childs needs. Whether its sedation options, special equipment or our overall gentle touch, we do everything in our power to help your child have a great dental experience. Dental needs are different for baby teeth and developing mouths. Our comprehensive exams include preventive care and oral hygiene instruction designed specifically for your childs needs. We are invested in your childs future health as much as you are!
Our doctors never settle for less than their best when it comes to your oral health care. They consistently deliver high-quality treatments, lasting health solutions and beautiful results. We are dedicated to pursuing excellence and continually improving our services for you. Our ultimate goal is to give you the best quality care in town!