Our practices main focuses are on prevention and helping each child establish a positive relationship with dentistry. We love teaching children proper brushing and flossing techniques to build healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Our practice believes in taking an open and honest approach when it comes to pediatric dentistry. We always explain all treatment options and their corresponding costs to parents. We have you and your childs best interest in mind. We never suggest unnecessary treatments.
Our dental team is devoted to creating a pleasant, comfortable dental experience for our young patients. Our office creates a fun atmosphere, featuring a fun sea theme. We have TVs in all our treatment rooms and video games in our waiting room. We have sedation options available for patients who are anxious about their treatment.
Dr. Joyce Kim received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Microbiology and Immunology from UC Berkley and Dental Degree from UCLA School of Dentistry. Following dental school, Dr. Kim received special training in Advanced Pediatric Dentistry from University of Southern California and a hospital residency training from Children's Hospital, Los Angeles.
Dr. Kim is a member of various dental organizations, including the California Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Orange County Dental Society, and the California Society of Dentistry for Children. She has dedicated her professional career to providing you with the best that pediatric dentistry has to offer. She continually upgrades herself and her practice in the newest dental techniques and approaches, in order to offer you advanced, comfortable, personalized, and antiseptically superior care.
Dr. Carolyn Chong earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of California, Irvine. She then received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Southern California, School of Dentistry in 2000. She also attended UCLA School of Dentistry where she earned a Certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry with emphasis on Prosthodontics.
Dr. Chong practiced two years of General Dentistry before she decided to specialize in Pediatric Dentistry. During those years, she realized that working with children gave her such gratification she decided to return to school for an additional two years of training at New York University College of Dentistry, Bellevue and Tisch Hospital. In her post-graduate program, she spent over 1000 hours in the areas of pediatric medicine and anesthesia. Her training has given her much experience in working with infants, medically compromised and developmentally delayed patients.
Dr. Chongs goal is to provide the best care in the most professional yet fun environment. She hopes her patients never develop a fear of the dentist. She is dedicated to having a trauma-free pediatric practice. In addition, she continues to upgrade her level of care by participating in continuing education courses. She is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, California Dental Association and Orange County Dental Society.
Dr. Maggie Trinh is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and completed her dental school training at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2006. Prior to that, she graduated with a B.S. degree in Biology and a minor degree in Psychology from UC Irvine. With a caring and compassionate nature, Dr. Maggie has always enjoyed being around kids and knew very early on that she wanted to have a career that involved children After the completion of her dental school from UCLA, Dr. Maggie completed an additional two-year dental specialty program in Pediatric Dentistry at the Lutheran Medical Center in New York.
She is currently a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Orange County Women Dental Society.
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Rating 4.3 out of 5 based on 28 reviews
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2 years ago
This is a pretty good place, my kid has always done well on his visits. BUT I was very surprised to learn that this dentist office would not confirm that the staff/dentists are or are not vaccinated, considering the risk to children too young to be vaccinated that adults unvaccinated by choice at this point in the pandemic pose. Especially with escalating cases in Southern California due to the delta variant.
Leila Shakiba
2 years ago
Wonderful doctors, but front office staff Not welcoming or friendly specially with kids!
Marylin Guerrero
2 years ago
Very fast and friendly service
Jacqueline Cedillo
2 years ago
Highly recommended for any family!!! These ladies are the best!!!! Flexible, kind to All our family and professionals!!!! Going to miss all of them when my girls grow up! Thank you for many years of services and keep up the great work you are doing here at The Irvine Kid's Dentist!!!!!!
Jacqueline Cedillo
3 years ago
Highly recommended for any family!!! These ladies are the best!!!! Flexible, kind to All our family and professionals!!!! Going to miss all of them when my girls grow up! Thank you for many years of services and keep up the great work you are doing here at The Irvine Kid's Dentist!!!!!!
Marylin Guerrero
3 years ago
Very fast and friendly service
Esther Torres
3 years ago
Highly recommend! Dr. Kim is amazing. Very patient and great with kids. Office is fun for kiddos.
Esther Torres
4 years ago
Highly recommend! Dr. Kim is amazing. Very patient and great with kids. Office is fun for kiddos.
Paul Updike
4 years ago
I have been taking my daughter here for about 6 years now and I couldn't be happier. Drs Kim, Chong, and Trinh are all really fantastic and we have had chances to see each of them over the years. They are very good at working with kids and my daughter has absolutely no dental phobias at all. In fact she asks to go for a visit any time she has a loose tooth. I highly recommended them to anyone looking for pediatric dentistry anywhere near Irivine.
Mizuki Yamanaka Noda
5 years ago
Both my daughters have had excellent care at Irvine Kids Dentist. I really appreciate their professionalism!! Very child friendly environment!!
Nancy Panza
5 years ago
Been coming here since my kids were babies. Always a good experience! Love the dentists and hygienists. Highly recommend.
Paul Updike
5 years ago
I have been taking my daughter here for about 6 years now and I couldn't be happier. Drs Kim, Chong, and Trinh are all really fantastic and we have had chances to see each of them over the years. They are very good at working with kids and my daughter has absolutely no dental phobias at all. In fact she asks to go for a visit any time she has a loose tooth. I highly recommended them to anyone looking for pediatric dentistry anywhere near Irivine.
Josh Trestik
5 years ago
I have been coming here for years and its still the best
Wendy Zhang
5 years ago
Friendly atmosphere, staffs, doctors. My son has been visited here for 5 years. I highly recommend this clinic. Great place.
Mike gallen
5 years ago
Dr. Kim and staff are amazing! Highly recommend Irvine Dentist Kids!
melissa haley
5 years ago
Caring dentists and helpful staff make the experience fun and playful for the kids, helping establish a positive experience relating to oral heath care.
Nancy Panza
5 years ago
Been coming here since my kids were babies. Always a good experience! Love the dentists and hygienists. Highly recommend.
Mizuki Yamanaka Noda
5 years ago
Both my daughters have had excellent care at Irvine Kids Dentist. I really appreciate their professionalism!! Very child friendly environment!!
Raj Pandey
5 years ago
Outstanding dentist's office. The front desk is very friendly and efficient, and the teeth cleaning is expertly tailored to kids. This will definitely condition kids to not mind going to the dentist. My daughter has been going here since she was three, and all of the hygienists and Dr's Kim and Chong are fantastic with her. Great place to start kids off on the right foot with the dentist
melissa haley
6 years ago
Caring dentists and helpful staff make the experience fun and playful for the kids, helping establish a positive experience relating to oral heath care.
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