Joseph S. Kim, DDS

Joseph S. Kim, DDS - General dentist in Santa Cruz, CA
1016 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Opens tomorrow at 9:00am
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Monday9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday9:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday9:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday9:00am - 3:00pm
FridayClosed
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 75 reviews

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Kathy J
2 years ago
Dr. Kim was so helpful to me. My experience with him and his office have been great.


Kourosh Jahanian
2 years ago
After seeing multiple dentist in this county. I can officially say I found my dentist. Dr. Kim is next level and his staff is beyond amazing. Thank you for making feel cared and nurtured.


Lisa Patrice Hamil
2 years ago
Very responsive to my dental concerns and extremely flexible with my schedule and financial considerations. I appreciate the whole office for their emphasis in customer service and customer priority with their time and resources.


Tia Turnbull
2 years ago
I can't speak highly enough about how grateful that I am for the treatment that I received from Mara, Dr Kim and Meredith. From the very first phone call with Mara I felt this was the office where I would get the care that I needed. I looked at a few places just to be sure but with each communication I have had here, and the way everybody treated me with kindness and care I knew this is the best place that I needed to be. When I showed up at the office I had not been to the dentist for a long time. I felt embarrassed and anxious due to the condition I had gotten myself into with my teeth. Each of them treated me with such kindness and respect. Mara was so kind, professional, welcoming and sincerely treated me as if I was an important friend. Meredith was so kind and understanding so I felt comfortable to ask any questions that I had. She showed empathy and made sure to tell me that I should not feel embarrassed about my teeth. I felt so grateful for her kindness that I wanted to cry with relief that I was where I need to be to feel safe and get my dental work done. Dr Kim took care of me from the start. He is kind, he listened, answered all my questions with care. He did not rush me or push anything that I didn't want. He explained everything that I needed to know. When I left the office the very first time I had a plan from start to finish for all the work that I wanted to get done over time. I have worked with thousands of people observing and teaching about communication in relationships so I observe closely how people treat each other. I am very aware of unkindness, weird power dynamics or people who treat others in ways that drain energy or make others feel uncomfortable, insecure or as if they don't matter. On my first visit to get work done they talked to me about options and did exactly what I wanted. Every time I left the office I felt like I wanted to stay longer because these people have a special and rare gift to treat you with such care and high service that I felt like I was treated as if I was a celebrity or a friend and it felt sincere and from the heart, like this is not just put on for a business but because they are truly good- hearted people that care for others. I will always be grateful for how I have been treated here at Dr. Kim's office.


Nick Moless
2 years ago
Dr Kim purchased the business and client list for my previous dentist, Dr Henry Ramirez. Upon checkup, Dr Kim found that I had several issues, and I made an appointment to do a chunk of the work, including two crowns and several cavities being filled. Dr Kim worked very fast, and did all the work in an hour, including two temporary caps. When I returned to have the permanent crowns put in, I could immediately tell that one of the crowns was ill-fitting, much too big for my mouth. I told this to Dr Kim and he worked on it a bit, but ultimately I left that day. It did not feel better the next day; and I could tell my chewing was not normal because of the size and height. I went back the following day to get it adjusted. Again, even post adjustment, it was too big. I returned again, and it still feels off. I've gotten a few crowns over the years, and I have never had one that didn't fit even after multiple visits. I believe that the crown is just the wrong size. Instead of putting in a new crown that fits, Dr Kim has been working on it to reshape it, and it still doesn't feel right. Overall I am disappointed with this experience. I tried going back to Dr Kim despite this issue and scheduled a cleaning and exam. This appointment was even worse. The "cleaning" I got was terrible - the practitioner did NOT probe for gum depth despite it being 1 year since my previous cleaning. She also sprayed me with water multiple times with water, hit me in the head with the X-ray machine, and spent significantly less time than any practitioner before in actually cleaning my teeth. When the cleaning was complete, I expected to see the dentist. I asked where he was and if I would be seeing him today after all. Mara (the receptionist who booked the appointment) told me he was "stuck" over the hill, and asked if I would like to reschedule. I told her I would be finding a new dentist. This practice does a HORRIBLE job and treats their patients very, very poorly. Do yourself a favor and find a different dentist.


Teresa Wagster
2 years ago
This was The best experience I've had getting a new dentist. I love the office staff they were so pleasant and helpful and fun and the Dr. Kim Was thorough and professional. I would highly recommend him.


Jeff Bosshard
2 years ago
Very knowledgeable and professional.


Supreme Reader
2 years ago
Dr. Kim and his staff were very kind, patient and professional when I saw them. I felt that Dr. Kim and his whole staff did their best looking after me and I would recommend this office to a friend.


Elijah Betts
2 years ago
We love Doctor Kim, Meredith and Mara. Great staff! My girl has major anxiety and she just loves them all over there! We both do!


Kathy J
2 years ago
Dr. Kim was so helpful to me. My experience with him and his office have been great.


Elan Dagenais
2 years ago
Dr. Kim is great! He's very knowledgeable and reassuring. He's also easy to schedule with, and was able to fit me in on short notice to check on a problem spot that was concerning me.


Cala Remick
2 years ago
Very nice staff, new technology, the dentists seems realistic with his dental recommendations.


Yeon Kwak
2 years ago
His very Kind and good job ~~


Les Haber
2 years ago
Dr . Kim and staff are efficient thoughtful and professional.I recommend them completely. Les Haber


Amy Graglia
2 years ago
Dr. Kim runs a wonderful practice! Everyone was so extremely nice and attentive. They explained things to me. Answered my questions. Gave me HONEST answers. If you are like me and have been looking for a good quality, honest dentist, then I highly recommend Dr. Joseph Kim.


Nick Ostrowski
2 years ago
Dr Kim is really trustworthy. That's so important in a dentist. It really feels like you can ask any question about your dental situation and he'll give you a thoughtful answer.


Varinka Muldawer
2 years ago
Thank you Dr. Kim! I am a new patient to his practice. My experience was awesome the staff were efficient and kind. I hate going to the dentist and have not been in 8 years. Dr. Kim was fast, professional and walked me through my cleaning. I will return for further checkups, cleanings and a small filling. I would recommend Dr. Kim's dental practice to my friends, family and others


Carlos Aviles
2 years ago
Love Dr. KIm & office staff! :)


Pat Groth
3 years ago
My appointment with Dr. Kim was very satisfactory. The receptionist was very pleasant and helpful. Dr. Kim was quite friendly and put me at ease. When he was done cleaning my teeth, he showed me the x-rays and areas that I needed to pay special attention to.


Carl Siegman
3 years ago
I moved to Santa Cruz, and n needing a dentist, I am so happy that I found Dr. Kim. He is a superior professional with a steady concentration. He advised me to fix my problem completely rather than piece-meal, as I was intending. Had I not followed his guidance I would have done the minimum, but I would still have discomfort and limitations. Dr Kim fixed the issue which greatly improved the cosmetics, but more importantly eliminated my discomfort and returned my capacity to chew anything. Dr Kim is a master dentist.


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