Dr Kim and his staff are dedicated to providing you the best oral and maxillofacial care. We strive to have great communication by reviewing all aspects of your care. Our goal is to make your visit safe, comfortable, and informative by providing the appropriate care for you.
Dr. Kim attended Indiana University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts - Biology in 1980. He continued his education at Washington University School of Dental Medicine, earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1984. Dr. Kim also completed a dental fellowship at Jewish Hospital in St. Louis in 1985 and a dental oncology fellowship at MD Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute in 1986. He completed his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, in 1989. He remained as associate staff in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Henry Ford Hospital until he began private practice in 1991 in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Dr. Kim's professional affiliations include the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), American Dental Association, Lakeland Valley Dental Society, Academy of Osseointegration, and Michigan Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (MSOMS).
Medications your surgeon uses in routine oral surgery may interact with both prescription and illegal street drugs. These reactions may result in SEVERE reactions under anesthesia which could cause harm or death. It is extremely important that you inform your surgeon of any drugs you are currently using or may have taken so this may be considered in your oral surgery planning. This information will be held in strict confidence.
The effectiveness of BIRTH CONTROL pills significantly decreases when taken with antibiotics. If you are using birth control pills and receive a prescription for antibiotics from Dr. Kim, be sure to supplement your birth control pills with an alternative contraceptive.
