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.
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Rating 3.4 out of 5 based on 23 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestMichael Tibone
a year ago
The only oral surgeon I'll recommend
Chris Britton
2 years ago
I had a tooth extracted here and it was completely painless. Dr. Kim and his staff made sure I was comfortable through the whole procedure. They were very kind and compassionate. I highly recommend Dr. Kim.
Charles Randall
2 years ago
Dr. Kim was very nice, however I spent about 10 minutes with him to get more information about dental implants. There was no examination and then I was charged $100. The front desk was cold and not very helpful. I do not want to do business with someone if I can't even ask questions for a fee and feel like I'm important to them. I will take my business elsewhere.
Purple Rose
2 years ago
I had one wisdom tooth removed. Dr. Kim and the staff were very nice but the procedure was very tramatic. I was awake and just numbed out, they said I could be out for it but I thought I would be fine as long as I was numb since Ive had a tooth pulled before and felt nothing. I was numbed twice (the first time I could still feel pain in a couple spots) but could still feel so much pain during the procedure that I was cying and saiying ow! I was nervous and have anxiety to begin wih so that was just horrible!
Diane Hart
3 years ago
The staff along with Dr Kim were so wonderful,kind,gentle and their chair side manners were outstanding from the Dr and the Nurse asst. To the front line staff . The Dr. Was so gentle and will walk you through the procedure and what to expect afterwards. The following morning the Dr . Called me to check on me .. How wonderful I would recommend this Dr and his office 100% again and again Can't say enough about the positive experience that I have had here.
TheLudeGuy 94
3 years ago
Terrible patient service. I'd suggest anywhere but here.
Tanya Torres
3 years ago
Dr. Kim and his entire staff are amazing! I had to get four wisdom teeth pulled yesterday & was nervous about it to say the least. They treated me with respect, no judging, & kept making sure I was fine during the whole process. Dr. Kim also just called me to check up on me... I still need my top two premolars pulled once I get my adult braces on & will be coming back here to get it done. I would definitely recommend anyone to his office.
sarah kelly
3 years ago
Dr. Kim & his entire staff were more than amazing with me when i got my wisdom teeth out today. Everyone was extremely helpful & beyond kind. 10/10 recommend him to anyone who needs to get their wisdom teeth out.
diane campbell
3 years ago
I was treated so kindly. Very professional and caring staff. Thank you for making it a pleasant experience.
Kim Jung
3 years ago
BEWARE...Great staff and they were super fast. My only problem is the old hag at the front desk doesn't know how to use her vocals. I asked and she didn't tell me they wouldn't take my insurance provider. Says they won't take Blue Cross after the procedure was done. Get rid of that Carol Baskin looking disgrace of your company.
Palla Tucker
4 years ago
I can't say enough about Dr. Kim and his staff, Especially Penny who stayed with me throughout my experience. I am the biggest baby out there and was thinking that I wouldn't be able to go through with getting a extraction....but, I'm glad I did! I will never go to another Dentist again!
Naketa Sinclair
5 years ago
Dr. Kim was very knowledgeable and polite. The first office staff we worked with was very rude but, the second lady was very nice and helpful. My husband needed a bottom molar extraction and could not afford the whole co pay. They allowed him to split the co pay. My husband is not the easiest patient to work with, and they treated him with respect and kindness. When my husband was finished Dr. Kim come to the waiting room and allowed me to come back and sit with him, during recovery. Overall very pleased with our experience.
Alicia Dine
5 years ago
Friendly, fast and amazing! His whole staff treated me with kindness. I will recommend Dr. Kim to everyone :)
Anna Magdalena Christianson
5 years ago
Tooth extraction - absolutely no pain or discomfort. The tooth was out relatively quickly with no trauma. I was actually unaware the tooth was already out. My previous experience with a tooth extraction by another dentist was, for me, quite traumatic. It was brutal and I vowed to never go back. I would recommend John Kim. However, his assistant used a blood pressure wrist monitor. Wrist monitors generally give higher, less accurate, readings than those using an upper arm cuff, particularly if they are not used correctly. In my case, it was not used correctly. The wrist should be held at heart level. Mine was in my lap. Also ankles should not be crossed, which mine were. I was not told to uncross them. Although I am taking medication for hypertension, my blood pressure was elevated as indicated by this monitor. Using a wrist monitor as a general practice, particularly by medical personnel, is not acceptable.
Aaron "HeadZonBluntZ" Ketchum
5 years ago
Had wisdom tooth extracted almost 5 years ago, and there is still pain every once in awhile in that area, plus when extracted, he gave me dry socket, would never recommend, not even to my worst enemy.
Cameron Coburn
5 years ago
Dr. Kim and his staff were friendly and knowledgeable. My wisdom tooth removal was painless and quick. I would recommend Dr. Kim to anyone who needs dental work.
Taurai Rukunda
6 years ago
Dr. Kim is a decent guy but his ENTIRE staff are some of the rudest people I ever spoke to. Dont go here.
Tristen Howard
6 years ago
I scheduled my wisdom teeth extraction a month in advance. The day of the surgery I arrived on time to the office to no body being there. I waited at the least 10 minutes for someone to arrive. I then called the number for post-patients and the secretary told me that Dr. Kim had to go on immediate medical leave and that they had called all of his surgical patients to reschedule. I did not receive a phone call or an email, nothing, in regards of my appointment being canceled. The secretary was extremely rude during the phone call. I will be switching dentist due to this poor management.
Ashleigh
6 years ago
The secretary needs to be fired for being completely disrespectful and rude. Oh not to mention she has lied twice to my boyfriend and i. Lol. Seriously head my advice and don't go there
Marianna Banyon
7 years ago
I have known Dr Kim DMD and his staff for many years, having worked in a dental office for over a decade. I have also had procedures performed by Dr Kim and I must say , he is by far the best oral surgeon in the area and outside our area in my opinion!
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