Dr. Laura Ki decided to become a dentist after her father lost all of his teeth. It was very difficult for him to do everyday things like eat a meal, and so she decided she wanted to help people in similar situations. After going on several mission trips during which she had to remove many failing teeth, Dr. Ki made a commitment to her patients to help them save their natural teeth when at all possible.
Dr. Ki received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland and then went to dental school at the Medical College in Richmond (Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry). After graduating in 1993, she completed a one-year residency at the Stony Brook State University of New York. Her dedication to continued learning had taken her through hundreds of hours of training in soft tissue therapy, dental implants, and orthodontics. She completes more than 100 hours of continuing education and training each year.
Outside of the office, Dr. Ki is very involved with her church and the Samaritans Purse foundation, and also volunteers at the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic. She enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and practicing her South Korean language skills.
There seems to be a dentist on every corner of every street these days. So why should you choose Dr. Ki? For one, we offer a variety of dental services and love treating this diverse Fairfax, Va., community. Our staff is fluent in English, Spanish, and Korean.
When you choose Dr. Ki to be your dental health provider, you are choosing a dentist who is dedicated to giving her patients the highest quality care she can. You will see this demonstrated in the way she treats you, and also in the technological investments she has made in the office. Laura Y. Ki, DDS, PC is equipped with some of the latest dental technology available. From leading-edge diagnostics to soft-tissue laser and light-induced fluoroscopy to detect cavities early on, Dr. Ki is both personally and financially invested in the health your mouth.
Your comfort while in our office is our top priority. Dental anxiety affects far too many people in our country, and the last thing we want to do is add to that number by not paying attention to how you feel. Through the use of local anesthetic, Dr. Ki can make sure that you feel nothing but slight pressure during your time in the dental chair. For those who feel they need a little bit more than what local anesthesia will give, we can also offer oral sedation. With two sedation levels, we can tailor your level to make sure you stay calm, collected, and comfortable during your treatment.
Convenience is a trait that some overlook in searching for a dentist, but there is nothing better than getting what you want or need without having to jump through hoops. That is why Dr. Ki tries to make it as easy as possible to get your dental treatments done. We do this in two ways: