Dr. Steven Kim received his bachelors degree and DDS degree from the Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of the Pacific, one of the most highly respected dental schools in the world. Dr. Kim prides himself on assuring each patient receives the best overall personalized care. Dr. Kim strives to educate his patients regarding necessary procedures and highlight any alternative, giving each patient the ability to make informed decisions about their long-range plans for optimal dental health.
Dr Kim is a third generation dentist who takes great responsibility in making sure the tradition of providing optimal and gentle care is continued. To that end, Dr. Kim constantly attends lectures and programs to further educate himself on the emerging techniques and newest materials in dentistry. He believes in using the highest quality materials to ensure longevity, strength and most importantly, bio compatibility. Metal-free dentistry and bio-friendly dentistry are a big part of Ocean Heights Dental practice philosophy.
Dr. Kim was raised in sunny Southern California where he played junior tennis and French horn in the Orange County Junior Youth Symphony. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Kims other interests include spending lots of time with his wife of 5 years. The Kim family loves to hike, explore the sights, sounds and tastes of Southern California. Dr. Kim isa lifelong CaliforniaAngels fan whose favorite all time Angels are Rod Carew and Brian Downing.Also an avid golfer, Dr. Kim welcomes all challenges from patients!
Dr. Kim is affiliated with the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the Harbor Dental Society and is currently working towards his Associate fellowship in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Do you ever worry about cleanliness in dental offices? We understand your concern. That's why we go above and beyond for you, exceeding the American Dental Association (ADA) and OSHA recommended standards for a clean and safe practice. We have a dedicated area with state-of-the-art sterilization technology, where every instrument is wrapped and disinfected before your visit. We also sanitize each room between patients and perform weekly spore testing with a third party infection control center. We worry about the cleanliness of our office so you'll never have to!
We are fully trained, skilled, and certified to provide you with the expertise you are looking for. Our team fulfills their responsibility to continuing education, attending dental conventions, seminars, and lectures to stay up-to-date on the latest products and procedures. We're always looking for ways to better serve you and your family as patients.