Pediatric dentists are the pediatricians of teeth. As such, they have 2 to 3 years of specialized training after dental school. This training includes learning about the dental development of infants, children, and adolescents.
Dr. Kim and his staff will explain each procedure to your child on a level he or she can understand. This will help your child feel more comfortable, allowing him or her to relax during the visit. Well also stay away from words like shot, pain, or needles.
After receiving his undergraduate degree, Dr. Kim was accepted to New York Universitys prestigious College of Dentistry. He graduated with honors from dental school and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society for exemplary character and scholarship.
After completion of residency, Dr. Kim practiced for five years in upstate New York, providing comprehensive dental care for multiple underserved communities. He then moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he is now proud to call home.
I have worked as a registered dental hygienist for over 19 years. I have been blessed to have worked in this practice for 18 of those years! I really enjoy working with children and helping them have a pleasant dental experience.
I was born and raised in Ludington, MI. I graduated from Ferris State University. My husband and I have three children (ages 16, 14 and 12). We enjoy spending time as a family, visiting national parks, and being active in our church.
I have worked in dentistry for over 19 years. The entirety of that was spent in pediatric dentistry. I worked in this practice under the previous dentist for 18 and a half years and now for Dr. Kim since November 2020, when he came to Grand Rapids.
I have lived in Michigan my entire life and have been married to my husband Andrew for almost 16 years. We have three children (Cecelia 13, Ethan 12, and Trace 10). We love the outdoors and spend many summers hiking and camping.
Hi, my name is Janelle and I have had the privilege of being a part of this great team since 2017. I have been a dental hygienist for over 20 years. I have always enjoyed being a hygienist but truly love working with children at a pediatric office.
My name is Mandi and I am a registered dental hygienist at the Pediatric Dentistry of Michigan. I graduated from GRCC in 2015. I previously worked in general dentistry but after subbing for PDM I found that I had a passion for pediatric dentistry.
Hello! My name is Cassie. I am very excited to be a part of Dr. Kims practice. I have been in the dental field for almost four years. I began as a dental assistant. In the last two years I have expanded my dental knowledge and taken on a role in the front office. I love patient interaction and being able to provide our patients with the best experience possible! Being part of Dr. Kims team has been nothing short of amazing!
Hola! My name is Adilene. Although Im fairly new to the dental field, I have enjoyed everything about it. Im very excited to be part of the reception team at the Pediatric Dentistry of Michigan and continue to expand my knowledge. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. In my free time, I enjoy venturing around my hometown of Grand Rapids with my husband. I also love to travel whenever possible, spend time with my dog (Rex), and watch anything Disney related!