Dr. Daniel Kim is focused on providing comprehensive patient care involving detailed oral diagnosis and treatment planning. He was born and raised in the Bay Area and received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Looking for a change from the Bay Area, he journeyed to Philadelphia and received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Kim dedicates his professional career to providing you and your family with the best that modern dentistry has to offer. Dr. Kim is continually educating himself and his staff on the newest dental techniques and approaches in order to provide you with state-of-the-art, comfortable, and personalized dental care. When he is not in the office, Dr. Kim enjoys playing golf, tennis, and cycling. He gives back to the community by educating youth as a mentor for the Tiger Woods Foundation. He is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the San Francisco Dental Society.
Even after 40 years of practicing dentistry, I am still always appreciative and honored that new patients have placed their confidence in my ability to treat them. I understand the anxiety and fear that many patients go through to get dental procedures done.
More than perhaps any other profession, the relationship between a patient and his or her dentist is immediately quite intimate and demands a great deal of trust. It also requires sensitivity, caring, respect, and a gentle manner from the treating professional. Each patient is unique in his or her personality and dental problems. It is always important to talk to and treat each patient as an individual to ensure people leave as satisfied and happy patients. All of this is something I never forget and definitely never take for granted.
I was fortunate to have grown up in a family where my father was an orthodontist. This gave me a unique insight into what it would be like to practice dentistry as a profession. Dentistry not only allows me to meet new people all the time, it actually allows me to help people many times a day. I even truly get to say that I look upon a great number of my patients as real friends. I am so grateful for this and can only thank my profession for having made it possible.
Continuing education courses are the most effective way I have of remaining at the cutting edge of dentistry and able to provide my patients with the latest and best techniques available. It also keeps me energized and excited about the future of the dental profession.
A native of Rochester, NY, I have been fortunate to call beautiful, friendly San Francisco, CA my home for the last 35 years. In my spare time, I routinely go to the gym, play tennis, or ski. Staying healthy is a big part of my life. My world has also been greatly enriched by travel and exposure to new cultures. I speak four languages, which enables me to interact freely and on a more intimate basis with different cultures when I travel.
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
Ours is a welcoming and supportive dental office, where we take time to build relationships founded on communication, respect, and compassion. Rather than thinking of you as a patient, we dedicate time to getting to know you as a person, learning about your life in addition to your dental concerns. This allows us to care for you holistically, providing lasting solutions to your oral health needs.
Our practice believes in treating individuals, not patients. We will work closely with you to determine the best dental treatments that address the whole of your needs, with a focus on prevention, health, and lasting results.