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Successful reconstructive dentistry is indeed powerful.
It is such a phenomenal life-changing experience in which someone who used to suffer from deteriorated oral health, low self-esteem, pain, and depression, can now normally function, chew, speak, and smile with confidence.
It is a journey of patience. Full-mouth reconstruction is not a one-day procedure but rather a systematic sequential process, necessitating a comprehensive approach of appropriate steps & phases without short-cuts, which may take months to years.
It is a collaborative resultant of two critical factors:
1. a clinician devoting time & energy to excel in both knowledge and skills to confidently and competently handle the treatment;
2. a patient improving oral hygiene and maintenance care to keep its non-destructive equilibrium status.
It is an outcome of consistent commitment. Successful reconstructive dentistry is only achievable with a simultaneous, bilateral, effective, and continuous effort from both clinician & patient during the whole process of preparatory, in-process, and post-treatment.
It is one of the most touching real-life stories. Being able to observe and to go through this meaningful, transformative adventure with my patients is truly fascinating with great humbleness & gratitude.
Therefore, it is my core philosophy of patient care to treat every case as a masterpiece of craftsmanship in the realm of Arts & Science.
Dr. Young K. Kim, DMD, DMSc, FACP
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Who is a prosthodontist?
A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who diagnoses, treatment plans, and rehabilitates the oral function, appearance, and health of patients associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes (American Dental Association, May 2018). These substitutes can be crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures, implant fixtures/crowns, bone graft substitutes, 3D printed/milled prosthetics, silicones, etc.
To become a prosthodontist, after graduating 4 years of dental school, one has to further pursue another 3 or 4 years of intense residency training. Prosthodontic residents experience with complicated tooth- and implant-supported full-mouth reconstructions.
A prosthodontist is like a quarterback in dentistry because most of the patient cases are extremely complex/challenging, referred by other dentists.
Who is a board-certified prosthodontist?
In general, board certification means that a specialist has successfully passed an examination established by an independent authority (board) for the specialty. A Board Certified Prosthodontist has passed a rigorous four-part examination conducted by the American Board of Prosthodontics (ABP) with both written and oral exams. Because it is a very challenging and demanding examination, only 30 percent of all prosthodontists become board certified.
Surgical Prosthodontics
According to the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) guideline in 2012, endosseous implant placement therapy, along with concrete surgical principles, has become a mandatory curriculum in all post-graduate Prosthodontics programs in the United States.
Plus, the American Board of Prosthodontics has established a surgical implant competency section where a candidate should present their clinical documentation on both tooth-bounded & non-bounded surgical cases, with potential adjunct soft/hard tissue augmentation.
The principal objective of Prosthodontics has always been the very value of dimensional perceptibility, precision & accuracy, all of which is now a primary leading core element in the field of guided implant surgery, particularly in full-mouth rehabilitation.
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Endorsed & Referred by Specialists
Dr. Todd R. Schoenbaum, DDS, MS
Clinical Professor & Director of Continuing Education, UCLA School of Dentistry
"I have found Dr. Kim to be an exceptionally dedicated, talented, and committed clinician. I hold him in very high regard. I would not hesitate to send my friends and family to him for treatment."
Dr. Touradj Ameli, MSc, DMD, FACP
Dual Board-certified Prosthodontist & Former Faculty, Private Practice in Wellesley, MA
"Dr. Kim is a gifted dentist that possesses unique creativity to design treatment and artistic ability to execute the plan in the clinical setting! Not every dentist can claim to have both!"
Dr. Leila Jahangiri, BDS, DMD, MMSc
Ira E. Klein Professor of Prosthodontics and Chair, Department of Prosthodontics,
NYU College of Dentistry
"A great clinician and scholar, with a great work ethic and "bedside" manner"
Justin J. McElroy
VP of Business Development at Midwest Dental Arts
"From the eyes of a smile designer and technician, Dr. Kim is one of the most talented Prosthodontists I’ve seen. Dr. Kim has an exceptional eye for detail, with gifted hands and clinical skills he is able to deliver the highest level of patient care. His humble demeanor and passion for dentistry resonates amongst his peers and patients."
Dr. Jae Y. Jang, DMD, MMSc, FACP
Board-certified Prosthodontist, Private Practice in Washington
"Dr. Kim truly cares about the patient’s treatment outcome. He is an outstanding prosthodontist capable of handling the most difficult cases. His background in both restorative and surgical training gives patients the unique experience of going through complex dental treatments in one sitting."
Dr. Stephanie Park, DMD, MMSc
Prosthodontist, Private Practice in California
"From training and working alongside Dr. Kim for years, I know that nobody loves dentistry as much as Dr. Kim does. I have utmost confidence that Dr. Kim will consider all aspects of treatment to provide the best treatment possible for his patients."
Dr. Jaeyoung Kim, DDS, MS, DMSc
Clinical Assistant Professor & Director of FGP, Seoul National University Gwanak Dental Hospital
"Dexterity & meticulousness belong to Dr.Kim, along with profound passion and knowledge in dentistry. During my residency at Harvard, I was deeply impressed by his desire to understand the complexities of all the lines of dentistry. I’m convinced that he would be a great addition to the world of dentistry!"
Dr. E. Armand Bedrossian, DDS, MSD
Co-founder of the D365 app & Prosthodontist,
Private Practice in San Francisco
"Dr. Kim provides a great balance of academia and clinical skills to every treatment. His patients are in very good hands."
Dr. Naif Sinada, DMD, MS
Maxillofacial Prosthodontist,
Private Practice in Arkansas
"Amazing photography, and even better attention to detail. Top notch dentistry being provided by Dr. Kim."
Dr. Ted Tso, DMD, MMSc, FACP
Board-certified Maxillofacial Prosthodontist,
Private Practice in California