Dr. Kenneth Kai, DDS, MSD
OrthodonticsNPI: 1164513131
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(408) 258-7141About This Provider
Dr. Kenneth Kai is an orthodontist with 20 years of experience helping patients in San Jose achieve beautiful, healthy smiles. He holds a Master of Science degree in orthodontics from Fairleigh Dickinson University and is board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, meaning he has passed rigorous exams to prove his expertise. Dr. Kai specializes in difficult cases and focuses on creating smiles that look great and work properly for eating and speaking. He has taught orthodontics to students and professionals around the world since 1979 and previously led both the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists and the Northern California Edward H. Angle Society. Dr. Kai is currently accepting new patients and believes that improving his patients' smiles improves their lives.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- University Of California San FranciscoUndergraduate School
- Master of Science and certificate in orthodontics – Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Internship – The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- The Johns Hopkins HospitalInternship Hospital
- Bachelor of Science – University of California San Francisco
- Fellowship – American Cancer Society
- American Cancer SocietyFellowship Hospital
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery – University of California San Francisco
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of American Board of Orthodontics
Credential: DDS, MSD
NPI registered: 09/27/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- California Association of Orthodontists
- Edward H. Angle Society
- American Dental Association
- American College of Dentists
- California Dental Association
- Santa Clara County Dental Society
- South Bay Orthodontic Study Club
- International College of Dentists
Beyond the Office
Past president of the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
Past president of the Northern California Edward H. Angle Society
International lecturer since 1979 to universities and orthodontic groups
Volunteered to treat homeless people in the Mission District
Emergency care for Native Americans at Havasupai Indian Reservation
Emergency care at orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico
Treated inmates at San Quentin State Prison
Christian Medical Society member
Youth director, choir member, and church board member
Vice president of Japanese American Citizens League
Born of Japanese descent in Shenyang, China
Married to wife Tae for more than 40 years
Six children: Marcus, Lisa, Cheri, Gina, Alan, and Kevin
Sponsored two ESL students from Japan
Owns a well-behaved Shiba Inu named Ajax
Enjoys playing tennis with family
Enjoys jogging, traveling, and photography
Plays the flute
Enjoys sculpting and ballroom dancing with wife
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