Dr. Somi Kim, DMD, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryNPI: 1083926950
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Languages
English, Korean
About This Provider
Dr. Somi Kim is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with 16 years of experience serving patients in Needham, MA. She specializes in complex procedures like dental implants, All-On-X treatments, and bone grafting, and uses advanced 3D imaging technology to plan your care carefully. Dr. Kim trained at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where she later taught other surgeons, and has been recognized as a Top Dentist by Boston Magazine for five consecutive years. She is fluent in English and Korean, and brings a strong commitment to helping underserved communities, including recent volunteer dental work in Colombia. Dr. Kim is accepting new patients and would be glad to discuss how she can help restore your smile.
Specialties
- 1Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPrimary
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
Education & Training
- Chief Resident, Massachusetts General Hospital, 2015-2016
- Harvard Medical School, M.D., 2013
- Harvard School of Dental Medicine, D.M.D., 2010
- Amherst College, Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Physics, 2004
- Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital (2010-2013)
Board Certifications
- Board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ABOMS)
Credential: DMD, MD
NPI registered: 07/08/2010
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- 3D imaging technology
- Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF)
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
- Member, Massachusetts Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (MSOMS)
- Member, Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS)
- American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS)
- American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
- American Association of Dental Research (AADR)
Awards & Recognition
- Top Dentist, Boston Magazine, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Harvard University Presidential Scholarship (award for students committed to public service), 2005-2010
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Training Fellowship, 2008
- Stone Freeberg Research Fellowship, 2006
Beyond the Office
Involved with On Board For Kids nonprofit organization
Service trip to Colombia in 2023 providing dental care for underserved pediatric and adult populations
Faculty member at Massachusetts General Hospital (2013-2016)
Associate Program Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency, Massachusetts General Hospital, 2016-2018
Part-time faculty at Boston Medical Center
Operating privileges at Boston Medical Center
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