Dr. Tae Kim is a prosthodontist in Los Angeles who specializes in creating and restoring teeth and dentures, including those supported by dental implants. With nearly 20 years of experience and advanced training from top programs including Tufts University, Dr. Kim is known for his precise diagnostic skills and exceptional hand techniques. He has received multiple awards for his research in both removable dentures and implants, and he teaches at USC's dental school where he leads the removable prosthodontics program. Dr. Kim uses cutting-edge technology, including a denture system he invented himself and 3D printing methods, to give patients the best results. He is dedicated to recommending only treatments that truly benefit his patients and is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

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ProsthodonticsPrimary
Dental prostheses including crowns, bridges, and dentures

Education & Training

Tufts New England Medical CenterResidency Hospital, 1994
Tufts University School Of MedicineMedical School, 1990
University UtahInternship Hospital, 1991
BS, Seoul National University, South Korea
DDS, Seoul National University, South Korea
University Utah Affil HospitalFellowship Hospital, 1995

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 06/01/2007

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Areas of Focus

removable prosthodonticsrestorative dentistrydenture dentistryimplant dentistrydental prosthesis designimplant-supported prosthesisimmediate dental implant loadingesthetic dentistry

Technology & Equipment

Dentca denture system (invented by Dr. Kim)
3D printing of resin materials for dentures

Awards & Recognition

Multiple grants and awards in removable prostheses research
Multiple grants and awards in implant research

Beyond the Office

Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC

Section Chair of Removable Prosthodontics at USC

Chairman of Removable Prosthodontics in the Division of Restorative Science, Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC

International lecturer

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