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Meet Dr. Kim

  Dr. Ji Young Kim,



About Dr. Kim…

Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics

American Association of Orthodontists


Dr. Kim completed her undergraduate and dental education through the prestigious 7-year Bio-Dental Program at Villanova University and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. She continued her training at the University of Pennsylvania, earning a Master’s degree and completing advanced orthodontic specialty training. Following her time in Philadelphia, she pursued a research fellowship in orthodontics at Yonsei University School of Dentistry in Seoul, South Korea, where she contributed to several peer-reviewed journal publications. She is a Board-Certified Orthodontist.

Dr. Kim has been practicing orthodontics since 2018, initially in the Bay Area before relocating to La Cañada Flintridge with her family in 2020. Since then, she has provided expert orthodontic care in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. She is excited to collaborate with Dr. Suh and his team to serve the La Cañada Flintridge community, helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles.


   Curriculum Vitae

   Education:

  • Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
  • Research Fellow: Yonsei University, School of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea
  • Master of Science/Certificate in Orthodontics: University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
  • BS in Biology: Villanova University (7-yr Bio-Dental Program)

  Licensure

  • Western Regional Examining Board
  • North East Regional Board

  Member

  • American Board of Orthodontics
  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • California Association of Orthodontists
  • American Dental Association
  • California Dental Association

 

         
 
   

 

 

 

 

DESCANSO SMILES
Peter S. Suh, DMD, Inc.
Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Located in La Cañada Flintridge, CA, Descanso Smiles is led by Dr. Peter S. Suh and offers comprehensive dental care for children—including pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Our services include Pediatric Dental Exams, and Cleanings, Children’s X-rays, Fluoride Treatments, Sealants, Fillings, Crowns, Children’s Root Canal Treatments, Extractions, Surgical procedures including CO2 Laser surgery, Emergency Care, and full Orthodontic Services such as Braces, Clear Aligners, and Early Interceptive Orthodontics.

We are dedicated to excellence in growing healthy smiles—one child at a time..

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