Dr. Pilseong Kim, D.D.S.
Periodontist & Dental Implant Specialist
Dr. Pilseong Kim is a distinguished periodontist and dental implant specialist with over 30 years of experience. A graduate of UCSF School of Dentistry with advanced training from Loma Linda University and Gothenburg University, he is highly skilled in periodontal surgery, bone grafting, and dental implants. Dr. Kim is a Fellow of both the American College of Dentists (FACD) and the International College of Dentists (FICD), and an active member of the AAP and ICOI. Known for his patient-centered care, he remains at the forefront of his field by completing 200-300 Continuing Education hours annually.
1. Education
- University of Southern California (USC), School of Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering - University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) - Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry
Certificate of Advanced Periodontics and Implant Surgery - Gothenburg University, Sweden
Additional advanced training in implantology
2. Specialization
- Periodontics
- Implant Surgery
- Bone and Sinus Grafting Techniques
- Advanced Surgical Techniques in Implant Dentistry
- Restorative Implant Dentistry
3. Professional Positions
- Part-Time Faculty Member
Periodontics Department, UCLA School of Dentistry (Current Position) - Part-Time Faculty Member
Periodontics Department, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry - Advisory Board Member, Ace Surgical – Implant Design
- General Dentist, Seven years of experience in private practice before specializing in periodontics and implant surgery
- Lecturer and Instructor, Lectures locally and internationally on advanced surgical techniques in implant dentistry, including bone and sinus grafting