I can't say enough positive things about my experience with Dr. Kim, and her staff. I am absolutely thrilled with the results of my partial bridge, a new crown and other cosmetic dental work. The quality and attention to detail were outstanding and my smile looks fantastic. Am extremely happy with the results and couldn't have asked for better care. The entire clinical staff, including the office staff are wonderful and goes out of their way to make you feel welcome from the moment you walk through the door everyone is friendly, professional, and incredibly helpful. What I especially appreciate is how directly and clearly they answer questions. They take the time to make sure you understand everything and never make you feel rush. I highly highly recommend Dr. Kim if you're looking for someone who combines exceptional dental and cosmetic work with genuine care for their patients. I would absolutely encourage you to make an appointment. I'm so glad I did. read more

Incredible staff and amazing dentist. My 90 year-old mother was having problems with her dentures and our regular dentist worked very hard to correct it but could not. He referred us to Dr Kim. She did amazing work and resolved the problem. Her staff reaches out to us to make sure that everything is still OK and couldn't not have asked for a better experience. read more

The best dental care by the doctor and her entire staff. So caring, greet follow up and I trust them.

Dr Kim has been my family's DDS for 20 years. Her office is so well run, very professional. I trust Dr Kim's care in providing me with the best care, and sending me to great associates for treatment beyond that of general dentistry. Dr Jean Kim is a great dentist, and a pleasure to know her all these years read more

Dr Jean Kim and staff are kind caring and professional. I have been a patient for over 20 years. I've always been more than satisfied with excellent dental care I've received. read more

Dr. Kim is a fabulous dentist. She's a perfectionist and painless. The best dentistry I've ever experienced--- in eighty years!

Probably the most relaxing dental experience I've had. The Doctor and Hygienist were very professional and no up selling. Just Dental care and a straight forward dental health plan. This staff is top notch! Thank you for keeping my teeth looking great! read more

Dr. Kim helped fix my smile! I am a more special case since I have a genetically smaller tooth. She was very knowledgeable and kind and I trusted her to give me the best treatment! I went with a crown since that would be best for long term. I was given a custom shaded porcelain veneer. I highly recommend her! read more

Jiyoung Kim - Prosthodontists Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Went today Dr Kim, the hygienist Ruth were both very thorough the other ladies in the office were very nice I highly recommend

Dr.Kim is one of the best dentists I have ever been to! She's amazing! Her bedside manner is so professional and you can tell she's meticulous and really knows what she's doing. I used to be scared of the dentist, but Dr. Kim is so thorough and knowledgeable...I know I'm the best of care. Highly recommend her:)!! read more

Dr. Kim is an extremely competent professional who provides the best dental service in North San Diego County. I highly recommend her.

Dr. Kim and staff are all professional and qualified, doing a great job and offering a pleasant and compassionate experience.

If you are looking for a dental practice which you can trust, to care for you and your family's dental needs, not just in terms of the work they do but in terms of what you are told has been done against what in actual fact was done, please read on. I am talking about TRUST. If you cannot trust your healthcare provider, and sadly these include dentists, all is lost. If you are at the point of looking to choose a dentist for your family please keep looking and do not stop here. Please read my own first hand experience of Dr Kim. The information which I found out, and I am now sharing with you, is quite amazing. I shall make this as brief and concise as possible. I was directed to Dr Kim by another "Dr" who turns out to be an associate of hers or vice versa. He said that she was an expert, however he did not explain an expert in what area. I had to find this out for myself and as it turned out her expertise was in the area of purloining your money. If you do not believe me, please keep reading/ Now before any of you Dr Kim fan club folks start jumping up and down, just read the following. I am a former head and neck cancer survivor and it is of the utmost importance that I receive treatment from any healthcare professional who has experience in dealing with someone like me. I am assuming many who may be reading this have no idea what it is like to go through head and neck radiation/chemo every day for 7 weeks however I will spare you the details. However a healthcare provider should be well aware. After receiving the last of my crowns from Kim, I did not feel that they fitted correctly and they most certainly did not match my other crowns in color. At almost $2K per tooth there should have been no issue. In all I had spent 20K mostly for crowns. I called and spoke with Kim and told her of my concerns. She said that she would call me back. In the meantime I had another dentist take x-rays of my mouth which showed a completely different story to the one I had been told by Kim. My oncologist was becoming concerned at my apparent rejection of these crowns given to me by Kim and he asked me to obtain details of their composition. I showed him my invoices from Kim which clearly showed that I had been given and paid for porcelain/ceramic crowns, or so we thought. The x-rays of the crowns done by Kim showed no evidence of any porcelain and at this point I became very concerned. I called Kim's office and requested a detailed report of what materials were used by the lab who were putting my crowns together. I received no reply. I called again and this time I was emailed a document from Kim's office from the crown manufacturer which was in fact 5 years old and bore no relation or connection to the crowns I was given or of me personally. I called again and told Kim's office that the document which they sent to me in no way referred to me personally or to the crowns which I was given. It was a general document describing various elements of the materials they used and this document was very dated. It was obvious that Kim was hiding something. I demanded to have a copy of the relevant document. In order to obtain these documents I had to remind Kim that she was required by the State to supply any documents or information to any patient who requests it within 14 days or be subject to a fine. This seemed to have the desired effect. I did eventually receive this document which detailed that I was given crowns made of Lithium disilicate glass-ceramic ingot, in other words an Emax crown. Emax crowns are an all-ceramic crown system. There is no porcelain in them which is what I asked for and assumed I received. If I was not given porcelain/ceramic crowns, then why was this shown on my invoices. If I was given Lithium disilicate glass-ceramic ( E-max crowns) then why not show this on my invoice. When I raised the matter with Kim regarding the bad fitting and different color she said, and I quote, "I cannot help you". This was the end of the conversation. So after spending in excess of 20K for crowns which I complained about she chose to do nothing to correct the situation. I have since paid another dentist to remove the crowns placed by Kim. The moral to the story is, if you have had a crown placed by Kim it just may not be what you asked and paid for. read more

This dental practice is first-rate. Dr. Kim fixed a problem for me that no other dentist could. She is very knowledgeable, highly skilled, and considerate. I had an excellent cleaning here as well. Everyone here has been a pleasure to deal with. I'm so grateful to have found them. read more

Dr. Kim's office is professional, organized and friendly. Going to the dentist is usually not anyone's favorite thing to do but going to Dr. Kim is not bad. Her knowledge and professionalism comes through each time I have been to her. I can definitely recommend her. read more

Doctor Kim is caring, brilliant..truly extraordinary in every possible way!

Dr. Kim and her team have been taking excellent care of my family and me for several years now and we are so happy we found her! She is a talented and conscientious prosthodontist and makes a special effort to personally connect with her patients and to understand their needs. She is thoughtful and methodical in everything she does. The services she offers are designed to be maximally efficient and beneficial to the patient - she won't charge you for a service that may end up being of little benefit. It has been refreshing not to be pressured to undergo procedures or treatments in her office. Her team likewise consistently goes above and beyond expectations and often has bent over backwards to coordinate with complicated scheduling or logistical needs. I now live in San Francisco and do not have dental insurance but still continue to return to Dr. Kim's office as her and her team have earned my loyalty. I can also say I haven't gotten a better teeth cleaning anywhere else! Thank you! read more

October 7, 2020 Dr Kim performed a procedure to protect exposure of a nerve near a receding gum line and tooth. Dr Kim was so gentle administering the anesthesia, drilling & filling it was a painless experience. I did not have any discomfort during or after the procedure. As a patient for approximately 2 yrs I continue to be impressed with Dr Kim's staff. They are competent, welcoming & professional . I highly recommend Dr Kim & her team. Susan Anderson read more

I am very impressed with Dr. Kim's office. Dr Kim is great and I am VERY happy with my beautiful smile. I highly recommend Dr Kim for her professionalism and arctistc touch to her work. read more

Jiyoung Kim - Prosthodontists Near Me - Encinitas, California

Dr. Kim and her team are the most professional and skillful dental team I've ever had. They put in two new crowns for me. I had been putting this procedure off for over a decade. I was amazed that it was such a comfortable experience, not even a moment of unease. Had a cleaning too. The technician was incredibly gentle and effective. Highly recommended. I would not go to another dentist. read more

Highly recommend. Jiyoung Kim is very efficient and thorough. She has a great team as well. I've had several appointments where I've had to bring my young daughter with me and they've gone out of their way to be kind to her. read more

Dr. Kim. Nothing but tops. No. 1 I visited and was examined by 5 other reconstructive Prosthodontist and one surgeon for major damage due to neglect, radiation, and funds. I chose Dr. Kim and am very pleased that I did. She worked on repairing/replacing 25 of my 28 teeth I'm very pleased with the results. Great ideas for the best results A well thought out approach to the repairs Excellent fine motor skills and careful detail work Absolutely top level replacement pieces Tremendous stamina and patience during full day appointments Dr. Kim and Theresa work as one mind with 4+ hands Absolutely the best opportunity available I highly recommend a visit to seriously consider Dr. Kim -JPN read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Kim's for many years. Yesterday she completed the final step-affixing a crown on an implant-for a tooth that cracked and could not be saved. The crown feels great and is a perfect color match to the rest of my teeth. If you are looking for an excellent, dedicated, professional dentist with extremely high standards who will never try to upsell you as others can do I recommend Dr. Kim without any reservations. read more

Dr Kim is the best Prosthodontist I have encountered. And I have seen a few!! With a terrible TMJ problem,I needed dentures that would correct a displace jaw and look great as well as function. I could seem to get anywhere with 2 other Prosthodontist and an immense amount of money and time. Dr Kim quickly assessed my problem a produced beautiful teeth in about 1 month. Extraordinary as I had spent several years with other dentists. She is easy to talk to and listens well. Her office is wonderful and maintains a strict schedule so I never had to wait. The quality of her lab work is beautiful and she has a good eye for aesthetics. Best of all her adjustments for occlusion are spot on. If you are in need of a beautiful smile I highly recommend Dr. Kim! read more

Outstanding 5 star from me definitely ! Always the best experience! The dental care can be anxiety provoking as I know it has been, however she completely dispelled the anxiety, in fact she made it a pleasant experience . I would highly highly recommend her without any hesitation. A totally dfferent dental experience!! read more

I am a new patient to Dr Kim's office. It has been a pleasant experience the two times I have been in. I tend to get nervous about any dental work but felt extremely comfortable. I felt taken cared for and appreciated the honesty about what work was needed. I have since sent my husband in who needed a lot of work done. He tends to avoid the dentist (hence the work he needed). But he had a great experience and will go more regularly now. Great office! read more

January 2019 Few patients are able to appreciate the precision that goes into the making of a crown, bridge, or dental implant. As a retired dentist, I can. That is why, a couple of years ago, after partially fracturing a maxillary premolar, I set up an appointment at the office of Dr. Jiyoung Kim, a practitioner who, after graduating from USC School of Dentistry, took another three years of post-doctoral training in prosthodontics at the world-renowned program at UCLA. Prosthodontics is the dental specialty in which Dr. Kim is now board certified. I decided that, if I was going to entrust the care of my poor premolar to anyone, it was going to be Dr. Kim. She had the training to create the perfect restoration. I knew she would judiciously reduce the enamel and dentin of the damaged tooth and do so in a way that would minimize trauma to surrounding gingiva and to the tooth's pulp chamber housing its neurovascular fibers -- its supply of nerves and blood vessels. Generating too much heat or desiccating the tooth's dentin during crown preparation can lead to subsequent endodontic problems requiring root canal therapy. I knew Dr. Kim would be careful. I also knew she would create the right amount of slope while shaping my crown preparation -- just enough to provide friction retention for the porcelain-fused-to-gold crown her laboratory technician would later create. All such restorations are cemented to natural tooth structure, but those provided with frictional retention stay in place for decades. I was also confident that Dr. Kim's impression of the prepared tooth would accurately show the most minute details along the sub-gingival margin of her preparation. This would ensure that her laboratory technician's crown would cover every millimeter of prepared dentin and is critically important if one wants to avoid recurrent decay at the margins of a cemented crown. And finally, I knew that Dr. Kim would meticulously analyze and adjust both the static and the dynamic contact points between my porcelain-fused-to-gold crown and the cusps and fossae of opposing mandibular dentition. Dentists refer to these contact points as occlusion. This last step in the process is critically important for dental health. Overall health, too, for that matter. It's been over two years, and I've yet to experience a single problem with the restoration created for me by Dr. Kim, a dentist's dentist. read more

This long overdue review was put off primarily due to the repercussions suffered from the incompetent care received by Dr. Jiyoung (Jean) Kim. Dental care plays an enormous part of our overall well-being, and this reality came forth after several years of profoundly negligent care. A black shadow on a tooth for over two years was dismissed by Dr. Kim as "not a problem". Progressive and increasing flu-like symptoms over this two-year period ensued, which were very scary because I was a very healthy and active individual all of my life. Upon this tooth finally erupting with a painful abscess, Dr. Kim once again dismissed it has "grinding of my teeth" and sent me home. Three months later the dental hygienist in her office observed this abscess and told Dr. Kim it needed to be attended to immediately. The same day I was sent to get further x-rays by an endodontist. Immediate surgery was ordered due to a serious infection. When the tooth was removed, three quarters of bone around the tooth was gone. Bone had to be grafted from the back of my jaw and three dental implants were put in its place. Overall, the infection had taken a toll in the 'over' two-year period and shortly after surgery, my body collapsed. Overall intense body pain and swelling interrupted and left me in a very weakened state. I returned to Dr. Kim to help me through the predicament I was now in. She smiled a lot, and nodded her head a good bit as I reviewed where my health was at this point in time. I explained in depth that I held no ill will about her misdiagnosis (grinding my teeth vs. infection), as I realized people make mistakes and I just wanted to go forward. After the meeting she said she would get back to me. Within a week I received a letter from her, stating that she was dropping me as a patient and my case was "too complicated". There are no words can express the devastation of these circumstances in their entirety. The wealth of social media support through individual reviews plays an integral part for many regarding our challenging health care system. The integrity of the doctor's care is clearly revealed when 'out of the box' challenges present themselves'. It is important that we 'stay connected' as a society and continue to share the good experiences and quality care, along with the incompetent experiences and disconnected communication. TOO many have suffered in the vulnerable states of ill health due to 'misrepresentation and lack of accountability' in the medical system. With the social media at our disposal, it is a critical component to keep us united as One for the good of humanity. Thank you and much heart... read more

I have been extremely impressed and happy with Dr. Kim. I was having bad headaches and she helped me to figure out the problem. She did a thorough examination of my bite and explained to me exactly what was wrong and how to correct it. I have followed her advice and everything is working out perfectly. She is very caring and takes the time to listen and to make you feel comfortable. She is also an extremely intelligent, educated and experienced dentist and really knows her craft. So knowing that your dentist is so well qualified also really helps you to feel more comfortable in the dental chair. I am extremely glad that I found Dr. Kim and highly recommend her as a wonderfully caring and very qualified dentist. read more

Provided great service. The persistent help with insurance claim was highly appreciated!

Dr Kim has very steady hands and expert in cosmetic dental. She not only got rid of my pain but made my teeth look nice. Also, the my front tooth chip repair still hold well. I high recommend her. read more

Best dentist I have ever had. No surprises or delays, and her work doesn't require subsequent appointments to adjust or fix anything.

Dr. Kim and her team took great care of me during the implant process. She came highly recommended via my family dentist and I was not disappointed. My implants look great and fit exceptionally well. Beyond her technical expertise, Dr. Kim makes a great effort to personally connect with her patients, relieve stress, and fully explain procedures. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Kim's since she began her practice here in Encinitas well over a decade ago. Her work is impeccable. She is careful, meticulous and patient. I trust her skill, talent and her experience. I grind my teeth a lot and I have presented her with challenges that she has always been able to meet. She has often arranged her time to fit me in when I have had minor emergencies so that I didn't have to wait. I know that she cares about me and that she cares about her work and I always feel very secure knowing that she is in charge. I am very happy to have Dr Kim as my dentist and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is in need of a dentist or a prosthodontist. read more

Dr. Kim was meticulous in making sure my new crown fit and felt perfect. She is the best. I have had some not so pleasant experiences with the previous 3 crowns and the crown Dr. Kim did for me feels and looks great. You know you have had a great experience when the following day you feel no pain or difference in how your bite feels. read more

Dr. Jiyoung Kim is a brilliant prosthodontist. All of my crowns needed to be replaced. My old ones looked very artificial and did not fit properly anymore. From photos of my real teeth Dr. Young recreated a completely natural look for me. And my bite is perfect! No small feat. read more

Dr. Kim is an amazing prosthodontist. She is smart, caring, and really takes her time to think through a complicated problem. For years I had been biting on my two front teeth, which had worn down dangerously thin. After exploring different options, she put crowns on them and adjusted my bite so that I no longer hit them. The crowns turned out beautifully and I am thrilled to finally be biting on my molars after years of no contact. I HIGHLY recommend her. Thank you, Dr. Kim!! read more

Dr Kim dealt with a difficult problem I had of a broken front tooth that could not be saved . Because I had quite a severe underbite, a dental implant was also impossible. It wouldn't have been strong enough. Dr Kim made me a bridge along with crowns for my front teeth and did an exceptional job of not only replacing the tooth but giving me a much nicer smile. As a prosthodontist she is patient, caring and exceptionally skilled and I recommend her wholeheartedly.. read more

Dr. Kim is outstanding! She really listened to me and came up with a solution that satisfied all my needs. I have been to many other dental specialists in the area but none made me feel as comfortable as Dr. Kim. I would highly recommend her. read more

I would highly recommend Dr. Kim to all my family and friends. I immediately trusted her professionalism and knowledge. She is detailed oriented and is very thorough in her assessment of your needed dental work. Dr. Kim has a kind and gentle manner that put me at ease immediately. She took the time to listen and patiently responded to all my questions and concerns. Last but not least, Dr. Kim bonded my four upper front teeth and they look great. I now love my smile. Barb A. :-) 9/6/17 read more