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Attended the University of Sydney Faculty of Dentistry
He furthered his education with an advanced degree in pathology, which was obtained from the Medical School of University of Sydney, graduating with honors in 1988.
Served as a Christian missionary in his native Korea, having been deployed by the Uniting Church of Australia
Completed master degrees in public health and oral biology, and a three-year specialty residency training program in periodontics and implant surgery at UCLA School of Dentistry
Became board-certified by the American Board of Periodontology (ABP).
Became Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).
Dr. Kim also became board-certified by the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry (ABOI/ID), making him a unique and rare dual board-certified specialist in the nation.
Earned fellowship in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Dr. Kim has extensive experience in clinical dentistry, and in particular, he prides his valuable experiences in general dentistry which he experienced from 1987-1994. In that period of time, he was able to practice in private practice settings, hospital settings, and in academic dentistry, in Australia, Korea, and in California. His exposure to many facets of restorative dentistry not only makes him better understand your case, he is able to communicate and treatment plan your specific cases with the corresponding referring general dentists with deeper appreciation.
Apart from specialty private practices in Diamond Bar, and West Garden Grove, California, Dr. Kim is currently engaged in teaching of dental students, residents and fellow dental professionals, as a lecturer at UCLA School of Dentistry and as a sought-out international speaker. He has spoken at national and international academic and clinical podiums including the International Association of Dental Research (IADR), Academy of Osseointegration (AO), American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), European Federation of Periodontology (EuroPerio), International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD), California Society of Periodontists (CSP), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), Korean Academy of Maxilofacial Implants, Columbia Society of Periodontology, and at a number of universities including New York University, USC, UCSF, Loma Linda University, University of Miami, Seoul National University, Wonkwang University, Chosun University, Chung San University, University of Sydney, University of Hong Kong, and of course, UCLA. Dr. Kim’s international lecture “appearances” span over USA, Australia, Canada, Spain, England, Jamaica, Korea, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Chile.
Dr. Kim is currently a consultant to four major dental implant companies and to a US surgical device manufacturer. His research has been published in respected scientific journals such as Journal of Periodontology, Annals of Periodontology, Dental Implantology Update, Journal of Dental Research, Practical Periodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry, International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, and in several dental textbooks. He has translated Dr. Arun Garg’s popular implant textbook into Korean language, and has contributed to a book chapter of a implant dentistry case textbook in Korea. Click here to go to Dr. Kim’s scientific and clinical articles.
Dr. Kim is married to Dr. Connie Kyung Choi, a dentist trained at USC School of Dentistry, and practicing general dentistry in the city of El Monte, California. They are the proud parents of three boys, Justin, Stanley, and Cameron. He enthusiastically participates in boy scout activities, having served as cub master for Pack 1238 in Fullerton, and currently as an assistant scoutmaster at Troop 93 in Fullerton, California.
You will be assured that the academic achievements, and cutting-edge knowledge and thorough clinical experience translates to comprehensive and advanced, yet, most compassionate and cost-effective therapy and treatment modality that one is looking for.
Dr. Kim is about the only clinician that you may find who promises “lifetime warranty” on dental implants on all of his patients with very little restrictions.
Introducing…
Dr. Richard Kang Lee is a board-certified periodontist. Before completing his residency in periodontics, he practiced general dentistry for 6 years. This invaluable experience has provided him with a comprehensive approach to dentistry and periodontics. To provide a wide range of treatment options for his patients, he has completed training in laser-assisted periodontal therapy and is a LANAP-certified clinician. He has also studied and is certified in Wilckodontics to provide patients with options in orthodontic treatment. He enjoys collaborating with restorative providers in delivering the best long-term treatment outcomes for health, stability, and esthetics. Dr. Lee is an active member of the American Dental Association(ADA), California Dental Association(CDA), California Society of Periodontists (CSP), and the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). He has lectured at the West Coast Study Club and is faculty for the live surgical implant course with Hiossen.
Dr. Richard Lee met his wife Jennifer in dental school at Tufts University. Following graduation in 2013, both relocated to California to work in private practice. Outside of dentistry, they spend time raising their three children, Penelope, Casper, and Pepper. With a kindergartener, toddler, and infant, their hands and hearts are full. They enjoy traveling, winter sports of skiing and snowboarding, and visiting and being members of several zoos, aquariums, and theme parks. On weekends they attend church as a family and spend countless hours visiting the playgrounds of Orange County.
You will be assured that the academic achievements, and cutting-edge knowledge and thorough clinical experience translates to comprehensive and advanced, yet, most compassionate and cost-effective therapy and treatment modality that one is looking for.
Dr. Kim is about the only clinician that you may find who promises “lifetime warranty” on dental implants on all of his patients with very little restrictions.
