Dentist
Dr. Terresa Kim was born in Los Angeles, California but grew up in Seoul, South Korea during her early years. She graduated from University of San Diego with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. She started her dental education at the University of California School of Dentistry in Los Angeles and graduated with a Masters in Oral Biology and Doctorate of Dental Surgery. With growing interest in providing dental treatment to special needs and medically complex patients, she later completed her 1 year General Practice Residency at Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Hospital, Downey, CA in 2021.
Her main dental interests are in direct and indirect restorations, but is always striving to further her knowledge and skills in all other specialties. She is a member of ADA/CDA, AGD, and SGVDS, and enjoys learning advancement of dental techniques through CE. Her current interests are conservative restoration.
Outside of dentistry, she enjoys cooking and baking, hiking, playing video games, and learning new hand crafts. She speaks Korean and English fluently, and also conversational Spanish.