Jihwan Kim, DDS, MS
Pediatric Dentist
about me
I was born in South Korea but grew up in New York, where I spent most of my life before moving to Austin, Texas. My wife, Clara, and I have a Maltese named Winter, who is our pride and joy. Outside of dentistry, I love spending time with family and friends, traveling, and exploring new restaurants.
Professional Associations
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Texas Dental Association
Achievements
Graduated summa cum laude with Distinction in Research, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society Sigma Tau Chapter Award, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dr. William S. Kramer Award of Excellence, American Association of Pediatric Dentistry Predoctoral Student Award, Pierre Fauchard Academy Senior Student Award, AADR/Dentsply Sirona Student Research Award
Volunteer/Service Experience
Give Kids A Smile, Smile Education Day, Mary Randolph Clinic, CommUniversity Day, Mobile Oral Health Services Clinic at SBU, Local Shelter Outreaches at SBU
Favorites
My wife and I are big fans of the Harry Potter books and movies. Our favorite vacation destination is Japan. I also love watching basketball and football, and my favorite teams are the New York Knicks and the Buffalo Bills.
quote
My passion is to ensure your child's dental journey is filled with comfort and confidence. I am dedicated to providing gentle, personalized care for your child's dental needs and fostering positive experiences at the dentist.
education
BA
Psychology, New York University; New York, NY
DDS
Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine; Stony Brook, NY
MS
Biology, New York University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences; New York, NY
Specialty Certificate
Pediatric Dentistry, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine; Buffalo, NY
