Bryan Kim, DMD

Got a full check up along with wisdom tooth extraction and cavity treatment here. They took very good care of me! Dr. Bryan Kim is an awesome guy. Definitely coming back.

Yesterday was Columbus Day, and my first visit to my new dentist, Dr. Kim. My regular dentist was closed for the holiday, and I was having a very rough time finding any dentist who was both open and willing to take my emergency (a very badly infected broken tooth). I was so grateful that Dr. Kim made time for me.
The facilities are charming. There is a small parking lot in front of the clinic, which is a converted home that has retained its homey appeal. From the mural in the front to the calming pastel colors inside, the atmosphere is reassuring and comforting. Although the office is busy, the front desk keeps things moving efficiently, so it doesn’t feel crowded. The waiting area is child-​friendly, but I didn’t spend much time there. They got me in extremely quickly.
Their equipment is the most modern I have seen, and everything is clean. The nurses are friendly and helpful. I am guessing that the entire staff is bilingual in Korean and English (which will make their practice ideal for both myself, an American, and my Korean boyfriend). They explained everything concisely and gave me excellent, pain-​free care followed up by a prescription for the pain killers and antibiotics I was in need of.
Although I had planned on just making this my emergency stop, I will be going there for teeth cleaning and other care. I got great, fast care there.

Best dentist ever. He is probably the most honest dentist I’ve met. He went out of his way to give me the best treatment available at a very reasonable cost. He will also convince you not to get unnecessary treatment. A real man of integrity if I ever saw one.
He also volunteers abroad in South America, Africa and other places, and takes Medi-​cal, which most dentists do not accept because it doesn’t pay as well. If that doesn’t speak volumes about his character, I don’t know what does. Dr. Kim is obviously in the business primarily to help people, not monetary gains.
Highly, highly, highly recommended.

After struggling to find a good dentist in LA, I turned to Unilocal and found Dr. Bryan Kim. He is worthy of his excellent rating on this site. Both he and his staff are great. The service is friendly, efficient, and fairly priced. I have had three teeth cleanings so far and consider myself a regular client.

I’ve been looking for a good dentist for a while now… actually, this is a search that’s been ongoing my whole life. I’ve never found a dentist I wanted to stick with for more than 1 – 2 cleanings.
Dr. Kim is super gentle, kind, and explains little details of your treatment to you so that you’re instantly put at ease. His staff are super friendly, and I left feeling so happy that I FINALLY found a dentist I can stick with!!!

The new office is so nice! The staff is friendly as ever and of course Dr. Kim is still the best. :) Love my dentist!!!

I’ve been going to Dr. Bryan Kim since 1986. Enough said. :)

Came here after a horrid experience at West Coast Dental almost three years ago.
I was a little hesitant because I’m Korean-​American and I think some Korean-​Korean doctors (or maybe just the ones my mother made me see as a kid) can be really bossy and think they don’t have to answer your questions. But after my experience at West Coast Dental I decided to go the dentist with the best Unilocal ratings in my neighborhood.
Dr. Kim is honest, kind, and trustworthy.
I normally take most Unilocal restaurant reviews with a big grain of salt and would have thought reviews for doctors and such would be even less dependable but that’s not the case.
I’ve found three of the best doctors (Dr. Sourpik Avakian for general, Dr. Somi Kim for eyes, and Dr. Bryan Kim for teeth) I’ve ever been to on Unilocal and I’m really grateful to the other Unilocalers who reviewed them.

For a couple of days, I feel substantially painful sensitivity on one tooth where the white filling was done although I’ve been religious about brushing and flossing. It wasn’t like the staff here noted this tooth was on watch for further treatments like root canal or crown when they filled this tooth last year. The filling didn’t even last one year. Definitely not worth the discount for hygienists substituting for DMDs or DDS’s jobs. I’m even starting to think the dental instruments were sterilized up to the standard.
Who knows?
Shame on you for you and your staff’s shady malpractice.

I highly recommend Dr. Kim. He is so nice to me and helped me a lot.
I heard Dr. Kim from my friend who spoke highly of them. I visited their office three times to take off my wisdom teeth and fix some cavities. I am super nervous to see the dentist everyone time cuz I always felt too much pain there. But Dr. Kim gave me a great time there and all the workforce are so friendly and nice. They are professional!
The price is not expensive at all compared with other dentists. And they gave me some discount. I highly recommended you to go to their place to take care your dental health.
(The office would move to new place in September.)

I really recommend Dr. Kim to everyone! Personally I feel he looks like my dad and treats his patients very kindly…
I was ready to use braces soon but my orthodontist suggested me taking out four wisdom teeth first. For each one it would take me $ 315, so I checked on Unilocal at the beginning and then I went to three different dentists to check their service and price in downtown LA. After taking the X-​ray, I was told that Dr. Kim could only help to take out my top two wisdom teeth because it’s very easy to do but he suggested me doing the bottom ones at other dentists’ clinics. He frankly told me he didn’t have that kind of tool. He also checked my teeth and told me I need to do some filling job and fix the cavity problems before I started using braces.
I’m an international student at USC and had no any insurance, and I didn’t want to buy dental insurance and wait for another year to fix these problems and then use braces. Dr. Kim gave me a really good deal and helped me fix all the cavity problems in three times. I really had bad teeth so each time one hour. :(I had a small crack on one of my front teeth and when Dr. Kim did the filling, he said if I could fill it, it would look really better. So finally he did it for free!!! I really love it although I cannot bite apples or corns now.
So if some of you want to find a nice and honest dentist, I really suggest Dr. Kim!!! He is really a nice and trustful person!

I had the unfortunate problem that my temporary crown fell off and down the drain. Of course it had to happen in the time when my Dentist was on vacation. I looked up a few dentist in my area where I work and found Dr. Kim.
I called in and they squeezed me in on a Thursday. I needed my problem to be fixed asap since I had to be on a function and I didn’t want to run around with only a post. When I got there Nancy the receptionist was very helpful on the phone as well when I called prior to make an appointment.
Dr. Kim looked at me and talked me through the procedure. I told him I really don’t need permanent crown yet because I still have some dental work to be finished with my dentist and I just needed something meanwhile my dentist was gone.
The staff wanted to make xrays and I asked them kindly not to make some since I recently had some done. They really respected my wish and worked from there. I really have to give them plus point, since i used to work in a dentist office and it’s kinda tough to pick up from somewhere where some other left off.
After evaluating the had me come back that Saturday, which is great since i have a Monday through Friday working week.
I came back Saturday and Michelle (that Angel) took care of me, she took time to really make that temp beautiful and matching to my teeth. i assured her that it didn’t need to be super perfect since I was aware it was a temp. But she really was a perfectionist and I love her for that. She did great work and made me feel human again.
I am considering having my remaining dental work done with Dr. Kim, since my current Dentist is traveling quite a lot (who’s btw my uncle) and I am busy myself but with Dr. Kim and his team I feel that I am in good hands.
Dr. Kim & Team, you are all so great! Thank You for attending towards my problem so quickly. You have a really great and kind team at your hand.

Found him through Unilocal and am happy to continue his his 5 star rating!
Nice friendly staff, great procedures… excellent cleaners and top notch check up from the Dentist.
Can’t say there was a bad thing about my families visit! Staff helped with our crying year old baby and really made us feel comfortable.
Clean, quiet (apart from my baby girl!) and relaxed office.
We will go there from now on.

SOME RAMBLING:
So…I’ve been a lazy B.
I joined Unilocal back in October of 2010 telling myself to contribute to a site that I use too often to leave hanging. I wrote it down on my to-​do list and everything (swear), but it never came to fruition…
until now… a year err two later.
It was a handful of overwhelmingly positive experiences that finally gave me the last shove, so here I am, ready.
As one might have guessed, my visit to Dr. Kim was one of these ‘positive’ experiences.
A LITTLE BACKGROUND/​RAMBLING:
I was really hesitant to go here or any dentist to be frank and not because I have a fear of the dentist. In fact, I’m going to toot my own horn here and say I have a pretty good set of chompers. Don’t believe me? My sister’s a 4^th year dental student at USC and she begrudgingly admits so. The best part is I’ve never had braces.
Anyway, there are a bunch of bad dentists out there (dentists, restaurants, doctors, etc) and my sister has made me even more paranoid about it. She’s quite passionate about quality work and is horrified of the shoddy/​botched jobs on some of her patients.
The reason I came to Dr. Bryan Kim was to get a second look at a supposed cavity I had. When I was living abroad, I went in for a check-​up and was told I had a cavity and I’d need a gold filling (about $ 600usd) — I then proceeded to have a complete melt down (I DONT WANT TO BE A PIRATE). Anyway, luckily my big sister was visiting me and had accompanied me to the dentist. They had taken a panorama x-​ray and in my particular case wouldn’t prove that I had a cavity. My sister adamantly demanded a bite wing (or something) and they said it wasn’t needed – which it was. We walked out with my sister promising me that she’d personally take care of me once I was back in the states.
She never did. God love her, she’s been super busy with ‘real’ patients and was very willing to pencil me in. However, I’m a pretty simple drill/​fill case and would hate for her to waste her clinic time with me when she has bigger cases. Therefore, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I came to Unilocal and found Dr. Kim. I was still paranoid – even with all the good reviews, because let’s face it… some of you would give 5 stars to your local McDonald’s.
THE ACTUAL REVIEW (FINALLY):
I called the day before and was able to come in the following day. I showed up on time with my big sis in tow – ready to keep any shady dentist honest.
Parking wasn’t a problem. We parked in the little plaza next door, although I think there is a specific lot. His office is on the 3^rd floor of the New Star building at the end of the hall.
If you’re looking for a fancy shcmancy office, this isn’t for you. The office was clean, bright, cozy, and def. Korean.
English is spoken, so not a problem. The wait was minimal and when I was called they let my sister follow me in to my chair.
When we met Dr. Kim. I was surprised by his warmth. When I read Christian dentist and saw his books, I admit I half expected a preachy dude with a fake smile – bad past experiences, maybe. That simply wasn’t the case. He was genuine, kind and completely honest. Before I said anything about my sister being a dental student, he told me that full x-​rays weren’t necessary.
I introduced him to my sister and he was delighted to see another future dentist. He was joking with her and asking questions about her career goals, etc. We explained the situation to him about my ‘cavity.’ He then took the appropriate x-​ray (BITE WING) and him and my sister both examined it. Afterwards he flat out told me there was no cavity. I had just saved $ 600 dollars!!! Dr. Kim then turned to my sister and told him how honesty in dental care was so important and that when her time came, to practice it — in a totally non preachy way, btw.
After that was settled, I asked him whether I needed a mouth guard. I’ve been told by other dentists that I had flat teeth and being a mild hypochondriac I believed them… even when my sister had told me that I didn’t, but who wants to listen to their big sister who rather you not spend money?
Anyway, he told me no and that I wasn’t a grinder. He then explained what teeth looked like when they were being grinded. My teeth were in great condition and nothing was wrong and that was the end of that.
On our way out he was kind of enough to take my sister’s e-​mail address and offer to help her network. My reward was my fave kind of floss (glide, baby)!
THE BOTTOM LINE:
Dr. Kim is a caring, personable and funny healthcare professional who honestly wants to give his patients the best possible experience. This is reflected not only in his attitude, but also his prices. $ 40 for a check-​up! He didn’t charge me for my x-​ray either! What’s also great is that he doesn’t try to take advantage of you by recommending unnecessary treatment. I really do believe that he’s the best dentist I’ve ever been to.
PS-​Cash payment is preferred!

Dr. Kim is a wonderful dentist. I love that he has Saturday hours — no need to take a day off work just to get a teeth cleaning! You can usually call the day before and still get the appointment time you want. The only thing to watch for is that Dr. Kim occasionally leaves the country to go on mission.
The staff is very kind and professional. No one tries to sell you on procedures you don’t need. The other reviewers say that his prices are fair; I wouldn’t know, because so far my insurance has covered everything — I haven’t paid a cent! Dr. Kim always explains in detail each procedure before he begins. One time I was in with a nurse to get a quick set of x-​rays for my insurance company (they try to avoid popping out the x-​ray machine unless they absolutely must — another plus), and Dr. Kim stopped by to ask how I was healing from a previous treatment and gave an on-​the-​spot follow-​up examination!
Truly the best dentist in Koreatown, if not all Los Angeles!

What an amazing dentist. As a person and as a professional, Dr. Kim is someone that you can definitely rely on. He thoroughly explained the procedures and assured me of what type of treatment and outcome I can expect and what I would need to to in the long run. By letting me know the specific budget I would need, in addition to what service I’d be receiving, it shows that (1) Dr. Kim knows what he’s doing, and (2) he offers competitive pricing and isn’t worried about giving an honest opinion. His Christian background is also apparent when it comes to integrity and «grace» in terms of cost. He is also passionate about his work and travels abroad to provide dental services in third world country – that should explain something about his character.
Awesome location. Free indoor basement parking, and never had an issue finding a spot. I live in L. A and it’s always a pleasure going anywhere where they have free parking.
Friendly atmosphere, and a pleasant visit every time. The only issue I personally have with Dr. Kim’s office is that it closes early. For those who work full-​time, expect Saturday to be the only option for a visit.

Dr. Kim and staff are great! I got some enamel fillings and cavity fillings as well as a cleaning and everything was SO painless. It was incredible. I told Dr. Kim and his assistants that I was nervous so they took extra care of me. In the end, the total cost for 2 fillings, 3 enamel fillings and cleaning was only $ 50. I have Aetna PPO, but still really decently priced. My boyfriend got an extraction and cavity filling and only paid $ 40!
Everyone speaks English, although I liked hearing the Korean (kinda felt like my mom was fixin’ me up).
They only take cash and check, so make sure you come in prepared.
Everyone is really nice, very professional, and VERY gentle! I found my new dentist!

I love Dr.Kim. He’s honest about costs and what you can have done versus what you should have done. I seriously hated going to the dentist since I was a kid, but after I went to dr. Kim I’m not sure if all those horrible memories were dreams or if he’s just that good. he also does missionary work and helps third world countries with dental issues. He has a nice picture in his office where he’s on a mission.
Free parking with validation.
Easy to make appointments. I usually call the day before I want to come in and always get the time slot I want.
Front staff is super nice. Nancy seems to be the one who deals with English speaking patients. She’s super and helps you understand insurance mumbo jumbo.
The office itself isn’t fancy with fancy views, but has a welcoming atmosphere to it. Old school tools and drills used.
The procedures are fine the techs are gentle with the cleanings and I had a wisdom tooth pulled out. It was painless.
The cons: some dental offices I’ve been to have a numbing gel for the gums before the lidocaine shots are given, but dr. Kim doesn’t use it. He also doesn’t use the mouth guards to keep your mouth open so for long procedures your jaw will really start to cramp up. But instead of paying thousands of dollars for those «service» items I would choose this place over them any dAy. Also this place only takes ppo. I have ppo so I’m not sure of cash prices, but I hear they are fairly reasonable for out of pocket costs.

Dr. Kim is absolutely wonderful. He is so gentle and nice that he made me forget all about my fear of going to dentists. The staff is also accommodating and you get a sense that they genuinely respect Dr. Kim and know exactly what they are doing.
Dr. Kim genuinely cares about his patients and only suggests what is absolutely necessary. Prices are extremely fair and I really appreciate that when I visit Dr. Kim, I am not shoved suggestions for x-​rays and cosmetic dental work here.
If you’re in the market for a dentist, look no further and go to Dr. Kim. He is the best.

You are not going to get ANY better than Dr. Kim. First of all, I’ve been going to him since I was five (I’m 26 now), which speaks volumes, I think. Take it from a girl who has a MAJOR sweet tooth, so obviously I frequent the dentist’s office. Anyways, you will not find a nicer, more fair, and hardworking man than Dr. Kim. When you meet him, it is so obvious that not only is he good at what he does, he enjoys doing it. He genuinely cares about his patent’s well being. His prices are always fair, and he ALWAYS explains what he is doing, which is helpful. They preapprove everything through your insurance you so you DON’T end up footing a major bill you were unaware of. Overall, his business ethics are top notch. These days, the aforementioned qualities are hard to find in a dentist!
His assistants are amazing too! They are not only friendly but very diligent and experienced. His office is warm and calming. Definitely nothing like those Bev Hills offices that charge an arm and a leg. All in all, I LOVE DR. KIM and I’m confident you will too.
The Cliff’s note version? — he is fairly priced and does great work. Trust me, I know, I’ve been going to him for 21 years now…