James J Kim, DDS

Wonderful staff. Quick, efficient, and professional job. Came in for a check up and left with 5 fillings and 2 wisdom teeth. Very thorough examination and Dr. Kim is very nice and very good at his job. He was able to determine where I needed fillings that my previous dentist was unable to see.

I had an amazing and very thorough cleaning from Kristie! She is the nicest person you will ever meet. She is very gentle when cleaning your teeth, making sure she gets every nook and cranny making it feel as if you got a brand new pair of teeth. Dr. Kim’s staff is very easy to talk to and very polite. As well as Dr. Kim being the best dentist I have ever had. Thank you Dr. Kim and staff! Would definitely recommend coming here for all of your dental needs.

From walking into the door up to leaving this has to be the most thorough and knowledgeable staff /​dentist I have ever been too.
I will never leave! Lol
Good job

Dr. Kim and his staff are absolutely fantastic. This is a team of friendly professionals and they were great. Barbara did my cleaning and even though we met for the first time today, it felt like we’d been friends for years. She was wonderful. Blanka was very friendly and helpful, and Dr. Kim himself was very professional.
If you’re looking for a dentist, this is the spot to go to!

Dr. Kim and his staff are great! They are friendly and professional, but most of all they run a proficient operation. I have had a crown placed on after years of bad dental work in the military. I will have two more and a cleaning and I do not regret my choice. The front desk staff are great and fun to deal with. If your not satisfied (within reason) then they will work with you. I say that because some people are unreasonable in this world.

TLDR: Absolutely tremendous staff and Dr. Kim is very professional!
The staff got me in right away for an early morning appointment (8am). I hadn’t been to a dentist in 3 years and they spent 2 hours taking x-​rays, cleaning, and explaining the health of my teeth. I learned a lot and felt comfortable during the whole experience. I only had two small cavities and have planned to come back to get them taken care of. Dr. Kim was very nice and professional, but I only spent a little time with him, as is usual on an initial visit. I plan on having my whole family come here.
–Dom

I am one of those lucky people who so far has not had to have a lot of dental work completed. Despite this fact, I do whatever I can to avoid having my teeth cleaned. I did not break my pattern of avoidance, it had been approximately 5 years since my last visit prior to my appointment with Dr. Kim.
In the past I have always left the dentist office with sore jaws from having to open my mouth wide enough for the flossing and cleaning. This was not at all the case with Kathy. She had me in that chair for a couple of hours, but I can honestly say that my teeth and jaws felt great afterwards. I could not believe it. I am now keeping track of the time so that I can book my next 6 month appointment. Amazing. I never thought that it was possible to have such a positive experience and be glad that I had gone to a dentist office until my experience here.

I had the best experience here in the short time I stayed in Monterey. Dr Kim and his staff were so friendly and caring, totally turned the usual dreadful dental visit into a surprisingly pleasant experience.
I was able to get an emergency visit due to a tooth pain I was experiencing in addition to a last minute teeth cleaning. Barbara the office manager was knowledgable, efficient, and took all my needs and concerns into consideration.
I would highly recommend Dr Kim to anyone looking for a trusted, thorough, and friendly dentist.

Dr. Kim is a great dentist and his staff is astounding. I recently had a crown put on an implant but since I put it off so long my teeth had shifted and it required a lot more fitting. Dr. Kim worked meticulously for close to two hours to make sure the fit was perfect. It was. Dr. Kim regularly calls in the evening after a procedure to check on my level of comfort etc. And getting my teeth cleaned is something I actually look forward to (really entertaining). They will bend over backwards to work with your insurance and get as much covered as possible.

Dr. Kim is great, but his staff is even greater. Barbara does the best Cleanings in teh world, and she is very thorough adn entertaining. Dr. Kim is so good, that he did his procedures on me this morning, and he personally called me this evening at my cell to see if i was well and to encourage me to follow the instructions he gave me, and also to makes sure i was well. Hands down the best of the best dentists ive ever seen.

I admit once Dr. Caprio retired, I was worried if there would be a big change once Dr. Kim took over… My experience with Dr. Kim has been wonderful. I have been a patient of that office since 1996 and the staff turn over is incredibly low! The office has recently been remodeled and is beautiful. The staff is helpful, professional, cheerful and accomodating. 6 stars if it were possible!

I gave 5 star for Dr. kim office. great guy and amazing stuff. I love this Office.

I loved this dentist and wish I could be a permanent patient. Barbara gave me a great cleaning to start and then, Dr. Kim really gave me a good exam and talked about some long-​term options for my teeth. Their staff is super friendly and helpful. I would definitely go back if I wasn’t moving!

Dr. Caprio recently retired and I had my first appointment with her replacement, Dr. James Kim. He is excellent, very personable and accomplished. Moved up here from a 13-​year practice in Pismo. I will definitely return!