Meet Our Team
Led by Dr. Jinnu Kim, a periodontist and implant surgeon specializing in dental surgery, implants, gum health, and bone support.
Dr. Jinnu Kim
Periodontist & Implant Surgeon
Dr. Jinnu Kim is a board-eligible periodontist specializing in periodontics, dental implants, and advanced implant therapy. He completed his specialty training in Periodontics and Implantology at the University of Southern California, where he also earned a Master of Science degree with a focus on biomedical implants and tissue engineering. Through his advanced surgical training, Dr. Kim has developed comprehensive expertise in periodontal and implant care, including dental implant placement, All-on-X full-arch implant surgery, bone grafting, sinus augmentation, gum grafting, extractions, and the management of complex implant-related procedures. He is also experienced in advanced regenerative therapies and biologic techniques, including growth factors, platelet-rich fibrin, and tissue engineering principles designed to support healing and optimize clinical outcomes. A Torrance native, Dr. Kim is proud to return home to serve the South Bay community where he was raised. He attended Torrance High School before continuing his education on the East Coast, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from New York University and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Kim is passionate about combining surgical precision, innovation, and compassionate care to help patients restore their oral health, function, and confidence. Having trained at some of the nation's leading institutions, he remains committed to evidence-based dentistry and the latest advancements in implantology, periodontal therapy, and regenerative treatment. He values building long-term relationships with patients and strives to create a comfortable, personalized treatment experience for every individual he treats. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Kim enjoys following basketball and soccer, staying active, running by the beach, and spending time in the South Bay community he proudly calls home.
- University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry - Specialty Certificate in Periodontics
- University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry - M.S. Biomedical Implants & Tissue Engineering
- University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry - D.M.D Doctorate of Dental Medicine
- New York University - B.A. Psychology
Why seeing a specialist matters
A periodontist is a dental specialist with advanced training in the gums, bone, dental implants, and the surgical foundation that supports long-term oral health. For patients considering implants, grafting, gum surgery, extractions, or full-arch treatment, that specialty focus helps connect diagnosis, surgical planning, healing, and the final restorative goal.
Specialist in dental surgery
Dr. Kim's periodontal and implant-surgery focus supports patients who need dental implants, gum treatment, bone grafting, extractions, and surgical treatment planning.
Clear explanations
Patients receive practical guidance about diagnosis, timing, comfort options, cost expectations, and how each surgical step supports the final result.
South Bay access
The office serves patients from Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes, and surrounding communities.