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 periodontist and implant surgeon, which means his training is focused on the specialized dental surgery that supports healthy gums, stable bone, and predictable tooth replacement. He provides periodontal and implant-focused care for patients seeking advanced solutions for missing teeth, gum disease, bone loss, and surgical treatment planning. His approach emphasizes careful diagnosis, clear communication, and treatment plans that connect the surgical phase with the patient's long-term restorative goals. He earned his DDS from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and is completing advanced periodontics training at the University of Southern California. At South Bay Dental Surgery Center, Dr. Kim helps patients understand complex choices such as dental implants, bone grafting, gum grafting, extractions, full-arch treatment, and periodontal maintenance in a way that feels calm and practical.
- DDS, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
- Advanced Periodontics, University of Southern California
- Periodontist and implant surgeon focused on specialty dental surgery
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, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, and surrounding communities.