Dr. Kim graduated in dental school year 1986 and finished the Ph.D. for Implant Dentistry in 1995. He also finished Oral and Maxillofacial surgery resident training in 1990. He attended Postgraduate fellowship in Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery at Louisiana State University in 1996.

Dr. Kim worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of O.M.F.S. and L.S.U. Dental School and a Clinical faculty in the Charity Hospital and East Jefferson Memorial Hospital in New Orleans from 1997 to 1999.

He is a member of several renowned dental associations and academies including the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Orange County Dental Society, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Academy of Osseo Integration, American Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Academy of Laser Dentistry.

Dr. Kim is happily married to his wonderful wife, Grace, and is extremely proud father of his two daughters, Dasom and Bomina. Dr. Kim and his family are very active in Bethel Korean Church in Irvine as a cell Church Leader, Choir member and Administrative Director of Bethel Choir Ministry.

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Dr. Byon graduated with a B.A. in Biology in 1995 from the University of San Diego and studied Dentistry at the University of California (USC), Los Angeles School of Dentistry, and graduated in 2001. She was chosen as the 1997 Golden Hand Award, Occlusion 521A at USC in 1997. Maintaining her education and staying abreast of trends and techniques emerging in cosmetic dentistry is a priority for Dr. Byon. As such, she attends continuing education courses throughout the year. Because she likes to be actively involved in all levels of dentistry, Dr. Byon enjoys memberships in several local and national professional dental organizations. She is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association.

Dr. Hong went on to graduate with honors from the University of California - Los Angeles, after which he earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of California - Los Angeles' School of Dentistry. He then graduated from Temple University with a Certificate in Orthodontics as well as a Master's degree in Oral Biology.

Dr. Hong is a member of several dental and orthodontic associations such as American Association of Orthodontists, California Dental Association, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, Orange County Dental Society and American Dental Association. Dr. Hong is also actively involved in various community services, which includes serving on the advisory board for the Assistance League of Long Beach - Orthodontic Center, a group who provides orthodontic care to low-income families with no insurance.

Education

• UCLA, Bachelor in Science, Biochemistry
  
• UCLA, Doctor in Dental Surgery
  
• Temple University, Residency in Orthodontics
  
• Temple University, Masters in Science, Oral Biology
  
  

Associations

• Advisory Board, Assistance League of Long Beach Orthodontic Center
  
• Member of American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, California Dental Association, and Orange County Dental Society.

Dr. JoAnn Kim graduated with a B.S in Biology in 1990 from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles (UCLA). She went on to attend Northwestern Dental School and received her D.D.S. Degree in 1995. Since then, Dr. Kim has practiced in the greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas.