I went to Dr. Kim's dental office for three years, eventually introducing her to my parents, who still use her as a dentist. She is friendly, sincere, and explains things while she does work on your teeth. Her office feels neat and clean, and when my filling chipped a few months after she worked on it, she fixed the next day at no cost. She cares about keeping her clients in good health and will work with you to improve your teeth. Highly recommended. read more

I have been coming here for a few years now for both cleaning and cavities. Dr. Kim is really fast, but if you watch her work you will know why. She is friendly, but means business. When I went this week, she was by herself, no assistant, did all the x-rays and cleaning by herself. When she does the cleaning, she stands and just goes at it. Non-stop. I have had cleanings in the past where it takes 45 minutes, because the hygienist and then dentist would take their time cleaning, examining and talking to me about everything but my teeth. Or waiting for the other to be available. My time is valuable, and I appreciate that she is there just to get it done. I always recommend her to friends. read more

Dr. Elaine Kim has been my dentist for the past 9 years. Best dentist I've ever had. She can do root canals and is very fast and thorough.

Excellent dentist- careful, conservative, but thorough and very pleasant to work with. On time, no waiting. Explains options well. Reasonable prices for dental services. I have referred several people to her, including my wife - who needs a dentist more than I do. read more

My wife was having a problem with her teeth recently which requires a immediate treatment, hence we were looking at a various dental clinics in LA and OC Area including her former dentist in LA. Dr. Elaine was referred by one of our acquaintance who recommended this place for every day dental treatment. Yes, indeed she was 100% correct about how Dr. Elaine's work ethics toward patients. She truly is a kind human being and possess a tremendous professionalism towards her work which made my wife felt relief and comfortable. She is so kind and explain every thing we need to know while performing her job. She definitely makes you feel welcome and treat you as one of her family members. Who would like to go to a dental clinic to get a treatment? However, Dr. Elaine's warm hearted action makes you less anxiety and discomfort....She is being recommended by us to all of our friends and family members already. I would 100% recommend this place for all of your dental treatments in the future and also, her staffs at this place are very friendly and attentive to details. Trust me you will not regret coming to this place!!! William & Grace read more

I am so thankful for Ivy Dental. As Van D. said, Dr. Elaine Kim, Adriana (does appointments n' the like), and Itzamar (dental assistant) are nothing short of stellar in the service they provide. Money cannot buy character. And these three women are filled with gracious character. Adriana found a stuffed animal my daughter left there and saved it for us. She's always willing to help out in any way that she can. Itzamar was not only helpful to me as I was getting my fillings done, I could sense the great teamwork ethic she had with Dr. Kim as well. Dr. Kim is so kind and gracious with her words and actions, it's like she not only got a doctorate for dentistry, but she has one when it comes to compassion and guidance. She'll kindly guide you through everything she's doing, and you could tell she treats her patients as if they were good friends. That's rare these days. Some would prefer a good product (updated dental technology) over good people or vice versa. What happens when you have both? Come here to find out! You might have even better things to say! :) Happy teeth to you! haha read more

Went in to see Dr. Kim (no relation) today for a cleaning. Everything was great. The office is clean and the staff friendly. Dr. Kim has great bedside manner and is very attentive and pleasant. She explained what she was doing while she was doing it so I wasn't just sitting in the chair listening to the sound of the drill and suction. The cleaning went well, and she was careful around my sensitive spots. She has a digitial x-ray machine in her office, which, according to her assistant, uses less radiation than traditional x-ray machines. She gave good tips on how to protect my gums and teeth and sent me on my way with a goodie bag (sans candy). Overall, a great visit. read more

Agree with all other 5 star reviews. She's more educated than most other general dentists because of her focus on cosmetics. Her work is very detailed and precise, and pain free. She's also good about telling you directly about what things will cost, vs. some other dentists who act like they don't have anything to do with finances. read more

Dr. Kim is the best dentist I have ever encountered!!! Growing up in a small town I didnt have many choices in dentist and as an adult I feared going back to the dentist. But because of an awful toothache my boyfriend suggested his dentist: Dr. Kim. Now, I drive from San Diego for my appointments because she is worth the drive. Dr. Kim is kind, honest, thorough, and not to mention has cute outfits and accessories. If you are looking for not just a good dentist but a great dentist, look no further. read more

Dr Kim is great!! Very thorough and gentle. The office is nice too. TVs at every chair.

Dr. Kim is the best!! I have had her as my dentist for over a year now, so thankful she is in my network with United Healthcare! Wouldn't want anyone else. read more

I'm new to Irvine. I left a city where I had a great dentist. So I was a little suspect on finding a new dentist. I had never had a woman dentist but was open to it. My experience with Dr. Kim has been great. She's a highly educated woman and has educated me on my mouth and went in to detail of the importance of care of my teeth. I was a little nervous to hear what she would say about my teeth because of the lack of the past 3 months but she was sensitive with her words but they inspired me to be more pro-active in the care of my teeth. Dr. Kim is passionate, professional, and has some of the best dental education money can buy. Cornell University and Columbia University. The best thing about Dr. Kim is she cares about people. She's a cool lady. Im encouraged to spend more time flossing and taking better care of my teeth. read more

Worst dentist ever... all these positive reviews must be from her friends. Also, got this email from her office today: Dear Patients, Office e-mail account was hacked and thus mass e-mail went out this morning asking for money from Ivy Dental. That was NOT sent by the office. I apologize for the confusion and am very sorry for the inconvenience it might have caused. Security measures are being placed to prevent future mishaps. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Elaine Kim, D.D.S. read more

Dr. Kim is skilled, professional, and wonderful. I've been a patient of Dr. Kim for the past 9 years and completely trust her judgement and skills. I've had some cavities filled and a crown when it comes to procedures and have always had great results and care. She explained the game plan thoroughly to put me at ease since I like knowing what to expect as far as possible discomfort and time required. After the procedures, she always took the necessary time to answer all of my questions thoroughly. I've also had teeth whitening with awesome results and a mouth guard customized. My oral health has improved due to her care and preventative education, so my cleanings are now pretty efficient and concise which is great. I've seen several other dentists before her for 12 years in OC with mixed results and I like her the best because she's skilled, friendly, and professional. I've referred a few friends to Dr. Kim and they are also happy with her. read more

Not sure about Dr. Kim, but my husband and I made an appointment over the phone with her receptionist (Claudia? - who seemed great and on top of things) then showed up for the appointment only to be told that we did not have an appointment - nor were we in the system for any appointment. I understand that mistakes happen, but what was offensive was that this receptionist was very unapologetic and made it seem like WE were the ones who made the mistake. While scratching my head, insisting, and checking the phone record to verify that we'd made the appointment 3 weeks prior, this receptionist slowly revealed that "maybe" they had a problem with letting go of the last receptionist and "maybe" that person took off with a bunch of records and "maybe" that was how we didn't actually make the book....but still didn't own any responsibility. She then "maybe" asked us to reschedule, but we preferred to cut our losses if this is how they treat their new patients and schedule handling. Very disappointing considering this dentist has great reviews. read more

I've gone to Dr Kim for a couple of years now and she has always been very thorough and kind. I definitely have a little bit of a dentist phobia and hadn't gone in years. She never once made me feel like a terrible person or shamed like many other dentists did I think she understands that not everyone has the money for expensive procedures, so she lays it out for you and let's you decide what you actually want. She addressed all my concerns and charged me what I thought was a fair rate for the work done. I would definitely recommend Dr Kim. read more

Top notch. Professional, kind and excellent attention to detail. I started seeing Dr. Kim over 10 years ago and I've never been disappointed. read more

I had a crown done with Dr Kim, the process went smoothly and had no problems. I like that she does the dental cleanings and not a hygienist. She is professional and cares about her patients. read more

Awesome dentist! She is timely, quick, and really well priced. The office is very clean and the staff is friendly. Most dentists try to rip you off. She is pretty legit! I recommend her. read more

Very good dentist . I just replaced my tooth w/ a crown and looks amazing ,and the white filings nobody can tell the diference , very good job she did ... also I'm a little afraid about dentist, but Elaine make me feel very comfortable and painless , new generation equipments and she very dedicate and detailing ... read more