I had two surgical extractions done by Dr Kim, a wisdom tooth and a more complex molar that cracked under a crown and required bone grafting and an implant. The extraction process was painless, done under anesthesia and waking up felt like waking from a really good relaxing sleep. I had some unpleasant reactions to anesthesia in the past (different surgeries, not with Dr Kim), Dr Kim reassured me during our consultation meeting and I was monitored throughout the procedure, it went by smoothly without any reactions. They also note my allergies on every possible document and went over them with me again prior to the procedure, which was very reassuring. If you have allergies to medications - you'd appreciate the attention Dr Kim and his staff dedicate to this. Post surgery - to my very pleasant surprise, the pain post surgery was so mild that I did not need to use pain meds after the first 12 hours. Two narcotics within 12 hours of the procedure, and that was that. I did follow closely the post-surgical instruction re hygiene (salt water washes three time a day, no straws, etc). The first day I slept most of the time, second day was a bit less tired but still in no shape to drive/work. By the third day I was out for a few hours, but took it VERY easy. It does take time to feel completely better, I did feel overall more tired for about a week, I think the antibiotics contributed. The surgical and office staff were great as well. Attentive, patient and caring. They answered all my questions patiently, provided all the information I asked for and were available for further questions and concerns via email, phone and in the office. Dr Kim and his team care about their craft and it shows in their work! read more

Dr. Kim just inserted another implant for me and - yet again - there was zero post-operative pain. I can't praise his work and that of his efficient and caring team highly enough. read more

Okay I am one of those horrible people that reads yelp reviews all the time but never writes any! But I had to after my experience with Dr. Kim. I was referred there after my dentist said I may have to get my remaining 2 wisdom teeth out. I consulted Dr. Kim. The entire office was amazingly friendly and professional. Dr. Kim explained everything to me so well and advised that I DON'T get the surgery done. So he did not get 1 cent from me but still took so much time to talk to me and explain things. You don't find doctors like that these days. read more

Dr. Kim and staff are great! I was referred by Dr. Karen Ho in San Jose and didn't really want to drive to Sunnyvale but was sure glad I did! His office staff was so friendly and professional, and the office manager brought me out some tea while I waited. Dr. Kim was very thorough and clearly explained my options. He is a ball of energy, and I have to admit that it was pretty contagious. I left his office feeling confident in my course of treatment with a bounce in my step. Bonus: I enjoyed the tea so much they gave me a few packets to go :) read more

Dr. Kim is an outstanding oral surgeon. I had my lower wisdom teeth removed, in February. They were extremely impacted, so my recovery was a little longer than most, but his clinic prepared me well for it - i.e., in terms of what to expect, what to eat. Very thorough, expert advice and excellent staff. After surgery, he is very good about returning calls should you need to contact him, even after hours. (I even called him on a national holiday to ask him about some medication, and he was kind enough to get back quickly). Thanks Dr. Kim! read more

AMAZING!!!! Caring staff, Calm and humors Dr. Thank you Dr. Kim.

I had Dr. Kim and his staff perform an extraction and bone graft this morning. I was very nervous going in but he put me at ease and did a quick, efficient and painless job. Thank you, Dr. Kim and Sharon and entire team. I have to say that Dr. Kim is a very professional and highly recommended dental surgeon! read more

I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth out today (August 31st) and they did an AMAZING job. I was scared that I'd feel some pain, but nope. I just laid on that reclining chair, got a little IV poke and some O2 and I was on my way to a greeeaaaat sleep. I woke up and it was seriously all done. They were GREAT on my facial piercings too. I have snakebites and a tongue ring and Dr. Kim's assistants even put my tongue ring back in for me. And it was easy to put my snakebites in too. I couldn't feel my lips so it was a snap (lol)! The only real downside is that the aftertaste of the antibiotic is really bitter, and your mouth is hella dry when you wake up. So I wouldn't really recommend Jamba Juice after surgery, only because it's going to taste really gross. I personally like cold soup, like Campbell's cream of wheat in the to-go containers. Other than that, with Vicodin and Motrin prescribed, I'm all good to go!! read more

We had a very good experience with this doctor and his staff. They followed up to monitor recovery and they are always available to respond to concerns. Highly recommended. read more

Dr. Kim and his staff are wonderful and genuinely seem to care about you. They seem so happy working there too, which is a good sign. I have had two dental implants here so I'm a frequent customer :-). I would not go to anyone else! They are very competent and well organized. My second implant was while I was pregnant and they were very helpful in making sure i was comfortable. I do not write many reviews unless they are very good or very bad - I highly recommend Dr. Kim. read more

I visited him for my daughter (10) 's tooth extraction.. I found out he was so nice as Yelp. I wish I knew him when I did my wisdom tooth..

I would give this place 10 stars if I could. Dr Kim and his team made my 7 year old feel so comfortable from consultation to post surgery. They are great with kids, which is very important to me. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! read more

I can't believe it has taken a year for me to write this. Dr. Kim and his whole staff are just wonderful. It's weird to say that getting my wisdom teeth pulled was a pleasant experience (I'm not going to lie... it didn't feel good), but Dr. Kim and his staff were so polite, confident, and competent, that I really enjoyed it. The only down side is was that they were not networked with my insurance. :( But as far as service and ability, they are top notch! read more

From Dr. Kim to every single staff member in this practice, you can expect first class treatment. Very knowledgable, friendly and professional. Great experience, which is saying a lot for a visit to an oral surgeon! read more

Dr Kim is very good at surgery. I almost didn't feel any pain when he was extracting my bottom wisdom teeth. Also the staff are very caring and attentive. read more

I do not write many reviews in my time, but after completing the last extensive implant with Dr. Joseph Kim, I feel that I must provide my input about his services. I give him my highest recommendation as an oral surgeon. Dr. Kim has been my oral surgeon for the past 11-years. During those years, he had removed painlessly and implanted five teeth with precision and care. He assesses my personal health first before scheduling any procedures. My trust in him as a doctor of oral surgery is unquestionable and anyone who needs his services will be well taken care of. Secondly, he retains a caring and delightful front office staff. His dental assistants are fantastic! read more

I just got all my wisdom teeth removed by Dr Kim yesterday morning. I have crazy bad anxiety when it comes to dentists, but Dr Kim is a really cool guy, and it was very comforting that i felt like is was in good hands. He even can in early at 6 am so i can have them removed asap. Post surgery I had minimal swelling, which my family members were baffled that I did not have chipmunk cheeks. My educated guess tells me that he is very good at his craft, and this is the reason why my face does not look like a balloon. I definitely recommend him!!! read more

Had all four wisdom teeth taken out. I had about a week of recovery, but overall everything went very smoothly. Dr Kim is very friendly and when I suggested the amount of pain I was in, was willing to come in on a day he doesn't work to do the operation. I opted to do it later anyway because of a prior engagement, but just wanted to mention that it shows how dedicated he is. read more

Dr. Joseph is one of the Best Dentist I have ever seen in my life. My daughter, had her wisdom teeth pulled by Dr. Kim and she had no complication and no fear of having that done by him. She had a consultation first and after a week scheduled to have her wisdom teeth pulled out. She was super happy with Dr. and have a great confidence on him.Since then, My daughter doesn't have any phobia from seeing a Dentist any more. He is caring, skilled and honest. Dr. Kim's intention is helping people not making money out of people.I highly recommend him to whomever want to see a REAL Dr. I truly appreciate his work. read more

My experience with Dr. Kim's office was excellent. Starting from the quick consult (two impacted wisdom teeth very close to nerves) to the final removal, the entire process was smooth, efficient, and quick. Dr. Kim and his staff are always cheerful, they explain processes and risks carefully and patiently, and their facilities are top-notch. read more

Every experience I had with Dr. Joseph Kim and his office was positive. I had all four wisdom teeth out and I was not nervous at all. He explained everything well including possible risks. The day of the surgery they were sure to make me feel at ease and with the cute dental hygienists it was easy to forget I was there for surgery. They knocked me out and after the week checkup everything is looking good. It sucks getting wisdom teeth pulled but Dr. Joseph S. Kim and his office make it as painless as possible. read more

Been going to Dr. Kim for over 15 years. He has pulled teeth, performed bone graphs and four implants over the years. All those procedures were perfect with never a problem. His front office staff is fabulous and clearly explain costs, procedures and followups. His medical staff is also top-notch. Continual monitoring throughout the procedure and they make you feel so comfortable. Dr. Kim is definitely the best. I go back to him time after time and refer him to all my friends and family. Located conveniently in Mountain View on El Camino near highway 85. Perfect. read more

If you can give 5 stars for any oral surgery, Dr Kim gets it for the extraction of one of my wisdom teeth. Very good and specific advice on the first visit, no b.s or up-selling; scheduling worked smoothly, came in for my procedure, had screwed up myself in the prep, so slight change in the procedure itself, so it took place with local anesthesia instead. Out in 30 mins, a little soreness, but back at 95% the following morning. read more

One of the best surgeon in town. He and his staff was very helpful and nice. As many reviewers has mentioned, you are in safe hands with him. I would highly recommend him. read more

I had my upper wisdom teeth removed under general anesthesia. I had no pain after the surgery.

My son had wisdom teeth out by Dr. Kim. Wonderful doctor. Very kind and thorough. Available for questions 24/7. Highly recommended.

My family goes to Dr. Kim for all our oral surgery needs. Over the last several years, my three children have come in to see Dr. Kim and each visit was wonderful. Recently, my son had his wisdom teeth extracted. Again, the whole experience was fantastic. I'm amazed at the consistent level of the high quality care from all the staff and Dr. Kim. Everyone makes sure all the details are covered and that nothing is overlooked, making us feel assured, cared for, and at ease. I truly appreciate how Dr. Kim and his staff really care about the well-being of patients! read more

For about 4 years I put off getting a dental implant, after a bad root canal/cracked tooth experience. I went to various other dentists and oral surgeons but didn't feel comfortable or convinced of what was needed. I found Dr. Gee, who recommended Dr. Kim. Dr. Kim and team membJoy spent time with me to explain the procedure in depth, and answer any questions I had, which really helped me feel prepared and less anxious. I was also able to do the procedure under local anesthesia. Their care, professionalism and patience made the difference, and I'm now a week out from my surgery and it is healing nicely! Ironically, two weeks prior to the surgery, I bit under my tongue badly (a consequence of missing a tooth) - and that honestly hurt more than the entire oral surgery and recovery process. But no more! Looking forward to my new crown. I highly recommend their services. Thank you, Dr. Kim and staff! read more

Peter T. I have been seeing Dr. Joseph Kim many times since January, 2013 for major dental procedures, including bone and sinus grafting, and implants, which concluded today. Today's last brief visit was to make sure that all is well with the dental work which he and his competent teammate (Dr. Cassara, Cosmetic Dentistry) have performed on me. Thankfully, each visit to his state of the art dental office, has been a pleasant and painless one. First of all, the cordial and helpful staff at the front desk and in the other rooms always made me feel at ease. This makes my hour-long painful commute from South San Jose to his dental clinic worthwhile. Apart from the clean, spacious and friendly atmosphere, I also like the timely reminders I received before each visit. Above all, I find Dr. Kim hardworking, personable, knowledgeable, and skillful. The captivating motto displayed on more than one of his office walls pretty much describes his mission and passion in life. It proclaims, "I choose to GIVE and GROW with GRATITUDE everyday." When I told him I like this slogan very much, he took down the slogan I was staring at and gave it to me. Now I have this nice memento in my home office which often reminds me of my pleasant trips to Dr. Kim's office! read more

although i didnt want to get my wisdom tooth removed , in the end i had to . My dentist referred me to Dr. kim and the whole process from start to end was highly satisfactory and all the time i felt like i was in very able hands. on the day of the oral surgery, took local anesthetic, it was more than enough.it took him under 30 minutes to complete his work and i was out of the clinic. I would highly recommend him to someone sure to get a tooth out. The only one thing i didnt like was that he was convincing me about getting all the wisdom teeth out, i dont see why i shud get a tooth out if it is healthy and i dont need to , so i thougth , that it was some uneccesary selling. but on the whole felt very reassured throught the procedure read more

I haven't yelped before but set up an account just so I could write a review. I recently had a wisdom tooth extraction, and from start to finish, I was very impressed with the friendliness and professionalism of Dr Kim and his staff. My dentist highly recommended him. Although my case wasn't complicated, Dr Kim made it seem very easy. His staff was very accomodating of my schedule, and extremely personable. It was about as good of an experience as you could hope for if you have to have oral surgery! read more

I had to have my wisdom teeth removed (both in the bottom row) and because I'm new to the area I trusted Yelp's recommendation. I'm glad I did. I've heard some horror stories about the wisdom teeth extraction process but this was a breeze. I didn't even go under for the procedure - I had both removed under an hour with just local anesthesia and was back at work for the rest of the day - although on second thought I should have taken that time off. I was off of the pain killers in three days. I highly recommend going here. Also, the staff is really friendly and helpful. read more

I was referred to Dr. Kim by Dr. Cynthia Yee. Dr. Kim is personable and a bit of a smooth talker--and while his office location is incognito, when you enter it is aesthetically pleasing and the staff are very nice. My review is more in reference to the costly consultation that was supposed to be a referral. Dr. Kim performed emergency extractions for my little one in early December. As mentioned in my review about Dr. Yee, my little one had a horrible fall which led to his tooth being knock into his gums. During play at school, the injured tooth received additional trauma which caused an infection to develop and spread to his two front teeth. This led to him having to get all three teeth removed. Initially, I was going to look for another dentist because they were not going to perform the service in the day we arrived and wanted to reschedule me for another appointment. Their plan was just to do exactly what Dr. Yee did in the previous two appointments and they wanted to charge me $220 for the consultation (are you kidding me)--my visit was an emergency referral. I thought it was absolutely unnecessary to pay additional money when it was clear what he needed after making the prior visits to his dentist that requested his teeth be removed. I have been referred to several dentist for treatments that were not offered by my dentist and not once was I ever charged a consultation fee. If there was any advice I could offer--it would be to work on a less costly or no cost referral service. The whole point of the referral process is to bring more business that you might not have received. Although this was unfortunately a very costly experience in the end, I'm glad my son is ok. However, I will do more homework before making my next move in the future. read more

I FINALLY had my two bottom wisdom teeth pulled out last week after ummm... a few years of refusing to do so. I remember my sister and my husband getting theirs done and I dreaded the aftermath of pain and discomfort for the following days. I went this office on recommendation from my regular dentist and I just have to say that they are GREAT!! The staff is really helpful and friendly and make sure that you understand what they're doing and what's going on. I went in for my procedure at 10AM and woke up an hour later dazed with my mouth full of gauze. I went home, ate and took my medicine as advised and took about a 4 hour nap. I woke up with a little numbness that wore off in another couple hours. By dinner time, I was feeling perfectly fine. No agonizing pain, no swollen chipmunk cheeks... just a little tenderness when I opened my mouth. I honestly think I've had more painful treatments at the spa!! I highly recommend this office. read more

I hate the dentist and even more I hated the idea of needing oral surgery.....until I went to see Dr. Kim. I normally have bad luck with dentists to the point of almost writing off the entire profession and I assumed oral surgeons would have to be just as bad... but I still needed to get my wisdom teeth out. I yelped Dr. Kim and after reading the reviews set up a consult. Not only was the office very neat and the staff very friendly and helpful but Dr. Kim explained everything and used my x-ray's to show me what I would be expecting and exactly what he was going to do. I don't have dental insurance and knew I would be paying out of pocket and fortunately it turned out to be cheaper than what I was expecting. Luckily lower price didn't mean low quality. I as a little nervous at first but after the surgery I was amazed that not only did I not have any pain but I also wasn't swollen and didn't have a single complication. Not only did he do a terrific job but he also gave me a referral to a great dentist that he trusted. I'm so glad I followed the yelp reviews and tried him out. Dr. Kim really is the BEST Oral Surgeon and I would recommend him to my dearest of friends and family. read more

I was referred to Dr. Kim for extraction of my wisdom tooth, but my appointment turned out to be nothing more than a consultation. Why do I need consultation for a referred extraction? You guessed it! $100 bucks! Ka Ching! And lets get a full mouth X-ray! Ka-ching, Ka ching!! And then, lets recommend extraction of ALL 4 wisdom teeth as well! Ka-ching, ka-ching, ka-ching!!! But wait! Two of my wisdom teeth have already been extracted!! Awe bummer. But hey, nice try. But perhaps the best part of it all was Dr Kim's recommendation for General Anesthesia!! Yeah,... put a guy to sleep to yank a tooth that's plainly visible and easily reachable! I especially enjoyed the fear mongering pitch that this specialist tried to feed me. Total estimate? $1400 bucks.... for a single tooth extraction!! I didn't know if I wanted to laugh or cry. Laugh that this guy is so blatantly stupid, or cry because I know that this is so prevalent everywhere. One things for certain... Dr Kim proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that there are plenty of doctors out there that care more about the All Mighty Buck than the health of their patients. read more

This review is much deserved. I am a 45 year old woman who just yesterday had my upper molar removed and an implant started. Let me start out by saying that my first impression of Dr. Kim and his truly wonderful staff was fabulous. I had visited another oral surgeon prior for a consultation and let's just say Dr. Kim's office wins by a landslide. He is very knowledgable and delivers his information with both humor and kindness. Let's get to the surgery. I was taken back on time and made very comfortable while he once again explained the process and the general anesthesia was administered. I elected to add on the PRGF after doing some research and boy was it worth it. On day 1, I was sleepy and in slight discomfort but was able to get up and around with no problems. Now on day 2, I am ready to go back to my normal routine. Please take my word and visit Dr. Kim, you will be glad you did! read more