12 years of general practice before orthodontic residency

“You need to be top 10% to be accepted to orthodontic program in the States”. 
“Oh my God. Can’t I be an orthodontist?” 
 I was frustrated when I found it. Orthodontics has been my passion since freshman at dental school.  At orthodontic class, I was  amazed to watch treatment progress.  Not just patient’s  teeth got straight, but they look more confident with to put on make-up  became brilliant after orthodontic treatment. 
After 12 years of practicing general dentistry, I was accepted to the prestigious orthodontic residency program at St.Louis University. .
Carriere motion appliance
“Dr.Kim’s  lecture was so comprehensive and exceptional I learned a lot today and I wish him to give lecture again at my town later.”   
    – Dr.Z, Kazakhstan

Dr.Kim has published in several prestigious orthodontic and dental journals including American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics (AJODO). 

AJODO
JADA
JCO
KJO

Lectures and oral presentations

Invisalign

Sep 2020 “Mini-tube appliance for finishing clear aligner therapy”, Mini-tube meeting

June 2019 “How to overcome Invisalign”, Korean association of digital orthodontics meeting

Nov 2018 “Use of clear aligner in orthognathic surgery patients”, Annual congress of Korean association of Orthodontists, Korea

Nov 2018 “Invisalign vs fixed appliance”, In-house staff training for Hubit, Korea

Carriere motion appliance

Sep 2023 “How to upgrade clear aligner therapy with Carriere motion appliance”, Carriere symposium

May 2022 “Collaboration of mini-tube appliance and Cl III motion appliance”, Mini-tube seminar, Korea

Dec 2021 “Collaboration of Invisalign, mini-tube appliance and motion appliance”, Mini-tube seminar, Korea

Nov 2019 “Do’s and Don’ts of Carriere motion appliance” In-booth lecture at annual congress of Korean Association of Orthodontics, Korea

April 2019 “Things to remember before you start”, 1st Carriere symposium, Korea

Mini-screw

Oct 2019 “Orthodontic mini-screw”, 1-day hands-on course, Kazakhsta

Crossbite

May 2019, “9 Principles for anterior crossbite treatment”, Hubit spring seminar for international dentists, Korea

Mini-tube appliance 

Mar 2019 “Mini-tube appliance in a periodontally compromised patient”, Mini-tube seminar

 

Publications

1. Unlocking ectopically erupting permanent first molars using light wires, Journal of the American Dental Association Nov 2020
2. The Biocreative Strategy Part 4: Molar Distalization in Nonextraction Treatment, Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, Sep 2018
3. Temporary anchorage device: A guide to design and evidence-based solution, Springer,2014
International Journal of Dentistry- Computer-aided designing and manufacturing of lingual fixed orthodontic appliance using 2D/3D registration software and rapid prototyping
4. Accurate registration of cone-beam computed tomography scans to 3-dimensional facial photographs, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 2014
5. Targeted traction of impacted teeth with C-tube miniplates- Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2014
6. Comparison of mandibular arch forms of Korean and Vietnamese patients by using facial axis points on three-dimensional models, Korean Journal of Orthodontics, 2013 Dec
7. Virtually fabricated guide for placement of the C-tube miniplate, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics , 2014 May
8. Computer-Aided Designing and Manufacturing of Lingual Fixed Orthodontic Appliance Using 2D/3D Registration Software and Rapid Prototyping , International Journal of Dentistry, 2014 April
9. Histologic effects of intentional-socket-assisted orthodontic movement in rabbits, Korean Journal of Orthodontics, 2012 Aug