Research/Areas of Interest
Dr. Kim's clinical and research interests have focused on using innovative concepts, technologies, and biomaterials to enhance intraoral soft and hard tissue formation, especially by incorporating tissue-engineering principles to repair and regenerate soft and hard tissue volume for patients requiring dental implants to replace missing teeth.
Education
- Doctor of Medical Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, USA
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland Dental School, USA
- Bachelor of Science, University Michigan/Ann Arbor, USA
Biography
Dr. David M. Kim received his dental degree (DDS) from the University of Maryland Dental School and completed his periodontology training and Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) in oral biology from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM). He was an Associate Professor and served as the Director of Postgraduate Periodontal Education and Continuing Professional Education at HSDM for over 10 years. He also served as the Division Head. He is currently a professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) with a joint appointment from the Department of Basic and Clinical Translational Sciences and the Department of Periodontology. He is also the Director of Clinical Research Center at TUSDM. Dr. Kim is a recipient of both the Distinguished Junior and Senior Faculty awards from HSDM and the A. Clifford Barger Excellence in Mentoring Award from Harvard Medical School. In addition, he received the Balint Orban Research Award, the Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics, the Teaching Fellowship, and the Clinical Research Award from the American Academy of Periodontology.