Dr. Young Kyu Kim, DMD
Comprehensive Restorative, Cosmetic & Implant Dentist
Smile Maker of Texas is proud to welcome Dr. Young Kyu Kim — a highly skilled restorative and implant dentist with a rare background that blends clinical dentistry, dental ceramics, and advanced treatment planning.
Function and aesthetics, in equal measure.
Dr. Kim brings extensive experience in full-mouth reconstruction, implant surgery and restoration, cosmetic veneers, smile design, fixed and removable prosthodontics, surgical extractions, and comprehensive restorative dentistry. His approach is guided by both function and aesthetics — helping patients achieve smiles that are not only beautiful, but also comfortable, healthy, and designed to last.
Dr. Kim's journey in dentistry began in 1996 as a dental laboratory technician, where he developed a keen eye for precision and aesthetics. His pursuit of excellence took him to Osaka, Japan, where he specialized in dental ceramics — laying a strong foundation in prosthodontics.
Over more than 18 years at the bench, Dr. Kim honed his craft in elite dental laboratories across New York City and Weston, Massachusetts, collaborating with top-tier professionals including Dr. Lloyd Miller and Harvard's Dr. Paul Schnitman, an innovator in immediate implant function. His hands-on mastery spans diagnostic wax-ups, porcelain veneers, implant prosthetic design, custom shade matching, temporary crown fabrication, and ceramic restorations.
This laboratory background gives him a detailed understanding of tooth shape, color, materials, and prosthetic design — an advantage that directly supports his work in cosmetic and implant dentistry.
Trusted by patients ranging from celebrities to professional athletes, Dr. Kim brings a calm, thoughtful approach — helping every patient feel empowered, understood, and confident in their smile journey.
Whether a patient needs a single restoration, dental implants, cosmetic veneers, or a complete smile transformation, Dr. Kim combines technical expertise with an artist's attention to detail. Every treatment plan is personalized, precise, and easy to understand — and thoughtfully designed to support both oral health and overall well-being.
Dr. Kim is fluent in English, Korean, and Japanese, allowing him to connect with and care for a diverse community of patients. Outside of his clinical work, he remains passionate about the craftsmanship behind dentistry — and the life-changing confidence that can come from a healthy, beautiful smile.
Dentistry with a deeper purpose.
Redefining restorative dentistry
To redefine restorative dentistry by integrating precision, aesthetics, and holistic principles — empowering patients to live healthier, more confident lives.
Care for the whole person
To provide individualized, minimally invasive dental care that blends advanced technology with artistic craftsmanship — supporting both oral health and total body wellness.
Comprehensive care, one doctor.
From a single restoration to a complete smile transformation, Dr. Kim treats every case with the same standard: built to look natural, feel comfortable, and last.
Full-Mouth Reconstruction
Complete rehabilitation of function, bite, and aesthetics — carefully sequenced treatment planning for even the most complex cases.
Implant Surgery & Restoration
Both the surgical placement and the final restoration handled with advanced training from the Hiossen Master Course in Advanced Implant Surgery.
Cosmetic Veneers & Smile Design
Porcelain veneers shaped by a ceramist's eye — 18+ years of hands-on ceramics experience behind every shade match and contour.
Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics
Crowns, bridges, and dentures designed for natural function and appearance — informed by years of prosthetic design at the laboratory bench.
Surgical Extractions
Careful, comfortable extractions performed with a restorative plan already in mind — so the next step of your smile is never an afterthought.
Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry
From single fillings and crowns to complete rehabilitation — restorations built for both health and confidence, designed to last.
A ceramist's hands. A dentist's precision.
Dr. Kim's journey began in 1996 at the dental laboratory bench — mastering the craft of building the restorations most dentists only prescribe. From ceramics training in Osaka, Japan to elite laboratories in New York City and Weston, Massachusetts, he learned exactly how a beautiful restoration is made, down to the shade, shape, and material. That means the doctor designing your smile understands every step of how it comes to life.
Dr. Kim started in dentistry as a laboratory technician, building 18+ years of hands-on ceramics mastery before dental school.
Dental ceramics specialization in Osaka, Japan, plus elite laboratory work in New York City and Weston, Massachusetts.
Design, fabrication insight, and clinical execution guided by the same trained eye — yours, start to finish.
Laboratory & ceramics expertise includes
- Diagnostic wax-ups
- Porcelain veneers
- Implant prosthetic design
- Custom shade matching
- Temporary crown fabrication
- Ceramic restorations
Trained for the details others miss.
Dr. Kim's education spans clinical dentistry, advanced implant surgery, and Japanese ceramic artistry — a combination that shows in every restoration he designs.
Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of Kentucky College of DentistryComprehensive clinical training in restorative, cosmetic, and surgical dentistry.
Advanced Implant Surgery
Hiossen Master CourseAdvanced surgical training in implant placement and full-arch treatment planning.
Dental Morphology & Ceramics
Osaka Dental Ceramic School, JapanAdvanced study in tooth morphology and ceramic artistry — sharpening his eye for natural-looking smile design.
Fluent in English, Korean & Japanese
Dr. Kim connects with and cares for a diverse community of patients across Plano, Dallas, and DFW — explaining every treatment plan clearly, in the language you're most comfortable with.