Welcome to Burlingame Dental, the dental office of Dr. Houn Young Kim.
Dr. Kim's journey in dentistry began at a young age when she left her home in South Korea at 15 to study abroad in Canada. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Biology from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 2004. She then went on to receive both her Master's in Public Health (M.P.H.) in 2005 and her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree in 2009 from West Virginia University.
Dr. Kim has been the owner dentist at Burlingame Dental since 2012. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Mateo County Dental Society, Special Care Dentistry Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
In addition to her dedication to her practice, Dr. Kim is committed to lifelong learning, regularly attending dental continuing education courses both locally and internationally. Outside the office, she enjoys an active personal life, often hiking and painting with her three children.
Deborah is the office manager at Burlingame Dental. She has been employed at the office since 2014. She likes to keep learning since she believes there’s always room for improvement. She was born and raised in the SF Bay Area. Going to Bay Area schools and colleges, she studied studio and art history. In her free time, she enjoys art projects and studying books.
Melissa is the dental assistant at Burlingame Dental. She has been employed at the office since 2023. She received her Dental Assisting credential from the College of San Mateo and is currently preparing for the dental hygiene program. While not at work, she loves to work out at the gym.
Our cozy office is built with style! Please take a few minutes to look around.