Dr. Christina Kim-Gagnon, DMD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Christina Kim-Gagnon, who serves patients in Falmouth, Massachusetts. 

A skilled dentist, Dr. Kim-Gagnon works alongside her husband, Dr. John C. Gagnon, at Falmouth Family Dentistry in Falmouth, Massachusetts. She is passionate about getting to know her patients and delivering the most advanced methods in care. 

“At Falmouth Family Dentistry, we treat our patients as partners in care. Our treatment plans are tailored to achieve optimal oral health and to fulfill the cosmetic smile goals of every patient. Providing precise dental care with a gentle touch, we strive to make every visit to our office a comfortable and stress-free experience. Whether your visit with us is for a routine checkup and cleaning, dental fillings, a root canal procedure, a cosmetic smile makeover, dental implants or emergency care, we are well prepared to serve your dental needs” as stated on the dental practice’s website. 

Originally from Alpine, New Jersey, Dr. Kim-Gagnon is proud to call Falmouth her new home. After graduating from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Med Psychology, she went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, graduating in the same class as her husband, Dr. Gagnon. She spent an additional year earning her Advanced Education of General Dentistry at her alma mater, graduating in 1996.

In addition to her 25 years building skills as a general dentist, she excels in the area of cosmetic dentistry, and enjoys helping her patients achieve their esthetic goals. Most recently, she has completed certification in Botox, Juvederm, and SureSmile.

Continuously advancing her efforts, Dr. Kim-Gagnon remains an active member of the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, and the Cape Cod District Dental Society.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.  

When she is not at the office, Dr. Kim-Gagnon is an avid golfer. She also loves to decorate, cook, travel, as well as spend quality time with her husband and their two boys, Johnny and Nico. She speaks both English and Korean.

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