Dr. S. Jenny Kim

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Get to know Dentist Dr. S. Jenny Kim, who serves patients in Suwanee, Georgia.

Dr. Kim is a dentist who is currently serving patients’ dental needs at her private dental practice Smile 1 Dental Group in Suwanee, Georgia. There, she utilizes the latest in dental technology and treatment options to provide general and preventive care, as well as cosmetic and restorative solutions. From teeth whitening and fillings to Invisalign braces and dentures, Dr. Kim strives to help patients of all ages get the perfect smile.

Dr. Kim earned her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia. Earlier in her life, Dr. Kim trained as a pianist and musician. She continued her training at the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University. She then went on to receive a master’s degree in music from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a major in piano performances. She also earned her doctoral degree in music in Indiana.

Dr. Kim’s dental career was inspired by her brother who is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. She learned that oral health is a window to overall health, and how she could make a difference in public health. Having always wanted to serve the community, Dr. Kim decided to switch her career to dentistry. Dr. Kim is a member of the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

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 are responsible for diagnosing oral diseases, as well as promoting oral health and disease prevention. Additionally, they look for abnormalities within the mouth such as lumps, swelling or discoloration, and perform necessary diagnostic procedures to diagnose and treat these abnormalities. As a dentist, Dr. Kim sees patients for a variety of conditions and procedures, including caries risk assessment, gum inflammation or gingivitis, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, braces, Invisalign, retainer removal, and dental implant restoration.

Dr. Kim is a certified Invisalign® provider. Invisalign is a type of orthodontic treatment that helps to straighten teeth without the use of the typical metal braces. In her spare time, Dr. Kim loves to spend time with family and friends. She also enjoys seeing musicals and concerts, especially operas.

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