Michael Kim DDS - Silverton, Oregon

Catherine G.

The best dentist I’ve ever been to, as a veteran with severe anxiety and PTSD Dr. Kim and His beautiful wife Lina really take care to make me comfortable at all cost, blankets for comfort and great conversation, always inquiring about my comfort, I shake, sometimes badly and they work right through it, without making it awkward for me. If I could ever recommend a business worth looking into this would be it. It’s crazy they have three stars they really give a five star service. And Asia!!!! Oh Asia is one of the most kindest souls ever. They have become family to me. They have blessed me with a new mouth of teeth and worked without giving up, with the VA (which can be a battle all its own) thank you Dr. Kim for your wonderful art. I’m honored to have met yall! God bless

Amelia H.

I would give zero stars if possible. Went here a few months back and was told I had TWELVE cavities in between my teeth. I found that hard to believe considering I brush twice a day and floss most days (and had zero tooth pain). When Dr. Kim came in he was not welcoming at all and was nowhere near gentle on my teeth. They sent me an estimated cost around $500 for these fillings. I had a weird feeling about them, so I decided to look at his Google reviews just to find that he’s done the same thing to other patients. I canceled my appointment and went back to my old dentist. He confirmed I have zero cavities. Seems like Dr. Kim is in it for the wrong reasons. I was very disappointed with my visit.

Shel

So I have been going to Dr Kim for about 3 years now. Asia the receptionist is so kind and down to earth. I absolutely adore her: I’m a really hard person to get along with as I’m probably too blunt and I’m taken wrong a lot. But this dental office has gone above and beyond for me.
Dr Kim is hilarious and he ACTUALLY cares about you. He has so much knowledge and to be honest I love coming in and hearing his new thoughts on anything and everything. Watching him and his wife is adorable. Now, Lina his wife. She is so polite and funny. I’ve never been able to go to a dentist without laughing gas or anxiety meds as dental offices scare me. I’ve had to do this for ten years. Now with how patient they have been I no longer need anxiety meds or laughing gas. They really made me feel like family. I’ve had my child dad go to them and my cousin. I will continue spreading to all I know about how amazing this office is. Every dentist I’ve gone to just wants to collect money. This dental office is literally more concerned on your comfort and care. I can’t say enough good things. I have a giant following on my google reviews and yelp and most my reviews are negative. This is my first time posting a positive as you have to remember most people only post when they are mad. The ones who have good experiences usually don’t post as they forget business needs positive reviews too: from one ordinary person to another, please give them a try. They have cured my dental anxiety and I adore these people so much. From strangers to friends. I’d trust them with my life tbh. They also saved my child father as he is a blue collar worker and getting them to go to any doctor or dentist is nearly impossible. He went and they went above and beyond, they don’t usually do what he needed done but they knew he didn’t have insurance and they took him in. I could cry with how much these people have the biggest heart. Please don’t listen to the bad reviews. They are amazing!

Kevin H.

EDIT: I submitted a formal complaint with the OR Board of Dentistry, and received a follow up letter that "the Board voted to close the matter with a Letter of Concern reminding Dr. Kim to ensure that all recommended treatment has a clinical justification." So take that as you may. In my opinion, it shows, at the very least, that they shared some of my concerns that what was being recommended was questionable.

STAY AWAY!!!
Similar to others, I was nearly scammed by Dr. Kim. This was a number of years ago, and I wasn't comfortable posting a negative review at that time because 1) I had just moved to town, and 2) I wanted to give it some time to see if any of the supposed issues he found with my teeth turned out to be real (spoiler: they did not).

I left my initial visit with some paperwork the office gave me on the way out the door (with zero explanation). Upon looking it over, I saw that it noted a bunch of cavities and other work that needed to be done over something like eight (8) different visits. I called the office for an explanation, and they said yes, that was all what needed to be done...they could not explain why nobody made this clear during my visit.

I decided to get a 2nd opinion from Dr. Bliss, just down the road. I had the X-rays all sent over, along with the issues/plan of action of Dr. Kim, then went in for a checkup. Dr. Bliss reported that NONE of the work needed to be done. I continued seeing him, and still do to this day, and have had ZERO issues with my teeth in the 5+ years since then.

My advice is to stay away from this office. Given my experience, and how similarly it overlaps with what others have reported in reviews here, I am actually considering filing a complaint with the BBB and whatever governing dental body might exist. This practice seems to be scamming people in order to line their own pockets.

Katee L.

DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!!!!!! I would give negative stars if that were an option. At 25 yrs old I visited this office for the first time after moving to the area. I had been to the dentist regularly for cleanings prior to this and "Dr" Kim had advised me I needed a deep cleaning and about 15 teeth needed work including 3-4 crowns. Did I mention I'm 25?!?! They tried pressuring me into a deep cleaning that day but I continually denied it despite there bullying. High tailed it out of this place and found a new dentist that confirmed none of that was true "the dentist just saw a new car or vacation in his future" and I only had a couple TINY cavaties that he would have just left alone if I wasn't getting invisalign. Lastly ALWAYS get a 2nd opinion when a dentist mentions tons of work needs to be done.

Katie T.

Unprofessional communication, didn't show up at clinic for scheduled appointment or call back to explain what happened, cancelled at last minute and tried to reschedule other appointments. Dental hygienist was thorough, clean facility, and good experience when I was actually there for care. If it was more consistent I would have recommended them.

Dave A.

Definitely do not recommend this place. Dental work always felt like he was rushing to do the work as fast as he can to just get the hr next patient. Not recommend for someone who wants someone to take time to do the work with gentle hands.
Quality of work drastically changed after Covid. Will not be headed back here anytime soon I’d ever.

Charla H.

We went to Dr Kim and he found thousands of dollars worth of work needing done. This included removing a $5000 bridge that I had done at another dentist office less than 4 yrs earlier.. The Dr tries to go to fast from one client to the other, even telling the Hygienist to numb me up. Well, after experiencing the WORST dental shots I have ever had, she had numbed the wrong area and he had to do it all over again. While injecting me I was trying to tell her she was killing me, she actually yelled at me!

Unfortunately, I had recommended this clinic to a few other friends. All of us will not go back. Dr Kim worked on teeth that I had never had any problems with and I have had nothing but trouble with them since. He also pulled both my husbands and I's bottom back teeth to do partials. After this he has canceled every appointment we have made to try to finish the work. I told them I didn't want to go over the insurance coverage and I paid my co-pay every time when all of a sudden I owed them over $3000 in the end. Much more than the original quote even. I asked them how I could owe this when I paid the co-pay every visit and wow did I get the run around, in the end I was told I could make payments but if I miss one payment I would be sent right to collections. I advise a second opinion and to watch your bill very carefully of you choose this clinic.