Aram Kim, DMD, MS, FACP

Associate, Prosthodontics Program
Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
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Aram Kim, DMD, MS, FACP

Aram Kim, DMD, MS, FACP

Associate, Prosthodontics Program
Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Medical Services

Languages
English
Education
Medical School
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
2011
Boston
MA
Residency
University of Illinois at Chicago
2014
Chicago
IL
Professional History

Dr. Aram Kim practices a full scope of prosthodontics, including contemporary fixed, removable, and implant prosthetic dentistry, with an emphasis on comprehensive oral rehabilitation for craniofacial anomalies and syndromes and management of congenital and acquired tooth loss. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics.

Dr. Kim was born and raised in Seoul, Korea. She attended University of California, Berkeley and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Bioengineering. She worked as an engineer in the Biotech industry in Bay Area, then pursued dentistry at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Upon receiving her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, Dr. Kim received the Norman B. Nesbett Award and the American College of Dentists Outstanding Student Award for her achievements in clinical excellence, leadership, and academics. She then completed her advanced graduate training at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), receiving a Master of Science in Oral Biology, and a Certificate in Prosthodontics. With her Master's research project in implant dentistry, she was honored with Sharry Award, the top national research award for prosthodontics residents. After her specialty training, Dr. Kim worked as a Clinical Assistant Professor at UIC; taught fixed and removable prosthodontics to predoctoral students; and also treated patients in private practice. She returned to Boston in 2015 and joined Harvard School of Dental Medicine as a full-time faculty, teaching medical and dental students from medical interviewing to prosthodontics treatment. Dr. Kim joined Department of Dentistry at Boston Children's Hospital in 2017 as an associate in Prosthodontics program. Her research interests include prosthodontics treatment craniofacial anomalies, quality improvement in dental practices, and dental education.

Dr. Kim has won many honors, including awards from the American College of Prosthodontists, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, American Dental Education Association, as well as the Outstanding Achievement in Teaching Award from Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the Excellence in Mentoring Award from Harvard Medical School. She is a Past President of the American College of Prosthodontists Massachusetts Section and lectures nationally on prosthodontics and dental education.

Approach to Care
I feel privileged to be working with a multidisciplinary team to provide our young patients smiles they deserve. Watching the children smile and become confident about themselves at the end of the treatment gives me the greatest fulfillment. I believe in patient-centered care and strive to provide quality care that is equitable and effective in a welcoming environment.

Publications

Gender trends in dentistry: Dental faculty and academic leadership. View Abstract
Caries Risk Documentation And Prevention: eMeasures For Dental Electronic Health Records. View Abstract
Assessing the completeness of periodontal disease documentation in the EHR: a first step in measuring the quality of care. View Abstract
Dental Management of Siblings with GAPO Syndrome. View Abstract
Using Concept Videos to Teach Predoctoral Dental Students About Intraoral and Extraoral Photography. View Abstract
Measuring sealant placement in children at the dental practice level. View Abstract
Number of Pregnant Women at Four Dental Clinics and the Care They Received: A Dental Quality eMeasure Evaluation. View Abstract
Predoctoral Dental Education in Tooth Prognosis and Treatment Complexity: A Survey of U.S. Dental Schools. View Abstract
Abutment Material Effect on Peri-implant Soft Tissue Color and Perceived Esthetics. View Abstract
An initial assessment of haptics in preclinical operative dentistry training. View Abstract