All professionals at Kim & Yu Dentistry maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. Read on to learn more about our staff's experience and training.
Dr. Jess Huiwen Yu
Upon graduating from Boston College, magna cum laude, Dr Jess (Hui Wen) Yu entered with a BA in Psychology before turning to dentistry. Dr. Yu received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Stony Book University School of Dental Medicine. While in dental school, Dr. Yu was the recipient of the New York State Dental Foundation Dean’s Award, American College of Prosthodontics Achievement Award, and Academy General Dentistry Award. She’s a member of the American College of Prosthodontist, American Dental Association, and New York State Dental Association.
After dental school, Dr. Yu continued her specialty training and earned her Prosthodontics certificate at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. She had the privilege of being the Chief Resident in her final year of residency. Dr. Yu also loves to give back to the community and those in need. She traveled to Pine Ridge with school faculty for a two-week outreach experience through the Indian Health Service to provide prosthodontic care for a unique remote Native America community. She also went to the island of Jamaica to provide much needed dental services in the form of extractions and cleanings for a small community of people in Buff Bay.
Dr. Matt Beopjin Kim
Dr. Matt Beopjin Kim graduated from Stony Brook University with a BS in biochemistry. He’s then earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Kim went on to pursue a post-doctoral residency program in General Dentistry at Jacobi Medical Center in Bronx, New York. He’s is a member of American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association. Dr. Kim strives to update his skills and education through continuing education courses and seminars and by regularly attending regional dental meetings such as the Greater New York Dental Meeting and ADA annual meeting. Dr. Kim is also Invisalign certified.
"Everyone in this dental office is wonderful! But Dr. Beopjin Kim has got to be one of the most professional individuals in his field. Explains everything in such a way that will convince you that in your past life you should have been a dentist. Caring, detailed, and once again, highly professional. So happy with this dental office, that my whole family is now coming here. Highly recommended.
