Pender Dental Care
Jennifer Kim, DMD:
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★★★★★

DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS (FAIRFAX)

Monday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Tuesday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Wednesday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Saturday: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm

Sunday: Closed

OFFICE HOURS (SOUTH RIDING)

Monday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Tuesday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Wednesday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Saturday: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

Always a great Dental experience.  For a patient who has always had Dental visit anxiety, Dr.. Kim is a great dentist with an “at ease” demeanor and touch.  I’ve had many Dentist over the course of my many years…this Pender Dental is the best.  BTW-Front Office Annie will treat you right and make you feel right at home as well.

Being new in the area, I went to Pender Dental on the recommendation of a friend. Dr. Kim carefully checked my teeth to understand what was causing some discomfort. She was exceptionally professional and thorough, and explained everything thoroughly as she examined my teeth. Upon finding a large crack in an upper tooth, she carefully explained the options and said that she felt that a crown was the best solution to protect the tooth. She showed pictures of the area needing work and said that due to the size of the crack, sooner would be preferred. Today I went back and Dr. Kim carefully created and fitted a temporary crown. She did an exceptional job and I am extremely pleased with the results so far! In addition to excellent dental care, the staff are friendly, efficient, and caring. I would highly recommend Pender Dental to anyone looking for excellent dental care from a dentist who genuinely cares about her patients!

I really prefer to avoid dentists at all costs. My mom and my brother recommended Dr. Kim so I finally made an appointment. It was SO worth it. Dr. Kim is so nice and very attentive to my “fear” of dentists. I had a cavity filled this morning and I was very nervous as it was one of my front teeth. Dr. Kim worked wonders; my cavity is filled, it didn’t hurt and she took so much time ensuring that it was perfect. I really recommend Pender Dental, Dr. Kim is fantastic and so is her staff.

I am a new patient in the new Merrifield location. I moved to Merrifield from DC and found Dr. Kim though an advertisement. I was looking for convenience, thoroughness, modern techniques, friendliness and cosmetic dentistry all in one — and I found with it Dr. Kim’s Merrifield office! For my first visit ever, Dr. Kim and her staff stayed late to wait for me because I had mistakenly gone the wrong way to their new location. When I arrived, Dr. Kim and her staff welcomed me and immediately put me at ease. Dr. Kim saw me right away and within less than an hour, I’d had a cleaning, full set of x-rays (I requested), bonding to repair a chipped tooth, a cavity filled and received answers and solutions for my cosmetic concerns about my top row of teeth. Dr. Kim explained an affordable Invisalign procedure (that I now have) to correct those issues (whereas my prior dentist had tried to sell me an expensive procedure I didn’t need). I highly recommend Pender Dental!

Really enjoyed my first visit to Dr Kim’s office. I was impressed by everyone’s professionalism, friendliness, and by how much time Dr Kim spent with me personally (my previous dentist was wonderful, but I’m used to being handed off to the hygienist and seeing the dentist for 5 minutes at the end of the visit, so this was a surprise). I’m happy to have found a great dental practice in northern VA!

I did a lot of research on best dentists in the NOVA area and Dr. Kim/Pender Dental Care was always listed very well and had good reviews, education and experience. I have been twice so far. The facility is nice and clean and well maintained, the staff are wonderful and friendly. Front desk person was awesome, always has a smile. The dental assistants are attentive and very nice. Dr. Kim has been great. She seems very skilled and knowledgeable, and has a steady hand. I was very happy with her ability to quickly and diligently diagnose my needs and then provide me with a solid solution detailing my everything verbally and through the TV feed. Wonderful experience!

Excellent Dental Service. My Friend referred me and I’m very glad to have found them. Dr.Kim & her staff were Fantastic & Very Friendly. Every step of the way they make sure you are comfortable. Office is in a very strategic location. Never had such a good dental service before in my life. Reminders were all on time and up to Date on all Technologies. Rare to find such a service in the Dental Field. Thanks to Dr.Kim & her Staff for their excellent service.

Dr. Kim and her staff always ensures that I’m fully aware of the financial aspects of any procedure up front, as well as exactly what steps will be taken as part of the procedure. I always have a bit of anxiety going to the dentist and Dr. Kim and her staff helps to keep me comfortable and informed during my entire visit. She also politely reminds me of proactive measures that I can take to ensure I continue to have good dental health. Coordination and reminders of appointments is also top-notch. I’ve been a customer of Dr. Kim and her staff now for over 10 years and I hope to continue to have her as my dentist, and I would recommend her and her practice to anyone needing any type of dental services.

Dr. Kim is the representation of the best of modern dentistry. Her skills are superb. Her service and the service of her staff is second to no one else in the DC metro area. She takes pride in her work. Pender Dental Care is beyond first class. This is not hyperbole. Forget my teeth, I trust her with my life. I am not kidding. I live in Bowie, MD and I would walk to Fairfax if I had to, to see this lady.

From the beginning, choosing Pender Dental Care and Dr. Kim was very positive experience. I called to make the appointment, and was placed in a slot the very next day. I showed up to the office, and all of the staff was very friendly. The hygienists were very chatty and reassuring. Dr. Kim was AMAZING! She explained to me what kind of cleaning I needed. She didn’t try to convince me I needed unnecessary, costly services, but was very honest about what services I did need. The whole time she was very patient and cost-conscious. She explained to me all the steps that would be involved in each cleaning option, and then finally recommended one she thought would be best for me. Following the cleaning (which she performed herself), she addressed an issue I had with a skin overgrowth on my gums. Again, she patiently and thoroughly explained the procedure I’d need to take care of the issue. After I decided that I would go ahead with the procedure, she offered to do it while I was right there in the office so I wouldn’t have to make another appointment. All of the staff’s efforts were very helpful and convenient. This was hands-down the BEST dental experience I’ve ever had! I’m only sad that when I move to Florida in 6 months, Dr. Kim and her lovely staff can’t come with me!!

Dr. Kim and her team are fantastic! My wife and I are new to the area and heavily researched a new dentist. We lucked out in picking Dr. Kim! My wife luckily has great teeth but my British ancestry is totally apparent in how much dental work I require. The frony desk staff is always very warm and welcoming. The hygienists are skilled and polite. Dr. Kim is a true superstar! She has amazing chairside manner and is greatly skilled at doing great work with very little pain. I highly recommend Pender Dental!

I went in for a cleaning and x-rays (as I am a new patient). Dr. Kim was great! She is very attentive and thorough. She reviewed an discussed all the x-rays with me and did a great job with the cleaning, even showed me how to floss properly having a permanent retainer. Clean and nice office. The front desk is also friendly. Overall, it was a great experience!

We switched to Pender Dental Care, and I am glad that I did.  It seems my previous dentist had basically been doing a poor job of actually making sure nothing was wrong with our teeth.  He also did a horrible job on the crown that he did for a tooth I cracked on popcorn when I was younger.  This place is great.  The staff is nice and the dentist really knows what she is doing.  Our teeth are actually better due to her.

I had such a pleasant experience at Pender Dental Care in Fairfax, VA. Dr. Kim is incredibly friendly and such an expert. She extracted my wisdom tooth in 20 minutes and with minimum to almost no pain. All of Dr. Kim’s staff were caring; specially Mrs. Maria who was super comforting during surgery. I am really glad to have found an excellent dentist whom I can trust with my future dental care/needs. Highly recommended!

We recently moved from CA and we’re hoping to find a dentist as good as what we had. Dr. Kim was wonderful and exceeded our expectations!  She talked both me and my daughter through each step of our visit and cleaning; and, made recommendations about future care and treatment without being insistent.  The staff was very friendly and helpful from the appointment process through the conclusion of our visit.

Dr Kim and her staff were personable while still being very Covid conscious. As always, her professionalism was Evident but all staff took the time to treat us as individuals. I’ve been going to Pender Dental for almost 8 years and have never been disappointed. I enthusiastically recommend Dr. Kim and all her staff.

I recently had to have a root canal, not a pleasant experience or one I was looking forward to.  I had never had one before and had always been told they were painful.  Dr. Kim explained everything in detail, was very gentle and completely put me at ease.  She ensured I was numbed sufficiently and kept checking on my comfort throughout the procedure.  I experienced absolutely no pain at all during the procedure.  The staff is knowledgeable and friendly.  You always know your cost (after insurance) upfront so there are never any surprises.  The office is super clean and comfortable.  Dr. Kim is the best dentist I’ve ever been too.  I would recommend Pender Dental to anyone looking for a great dentist in the Fairfax area!

Dr. Kim is wonderful! I have been going to her for several years and have had various treatments from basic cleanings to Veneer/Crowns and have had a pleasant experience every time. My teeth look beautiful thanks to Dr. Kim! She is also great with children and has a very friendly staff supporting her. Highly recommended!

From communication to the actual visit everyone’s very professional and friendly. Pender Dental Care is also following the CDC guidelines to a tee.. gotta love that. Annie, the other girl that I didn’t get her name to Lucia (or Lucy LOL her name starts with L), and Dr. Jennifer.. these folks are the best of what they do! COVID-19 or not they are like this all the time. If you are looking for a dentist that are professional, friendly, know their jobs. Pender Dental Care fits your needs!

I am very happy with Dr. Kim. She is very personable, caring, and a very good dentist. She replaced my crown last week and that one is the only crown in my mouth that looks just like my tooth. She is amazing! I am so glad I found this practice. I wish I had done it sooner. I love her staff, too. They are always very courteous and professional.

Pender Dental Care is without question top notch. From the moment your appointment is scheduled to the moment you walk out the door, quality of service is unmatched. 1. Friendly and convenient reminders that your bi-annual service/cleaning is approaching. 2. Once scheduled, friendly and convenient (calls, emails or texts) appointment reminders. 3. Always timely service; I’ve never actually waited in the waiting room. 4. Never any administrative issues. 5. Dr. Kim is sharp as a nail — she recalls conversations from your last visit like you had spoke just yesterday. It honestly feels like you are having a conversation with a close friend, who at the same time, is taking care of your dental needs. Dr. Kim is very professional, pleasant, ensures you are comfortable during any procedure, and there is NEVER ANY ZERO UP SELL pressure. (I’ve been to dentists in the past that wouldn’t let you leave without purchasing the latest teeth whitening product.) Dr. Kim advises you of the situation, explains what the potential options or procedure would be and any potential consequences, and finally she gives her professional recommendation. You then can take the time to weigh your options and schedule another appointment at a later date if another procedure is necessary. I would recommend Dr. Kim and her staff to ANYONE who is looking for a new dental provider.

Long story short, I had been suffering with dental pain as a result of another dentist’s mistake for almost a year.  It got to the point where that other dentist had given up on trying to help me.  I dealt with the pain for almost a year, just believing that I needed to live on painkillers for the rest of my life.  However, there came a point when those painkillers weren’t helping any more.   I reached out to Dr. Kim on the advice of a colleague.  Within 1 week, she had solved my problem.  The dedication she showed in researching and offering a variety of options to me, is unparalleled.  Her staff squeezed me in for several last minute appointments, without a blink of the eye.  But what meant the most to me, by far was how committed she was to helping me feel better. Amazing office, amazing staff, and the best dentist I’ve ever seen in my life.

I have been going to Dr. Kim for years now. She is the best dentist I have ever had, and I have had a lot. I have extremely bad teeth so I’ve had to get a lot of fillings and root canals. Nonetheless, I always look forward to seeing Dr. Kim. When she does a procedure, it is extremely fast and painless. She always talks to me like a FRIEND and not a client. Her staff is extremely kind and capable. I will never go to a different dentist in my life!

I absolutely love pender dental!!! Dr kim, Lupe, and thee Annie are by far the most caring and outstanding dental staff I have ever met. I felt a very warm welcome when coming into the office. Lupe and dr kim have a gentle touch that makes coming to the dentist easy and anxiety free. They really take care of the office and do the proper and necessary precautions to making the office a safe, and social distanced place. I was well informed and given great advise that will help my oral health. Definitely recommend to anyone who isn’t a big fan of the dentist. This place is totally amazing in ALL aspects. Only haters dislike pender….this place is 11/10 hands down.

I really prefer to avoid dentists at all costs. My mom and my brother recommended Dr. Kim so I finally made an appointment. It was SO worth it. Dr. Kim is so nice and very attentive to my “fear” of dentists. I had a cavity filled this morning and I was very nervous as it was one of my front teeth. Dr. Kim worked wonders; my cavity is filled, it didn’t hurt and she took so much time ensuring that it was perfect. I really recommend Pender Dental, Dr. Kim is fantastic and so is her staff.

Excellent!… I have been terrified of dentist my entire life however Dr. Kim helped me feel comfortable and was very gentle!…The office is very clean and neat, the enitre staff was friendly and very helpful. They already had our insurance information ready to go and explained every detail to us. Dr. Kim was very caring Dr. Kim and her staff were very detailed on explaining the work and the procedures that are needed. I recommended this office to all my friends,co workers and family because they give the best dental service.

Top notch dental practice! Dr. Kim and her staff are absolutely fantastic – super friendly, very informative and answer all of your questions. Dr. Kim took the time to get to know me and my dental history before doing a very thorough cleaning and check up. She had some recommendations for me around doing a flouride treatment at home because I have very weak teeth (which I’ve been told by every dentist I’ve ever gone to) and she was never pushy and I never felt like I was being “sold” on anything. Her staff is also very friendly and helpful. The receptionist at the front desk was very helpful when it came to insurance questions and right off the bat, made helpful recommendations about which dental plan was better, as my husband and I were recently married and going to move one of us to the other’s insurance plan. Going to the dentist isn’t usually a pleasant experience, but it doesn’t cause me any anxiety or stress to head in to see Dr. Kim!

Love Dr. Kim!! Best dentist I’ve had so far! I normally go to the merrifield office, however I believe she’s closing that one down. This office in Fairfax is very nice and clean! The staff is great! Annie at the front desk is always so friendly. The hygienists do a great job. Dr. Kim is very thorough and will tell you what you need to do to prevent future issues. Highly recommended!

Dr. Kim took her time with me and explained everything, including treatment options. The Dental Assistant / Hygienist, Grace, was wonderful. The front desk staff was very efficient in checking me in as a new patient and after I saw the doctor explained what my insurance would cover and what my out of pocket expense would be, as well as setting up my next two appointments. I was very happy with everything about the practice and expect I will be a long term customer.

In the past month, I’ve had three visits to Dr. Kim to have multiple cavities filled. She is very kind, professional and encourages you to ask questions. I’ve never had a dentist explain things as thoroughly as she does, which is helpful. While having dental work is never fun, I’ve had a great experience with Dr. Kim and her staff and would definitely recommend her!

I have been a patient with Pender Dental Care for many years now. Dr. Kim knows her stuff! I’ve been here for numerous cleanings, fillings and crown replacements. I have never had any issues. It’s nice to go to a dentist that actually cares and listens to all your concerns! Dr. Kim and her staff are friendly and attentive. I always feel well taken care of when I’m there. They are the best around!

As far as dental offices go, Pender Dental Care is the best I’ve been to. Dr. Kim is fantastic, non judgemental and very attentive to the needs of her patients (or at least mine anyway). The staff are always professional, able to give fairly accurate quotes on work with or without insurance. That’s not to say that if an issue is masking another that your bill won’t be higher but the work done is very reasonably priced. Have been a patient for years and will continue to be. You probably will be as well if you swing in for an appointment.

I have been going to Dr. Kim for years now. She is the best dentist I have ever had, and I have had a lot. I have extremely bad teeth so I’ve had to get a lot of fillings and root canals. Nonetheless, I always look forward to seeing Dr. Kim. When she does a procedure, it is extremely fast and painless. She always talks to me like a FRIEND and not a client. Her staff is extremely kind and capable. I will never go to a different dentist in my life!

I needed to make an appointment to fix a piece of old dental work that had broken the night before. My regular dentist was unable to get me in for a week. I have family members that see Dr Kim and they recommended I give her a call – she had me in that afternoon. My crown is all prepped and overall the experience was easy and thorough. Dr Kim is caring and professional. I have a hard time getting numb at the dentist, which causes me some anxiety. She really took her time to make me comfortable and explained everything she was doing as she worked. I will be going back here even after I get my permanent crown installed!

My fears of going to the dentist are 30 years strong and in one appt this practice eased every bit of that fear. Dr . Kim and her staff are top notch. I won’t be going anywhere else as long as I live in the area..even then I’d be willing to travel an hours distance for this dental experience.  Truly amazing.

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