Dr. Aram Kim received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Berkeley in Bioengineering. She worked as an engineer in the Biotech industry, 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. 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 has returned to HSDM as Senior Tutor for the Peabody Society and a full-time faculty in the Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences.

Dr. Kim has won numerous 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.

Dr. Kim maintains an active practice focusing on comprehensive oral rehabilitation with conventional and implant prosthodontic treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kim is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and is a Past President of the American College of Prosthodontists Massachusetts Section.

Fields of Interest

Dr. Kim’s research interests include pediatric prosthodontics, dental education, and quality improvement measures for dental practices.