Dr. Joseph Kim ∙ Top-Rated Dentist in Aurora, IL
1940 W Galena Blvd, Suite 4, Aurora, IL 60506
• Can I Sleep Through My Dental Work?
• Is Sleep Dentistry at the Dentist Safe?
• How Much Does Sleep Dentistry Cost?
• What Are My Sedation Options?
• Can I Get IV Sedation for Extractions?
• Complimentary Consultation Voucher!
• Can I Sleep Through My Dental Work?
• Is Sleep Dentistry at the Dentist Safe?
• How Much Does Sleep Dentistry Cost?
• What Are My Sedation Options?
• Can I Get IV Sedation for Extractions?
• Complimentary Consultation Voucher!
*Note: While we are not a Medicaid provider, we do have third party payment plan options! Call us for details!
How Sedation Dentistry Changed Kim’s Life
“[...] The first thing I said was ‘I’m scared to death’ and I was. I was just really afraid, and he just made everything very easy for me and told me to trust him, and so I conjured up the nerve to trust him. [...] When I woke up, they handed me a mirror, and I smiled. It was the happiest day of my life. It was just a huge turnaround for me, and I felt the old me come back. Hiding is not something I want to do anymore... and I’m not gonna, and I don’t have to!”
How Sedation Dentistry Changed Shari’s Life
“[...] I heard about sedation dentistry with this practice, and I decided, ‘Well, I’ve got to have my teeth fixed. I’ve got to have the things corrected that the other dentist ruined.’ [...] They assured me they could help me. And the best thing about the whole experience was that I don’t remember any pain. I don’t remember the procedure at all. I wish I had done it sooner. I really feel like I have some of my youth back, and I have a smile I can be proud of!”
The vast majority of people are at least mildly uncomfortable going to the dentist. It’s likely you know someone with a chronic (potentially debilitating) fear of the dentist. There are dental sedation solutions to ease dental anxiety.
Wake Up Smiling...
You often aren’t aware of the procedure, and sometimes you’ll have no memory of it afterward.
Time Travel...
Being sedated or asleep during the appointment can make the procedure seem faster. You’ll wake up and the time will feel like it went by in an instant.
Needle-Free Options…
If you’re afraid of needles, there’s no need to fear dental sedation! There are options that are needle-free!
Better for Your Overall Health...
You can finally get the care you need that you have been putting off — possibly for years! Normally this might have been terrifying, but with the help of dental sedation you can take care of your oral health without the stress.
Save Time...
You can have two-to-three times the amount of work done in one day, minimizing the need for multiple future appointments!
You Can Get IV Sedation for Tooth Extractions!
“Believe it or not – We think we've mastered making dental visits relaxing. You'll look forward to your appointment!”
Dr. Joseph Kim
DDS, JD, FAGD, FICOI
I’m Dr. Joseph Kim and I am licensed doctor in the state of Illinois with over 20 years of experience. At Halcyon Dental, we understand the fear and discomfort many people experience when visiting the dentist for treatment.
If a dental appointment causes you severe anxiety and stress, our compassionate team is here to help. We offer sedation dentistry, allowing you to go through your visit in a relaxed state while still being aware of your surroundings. Our experienced staff work hard to make sure that each patient feels safe, protected, and comfortable during their appointment – no matter how fearful they feel entering our office. We believe that everyone deserves quality dental care without having to be nervous or scared throughout their treatment process.
We treat hundreds of sedation cases per year, more than most dentists will treat in their entire career. Having performed thousands of sedation procedures over the years, you can rest assured that you will betaken care of in a compassionate and competent manner.
Professional Credentials
• BLS (CPR/AED) Healthcare Provider
• ACLS Healthcare Provider
• IV Conscious Sedation Permit – State of Illinois
• Controlled Substances Permit – State of Illinois and DEA
• Dentist License – State of Illinois
• Dentist License – State of Michigan
• Juris Doctor, Northern Illinois University School of Law
DeKalb, Illinois, Cum Laude. Recipient of Dean’s Excellence Scholarship, 2010 - 2015.
• Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1997 - 2001.
• Bachelor of Arts in Religion, Andrews University
Berrien Springs, Michigan, Presidential Scholar, 1993 - 1997.
• 2023 – Present, Pierre Fauchard Academy Fellow
• 2019 – Present, American Academy of Implant Dentistry Member
• 2012 – Present, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology Member
• 2008 – Present, Academy of Osseointegration Member
• 2007 – 2012, National Association of Dental Laboratories Member
• 2003 – 2013, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Member
• 2000 – Present, Academy of General Dentistry Fellow
• 1999 – Present, International Congress of Oral Implantologists Fellow
• 1998 – 2001, Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity Member
• Bisco, Inc. Clinical Advisor/Research and Development Department
Schaumburg, Illinois, 2023 - Present
• Halcyon Dental, PLLC Member
Aurora and Sugar Grove, Illinois, 2022 - Present
• American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
Illinois Representative to the Annual Session House of Delegates Meeting
April, 2020
• Bisco, Inc. Independent Consultant
Schaumburg, Illinois, 2016 - 2022
• HiOssen, LLC Course Director
Chicago, Atlanta, Michigan branch surgical implant program, Fairless Hills, PA, 2010 - Present
• Modern Implant Institute, LLC Director/Continuing education provider
Sugar Grove, Illinois, 2009 - Present
• Academy of General Dentistry Peer Reviewer for General Dentistry Journal
Chicago, Illinois, 2008 - Present
• Prosthotech, LLC Member
Sugar Grove, Illinois, 2007 - Present
• Modern Dentistry Owner/General Dentist
Yorkville, Illinois, 2002 – Present
• Broadway Family Dental Associate/General Dentist
Coal City, Illinois, 2001-2002
• Presented at HiOssen AIC Education Centers and HiOssen AIC Study Club
in Georgia, Illinois, and Michigan 20+ times on topics such as: Sinus Grafting, Guided Surgery,
Advanced Implant Surgery, and more.
• Presented at Modern Implant Institute Study Club in Sugar Grove, Illinois 3+ times on topics such as:
Implant Complications, Tissue Level Implants, and Predictable Implant Prosthetics.
• Presented at Viva Learning CE in Austin, Texas on the topic of Next Generation Cements in Practice.
• Presented at Korean Dental Association in Atlanta, Georgia on the topic of Mini Dental Implants.
• Presented at Northern Illinois Academy of General Dentistry in Rockford, Illinois on the topic of Full Arch Implant Therapy.
• Presented at Illinois Academy of General Dentistry in Wheeling, Illinois on the topic of Real World Implant Dentistry.
• Presented at Modern Implant Institute and GC America in Sugar Grove, Illinois on the topic of
Implant Surgery and Restoration for the General Practitioner.
• Presented at Student Research Program, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor on the topic of
Thermal Effects of Air Abrasion on Enamel Analogs, in Vitro.
• Published: Optimizing Implant Esthetics with Resin Cements, August, 2017,
Compendium, Volume 3, Special Issue 2, Aegis Communications.
• Published: How to achieve a simpler bond with BISCO’s eCEMENT™,
November, 2013, Dental Products Report, 2013-11, Advanstar Communications.
• Published: Clinical Benefits of Single-Bottle Universal Adhesive,
May, 2013, Inside Dentistry, Volume 9, Issue 5, AEGIS Communications.
• Published: The Pre-Dental Guide, 2001, Writers Club Press.
• ICOI World Congress 2022, November, 2022, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• AAID 2022 Annual Conference, Zero in on Zero Complications, September, 2022,
American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Virtual.
• AO 2022 Annual Meeting, Implant Dentistry for All, February, 2022, Academy of Osseointegration, San Diego, California.
• AO 36th Virtual Annual Meeting, Game Changers, March, 2021, Academy of Osseointegration, Virtual.
• ADSA Virtual Annual Meeting, December, 2020, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Virtual.
• AAID 69th Annual Conference, AAID Virtual Experience: Looking at Success Moving to Consensus,
November, 2020, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Virtual.
• Pharmacology and Safety Assessment Review of Various Sedation Techniques, November, 2019,
American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Oak Brook, Illinois.
• AAID 68th Annual Conference, Synergy and Success: Excellence In Implant Dentistry, October, 2019,
American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• DentalXP Implant Fellowship Program, May, 2019, New York University Linhart Continuing Education Program,
New York City, New York.
• The 12th Biennial Ramfjord Symposium, Technology and Digital Revolution for Periodontal and Implant Therapy,
June, 2018, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
• AO 2018 Annual Meeting, Inspiring Imagination – Enhancing Health, March, 2018,
Academy of Osseointegration, Los Angeles, California.
• Safe and Effective Delivery of Minimal and Moderate Sedation of Dental Patients by Inhalation, Enteral,
and Parenteral Routes of Administration, December, 2017, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Chicago, Illinois.
• AO 2017 Annual Meeting, Good to Great: Making Excellence a Clinical Reality, March, 2017,
Academy of Osseointegration, Orlando, Florida.
• The 11th Ramfjord Symposium, A Team Approach for Successful Comprehensive Patient Care,
June, 2016, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
• Reducing Office-Based Anesthesia Morbidity: A Complete Review, November, 2015,
American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Oak Brook, Illinois.
• ICOI Summer Implant Prosthetic Symposium, August, 2014, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Chicago, Illinois.
• A-PRF, I-PRF & Phlebotomy, November, 2014, Miami Implants Live, Boca Raton, Florida.
• Medical Evaluation, Patient Management and Contentious Issues, November, 2014,
American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Oak Brook, Illinois.
• ICOI Summer Implant Prosthetic Symposium, August, 2014, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Chicago, Illinois.
• IV Sedation Update, May, 2014, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, Chicago, Illinois.
• Spectrum Day 2014, February, 2014, Aesthetic Design & Implant Academy, Chicago, Illinois.
• Office-Based Anesthesia for Dentistry: Pitfalls, Problems and Solutions, November, 2013,
American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Oak Brook, Illinois.
• ICOI World Congress XXIX, September, 2012, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Orlando, Florida.
• Journey to Remember, April, 2012, Tatum Institute International, Normandy, France.
• AAOMS Dental Implant Conference 2011, December, 2011, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Chicago, Illinois.
• ICOI World Congress XXVIII, September, 2011, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• ICOI World Congress XXVII, August, 2010, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Hamburg, Germany.
• AO 2010 Annual Meeting, The Formula for Predictable Implant Success, March, 2010,
Academy of Osseointegration, Orlando, Florida.
• IFED 6th World Congress, Passion, Esthetics, & New Technology: The Future of Dentistry, August, 2009,
International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• AO 2009 Annual Meeting, A New Wave in Implant Therapy, February, 2009,
Academy of Osseointegration, San Diego, California.
• AGD 2008 Annual Meeting, July, 2008, Academy of General Dentistry, Orlando, Florida.
• Esthetic Tooth Repositioning, April, 2008, Dentsply International, Chicago, Illinois.
• Introducing Sleep Medicine into Your Dental Practice, March, 2008, Dental Arts Laboratories, Inc., Northbrook, Illinois.
• Advanced Implant Therapy, October, 2006, University of California at Los Angeles School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California.
• Préserver L’os Crestal Pré-Implantaire. Conditions De Mise En Charge., August, 2006,
Societe D’Implantologie Orale et de Prothese Appliquee, Paris, France.
• 2006 Sedation/Anesthesiology Update, May, 2006, UIC College of Dentistry, Chicago, Illinois.
• Why Good Root Canals Go Bad and How You Can Prevent It, May, 2006, UIC College of Dentistry, Chicago, Illinois.
• Interceptive and Advanced Orthodontics, 2005-2006, Rondeau Seminars, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
• ICOI 8th Annual Implant Prosthodontic Symposium, August, 2005, International Congress of Oral Implantologists,
Chicago, Illinois.
• Surgical and Prosthetic Implant Treatment, April, 2005, UIC College of Dentistry, Chicago, Illinois.
• Simplifying the Aesthetic Makeover, December, 2004, Golden Study Group, Lisle, Illinois.
• Oral Surgery Made Easy, November, 2004, Illinois Academy of General Dentistry, Edwardsville, Illinois.
• Occlusion at the Basis of Dental Health, October, 2004, Northern Illinois Academy of General Dentistry, Rockford, Illinois.
• Crown Lengthening Skills, April, 2004, Perio Institute, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.
• ICOI 6th Annual Implant Prosthodontic Symposium, June, 2003, International Congress of Oral Implantologists,
Orlando, Florida.
• Steri-Oss Implant Surgical and Prosthetic Training, 2002, Nobel Biocare, Yorba Linda, California.
• 3i Implant Surgical Certification, November, 2002, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine,
Ft. Lauderdale-Davie, Florida.
• Provider Course in IV Sedation, 2002, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
• US 7,762,530 Cable Puller
Mild Sedation
(Nitrous Oxide)
It’s informally called “laughing gas” because it has a euphoric effect (making some people get the giggles).
Moderate Sedation
(Oral Sedative)
You’ll be able to take an oral sedative prior to your procedure (you’ll need a ride home of course).
Moderate Sedation
(Conscious IV Sedation)
Patients often don’t even remember their appointment, or seeing/feeling anything that would trigger their anxiety.
Find Out the Costs and Options Available in our “Sedation Dentistry” Information Kit.
How much does dental sedation cost?
Is it normal to be afraid of the Dentist?
Does dental sedation work?
Is Dental Sedation safe?
What are the different treatment options available for sedation (Sleep Dentistry)?
Why you should consider Halcyon Dental for your Dental Sedation treatment?
Can I Get IV Sedation for Tooth Extractions?
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Dr. Joseph Kim ∙ Top-Rated Dentist in Aurora, IL
1940 W Galena Blvd, Suite 4, Aurora, IL 60506
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