UCLA School of Dentistry

Reuben Kim, D.D.S., Ph.D.

euben Kim, D.D.S, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the Division of Restorative Dentistry.

Contact Information

UCLA School of Dentistry
33-009 CHS
10833 Le Conte Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668

Phone: (310) 825-3307 ext.
rkim@dentistry.ucla.edu

Educational and Professional Background

2003 D.D.S., University of California, Los Angeles, CA
2008 Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, CA

Patient Care

Dr. Kim currently practices general dentistry at the UCLA Faculty Dental Group Practice.

Teaching Activities

Casting Control
RT441c/RT442s/RT442a/RT442b, Fixed Prosthodontics
CL402.02abc, CL403.02abcS, CL404.02abcS, Restorative Dentistry Clinic Supervision
CL403.16c, CL404.16c, UCLA Venice Dental Center Supervision

Research/Creative Activities/Honors

Dr. Kim’s research interests lie in elucidating the molecular mechanisms of oral cancer development. In particular, he focuses in (1) the mechanisms of senescence and immortalization of normal human oral keratinocytes and fibroblasts and (2) the role of HIV in HPV-associated pathogenesis including warts and cancers.

NIH/NIDCR R01, 03/07 – 02/12
- Effects of antiretroviral therapy on telomerase function in human oral epithelium
NIH/NIDCR K08 Mentor: M. Kang, 09/07 – 08/12
- Combined Effect of HIV and HPV in Oral Cancer

Professional Memberships and Activities

American Association for Cancer Research
International Association for Dental Research
UCLA Dental Research Institute
Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

Faculty