Meet Dr. John Kum

Dr. John Kum is a periodontist with a truly caring heart.  With his area of concentration in Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Dr. Kum is dedicated to delivering highest quality dental care possible to our patients.  Dr. John Kum was born and raised in Salina, Kansas. He has completed his undergraduate studies at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Chemistry.  Dr. Kum received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2016, where he graduated cum laude. 

Following graduation from dental school, Dr. Kum went onto pursue dental specialty in Periodontics and Oral Implantology at Temple University School of Dentistry managing advanced, complex cases including complete smile makeovers, sinus and bone augmentation, implant therapies, and preserving dentition affected by periodontitis. He is certified in Pinhole Surgical Technique and laser gum therapies including LANAP.  Dr. Kum is a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society and Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society.

His passion is providing excellent dental service to underserved communities. He has bestowed his services as charity at Dental Mission of Mercy, ILAC mission trips to the Dominican Republic, and other community service events. His other passions include food and travel.

He will travel where ever to find any delicious recommendations.