Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Grace Kwon
DDS
Dr. Grace Kwon DDS is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
She completed her undergraduate studies at University of Colorado with a BS in Biology. She then received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) from UCSF School of Dentistry. She then went east to complete her pediatric dentistry residency at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, as well as a clinical fellowship at Children’s Hospital Boston, where she served as Chief resident.
Dr. Kwon is dedicated to providing the highest quality dental care by teaching at Stanford Hospital/Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital where she works with children (who have cleft lip/palate, pending organ transplant, special needs, and cancer).
Dr. Kwon is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and California Society of Pediatric Dentistry and is a recipient of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Richard C Pugh Achievement Award.
Dr. Kwon takes her time to build positive relationships by communicating openly with patient and parent. She takes great joy in finding the best way to communicate with her patients.
She is married to Eric Kwon, a general dentist in Palo Alto and they have 2 sons. In her free time, Dr. Kwon enjoys baking, cooking, and travelling.
Dr. Pardis Farhadian
DDS, MS
Over the years, Dr. Pardis has held numerous leadership positions. At UCSF School of Dentistry, Dr. Pardis was student body president and academic Chief Resident. Additionally, she was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon national dental honor society, in recognition of academic excellence, strength of character, and professional integrity. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry and the Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and California Dental Association.
When she’s not treating patients, Dr. Pardis loves traveling, baking, and spending time with her husband and two kids exploring local playgrounds and cafes!
Dr. Shelly (Xuerui) Wu
DMD
Dr. Wu is a pediatric dentist dedicated to creating a calm, welcoming dental experience for children of all ages and needs. She enjoys helping kids feel comfortable and confident at the dentist.
Originally from Shanghai, Dr. Wu grew up in Zimbabwe before moving to Michigan, where she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of Pittsburgh and completed her pediatric dentistry residency at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
Dr. Wu is fluent in Mandarin and enjoys working closely with families to build healthy habits from an early age. Her approach to care is gentle, thoughtful, and focused on each child’s unique needs.
Outside of dentistry, she enjoys yoga, baking, and trying new restaurants around the Bay Area.
Dr. Justin (Sunghyun) Kim
DMD
Dr. Sunghyun ’Justin’ Kim is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Kim grew up on the East Coast, primarily in New York and New Jersey. He earned his Bachelor’s degree and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. He then completed his General Practice Residency and Pediatric Dentistry Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Following his training, Dr. Kim remained at Mount Sinai as an attending dentist, where he helped educate and mentor pediatric dental residents.
Dr. Kim strives to make every visit a positive experience for children and their families. With an emphasis on prevention and building trust from an early age, he hopes to instill healthy habits that lead to a lifetime of healthy smiles. He is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry.
In his free time, Dr. Kim enjoys traveling, golfing, and exploring new restaurants and cafes with his wife.