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Steve S. Lim, DMD, FACP

San Jose, CA

Identity verified on September 9, 2026

Listed since 2014

4 Peer Endorsements

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  • “I am fortunate to have worked with Dr. Steve Lim on multiple levels professionally. We have mutual patients together. My orthodontic patients receive exceptional care and treatment through Dr. Lim. Even though he is extremely knowledgeable in his specialty of dentistry, he continually seeks to learn more and expand his knowledge with CE. Dr. Lim and I are involved in a Spear Study Club with Dr. Ueno (periodontist). He always shares his knowledge and experience to help us all become better dentists. His modern and high tech office reflects his attention to detail and to patient care. I look forward to continuing to work with Dr. Lim throughout my orthodontic career.”Read more

    “I am fortunate to have worked with Dr. Steve Lim on multiple levels professionally. We have mutual patients together. My orthodontic patients receive exceptional care and treatment through Dr. Lim. Even though he is extremely knowledgeable in his specialty of dentistry, he continually seeks to learn more and expand his knowledge with CE. Dr. Lim and I are involved in a Spear Study Club with Dr. Ueno (periodontist). He always shares his knowledge and experience to help us all become better dentists. His modern and high tech office reflects his attention to detail and to patient care. I look forward to continuing to work with Dr. Lim throughout my orthodontic career.”

    Dr. Marcus Kai, DDS, MSDDentist, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics · Campbell, CAOctober 6, 2015

  • “I have been fortunate enough to know Dr. Steve Lim since the beginning of our dental careers, throughout our education, and now as dental professionals. I have worked closely with Dr. Lim on very complex and challenging cases, so it is with complete confidence that I can attest to his skill as a dental practitioner and passion as a dentist and compassion as an individual. As has been stated, I believe Dr. Lim to be a man of character, integrity and great skill.”Read more

    “I have been fortunate enough to know Dr. Steve Lim since the beginning of our dental careers, throughout our education, and now as dental professionals. I have worked closely with Dr. Lim on very complex and challenging cases, so it is with complete confidence that I can attest to his skill as a dental practitioner and passion as a dentist and compassion as an individual. As has been stated, I believe Dr. Lim to be a man of character, integrity and great skill.”

    Shandra Lee, DMDDentist, Endodontics · Mount Vernon, WAApril 15, 2015

  • “I have had the pleasure of running a Spear Study Club with Dr. Lim, along with Dr. Kai (orthodontist), and also working on many cases with him (I am a periodontist). What I admire the most about Steve is his passion for dentistry, commitment to CE and improving his craft, and his willingness to help teach those in our study club to become better practitioners. On top of that, he does excellent work and gives our mutual patients excellent care. It has been a pleasure to work with him professionally and have a great friendship personally.”Read more

    “I have had the pleasure of running a Spear Study Club with Dr. Lim, along with Dr. Kai (orthodontist), and also working on many cases with him (I am a periodontist). What I admire the most about Steve is his passion for dentistry, commitment to CE and improving his craft, and his willingness to help teach those in our study club to become better practitioners. On top of that, he does excellent work and gives our mutual patients excellent care. It has been a pleasure to work with him professionally and have a great friendship personally.”

    Dr. Jeremy Ueno, DMDDentist, Periodontics · Campbell, CAMarch 11, 2015

  • “I have known Dr. Lim for 15 years as a professional. His dedication to the art and science of dentistry has been inspiring. He has lectured on many topics nationally and internationally. His hands skills and his pursuit of excellence is what I believe sets him apart from his peers. Dr. Lim always strives to improve his knowledge by attending various courses and conferences world wide. Dr. Lim has always had an incredible passion for dentistry and I believe his patients are fortunate to be treated by a man with his character and integrity.”Read more

    “I have known Dr. Lim for 15 years as a professional. His dedication to the art and science of dentistry has been inspiring. He has lectured on many topics nationally and internationally. His hands skills and his pursuit of excellence is what I believe sets him apart from his peers. Dr. Lim always strives to improve his knowledge by attending various courses and conferences world wide. Dr. Lim has always had an incredible passion for dentistry and I believe his patients are fortunate to be treated by a man with his character and integrity.”

    Shiva Sheikholeslam DMD, MDSDentist, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics · Los Altos, CAMarch 11, 2015

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About

Dr. Steve Lim received his DMD with honors from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. Read more

Dr. Steve Lim received his DMD with honors from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. He then completed specialty training in Prosthodontics at the Tufts University of School of Dental Medicine where he graduated with honors as well. At Tufts he was also a clinical instructor for the Graduate and Post-graduate Restorative Programs for 3 years. Dr. Lim has presented and lectured his knowledge internationally.

Dr. Lim is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, a Diplomate of the American College of Prosthodontists, Dr. Lim is also a Fellow of the International Congress for Oral Implantologists, Dr. Lim also serves as a dental expert for the California Dental Board, and is a member of the Academy of Osseointegration. Dr. Lim is also the Director and Founder of the San Francisco Study Club. Currently, Dr. Lim maintains a private practice in San Jose.

Recognition history

2 awards

  • 2015 City WinnerDentistry · San Jose
  • 2014 City WinnerDentistry · San Jose

Issued in earlier Doctors’ Choice Awards cycles. History, not current standing.

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