Meet Dr. DeWire Hellertown, PA
Dr. Kim DeWire is a Lehigh Valley native, graduating from Southern Lehigh High School in 2000. She then went on to obtain a dual degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Ursinus College. After graduating from Ursinus in 2004, Dr. DeWire worked as a research and development polymer chemist for Forbo Adhesives in North Carolina. She returned to Pennsylvania in 2005 to begin her dental training at Temple University. While at Temple Dental, Dr. DeWire held several leadership positions including student counsel secretary, president of the Stomatognathic Honor Society, student member of the admissions committee, social chair of Temple’s chapter of the American Academy of Women Dentists, and was also involved in the yearbook committee. Upon graduating from Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry in 2009, Dr. DeWire completed a general practice residency program at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg.
Dr. DeWire remains on staff at Lehigh Valley Hospital, and volunteers her time as an attending at the Muhlenberg Dental Center. She also presents lecture topics to other attendings and residents throughout the year. Dr. DeWire is experienced in implant dentistry and works hand-in-hand with the top surgeons of the Lehigh Valley. She is the first restorative dentist in the country to work with an innovative implant technique known as, Trefoil, and continues to present lectures to her collegues on these implant procedures.
In her spare time Dr. DeWire enjoys spending time with her husband, Phil, and their two young children, Logan and Karly. She enjoys hiking in the woods, participating in Tae Kwando, and attending Logan’s and Karly’s numerous after school activities.
DeWire Dental, LLC is a family practice that focusses on providing high quality care to patients of all ages. Dr. DeWire works with each patient to establish a treatment plan that fits their individual needs and budget. Our mission at DeWire Dental, LLC is to provide quality comprehensive dental care, patient education, and emergency dental treatment for all of our patients in a professional, courteous, and clean environment. |