Dr. Grant Tippet, DDS, OMS in Alexandria

Dr. Chin Kim is a multilingual dentist, speaking Korean, Spanish, and English fluently, currently practicing at the Nuvia Dental Center in Alexandria. Born in Korea, Dr. Kim moved to Mexico when she was just five years old. There, she grew up, developed her passion for the medical field, and pursued dental school. This international upbringing has equipped her with a diverse cultural understanding, making her an empathetic and understanding professional.

As a high school student, Dr. Kim served as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), further cementing her desire to help others. However, it was the smiles and facial expressions that drew her towards dentistry. She recognized how the first thing we notice about people is their face, and she wanted to be a part of enhancing and preserving that. Dr. Kim's love for dentistry only grew during her dental school years, as she realized that the profession was a perfect blend of science, art, and health care provision.

Dr. Kim's patient care philosophy is deeply personal and rooted in empathy. She has developed a special bond with elderly patients, often reminded of her own grandfather during interactions with them. Her primary motivation is giving these patients a second chance at joy - restoring their dental function and aesthetics, enabling them to eat and speak comfortably again, and boosting their self-confidence.

Beyond her technical skills, Dr. Kim brings emotional sensitivity to her practice. She's often moved by the transformational journeys of her patients and is not averse to sharing a joyful tear with them. She believes that her work doesn't just restore smiles but gives people their lives back, which she considers the greatest joy of her profession.

Dr. Kim ensures that her patients have a comfortable and supportive experience under her care. She understands the hesitation some may feel about dental procedures and prioritizes making her patients feel at ease. She emphasizes that her goal is not just to treat, but also to educate and empower her patients regarding their dental health.

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Dr. Tippet’s love of working with his hands, desire to help others, and influence from some family friends lead him to pursue a career as an oral & maxillofacial surgeon.  

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He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Dallas, TX. After residency, he joined the Navy where he is currently serving as a Lieutenant in addition to his work as an Oral Surgeon at Nuvia in Alexandria.

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Why Nuvia?

At Nuvia, Dr. Tippet is able to be part of a team that helps patients get permanent teeth in 24 hours.

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Traditional methods of dental implants usually involve patients wearing temporary teeth for what may be up to 10+ months. Nuvia’s advanced process and technology allow Dr. Tippet’s patients to receive their permanent teeth the day after their dental implants are placed. 

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Outside of Dentistry

When he isn’t working, Dr. Tippet keeps busy as the father of two young boys. With his family, he loves to go to the beach, enjoy the outdoors and go deep sea fishing.

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Dr. J. Reed Combs, grew up in a dual military family that required him to move around quite a bit in his early childhood.  In his later years his family settled in Colorado where he considers home.  Dr. Combs completed his undergraduate education at the University of Colorado and then went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery from UCLA School of Dentistry.  He earned his Medical Degree and completed a six-year Oral and Maxillofacial residency at the University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine in Dallas, Texas.  His professional affiliations are AAOMS, ADA, MAOMS, VSOMS and Associate Fellow American College of Surgeons.  He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Above all else Dr. Combs is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.  In his free time, Dr. Combs enjoys the outdoors to include skiing and running.  He loves spending time with his wife and three children.

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