Dr. Jim Wang was originally from Culver City, California. He graduated in the the top 5% of his class at Venice High School in Los Angeles. Afterwards, he graduated from UC Berkeley with Honors and a degree in Molecular Cell Biology. He worked a couple of years for NASA Ames Research Center assisting in the development of the CTAS Air Traffic Controller project. However his passion to help those in need lead him to pursue a career in dentistry. Dr. Jim obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry - one of the top dental schools in the United States. It is here at UCLA School of Dentistry that Dr. Jim met and fell in love with his wife, Dr. Melanie. After graduation, they both moved to Saint Louis, MO so that Dr. Melanie could complete her orthodontic residency at Saint Louis University. Upon completion of her residency, they realized how much they missed California. They decided to settle in San Diego to raise their family. Today, Dr. Jim is a proud father of his 2 year old son, Tyler Wang. Education • UCLA School of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery degree • UC Berkeley, BA degree with honors in Molecular Cell Biology Honors and Continuing Education • Rancho Bernardo Peridontics Biomet 3i Implant Immersion Program (2010) • Implant Direct Mini Implants (2010) • Misch International Implant Institute - Surgical Program Certificate (2009) • UCLA Pediatric Oral Sedation Certificate (2007) • CDA Pediatric Oral Health Access Program Certificate (2007) • ImplantEZ Surgical Implant Placement Certificate (2007) • DEKA Dental Laser Training Certificate (2007) • The Aesthetic Continuum Certificate (2006) • DOCS Conscious Oral Sedation Certificate (2006) • Straight Wire Seminars Orthodontic Certificate (2004) • Exceptional Performance Review Clinical Dentistry UCLA School of Dentistry (2002, 2003) • NASA Ames Research Center Team Award (1999) • Graduated top 5% of class at UC Berkeley (1997) • Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Inductee (1994) • Graduated top 5% of class at Venice High School (1993) Professional Affiliations • American Dental Association • California Dental Association • San Diego Dental Society Dr. Jim (dentist) Dr. Melanie (orthodontist) and their son Tyler. Photo taken June 3, 2007