Our Doctors and Staff

Our Doctors

Dr. Takanari Miyamoto

Board Certified Periodontist

DDS, PhD, CAGS, MSD, MBA

Dr. Miyamoto received his DDS and MBA from Creighton University, obtained his MS from Boston University and PhD from Nihon University.

He was recently highlighted by the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation as one of the "Top 25 Greatest Educators Shaping the Future of Dental Specialty".

Meet Dr. Miyamoto
Dr.Takanari Miyamoto
Dr. Taera Kim

Dr. Taera Kim

Dr. Taera Kim

Board Certificated Orthodontist

DMD, CAGS, MSD

Dr. Kim grew up in California and received a B.S. in Biochemistry at UCLA.

She received her dental degree from Boston University and graduated with high honors.

Meet Dr. Kim

Dr. Melissa Lang

Board Certified Periodontist

DDS, MS

Dr. Melissa Lang is a Board-Certified Periodontist who graduated with Highest Distinction from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery.

Meet Dr. Lang
Dr. Melissa Lang

Our Staff

MEtro WEst Team Approach : Growth of ME = Growth of WE

ME(tro) WE(st) Team Approach is a unique growth model we embrace at Metro West Orthodontics & Periodontics. Our strength is at the core of the individual growth of our team members. The Collective Growth of each person adds synergistic growth of the practice in our pursuit of excellence in dental care.

Learn More About Our Staff
  • Amy

    Amy is the Insurance and Treatment Plan Coordinator at Metro West Orthodontics and Periodontics.

    Amy Murillo
    Meet Amy
  • Clarissa

    Clarissa is an orthodontic assistant at Metro West Orthodontics and Periodontics.

    Clarissa Jacinto
    Meet Clarissa
  • Kanoe

    Kanoe is the Director of Business Development for Metro West Orthodontics and Periodontics.

    Kanoe Sakamoto
    Meet Kanoe
  • Kassie

    Kassie is the Lead Orthodontic Assistant at Metro West Orthodontics and Periodontics.

    Kassie Tolle
    Meet Kassie
  • Krin

    Krin is a Dental Hygienist and has a passion for learning.

    Krin Solanki
    Meet Krin
  • Tami

    Tami is the Office Manager at Metro West Orthodontics & Periodontics.

    Tami Paass
    Meet Tami
  • Baillie

    Baillie is a Dental Hygienist at Metro West Orthodontics and Periodontics.

    Baillie Paass
    Meet Baillie
  • Justin

    Justin is a periodontal assistant at Metro West Orthodontics and Periodontics, he joined the team in March of 2021.

    Justin Paass
    Meet Justin
  • Jacquelyn

    Jacquelyn is a periodontal assistant at Metro West Orthodontics and Periodontics.

    Jacquelyn Paass
    Meet Jacquelyn
  • Izzie

    Izzie is the Front Office Coordinator at Metro West Orthodontics and Periodontics.

    Izzie Paass
    Meet Izzie
  • Grace Kurane

    Mako Grace Kurane was born in Michigan and grew up in Tokyo, Japan.

    Grace Kurane Paass
    Meet Grace Kurane

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12225 W. Giles Road La Vista, NE 68128

Mon 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri-Sun Closed