Dr. Tatsutas passionate about saving her patients teeth and dental structures. Her years as an endodontist have been dedicated to helping people regain and improve their dental health and preserve their teeth for many years to come.

Dr. Tatsutas a highly sought out root canal dentist who gently removes infection from in and around the tooth. Her skill to comprehensively treat people has helped thousands of patients understand function and feel better.

Dr. Tatsuta uses a high-tech, surgical microscope to illuminate and magnify problem areas to efficiently remove infection. Patients are getting thorough endodontic care, preserving their teeth and establishing a dental foundation.

I ama native Southern Californian and have practiced dentistrysince 1992.Ireceiveda Bachelor of Science in Biology and minor in managementfrom University of California, Irvine andaDoctor of Dental Surgerydiploma from University of California, San Francisco Dental School.My residency in general dentistry at the Long Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Centerlent methe hands on hospital exposure that I desired to complement my dental school training.

After practicing in Southern California as a general dentist, I returned to school and completed two additional years of specialized training in root canal treatmentsusing surgical microscopes at Oregon Health Sciences University. In 2006 I received my Conscious Sedation Permit and have enjoyed providing our endodontic care under oral and IV sedation toclients who may have dental phobia, hot teeth, TMJ disease, small mouths or just prefer the extra help relaxing in the dental chair.

Serving as the endodontic consultant on the San Fernando Valley Dental Society Peer Review Board, volunteeringtoscreen dental patients at localhealth fair screeningsandprovidingendodontic carefor Donated Dental Services give me the opportunity tocare for ourcommunity.

By lecturing as a continuing education provider Imayshare my passion for endodontics, dentistry and health with friends and colleagues. I have been published in the Journal of Endodonticsand am currently a member of the San Fernando Valley Dental Society, California Dental Association, American Dental Association, Southern California Association of Endodontics, American Association of Endodonticsand theAmerican Society of Dental Anesthesiologists.

I enjoyusing themany technological advancementswith an amazing, well-trained, caringteam to make improvements in the lives of others. I strive to educate, comfort, relieve pain, eliminate infection, save teeth, restore health and gain rewarding smiles from happy, satisfied patients.

My personal time is usually focused on helping my two wonderful children explore their passions in art, soccer, basketball and swimming. My hobbies include attending exercise classes, baking, yoga, paddle boarding, scuba diving, boogie boarding and skiing. I walk with my children and pick vegetables from our garden to relax and rejuvenate.

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues surrounding the teeth. Gums become detached and separate from the teeth, leaving the tooth exposed. Untreated or poorly treated, periodontal disease can claim your teeth and gums.

Simple. By doing the periodontal work deftly and correctly in the first place. Many patients get dentistry that simply doesnt last. Revisiting the same dental needs requires more time and money and can lead to frustration.

Your smile is as unique as you are. Dr. Okui doesnt believe in one size fits all dentistry. Instead, he crafts a natural smile just for you! You get cosmetic dentistry artfully and skillfully done by a dental professional people in Los Angeles with trust and respect. Hes also a pretty cool guy. At least his patients think so.

Amazing dentistry and warm customer service are a positive attraction for new dental patients. When the team is amazing, patients feel at home. We invite you to visit our home and experience our warmth and care.

Hi my name is Brittany. I am Dr. TatsutasReceptionist, Scheduling, Treatment and Public Relations Coordinator. I love working with the very best restorative doctors offices in the San Fernando Valley.

I am grateful for the great doctors, staff and patientsthat refer and entrust their family and friends with our care. Since April 2011, I have continued to gain knowledge and skills to provide the best customer service in a comfortable, healing state of the art office.I began in the dental field in January 2009 as a chairside assistant and transitioned to the front office where I found my niche. I love interacting with everyone making them part of our family.

Our team strives to customize our care to your individual needs. We do care about YOU and want you to have the best experience in our office. The additional communication, customer service, CPR and medical emergency training give me the confidence and skills to more safely and efficiently care for and comfort our patients.

Outside of my professional life, I am a mother of a beautiful 6 year-old son, named Caiden. I enjoy spending time with him playing outdoors, watching movies, wrestling, reading, making forts and just having a good time.

My name is Yvette. I graduated from Charter College with a dental assisting certificate in September 2010. After my internship I joined Dr. Tatsutas dental team. Most of my training has been in the office where I have learned six-handed assisting under a surgical microscope for safe, efficient, comfortable dental care and care of IV sedated patients.

I love seeing the detail from the high tech 3D x-ray images that help us diagnose and treat infections more predictably and successfully. Advanced educational seminars continue to improve my customer service and overall patient care.

My name is Mina. I have been assisting Dr. Tatsuta since December 2010. I focused my efforts in general dentistry for three years prior to becoming an endodontic assistant. I love assisting in Dr. Tatsutas office because I enjoy the continual training and making patients comfortable and happy.

Six-handed assisting with a surgical microscope and using state of the art technology is exciting and helps us heal, save teeth and promote smiles. On my days off I enjoy spending time with my two kids, riding horses and eating sushi and Thai food.

Hi, my name is Sarah and I am the Office Manager and Financial Coordinator for Dr. Matthew Okui. I feel so fortunate to have been given the opportunity to work at Akemi Dental with an amazing Periodontistand Endodontist.

I began working in the dental field 5 years ago with Dr. Okui as his scheduling coordinator and insurance processor. With the support of a wonderful staff and my background in Insurance and Marketing it made my transition into dental management easy.

Not only have I completed a 2 year management and treatment coordination training program with an outside dental management corporation, Ive also continued my education with office training meetings on all of our state of the art equipment, CPR and medical emergency training.

Not only is our staff is fully trained in surgical and periodontal procedures, we also pride ourselves in the quality of customer care provided to our patients. Having worked here for 5 years Ive found that I not only love the doctor and staff I work with but that I also have a passion for helping and interacting with every patient making them a part of our dental family.

I coordinate the hygiene and help our continuing care patients with anything they need. I started out as a front/back office assistant in December 2004. I have worked in General Dentistry, Pediatric, Orthodontics and Periodontics.

As part of proving the best care possible, we continue our education regularly in office and through seminars. Every office member is educated on quality Customer Service, Office Safety and CPR/Emergency Training.

Hi, my name is Veronica Salazar and I am the front office secretary & insurance processor. I have been in the dental field for 2 years with a background in general dentistry and Periodontics. Here at Akemi Dental I make it a priority to make our patients feel comfortable and welcomed.

As we all know, insurance company policies can be a little confusing and complicated to understand. Ive completed dental as well as medical billing & coding to help assist our patients in understanding their policy.

I have worked in several areas of the dental field including Periodontics, General Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Oral Surgery; all while helping patients chair side as a surgical assistant. I joined the team at Dr. Okuis office in 2008 and Ive grown from a surgical assistant to the lead assistant over the past four years.

I have continued my education regularly with the latest technology training with our state of the art equipment. As well as expanding my knowledge through outside seminars polishing my customer service and dental care skills.

My position allows me to comfort each patient in my care. I have had the pleasure of being a surgical assistant for over 15 years. Ive acquired my knowledge through working for a General Dentist, Endodontist, Prosthodontist and Pediatric offices as well as an Oral Surgery office for 5 years. I have certification as an OMSA.

I enjoy the privilege of meeting all kinds of patients that have different dental needs and fears because part of the job is relaxing those fears of the unknown. I love hearing patients say, Thank You! Dr. Okui and his staff are wonderful people.

My name is Veronica; I am a surgical assistant with knowledge in Periodontics and general dentistry. I have the privilege to work and learn from Dr. Okui on a daily basis. Ive gained an array of knowledge in CBCT 3D X-ray image, iTERO digital impressions, our state of the art microscopes, digital X-rays and completed periodontal charting.

I am bilingual and have tutored Spanish dental terminology to students at Utah College of Dental Hygiene to help them communicate with Spanish speaking patients. I have volunteered at Give Kids a Smile providing free dental care and educating for underserved children.

When Im not expanding my knowledge in the office my husband and I avidly volunteer in our community through fundraising, local charity events and teaching primary children at church. Hobbies I enjoy are hiking, photography, sporting events and traveling.

Hi, I am Judith Banaag and I graduated with honors from University of Southern California, School of Dentistry with a Bachelor Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2004. During my final year in the dental hygiene program, I became one of the USC Preventive Oral Health Care Faculty responsible for implementing and teaching second-year dental students the periodontal disease process and periodontal instrumentation.

I joined Akemi Dental Specialists team in 2005.I continue to further my knowledge by learning and implementing new techniques, and by taking CE courses yearly to provide patients with the utmost care.