Dr. Akira M Katsura, D.M.D.
OrthodonticsNPI: 1598977027
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Website
bloomorthodontics.com/Languages
bilingual staff available
Insurance Accepted
About This Provider
Dr. Akira Katsura is a board-certified orthodontist in Long Beach who has helped patients achieve beautiful smiles for 19 years. She scored in the top five percent of her national board exam and earned her advanced training from UCLA and USC, where she received the Harry L. Dougherty Award for Clinical Excellence. Dr. Katsura treats children, teens, and adults using the latest technology, including clear aligners, clear brackets, and digital 3D scanning—and she understands firsthand how transformative a great smile can be, since she had braces as a teenager. Her practice philosophy centers on combining artistic vision with solid science to give each patient the careful, unhurried attention they deserve. She accepts all major insurance, welcomes new patients, and has bilingual staff available.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- University of California, Irvine - Bachelor of Science in Biology with minor in Business Management (cum laude)
- University of California, Los Angeles - Doctor of Dental Surgery
- University of Southern California - Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Science in Craniofacial Biology
Board Certifications
- Board-certified Orthodontist (American Board of Orthodontics)
- Scored in top five percent of examinees nationwide
Credential: D.M.D.
NPI registered: 05/04/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- iTero® Element™ Intraoral Scanner (digital impressions)
- Digital 3D Scanner
- Digital photography
- Digital x-rays
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Board of Orthodontics
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
Awards & Recognition
- Harry L. Dougherty Award for Clinical Excellence (upon graduation from USC)
Beyond the Office
Clinical faculty at USC Graduate Orthodontics Department
Currently one of the youngest clinical faculty members in the department
Had braces as an adolescent and experienced the confidence-building impact of a beautiful smile
Was valedictorian of her high school
Grew up in Garden Grove, California
Enjoys swimming, playing tennis, snowboarding, and hiking
Enjoys traveling, eating, and spending time with family and friends
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