Dr. Michele Tafoya is a pediatric dentist with 21 years of experience helping kids feel comfortable and confident at the dentist. She specializes in working with children who are nervous or anxious about dental visits, as well as treating complex dental needs for older children and teens. Dr. Tafoya is a Captain in the United States Air Force and has lived and worked in Japan, where she treated military families and developed a deep love for Japanese culture. Her goal is simple: help people feel better about visiting the dentist so they return for care and enjoy healthier smiles. Dr. Tafoya is accepting new patients in Coon Rapids, MN.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 11/03/2005

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Areas of Focus

pediatric dentistrytreating fearful childrencomplex children and adolescents

Beyond the Office

United States Air Force Captain

Treated military active duty and dependents in Tokyo, Japan

Wanted to be a marine biologist as a child, inspired by Sea World

First job was a medical records clerk in Las Vegas, NV

Lived in Japan while in the military and loves Japanese culture, food, design, and art

Named her dog after Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Named her first dog Kanji because she loved Japan

Plays violin and was concert master of her high school orchestra

Active lifestyle: runs, bikes, walks dog, does yoga

Loves to cook and read books

Favorite foods: sushi and coffee

Favorite movie: The Goonies

Enjoys playing Uno and Rummikub with family

Has lived in six different states

Favorite season: autumn

Favorite color: green

Favorite animal: dogs

Favorite holiday: Halloween

Music varies by mood: Kasey Musgraves for cleaning, EDM/Bon Jovi/Queen for working out

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