Portland Oregon Cosmetic Dentist

Not all dental clinics are created equal.

It’s important to know some information about a clinic’s team members when searching for a new dentist. Choose Pearl District Dental and you will truly receive expert care. The difference is our people and our unified commitment to excellence. Dr. Mika and our team extensively research and invest in training, processes and technology to provide you with the most lasting, functional and naturally beautiful results.

Dr. Mika Miyamoto-Shemali

As Dr. Mika Miyamoto-Shemali’s patient, you will benefit from her years of world-class advanced training programs completed in her pursuit to become a top restorative and cosmetic dentist. Dr. Mika routinely completes significantly more continuing education hours than what is required. Not only will you receive exceptional results, but you will find her chair-side manner and touch to be exceptional.

In 2005, Dr. Mika became one of only a few dentists in Oregon to complete the post-graduate training program at the prestigious Pankey Institute. This is one of the world’s most respected postgraduate institutions training dentists to involve you, the patient, in treatment planning to ensure your desired results. In addition to offering world-class training in general dentistry, the Pankey Institute focuses heavily on the evaluation of the bite and placing restorations in a manner that will ensure or return bite harmony.

Most recently, Dr. Mika received an invitation from the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry to join their elite group of dentist mentors. This privilege is reserved for only 300 of the nation’s best cosmetic dentists and required extensive procedure demonstrations before a panel of world-class experts. You can view the resulting smile makeovers in our Smile Gallery by (clicking here). In 2010, Dr. Mika served as a visiting instructor at the Spear Institute for Advanced Dental Education in the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry, donating her time to help other dentists achieve the highest level of excellence in their dental practices. She was selected as one of America's Top Dentists by the Consumer's Research Council of America for 2010, 2011 and again in 2012.

Dr. Mika Miyamoto-Shemali received her dental degree from Oregon Health Sciences University and taught at her alma mater as a clinical instructor. In 2002, she opened her private practice, Pearl District Dental, in Portland, Oregon.

Marjan Shekarriz, Dental Hygienist

Marjan became a hygienist in 2003, which was inspired by the fulfillment she experienced from building relationships with patients through her work as a dental assistant since 1991. Marjan’s determination to treat each patient as a whole person, not just another mouth, led her to Pearl District Dental.

“At Pearl District Dental, I am encouraged to do what is best for the patient and take the necessary time to do things right based on their personal needs and preferences.

The difference here is in the details. We go beyond what is required in every aspect of dentistry. Our records are more extensive to help us identify the slightest changes in a patient’s oral health. This allows us to work with the patient to proactively stop and/or reverse deterioration. Pearl District Dental also invests in important technological advancements which give me the opportunity to offer unique treatments.”

Marjan demonstrates her commitment to excellence by annually completing more than twice the number of continuing education hours required for dental hygienists.

As Marjan’s patient, you will be able to relax knowing that you are in capable, caring hands. With her guidance you will leave with the tools you need to maintain a healthy smile at home.

Eli Shemali, Treatment Coordinator / Office Manager

Eli takes a personal interest in helping you, the patient, understand treatment options to best achieve your goals. Also, he ensures each member of the Pearl District Dental Team receives the leadership and logistical support they need to be able to focus on providing you with the level of excellence you deserve.

“Many of our patients tell me they have experienced difficulty with their previous dental care not because of the actual work of the dentist or hygienist, but because they were not treated with respect – whether they truly did not understand their treatment risks and options, their comfort was not addressed before and during a procedure, financial options, costs, dental plan coverage and benefits were not explained properly, or their time commitment was not honored. It is extremely important to me that each patient is treated with the respect and professionalism they deserve so that their total experience with Pearl District Dental is unrivaled to any other health care experience.”

Suzie Hoffman, Assistant Manager

Suzie comes to Pearl District Dental after many adventures including graduating from Washington State University, teaching business English, radio advertising and traveling around the US and Europe. Her strong customer service background enables her to serve our clinic's patients with ease and warmth, always answering questions and making the dental experience a superior and memorable one.

"There is no better feeling than seeing a patient leave smiling with confidence again. Dr. Mika is a perfectionist and is a master when it comes to her dental care which is why it is such a pleasure to be a part of her team."

When Suzie's not greeting patients and working on internal business, she enjoys snowboarding, hiking, thrift shopping, writing, wakeboarding, running, and of course, traveling some more.

Mieko Taniguchi, Dental Assistant

Mieko has been a Dental Assistant since 2009. Her desire to help each patient with their different, individual needs and to continue learning led her to Pearl District Dental.

"I admire Dr. Mika's passion for continually pursuing dental education in order to keep offering the very best care for our patients' needs. I really respect that she listens intently to her patients and is always able to answer any questions thoroughly."

Mieko is a member of the American Dental Assistants Association and enjoys gardening, bike-riding and camping with her husband who also works in the dental field.

Know you're in good hands with Mieko. She's calm yet focused and loves giving patients a better smile as a result of her work.