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Melissa M. Nitta, DDS

Family dentist in Kailua Kona, HI

Thoughtful, Conservative, and Genuinely Caring

Dr. Melissa Nitta’s dental practice is unique, warm and inviting. She focuses on the practice of preventive dentistry and is an expert at creating healthy, natural-looking smiles by treating patients with conservative, tooth-preserving dentistry. Known for her compassion and attention to detail, Dr. Nitta is highly committed to mastering the latest in dental innovations and has completed thousands of hours of post-graduate education. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 1994 and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with honors in 1998 at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. She holds licenses to practice in California and Hawaii, and is a member of the American Dental Association®, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Hawaii Dental Association, the Seattle Study Club and Hawaii Interactive Peer Practicum.

In her spare time, Dr. Nitta enjoys spending time with her family, running, playing volleyball, hiking, and eating delicious meals.

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) with honors, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 1998
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Texas at Arlington, 1994
Dr. Melissa Nitta, DDS, outdoors beneath a tree in Hawaii
28+Years in Practice
1998DDS, University of the Pacific

Professional Memberships & Credentials

American Dental Association

American Dental Association® (ADA)

Academy of General Dentistry

Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)

Hawaii Dental Association

Hawaii Dental Association (HDA)

Seattle Study Club

Seattle Study Club

Hawaii Interactive Peer Practicum

Hawaii Interactive Peer Practicum

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Request an appointment with Tropical Smiles Dental in Kailua Kona, HI, or call 808-329-1715.

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