Okubo Orthodontics of Elko

Okubo Orthodontics of Elko is an orthodontist in Elko, NV. Dr. Byron Okubo, DMD, MS, provides board-certified orthodontic care, specializing in braces and teeth alignment. The practice serves patients across Northern Nevada, including Elko, Ely, Wells, Winnemucca, and Wendover, as well as the Salt Lake Valley in Utah. Dr. Okubo has over four decades of experience in the field, having owned and operated an orthodontic appliance lab before establishing his clinical practice. The office offers free consultations and flexible payment options to help patients achieve optimal dental health and stable tooth function.

The practice distinguishes itself by rejecting an assembly-line approach, with Dr. Okubo personally fabricating every appliance and custom arch wire. He performs all bracket placement himself, viewing accurate alignment as the cornerstone of an ideal finish. Dr. Okubo utilizes innovative techniques to expand adult arches with removable appliances, often avoiding surgical treatment. His background includes a Top Clinician Award from Washington University in 1987 and membership in the Dental Honor Society Omega Kappa Upsilon. The team in Elko includes Yvonne, who has worked with Dr. Okubo since 2016, and Cathy, who has been with the practice since 1998. Dr. Okubo maintains his continuing education requirements in both Utah and Nevada to stay current with the latest advancements in dentistry.

The office is located at 2363 5th St #103. It sits about 0.1 miles from Elko Pump Track and 0.2 miles from Fifth Street Wash Reservoir. Mountain View Park is approximately 0.3 miles away, while Mountain View Elementary School and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway are both about 0.4 miles from the practice.

Okubo Orthodontics of Elko holds a 4.90 rating from its customers. This positive feedback reflects the reputation for service excellence and customer satisfaction that Dr. Okubo and his team have established in the region.

Dr. Okubo’s commitment to hand-fabricated appliances and personalized care sets a high standard for orthodontic treatment in Elko.