Metro Dentalcare Richfield Periodontics

Specialized periodontics practice in Richfield, Minnesota led by board-certified periodontist Dr. Micah Chan. Provides comprehensive gum disease treatment, soft tissue grafting, dental implant placement, and complex periodontal care in a patient-centered, gentle environment.

Details

Phone: (612) 243-9357

Website: http://mdscrichfieldperiodontics.com/?utm_source=gbp&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=yext_listing

Languages: English

Services

Implants

Dental Implant Posts — Placement of titanium posts into jawbone to create stable foundation for teeth replacement

Oral Surgery

Tooth Extraction — Gentle tooth removal with socket preservation and detailed postoperative care instructions

Periodontics

Crown Lengthening — Exposes more tooth structure to enhance smile aesthetics and improve oral function, used for gum disease or dental injury restoration
Gum Contouring — Reshapes gumline to create balanced and attractive smile, addresses uneven gums
Gum Disease Treatment — Scaling and root planing, deep cleaning below the gumline to remove tartar and bacteria, treatment for gingivitis and advanced periodontal disease
Soft Tissue Grafting — Restores recessed gum tissue by grafting tissue from other areas inside the mouth to cover recessed areas

Sedation

Sedation — Nitrous oxide or oral sedation options for anxious patients

Team

Dr. Micah Chan (DDS, board-certified periodontist), Periodontist

Board-certified periodontist and member of the American Academy of Periodontology. Chinese-Canadian from Montreal who worked as general dentist for 3 years before completing 3 additional years of specialized periodontics training. Dedicated to high-quality patient care and continuously improving skills.

Nicole (Dental Assisting License and Certification), Office Manager

Office Manager and Practice Team Lead (2016), Project Management Office (2021). Has worked with Metro Dentalcare Richfield Periodontics for 13 years. Originally pursued dental assisting to help patients understand oral health importance and overcome dental fear.

Toshia (Licensed Dental Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Oral Sedation Training), Licensed Dental Assistant

Licensed dental assistant with additional training in oral sedation and monitoring. Passionate about helping people and making them happy.

Alyse (Licensed Dental Assistant), Licensed Dental Assistant

Dedicated dental professional with passion for balancing work, family, and personal growth. Strong at multitasking, creative problem solving, and case management.

Samantha (RDH, Local Anesthesia Certification, Nitrous Oxide Certification), Registered Dental Hygienist

Joined practice in 2015. Compassionate, kind, friendly, and caring. Able to remain calm during chaotic situations. Originally from Michigan.

Akenya, Business Assistant

Joined Metro Dentalcare Richfield Periodontics in January 2025. Brings bright personality and musical spirit to front office. Handles patient greeting and front office organization.

What patients say

Vibe: professional

Overwhelmingly positive across all 13 reviews (100% 5-star ratings). Patients consistently praise Dr. Chan's exceptional skill, gentleness, and ability to make anxious patients comfortable, particularly during extractions. The entire team—front desk, hygienists, and assistants—is recognized for being efficient, knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely invested in personalized patient care. This practice appears to specialize in periodontics with a strong reputation for excellent clinical outcomes and patient experience.

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Gentle extraction experience made 'pleasurable' rather than terrifying
Dr. Chan's personalized approach and communication about treatment recommendations
Fast appointment scheduling and efficient team coordination
Transparent communication when extraction posed potential risk
Three-year positive relationship with hygienist Samantha with educational focus