About Koga Orthodontics
At Koga Orthodontics, you can find orthodontic treatment that goes beyond “straightening teeth”. We want to deliver the perfect harmony of your smile, face, speech, and breathing*. We use our years of experience and modern equipment to provide exceptional orthodontic service in a welcoming and professional setting. Best yet, your first appointment is FREE!
Our Story
Our story began 37 years ago with Dr. Hummel’s practice, which has been transitioned to Dr. Koga. Today, Koga Orthodontics is one of the leading orthodontics practices in North Louisiana, serving patients of all ages.
Whether you are looking for a smile transformation for you, your child or your grandchild, you can trust us to help. Dr. Koga is an experienced orthodontist working with a caring staff in a very friendly environment.
Our Team
Dr. Liseane Koga, D.D.S./M.S.
Owner & Operator
Dr. Lis has been passionate about beautiful smiles since she was a teenager, and she has always been amazed how beautiful smiles can have a positive and lasting effect on someone’s life.
When she is not working, she likes to spend time with her husband and her dog. They love traveling all over the world, visiting different places, talking to people and being in touch with different cultures. Dr. Lis began backpacking South America when she was 15 year old, and her enthusiasm for visiting new places has never stopped. She and her husband also enjoy trying new restaurants—it’s their special thing.
Carol Smith
Financial Coordinator
Tess Davidson
Treatment Coordinator
Katie Haynes (Katie Bug)
Orthodontic Assistant, E.D.D.A.
Anna K. Fuller
Schedule Coordinator
Whitney Davis
Dental Assistant
Mollie Watkins
Orthodontic Assistant
Rainy Harrelson
Dental Assistant
Morgan Pierce
Laboratory Technician
Dr. Liseane Koga, D.D.S./M.S.
Owner & Operator
Dr. Liseane Koga and her husband are originally from Brazil. Tiago, her husband, is an engineer who completed his master and post-graduation at MIT. In an unexpected turn of events, in 2013, my husband was offered a position to work for Whirlpool Corporation in USA, Michigan. Despite the challenges and sacrifices of this bold move, we saw it as a great opportunity to grow individually and professionally. They lived in Michigan for 9 years, before deciding to move to the Southern United States (away from the intense and long Michigan winter).
Dr. Koga graduated from dental school back in Brazil, finishing her first orthodontics residency in 2007. To further enhance her knowledge in orthodontics, she earned a one year fellowship in Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics at Indiana University.
Due to her outstanding skills and commitment to the patients, Dr. Koga got accepted to take her second Orthodontic Residency and Master of Science degree at the same school. In 2019, she received the title of Orthodontist with Certification in Orthodontics and Master of Science in the United States.
After her graduation, she worked as an Associate Orthodontist in Michigan and Indiana, where she began working with Damon braces. Dr. Koga always have interest in studying the causes of malpositioned teeth, the relation of the malocclusion with constricted airways, the necessity of early intervention to avoid future teeth extractions or surgical procedures, and eventual multidisciplinary approach needed to re-establish healthy and well-balanced occlusion. Her thoughts on this subject have appeared in a published paper in an international journal.
Dr. Lis has been passionate about beautiful smiles since she was a teenager, and she has always been amazed how beautiful smiles can have a positive and lasting effect on someone’s life.
When she is not working, she likes to spend time with her husband and her dog. They love traveling all over the world, visiting different places, talking to people and being in touch with different cultures. Dr. Lis began backpacking South America when she was 15 year old, and her enthusiasm for visiting new places has never stopped. She and her husband also enjoy trying new restaurants—it’s their special thing.
She is excited to be part of this sweet and very welcoming community as she continues delivering beautiful smiles with up-to-date orthodontic knowledge.