Takako Imai Tanaka, DDS, FDS RCSEd
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 4 and up
Penn Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Perelman
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About me

  • Director, Oral Medicine Residency Program

Dr. Tanaka is a board certified Oral Medicine specialist who has a particular focus on working with patients with oral cancer, oral mucosal diseases, and orofacial pain disorders including TMD. Dr. Tanaka is a full professor of Clinical Oral Medicine, and Director of the Oral Medicine Residency Program.

Education and training

  • Dental School: Hiroshima University
  • Dental School: University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
  • Residency: Osaka University
  • Residency: University of Pennsylvania Health System

What my patients think about me

Average Rating

901 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

Anonymous
April 2026
i think anyone could benefit from going to dr tanaka with oral maxillary facial concerns
Anonymous
April 2026
they were knowledgeable and attentive
Anonymous
April 2026
having ipad problems- will try to finish tomorrow on another device
Anonymous
April 2026
the doctor seemed very competent and kind. she explained everything very clearly and concisely.

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My Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Tanaka is a Penn Medicine physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and Conditions