Our team
People you’ll actually look forward to seeing
Four dentists and a bilingual support team, chosen as much for their patience as their precision.
Founder & Lead Dentist
Dr. Hana Sakamoto 坂本 花
DDS, Kyoto University. A decade of practice in Tokyo and Vancouver before founding Sakura Dental in 2016. Known for unhurried consultations and a talent for putting anxious patients at ease.
English · 日本語
Restorative & Implants
Dr. Kenji Mori 森 健二
Fifteen years of crown, bridge and implant work, with a fellowship in implantology. The person patients ask for when a tooth needs saving.
日本語 · English
Pediatric & Preventive
Dr. Mei Nakamura 中村 芽衣
Specialises in first visits that end in smiles, not tears. Trained in pediatric behaviour guidance and a favourite of Kyoto’s youngest patients.
日本語 · English
Orthodontics & Aligners
Dr. Daniel Reeves
A native English speaker from London and certified clear-aligner provider. Works with Kyoto’s international professionals on discreet, flexible treatment plans.
English · 日本語 (conversational)
The front desk & chairsides
Bilingual support at every step
Booking, insurance paperwork, reminders and aftercare calls are handled by our bilingual front-desk team, and every dentist is assisted by an English-speaking hygienist. Whoever you meet, you can speak the language you think in.
Referral network: for complex surgery or sedation cases, we coordinate directly with trusted specialists at Kyoto University Hospital.
2 languagesspoken by every team member
100%of paperwork handled bilingually
1 teamthat sees your whole family’s history
Meet the team in person
Book a consultation and see whether we’re the right fit — we think you’ll know within ten minutes.