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.

Portrait of Dr. Hana Sakamoto, founder and lead dentist

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

Portrait of Dr. Kenji Mori, restorative and implant dentist

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

Portrait of Dr. Mei Nakamura, pediatric dentist

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

Portrait of Dr. Daniel Reeves, orthodontist

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.

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