Mark Sakakura, DDS

best dentist ever, even for this dental phobic patient. NOt only is he kind, patient, gentle and warm, but he also does exceptionally professional work. Can’t say enough not only about Dr. S, but also about the wonderfully warm and accommodating staff. Cannot go wrong here.

my family has always gone to Dr. Sakakura. He is professional and very gentle with your teeth! I absolutely hate dentist appointments but Dr. Sakakura definitely takes care of you! He is a perfectionist so expect perfect teeth! :)

Best dentist: relaxed, friendly, makes you feel heard and cared for. I have recommended him to many friends.

Wow! I have never ever had such a great comforting experience at a dentist office! As a busy student and full time worker it’s difficult for me to keep up with eating a nutritious lunch, so you can imagine how little effort I put into making sure I make a visit to the dentist. This was the best experience I have ever had. Gave me full attention, explained what was happening and was very comfortable. Definitely making this my go to office!

I didn’t believe that a dentist could have 5 stars, but after 6 months with Dr. Sakakura, I have to agree. I look forward to going to the dentist now. He and everyone who works in his office are the friendliest, most helpful people. When I got my splint, he threw in three sessions for adjustment at no additional charge. His office staff worked with me on billing to make things easier. I have had two cleanings there now and I’ve nearly fallen asleep both times! I highly recommend Dr. Sakakura.

Let me begin by saying that I have suffered from dental phobia for decades, and I have not had any dental work done in over 30 years, because of the awful experiences I suffered as a child and as a teenager. However, I can honestly tell you that has all changed as of today. I had no choice but to finally go to the dentist office as I have been having many problems with my teeth for quite sometime now, but it got worse this past week. A friend from work referred me to Dr. Sakakura, and just like any other time, I was afraid… I arrived shaking at the knees. Well, let me tell you that the way I was received by the front desk person, and how Dr. Sakakura came out to meet me, and just hear me out, made me feel a little bit better, immediately. I spoke so much about my fears, and they listened to me. Then, the moment I dreaded arrived after filling out the paperwork… IT WAS TIME TO SIT IN THAT SEAT I HAVE HATED FOR YEARS, and let someone examine my mouth. However, he took his time, again… explaining what he was going to do, and listened to me talk about my fears again. He has a very nice way of speaking to people… he calmed me down, and I allowed him to examine my teeth. I agreed to the work I needed done on my teeth, and the whole experience was not as bad as I thought it would be. He talked to me throughout the whole process, and I couldn’t have felt safer, and in better hands. Let’s face it, whether we are afraid or not, our teeth need attention, and I learned today that the key is to find a person who makes you feel comfortable enough to have dental work performed. Therefore, I want to highly recommend Dr. Sakakura to everyone looking for a dentist, and specially to others who suffer from dental phobia. Thank you, Dr. Sakakura, you’ve changed my mind about dentists. I can’t believe it, I am actually looking forward to my next dental appointment, and having the rest of the work that is needed finally done. If I can do it, you can too.

This is my first Unilocal review. I just wanted to sign on and say I really enjoy going to Dr. Sakakura and seeing Marge at the front desk. Dr. Sakakura is very knowledgeable but also does not make the dental work painful. He does better dental work than most dentists in that he only uses white fillings (I know this sounds like a duh, but I went to Western Dental once, shame on me lol) and instead of just brushing my teeth when you come in for your general check up, he picked the plaque out of every single one of my teeth! Sorry this is kind of TMI but a lot of dentists are like mechanics because they know you don’t really know whats going on inside of your mouth. I appreciated the attention to detail and the fact the he went old school on my mouth with the little metal pick. Also a very convenient location on Wilshire right over the 110 and near the 7^th street Metro station (that is in the Dark Knight Rises near the end doubling as one of Gotham’s Metro station). Thank you, oshogatsu omedetou!

Dr. Sakakura’s been my dentist for as long as I could remember, Ever since I had to take out my baby teeth to now. I’ve even tried other dentists in the past only due to the fact that he’s not exactly located close to where I live, but have yet to find an equal that can give my teeth the care it desperately needs from my fail of a good flossing habit… ^_​^;; no matter what, I still get calcium builds and no one but Sakakura seems to find every last one of them.
So if you need a cleaning extremely bad that always comes with good care and service, I would definitely recommend Dr. Sakakura. A dentist like him is extremely hard to come by.

Best dentist anyone could ask for. The entire staff is kind, friendly, and very knowledgeable. Dr. S is gentle and makes every dental trip more than tolerable (and no one likes going to the dentist.) I’d give him and everyone in that office 10 stars if I could.

I would give 10,000,000 stars to Dr. Mark Sakakura if I could! I’ve been with Dr. Sakakura for about 9 years now and I haven’t found another dentist who is more talented and patient than he is.
You walk into the reception area and you are greeted with a salt-​water fishtank with tons of colorful fish. Very relaxing. Then, a cute little welcoming voice welcomes you to the office (Marjorie, the receptionist & office manager).
I’ve had root canals, crowns, gum surgery, braces /​retainers, teeth whitening, and just about everything that you can think of at this office. Dr. Sakakura is a well trained dentist; he used to also teach part time at USC’s dental school. He’s not only a talented professional, but he also is a very generous and gentle soul. He is very careful with his procedures and does very accurate work.
I enjoy smiling and eating, because of Dr. Mark Sakakura!

If I could award five stars to Unilocal for enabling me to find Dr. Mark I would. I’m new in town as evidenced by my being 30 minutes late for my first appointment. Not only was I patiently accommodated, but I was given a hot cup of tea when I arrived as I was more upset at myself than they were at me. I’ve since had an extraction and root canal, and while I can’t say it was a blast, I can say Dr. Mark’s kindness and calm über-​professionalism never left me with a second of apprehension or fear. Besides being a supremely competent dentist Dr. Sakakura has a gentle manner that instills a great calm in his patients. When my jaw swelled up on vacation, Dr. Sakakura not only responded immediately and effectively, he gave me his cell phone number just in case. Also, I cannot say enough for Mrs. T, Madge, and the rest of the staff who actually make me feel like I am in my own living room rather than at the dentist. And for all this his prices actually seem to be LOWER than other dentists. «I should probably raise my prices» was the last thing he told me. Believe me, I wouldn’t complain. Seriously, check this guy out… especially if you’ve been putting off a visit out of a fear of dentists. I guarantee you will feel a million times better after leaving his office.

Looking for a dentist? You have to give Dr. Sakakura a try. I was recommended to him by a friend and was glad I went. I’ve been a client now for 6 years and tell all my friends. The office is conveniently located in Downtown LA and everything inside the dental office is clean as a whistle! Mrs. T, the receptionist, always has a welcoming smile to greet you and is always soooo nice! Dr. Sakakura’s passion and pride in his work is very evident. What I like most about Dr. Sakakura is the care and time he takes to make sure that I’m comfortable and he never seems to rush things. Plus his prices are extremely reasonable! I highly recommend Dr. Sakakura for all your dental needs as he offers regular dental work, orthodontics, and cosmetics.

I was told in college that I would need to get my wisdom tooth removed. So what do I do? Well, I waited until the next millenium to have it done.
Dr. Sakakura was originally referred to me by a close friend who said that he was «wuunnderful!.» A wonderful dentist?!
I’ve been his patient for about 2 years. The office works to fit me in when I have time off. Madge schedules me on Fridays «without happy faces.» (Happy faces are pay day Fridays for the office). Dr. Sakakura has a calm and soothing manner when he is cleaning my teeth or extracting my wisdom tooth.
I didn’t grow up with Mr. Rogers, but I guess Dr. Sakakura could be compared to a Japanese American Mr. Rogers, sans the cardigan. He makes me feel so reassured that I almost say, «hold the novocaine.» (But of course I don’t because, who’s going to get their teeth removed without novocaine)?!
I had to reschedule my extraction THREE times due to travel and work, and not once was I made to feel like a scaredy-​cat.
You’ll get a toothbrush, travel size toothpaste (great for the TSA travel requirements – don’t forget your clear ziploc bag), and travel size floss after each cleaning.
Comprehensive/​Cosmetic Dentistry and Orthodontics.
Paid lot only and no parking validation.