Meet Dr. Sakamoto

Dr. Fred Sakamoto became interested in dentistry and periodontics during his undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University where he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology. He continued his studies at The Ohio State University where he received a Degree in Dental Science. Then, he carried out a residency at Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York. From there, he returned to OSU where he earned a Certificate of Periodontology. Lastly, he furthered his knowledge of his craft at the Midwest Implant Institute in Lewis Center, Ohio.

After the completion of his education, Dr. Sakamoto has worked as an associate clinical faculty member at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He is currently a faculty member in the Columbus State Community College Dental Hygiene Department, a consultant for the Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, and a doctor at his private practice: Central Ohio Periodontics.

Dr. Sakamoto is a member of The American Academy of Periodontology, The Ohio Academy of Periodontists, The Columbus Academy of Periodontists, The American Dental Association, The Ohio Dental Association, The Columbus Dental Society, The Dawson Academy, and The Academy of Osseointegration.

Outside of all of these responsibilities, Dr. Sakamoto still finds time to participate in other specialist groups. Previously, he was a peer reviewer for the Columbus Dental Society, the President of the Ohio Academy of Periodontists, and a member of the Ohio Dental Association Council of Dental Specialists. Currently, he is the Director of the Central Ohio Study Club, the Director of the Dental Hygiene Study Club, a member of the Spear Study Club, an Advisor for Advanced Dental Concepts and the Director of the Dawson Study Club.  

Dr. Sakamoto was born in Tokyo, Japan. He is happily married with three children.