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Meet Dr. Sakowitz

Embrace Your Best Self

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Dr. Scott Sakowitz

Dr. Sakowitz has a long history in Central Florida, dating back to the Newborn Nursery at Florida Hospital through his graduation from Lake Mary High School. Throughout, he has been an active member of the community, participating in numerous civic and charitable organizations. Having had braces as an adolescent, Dr. Sakowitz personally experienced the confidence and joy a good smile provided him. As an avid amateur archeologist, he was surprised to learn that early Native Americans often died from dental disease. It was then he decided to devote his life to dentistry.

Education

Dr. Sakowitz graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) where he was lucky enough to celebrate two national football championships along with Tim Tebow. He then traveled to Philadelphia where he attended the prestigious Ivy League University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He received an academic Dean’s Scholarship and graduated at the top of his class.

Dr. Sakowitz was fortunate to be accepted to the renowned orthodontics program at The University of Michigan. He spent three years in the freezing cold to perfect his skills in Orthodontics and completed his Master’s research in Virtual Reality and Orthodontics which was published in Virtual Reality Journal. He was exposed not only to the cold but also to the latest techniques and technology in orthodontic care.

Personal & Family Life

Dr. Sakowitz is married to Dr. Marla Sakowitz, a Miami native. They have two kids – keep an eye out for their photos decorating our office and website. Dr. Sakowitz has a love for puzzles and is proud to have been a contestant (and winner) on The Wheel of Fortune!

While in Michigan, in his spare time, Dr. Sakowitz created the 2nd escape room in America, in which he has grown to 14 locations. His ability to be creative and think outside the box truly differentiates him from many other practitioners.

Professional Affiliations

  • American Board of Orthodontics
  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • Southern Association of Orthodontists
  • Florida Association of Orthodontists
  • American Dental Association
  • Florida Dental Association
  • Dental Society of Greater Orlando
  • Central Florida District Dental Association
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We want to exceed your expectations and we love hearing feedback from our patients. Check out what others are saying about their 5-star experience with us!

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Miya A.
Kimberly cut my wires while we traveling! Customer service was beyond excellent! She was super kind and helpful! Very swift experience! Definitely recommend for anyone in the area or just traveling and having ortho issues! Thank you guys so much!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback! It's great to hear that Kimberly provided you with swift and exceptional service during your travels. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again!
Jamie H.
Rave: Sakowitz Smiles Orthodontics

Returning to the world of braces 30 years later after definitely not wearing my retainer (sorry mom & dad 😂).

My dentist recommended Sakowitz Smiles Orthodontics (Hamlin location) and she was spot on! Absolutely amazing care, professionalism, fair pricing, fast appointments, and super high-tech.

They give you this little mouth scanner device that works with an app where you “capture” little balls on the screen so it can scan your whole mouth (way more entertaining than it sounds 😂). It helps monitor your progress between visits so the orthodontist can make quick adjustments if needed.

Really happy with my treatment so far (braces applied today - easy peasy and no pain!) and highly recommend them! ❤️
Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that our team, especially Valeria and Wissal, made your experience exceptional. We're excited to accompany you on your braces journey at Sakowitz Smiles!
maisha20
I want to thank Dr. Sakowitz and his team for all this year helping my daughter in her process so she can have her new smile, and I want to give a special thank you to Carlos you were amazing with my daughter you very so kind with her and so patience, I can’t thank you enough for taking the time making sure that she was comfortable today thank you for understanding her needs you went above and beyond.
Response from the owner:We truly appreciate your heartfelt review! It's wonderful to hear how Dr. Sakowitz and Carlos made such a positive impact on your daughter’s journey to her new smile. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Chris M.
Well done. Very happy with the results. The staff are all pleasant and efficient. Thank you Desiree and Reese.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Chris! We appreciate your kind words about our staff's pleasantness and efficiency. It’s wonderful to hear that you’re happy with the results. We look forward to seeing you again!
Josmari R.
Our experience with our daughter has been excellent. The team has consistently shown special care regarding my daughter's functional diversity needs, which has given us confidence in the process of her dental care. The patience, professionalism, and empathy of the entire team truly make the difference. We are very grateful!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our team's dedication to personalized care and understanding of your daughter's needs has made a positive impact. Your appreciation inspires us to continue providing exceptional service.
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  • 9161 Narcoossee Road #105-B Orlando, FL 32827
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  • 7932 West Sand Lake Rd. Suite 105 Orlando, FL 32819
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  • 14416 Shoreside Way Suite 130 Winter Garden, FL 34787
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