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Meet Dr. Sakowitz

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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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Experience our 5-star patient care

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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Jackie T.
Wissal and Gracie were amazing and so patient and kind to my girls. So glad we chose Sakowitz!
Ashley S.
We absolutely love this orthodontist office and have always had such a great experience! We’ve met Wissal before, and she as always was wonderful with my son again today. She’s always so kind, friendly, and caring, and she makes him feel comfortable every time. We really appreciate her and the whole team! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mayerlin B.
I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Sakowitz and treatment coordinator Nataly. Dr. Sakowitz was very professional, caring, and took the time to explain everything clearly and make sure I felt comfortable throughout the process. Nataly was also amazing! She was kind, caring, helpful, and always made sure we understood the treatment plan and next steps. She made the entire experience feel much easier and less stressful. I truly appreciate the care, attention, and kindness they both showed us. I highly recommend Dr. Sakowitz and Nataly to anyone looking for excellent care and a team that genuinely cares about their patients! ❤️
Eileen
I had such a great experience at this dental office! Everyone was so welcoming, kind, and professional. Sahira was especially amazing—she made me feel comfortable, was very attentive, and made the whole experience so easy and pleasant. I really appreciated how well I was treated from start to finish. Definitely recommend!
Sandra I.
Andrea is welcoming and helpful when we came in. She made scheduling appointments easy and stress-free.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sandra! Andrea will be thrilled to hear scheduling felt easy and stress free. We appreciate the kind words.
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Lake Nona
  • 9161 Narcoossee Road #105-B Orlando, FL 32827
Dr. Phillips
  • 7932 West Sand Lake Rd. Suite 105 Orlando, FL 32819
Winter Garden (Hamlin)
  • 14416 Shoreside Way Suite 130 Winter Garden, FL 34787
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Wednesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
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