Our Team

Brigitte joined our team in 1986 as a chairside assistant then transitioned to Front office in 1991. She has over 30 years of dental experience and enjoys the variety that comes with the position and helping patients with every aspect of their dental treatment. Her and husband of 23 years have 2 children who attend Ohio University studying Nursing and Chemical Engineering. She enjoys spending time with her 2 dogs, gardening, traveling and family life.

Stacey has worked in administrative business since 1994 and in the dental field since 2007. Stacey comes to our practice with valuable organization and computer skills. The best part of her job is working with a hardworking and dedicated team. In her spare time, Stacey enjoys spending time with her husband Tim and their 3 children.

Linda, our dental assistant, assists Dr. Sakamoto with chairside procedures and is our Implant Coordinator, Linda joined our practice in 1996 and has enjoyed over 40 years of dental experience. Together, Linda and her husband Earl have 5 children and 5 grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with her husband and family and has a passion for cooking and gardening. Linda is also fortunate to be able to work with her step daughter Stacey, who is part of our team.

Marcy came to Central Ohio Periodontics with 39 years of dental office experience.  She enjoys meeting new patients every day and attending classes to continue her education in the dental field.  In her free time you can find Marcy cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes and taking weekend trips to Cleveland to spoil her two granddaughters.

Amy graduated in 1999 from Owens Community College in Toledo with a Dental Hygiene/Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary Degree. She worked a year in General Dentistry, then joined Dr. Sakamoto’s periodontal team. Amy takes time with her patients to educate and answer questions. She loves patient interaction and helping to achieve healthy smiles. Working 3-4 days a week leaves time to spend with her husband and three children. Jazzercise is Amy’s favorite stress reliever.

Stacy has been a dental assistant since 2007. She joined our team in October, 2014. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Donna graduated from The Ohio State University in 1989 with a BS degree in Health Information Management. She has been with the office since July, 2016 and loves the various projects she gets to work on! In her spare time, Donna enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids. She likes boating, reading, skiing and watching movies.

Lynn is a graduate of The Ohio State University and holds a dual bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene and Health Education. She has been with Dr. Sakamoto’s practice since 1991, and has 30 years of hygiene experience.

Danny graduated from The Ohio State University in 2018 with a BS in Biology. He will be attending OSU’s College of Dentistry to pursue his dream of becoming a dentist beginning in the fall of 2019. Danny enjoys being able to help out around the office and in his spare time he loves to play sports and watch the Buckeyes!