Dr. Steven Sakata attended the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center. He is currently an active member of the Spear Innovative Continuing Education Study Club, American Dental Association, delegate to the Hawaii Dental Association and past president of the Hawaii County Dental Society. He has also attended the L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. He has a keen interest in photography and enjoyed being involved with the Hilo Junior Tennis Club for many years.