Dr. Steven K. Okamoto has been practicing in Torrance, California since graduating from the School of Dentistry at the University of California, Los Angeles in 1984. He attended college at El Camino Community College and Occidental College prior to beginning his dental education at UCLA.

Dr. Okamoto was introduced to dentistry after graduating from Torrance High School by Dr. Roy Yanase and Dr. Warren Tofukuji. He sintered his ambition of becoming a dentist through volunteering and working part time in their office. In 1988, he became a partner in the Torrance office, a goal of his since pursuing a career in dentistry. With Dr. Yanase as his mentor, Dr. Steve completed a residency in Hospital Dentistry at the Center for Health Sciences, UCLA, in 1985, and his Certification of Advanced Prosthodontics at UCLA in 1988.

His professional appointments include past lecturer and instructor in the Section of Removable Prosthodontics and Hospital Dentistry at UCLA. He has presented original research at the International Association of Dental Research meetings. Dr. Okamoto maintains membership in the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the West Los Angeles and Orange County Dental Societies. He is also a member to the American College of Prosthodontics, the Japanese American Dental Society and the Academy of Osseointegration.

Dr. Okamoto met his wife Cheryl at Torrance High School. They have four children. In 1988, they moved to Irvine and became involved in community activities—Cheryl with the Irvine Schools and National Charity League, and Steve with the Boy Scouts of America and Saint John Neumann Parish, Irvine. He remains active serving as assistant Scoutmaster of the famed Troop 5 where his three sons, Geoffrey, Phillip and Brandon have earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Daughter, Michelle is finishing her Bachelor in Biology at Pepperdine University. Other interests of Dr. Steve include studio ceramics with his son Phillip, backpacking, and completing at least one marathon a year.