Our Practice


Making smiles wider and stronger since 1982

Welcome to Sugimori Dental, conveniently located in Torrance, California. Here, our professionals know that dental health is not just about white smiles: it’s about having strong teeth and healthy gums. It’s about prolonging the simple joy of eating delicious things! Our mission is to help our patients accomplish these goals in a painless, compassionate, and efficient way.


We aim to educate our patients in a safe environment while offering them necessary comprehensive care. We understand that many people have anxiety about dental treatment, so we created a soothing environment and a scheduling system that never keeps you waiting long. By combining the latest technology with traditional techniques, we strive to give our patients the best care.

Toshifumi Sugimori, D.D.S.

Dr. Toshifumi Sugimori received his Doctor of Dentistry Degree from Tokyo Medical and Dental University in 1974, and his PhD in 1976. After immigrating to the US, Dr. Sugimori continued his education at the UCLA School of Dentistry's Professional Program for International Dentists. He has been practicing dentistry in California since 1982. He completed additional courses in Surgical Implant Dentistry at UCLA in 2004.

Dr Sugimori is proficient in all areas of General Dentistry, including specialized treatment such as root canal treatment and root repair, gum surgery, osseous surgery, and bone replacement grafts, surgical extractions and dental implant surgery, and dentures, crowns, and bridges.

Dr. Sugimori is an avid LA Dodgers and Kings fan and regularly attends their games in his spare time.

Lisa Sugimori, D.D.S.

Dr. Lisa Sugimori was born and raised in the South Bay. She received her undergraduate degree from UC San Diego, where she majored in Human Biology and minored in Sociology. For dental school, she traveled across country to New York to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the NYU College of Dentistry. While in dental school, she received her certification in Invisalign treatment and was part of the Aesthetic Honors Society, where she focused on the field of aesthetic dentistry. After four amazing years in New York, she was excited to move back California to join her father at the Sugimori Dental Office.

When Dr. Lisa is not working, she likes to spend time with her friends and family, read, travel, and go on hikes with her dog Jenny.

Sergio Ibarra, D.M.D.

Dr. Sergio Ibarra calls San Diego, California home. In 2010, he graduated from the UC San Diego with a Major in Human Biology. In 2015 he earned his Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA.

After graduation from dental school, Dr. Ibarra became a General Practice Resident at Montefiore Medical Center in New York, where he received advanced clinical training and didactics, along with intensive hospital experience at the postdoctoral level. He stayed on a second year to become Chief Resident, during which time he gained additional experience in prosthodontic and periodontal treatment. While in New York, Dr. Ibarra also treated patients at free clinics for uninsured and/or undocumented residents of the Bronx.

When Dr. Ibarra isn't practicing dentistry, he enjoys biking, jogging, and scoping out new recipes to try at home.