Our Team
Dr. Toko & Semalama Sagapolutele Sipeli’i
Dr. Toko Sipeli’i, B.D.S, is the founder and primary dentist at Island Smiles Sipelii Dental Clinic, located in Pavaia’i Village, American Samoa. With a strong background in general dentistry and years of experience at the Fagaalu LBJ Tropical Medical Center Dental Clinic, Dr. Sipelii established Island Smiles in 2014 to expand orthodontic services and continue serving his community with high-quality, patient-centered care. He is skilled in preventive, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and remains committed to improving oral health across the island.
He is joined by his wife, Semalama Sagapolutele Sipeli’i, who brings expertise in finance, HR management, and accounting. Together, they manage Island Smiles Sipelii Dental Clinic with a shared dedication to professionalism, compassion, and community well-being.
Eseta Enesi
Eseta hails from the village of Leone and is a proud member of our front desk team. Serving as our Office Manager, Eseta oversees scheduling and provides support with a variety of administrative tasks. She joined our team in 2023 after earning her Liberal Arts degree from ASCC. Eseta plans to further her education in sustainability and/or public health, and is currently gaining valuable experience while supporting our mission to serve the community.
Susanna Lutali
Susanna "Sanna" Lutali is from Iliʻili and is one of the newest members of our dental assisting team. She works alongside Dr. Sipeliʻi, assisting with orthodontic and general dental care to help increase access to services and reduce patient wait times. Sanna joined the practice in 2026 after earning her Liberal Arts degree from American Samoa Community College (ASCC). She is currently pursuing certification in dental assisting and is passionate about building her skills, serving the community, and gaining valuable clinical experience before returning to school to further her education.