My first visit with Dr. Lauren Weiss at Wai Kahala Dentistry was due to a dental emergency that…read moreoccurred on a day when my prior dentist was off. Having no way to reach him, I shotgunned calls to other dentists in the East Honolulu area and fortunately Dr. Weiss could see me that day. She took very good care of the emergency I had. Since then, Dr. Weiss has been taking excellent care of all my dental needs for the past few years. She is very knowledgable and addresses my dental issues with a high degree of professionalism and expertise. I am very comfortable with her being my dentist from here on out. So much so that I have recommended multiple family members to her. The waiting room, dental hygienist, and procedure rooms are all clean and much more modern than my prior dentist. Appointments have been on time and the front desk staff have always been nice to me. Also nice about this place is that they are located in the Kahala Mall professional building where there is ample free parking around the building and the mall. I dont know if Dr. Weiss is taking new patients at this time, but if she is and you are looking for a dentist, I strongly recommend giving her a try.

I've been a patient of Dr. Savage for over 5 years now and I can't say enough wonderful things…read moreabout him and the folks in this office! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a casual warmth coupled with the utmost professionalism. Dr. Savage himself is fantastic -- knowledgeable, funny, personable and *real.* He took the time to explain everything about my teeth and their status very clearly. And I honestly can't say enough about my hygienist, Jan. She is insanely gentle, but very thorough and even despite the many awkward physical moments during a cleaning, she manages to make me feel comfortable and at ease. The office itself is clean, organized and professional. Exactly what you'd want when walking into a dentist's office. Highly recommended!

The whole experience is great. Very helpful staff and kind as well. What a great way to start the…read moreday

I have been coming to Aina Haina dental for past few years and love the staff and services! They…read moreare very gentle and informative about the dental care procedures they will do or suggest I get in the future. The clinic is very clean and modern including the equipment used. Conveniently located in the Aina Haina Shopping center where I can pick up groceries and lunch after my appointment. Parking is plentiful too. Overall the best dental care experience one can have. I highly recommend them and have already done so to severl family members and friends.

I am so thankful for Dr. Okuda. Dr. Okuda is THE best dentist. I've had braces twice and have had…read morehorrible dental issues my whole life. I have never felt so confident in my dentist and his team, I cannot thank Dr. Okuda for transforming my smile and for making me feel more confident. First off, the office is immaculate, clean and so well put together. The entire team is on it and are always attentive, present and genuine. Dr. Okuda's office staff and team are the best. They truly treated me like family, even when I first came into their office for a consultation. I never felt pushed to get any treatments, I felt like Dr. Okuda and his team were genuine from day one about what could make my smile better. Even after my procedure, Dr. Okuda encouraged me that just the small and slight tweak we did with my gumline was enough to transform my smile - and he told me in his honest opinion, that's all he'd want to do to improve my smile and to keep everything else for it made me "me". I also got into a horrible surfing accident earlier this year before proceeding with my procedure - Dr. Okuda had me immediately come in to examine my teeth and my huge lip laceration and he told me he'd prefer to wait until my laceration healed. Not only did he fit me into his busy schedule immediately, Dr. Okuda genuinely cared about my well being and didn't want to rush my procedure. Professionalism. Honesty. Kindness. And the best taste. I trust Dr. Okuda and would highly recommend him to any of my friends or family for any cosmetic dental needs and inquiries.

I went in for a consultation with Dr. Wynn and unfortunately, left feeling pretty disappointed with…read morethe experience. I was scheduled for 9:00 AM and was told over the phone that the consultation would be about an hour. I was expecting to meet with Dr. Wynn and discuss my concerns and treatment options directly with him. Instead, I spent almost two hours speaking exclusively with the practice manager and never actually got to meet or speak with the doctor. The practice manager was very friendly and talkative, which I initially appreciated because it made the environment feel comfortable. However, the appointment consisted of a LOT of stories about the philosophy of the office, and other patients and I felt like I left with less clarity than I expected from a cosmetic dental consultation. I originally went in primarily concerned about two teeth and was interested in exploring composite bonding, along with some whitening. During the conversation, I was told that I would need at least six veneers. I understand that a cosmetic dentist may have professional recommendations and that veneers may ultimately be the better option in some cases, but I'm not sure what qualifications or clinical assessment were being used to make that determination, especially since I had not yet been evaluated by Dr. Wynn. When I questioned why six would be necessary when I was originally concerned about two teeth, the explanation I was given was essentially that once you have two "perfect" teeth, you will start noticing everything else that is wrong with your smile, so it would be better to do everything at once. That explanation did not really address my concerns or explain why six veneers were clinically necessary for me. I had other questions and concerns about veneers in general, and some of the responses came across more like "well my veneers look great" rather than addressing my individual concerns as a patient. It felt like more of a sales pitch than an actual professional discussion. The pricing also made the experience more difficult. I was being quoted at least $12,000-15,000 for the veneers I apparently desperately need, along with an initial $2,200 for diagnostics, so I would have expected a consultation with the actual dentist and a clear clinical explanation of why that treatment was necessary before discussing such a significant financial commitment. Ultimately, I had to leave after almost two hours because I had somewhere else to be, meaning I never even got the opportunity to speak with the doctor I had scheduled the consultation with. I'm sure this office has many happy patients, and I appreciated the friendliness of the staff, especially the receptionist! However, based on my experience, I personally did not feel that the consultation met my expectations. I would have preferred a more focused appointment, less pressure around treatment choices, and most importantly, the opportunity to actually meet with and be evaluated by the dentist before being told what treatment I needed.

My sister in law was a patient for Douglas Chang for over 25 yrs and she continued to stay at…read moreDentaworks even after Darren Wong took over. She trusted that his office would continue to give her the care that she received all those years. Well, she did not! She went in for a routine cleaning, they took xrays and Darren Wong did the exam. He told her that she needed a crown on her bottom right molar. She said she had no pain or discomfort or any issues with that tooth. He told her that she needed a crown because there were so many fillings on that tooth and it would crack. First of all if there is no cavity and patient has no problem what harm is there to have just monitored it? She comes in every 6 months. You can always check it every time. She trusted him and scheduled for the crown. They NEVER told her that the crown would not be covered. They NEVER even preauthorized it! Also, had they checked they would have known it would not be covered because there is a 6 month waiting period when you start a new job with the insurance. She comes in and while she is in the chair (for the procedure to start) someone comes in with an iPad and has her sign. She sees the $1700 and questions "is this with insurance?" They said "yes". She comes out to the front after the temporary crown was placed and a different person tells her that it's $1700 because her insurance didn't cover because of the 6 month waiting period! See!!!...she could have waited and then have 50% covered (She was not in any discomfort!). However after the tempoary crown was placed she was in pain for 2 weeks. She never had any pain until Darren decided to make money by putting a crown on a tooth that had no decay and was not bothering her with a reason of "it will crack". My sister in law should have been given the option to wait when it bothered her and for the insurance to cover 50%. They should have told her before scheduling her that her insurance did not cover the procedure. Just like the review from 12 months ago by Kay he just wanted money. I work and have worked with such reputable Dentist including Douglas Chang so I know what a bad one looks like....seriously, he lacks integrity!

My mom had a really bad experience from Dr. Wong. He was running 20mins late for my mom and instead…read moreof apologizing he acted like nothing had happened. She tried to asked questions about the treatment he recommended but instead of explaining he gave my mom an attitude and didn't even discussed other options. He is really rude to my mom. It seems like he only cares about making money. Although the staff were nice I wouldn't recommend Dr. Wong at all.

The overall office experience was beyond my expectations. The welcoming staff and the Halloween…read moredecorations contributed to a relaxing atmosphere. The type of care a received was satisfactory. The quality of care was very good. Dr. Sugiki answered my questions.

I had a fantastic experience here! The staff is so welcoming, the office is spotless, and the…read moredentist put me completely at ease. A special shoutout to the dental hygienist who cleaned my teeth--she was incredibly gentle, thorough, and made the whole visit painless. Highly recommend!

Best dentist ever! I moved here from San Francisco and am fortunate I found Dr Wrobel so quickly…read more He is very competent and efficient and replaced a filling before I moved back to CA. My SF dentist had advised me to get a bridge because my back molar was slightly cracked. However, Dr. Wrobel examined the tooth carefully and said it just needed a filling. He save me so much money! Also, his front desk staff are so warm and welcoming. Highly recommend! UPDATE: October 2, 2018 - I had to call them to pay off a balance and they remembered me and were so kind. I would move back just so I can see them...they are that amazing!

We began going to Platinum Dental with Dr. Doug Wrobel based on a friend's recommendation--she also…read morebrings her three children there. At the time, my daughter was just five years old and absolutely terrified of the dentist. When Dr. Rachel took over Dr. Wrobel's practice, I wasn't sure what to expect, but she has been every bit as kind and patient--if not more so. She's had to do even more work, yet always takes the time to make my daughter feel safe and heard. At their very first appointment, Dr. Rachel removed her scrubs and mask, sat beside my daughter, and simply talked to her. My daughter was in tears before the cleaning even began, but Dr. Rachel gently walked her through every step, letting her hold "Mr. Thirsty" and explaining how each tool would feel. The entire staff at Platinum Dental is just as wonderful. The hygienists are so gentle and encouraging, and the reception team is always warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. From the moment you walk in, you feel cared for and respected--especially as a parent with a nervous child. We're so grateful to have found a dental office that not only provides excellent care, but also creates such a kind and supportive environment.

We found Dr. Takenishi last year after being a bit disillusioned with big dentist offices with…read moredifferent doctors every visit. We were instantly happy with our choice. The office is small, quiet, clean. The front desk person has always been fantastic: friendly, engaged, and helpful. Both hygienists I have seen were good at what they do, not peachy about my lack of consistent flossing, and made for a good visit. Yes, yes, I know flossing is important. Dr. Takenishi is super personable. He's efficient while also providing entertaining conversation. I leave feeling good about the care I've received and my plan for keeping my teeth. (Ahem, flossing more regularly.)

Dr. Wade is the best dentist and has restored a lot of my teeth! He is super gentle and I can never…read morefeel when he anesthetizes the area of my tooth. Becca does a great job in reminding and scheduling appts for myself and children. I recently came in for a same day crown. I was welcomed by very sweet assistant Aurora who explained the crown procedure every step of the way and was very efficient. This office is great in keeping up with digital dentistry - my crown was perfect and ready in 2 hours. No temporary or 2nd appointment to come back. Also my teenager is almost done with his clear aligner treatment and my toddler loves coming to his routine check up. The office staff is all very friendly and caring. Happy Holidays and we will see you next year! :)

Looking for a reliable dentist is very hard nowadays especially after having a bad experience from…read moreour previous dentist. I'm glad we found Dental day spa of Hawaii!! Everything about this place is amazing! Right when we entered the door, we already felt welcomed. Their office is really clean & has good ambiance. The receptionist is really good at her job. She has full of enthusiasm and is very polite when talking over the phone the first time and especially when we are finally able to meet in person.My brother needed a lot of work on his teeth and they were able to take him the next day right after we called. Dr. Kris Nip is very knowledgeable and he takes his time in explaining everything to make sure we really understand what's going on and what needs to be done. You can definitely feel that you are in good hands. He also has very good bedside manners which is highly commendable. I'm glad we found this place! I'll surely tell family members & friends about this! :)

I switched dentists from one of the local chain dental clinics on Waialae Ave next to…read moreMcDonalds, after several pretty basic mistakes they had made in dental care. But this review is for Dental Day, I have been going here for several years now, and I am constantly impressed with their level of service: they really go the extra mile, super nice and very professional. Example: a few days ago I went in for a replacement of an old filling. I have a high tolerance for the local anesthetic, so every time I hear the drill, I feel the drill. I discussed this with Dr. Nip and his assistant May Lin (sorry if misspelled!) in advance. Problem solved, Dr. Nip adjusted the number and composition of lidocaine injections and it worked perfectly. For the first time in my life I heard the drill, but didn't feel the drill lol. Joanie (sp sorry) at the front desk and DA Gee are also awesome! If you become a patient here you will not only receive great care, but continuity of care and service, and you'll get to know the wonderful friendly people who work here, something that is absent in the 7 day a week franchise dental clinics.

Today I had a routine cleaning at Kahala Smiles. Not only were they fast and professional, they…read morewere friendly and caring. My hygienist, Bri, was so encouraging and enthusiastic answering all my questions, explaining everything, and engaging with me in such positive dialogue that cleaning flew by. Dr. Wada came to check on me, and with Bri's guidance they found an area of concern that needed attention. Instead of waiting weeks for another appointment. Dr Wada fit in time to get my cavity dealt with in the same appointment, just a few chairs over. He too answered all my questions and made me feel seen and appreciated. The office staff made paying and scheduling a breeze working around my schedule to find a great spot for my next appointment. Simply the best dentist visit ever, even with a cavity!

Today was a long day at Kahala Smiles but as always the care and attention was top notch. Dr…read more Robert took time to explain and show me what the procedures would entail. Thanks again for a job well done!

We love Dr.Goto ! They are about Go-To for both our…read moredaughters teeth. Their offices are so fun and themed with Disney and Pixar Movie Murals. They are great with the children and we trust them and their staff.

We started going to Toothbuds when my child was 3 years old. It has changed names and dentists over…read morethe years but the service remains the same. We get email and text reminders of the upcoming appointment. There's usually a parking attendant but there stalls are tight. The dentist is not what I would call super kid friendly but he is nice. The sitting room is full of kid friendly games and the kids get a token to get a toy