Specialties
Scaling and root-planing (deep cleaning): A careful cleaning of the root surfaces to remove plaque and calculus (tartar) from deep pockets and to smooth the tooth root to remove bacterial toxins.
Pocket reduction surgery: This procedure is needed if you have pockets that are too deep to clean with daily at-home oral hygiene and a professional care routine. The treatment removes the disease-causing bacteria on the root surfaces. Irregular surfaces of the damaged bone are smoothed to limit areas where disease-causing bacteria can hide.
Gum graft surgery: Gum recession is a result of aggressive brushing/flossing habits, thin tissue, periodontal disease, and tooth position. A gum graft can reduce further recession and bone loss, and to cover the exposed roots.
Crown lengthening surgery: This is usually recommended to make a restorative or cosmetic dental procedure possible. It can also improve a "gummy" smile because your teeth appear short. Crown lengthening adjusts the gum and bone level to expose more of the tooth so it can be restored or improve the aesthetics.
Dental implants: Implants are an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth, bridge, or denture. These may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. Sometimes, bone grafting procedures may be needed to improve the bone quantity and quality at the implant site.
History
Established in 2019.
94-1042 Ka Uka Blvd is a brand new building that built across the street from the The Hawaii Okinawa Center. This building has many types of businesses, including Dr. Tran's Periodontal business.
Meet the Business Owner: Allison T.
I was raised in the Midwest and received my B.A. in Biology from the University of Kansas, and then earned my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2004 from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. I taught general dentistry at the school and went into private practice for two years before entering a periodontal residency program at the same institution. I then graduated in 2008 with my Certificate in Periodontics.
In May of 2010, I was awarded Diplomate status from the American Board of Periodontology-an achievement beyond the mandatory educational requirement of the specialty. I have been practicing for 10 years and am current in all of the latest state-of-the-art technologies. I am an active member of the American Dental Association, Hawaii Dental Association, Honolulu County Dental Society, American Academy of Periodontology, the American Board of Periodontology, and the Terry Tanaka Study Club.
