Referred by my regular dentist. His staff is awesome. While going through some issues on my teeth…read morelike extraction and implants, their office was very professional. They explained everything in detail, step by step. The dentist would give his honest opinion of what he recommended but of course give you options. In the end, everything worked out well. I'm blessed to have him work on my teeth.

I was recommended to Dr. Yanagihara's office through my primary dental provider as I needed my…read morewisdom teeth extracted. Dr. Yanagihara's office staff was very kind and helpful through the consultation and appointment process. My appointment went by quickly and smoothly! With no pains whatsoever! Showing off just how much experience and care Dr.Yanagihara puts into his practice!

A dreaded root canal from years ago had to be readdressed. This was my first encounter away from…read morethe legacy town Entodontics I'd been to previously. I met with Dr Howard Kang two weeks ago and today the deed was done! My second one on this tooth! The professionalism and nurturing care was excellent and exhibited by the wonderful staff. Oops! Forgot to take pictures! lol.

I came in for a same-day referral for a root canal that needed to be done immediately. I have not…read morehad one in probably 20+ years, because I am very hesitant as I had one get infected. In consultation with Dr. Shaik, who sincerely listened to my concerns, we decided this was the very best option. I was shocked that he did it quite quickly, with very little pain (just the numbing shots). Dr. Shaik and Aunty Lei made the whole experience pleasant, if I can say? I don't usually expect that to be said of any dental visit, much less a root canal! Aunty Lei even wrapped me nicely in a blanket because I got cold. And now one day later, I have not experienced any post pain or swelling. Great job and I highly recommend them. OOPS!! I just noticed, this is for their Kailua office. I will copy and paste to the Honolulu office review, too.

Why is Kaneohe Smile Center/ Alison Buccat Kawazoe the best dentist in Kāne'ohe? Could be because…read morethey listen to their patients and address their concerns. Could be that they have an amazing team. Could be that the dentist actually treats her staff well and doesn't berate them (unlike another dentist I used to go to). But honestly, it's because they just are.

Friendly staff. Small office with a welcoming family vibe. Calm and caring…read more Dr Kawazoe was very gentle and took the time to listen to my concerns. She works well with her assistant and hygienist to provide a seamless dental experience. So happy with my new dentist

Dr Hayashi is soft spoken, has a tender touch, and he even has a sense of humor. He is very…read moreexperienced in his dental practice. Every visit, I overhear patients expressing their appreciation and relief when they leave. His dental office area comprises of multiple dental chairs separated by their work cabinets. Some seats have TV's. Call to make an appointment. That usually means you will get an answering machine and they will call you back to book. When you arrive, sign in at the front desk. When they call you in, you will be asked to go straight back to their restroom to swoosh your mouth with mouthwash before you are seated in a dental chair. Your teeth will be cleaned, x-rayed and Dr will inspect your teeth, unrushed. If all is clear, your next appointment will be made and you can hopefully skip out of the office with good news.

Happy New Year, Happy 2025! Cheers to a New Year of good…read moreeats and we need our teeth to enjoy all of the yummy foods, so for my very first review of 2025 goes out to my dentist, Patrick C Hayahi, DDS. He is a Godsend and saved me so many times of very painful toothache and tooth problems. hehe.. So grateful to to my friend, who referred me to Dr. Hayashi, I've been seeing him for over a year now. The staff is super friendly too & they work super hard! Besides the cleaning, I've had many procedures done, ( extraction, root canal x2, crown, & more) Few of procedures took over 2 hours even went past office closing time, but Dr. & Staff are so patient, they didn't seem to rush at all. Many times I am in pain and have trips plan the next day, of course the staff was able to squeeze me in, got the problem resolved so I can go on my trips. Don't want to be in pain when on vacation. How awesome is this?! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Dr. Hayashi is super cute, very gentle and caring, he has many years of experience, over 30+ years and you can tell. His favorite hobby is Golfing, how did I find out, we talked about a neighbor island trip and he was excited about golfing. The office staff Janey & Susie are very friendly and professional! Its always great to get to see them. Dr. Hayashi's dental practice is located at 1144 12th Ave. right between Via Gelato & Duk Kee Chinese Restaurant. Some of services offered are: cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, general dentistry, dental implants, & root canal. If you are looking for a reliable and skilled dentist in Honolulu, I totally recommend Dr. Patrick C. Hayashi. Happy 2025, happy eating, I love to eat and I am ready to grind! Thank You to Dr. Hayashi & staff!

Phenomenal endodontist. Extremely complex situation handled with expertise--successful…read moreoutcome--other providers would have just Recommended pulling the tooth. Follow up care -- best I have seen. Office is warm and supper accommodating.

I got a root canal here and the experience was great. Obviously getting a root canal is not ideal…read moreand very intimidating. The process here however was very pleasant otherwise. I was talked through the procedure and was given a lot of information on how to take care of my teeth. Highly recommend coming here.

Dr. Yuen is truly exceptional! I should have written this review a very long time ago but I've now…read morebeen coming to Elite Endodontics for 7 years. As someone who has very long roots/ hard teeth to work on I have experienced a lot of shaming, negativity, and overall just horrible bedside manner with other dentists. Not here! Dr Yuen and staff make you feel so comfortable and welcomed. Also they have great senses of humor which lightens the mood along with the enjoyable music that makes you forget you are getting a root canal. I originally was referred to him when another incompetent dentist got 3 dental files stuck in my tooth during a procedure. Dr Yuen was able to retrieve all 3 files and save the tooth!! Incredible work and took it as a challenge when any other dentist would have just said pull it. I have since been back for 2 other root canals and can confidently say he is the best Dentist I've ever been to- by far. Thank you Dr. Yuen for going above and beyond.

I fell asleep during my root canal, mic drop…read more But seriously, Dr. Yuen is the best! I saw my family dentist when I felt a little tooth ache and was referred to Dr. Yuen. Over the weekend my tooth ache worsened and I texted him to move up my appointment. He responded right away on a Saturday. He was very thoughtful, gave me wonderful advice on which combo of pain meds to take, sent prescriptions to my local pharmacy and moved up my appointment. The whole experience was wonderful, even the root canal! I am so thankful for Dr. Yuen.

I walked into this office expecting a root canal and walked out with something I didn't expect at…read moreall -- a sense of trust. Once the dentist opened the tooth, he explained that too much structure was gone to save it. Not great news, but he took the time to show me what he saw and made sure I understood the situation. What really stayed with me was how they handled the 3D X‑ray I had requested. I agreed to the extra cost because I thought it would help determine whether the tooth could be saved. When it turned out not to provide any additional information, they removed the charge immediately, even though they were fully within their rights to bill me for it. Dr. Chong and his staff provided the rarest kind of patient care, care with Aloha. This office didn't just treat my tooth -- they treated me with respect. And that's the kind of thing that actually matters to me, and should matter to you.

After seeing my dentist to assess my teeth after that traumatic fall in Japan, I was advised to…read morehave my teeth further evaluated by an endodontist. Grateful my dentist was able to have my teeth aligned again after a tooth shifted from the fall, but knew I had to be checked on the teeth's nerves and roots. My dentist referred me out to Hawaii Endodontics (HE). HE was founded in 2009 and has now expanded to 3 locations (Honolulu, Aiea and Kailua) on Oahu offering root canals utilizing modern technology. I decided to go to their Honolulu clinic on the 5th floor of Hale Pawaa as I'm familiar with this building and it's near my home. I already had an appointment at Hale Pawaa to see my PCP so I made my way to the 5F to speed up the appointment process. I wanted to avoid leaving a message and wait for the call back. It was easy scheduling the appointment and I asked to be paired with one of the four professionals recommended by my dentist. Was advised I could be seen on Monday morning but had to wait until they confirmed with my insurance on the coverage. Dr. Howard Kang was assigned to me and I also had to complete a questionnaire prior to be seen. It was basically personal information and general health questions. I'll be frank where I was nervous to see Dr. Kang as my front teeth and mouth were stiltvery sensitive and this has been keeping me from getting deep sleep at night. The tenderness, discomfort and anxiety have been on my mind but glad I was seeking the medical attention I really needed. The dental assistant was very friendly and encouraged me to relax - - I guess it was obvious by my actions and facial expressions. Soon after Dr. Kang entered and asked several questions prior to having x-rays performed and tests done. The results determined the root canal for tooth #8 as it didn't respond to the sensitivity test and confirmed by the x-ray results. Anesthesia was performed and Dr. Kang conducted the procedure. It was painless and he kept me posted with the steps involved. Prior to departure, I was provided with a prescription for a stronger dose of Ibuprofen to be taken after the anesthesia fades away. This experience wasn't what I had hoped for but that's life. I was informed of my copay portion prior to the appointment and paid my share prior to leaving the office. In closing, I'm pleased with this experience and glad my dentist referred me to HE. I found Dr. Kang and the staff very cordial and informative, especially I'm not that experienced with root canals.

I'll be honest, I put off making this appointment because I was a bit nervous. Root canals have a…read morereputation, and I was bracing for the worst. I could not have been more wrong. Dr. Shaikh is incredibly skilled (Board-Certified Endodontist, Penn Dental valedictorian... no big deal! The credentials are real and you can feel it), but what stood out even more was how kind and present he was throughout the whole procedure. He talked me through everything as it was happening, which kept me calm and grounded. I felt zero pain. Not during, not after. The office itself is modern and welcoming, and the staff matched Dr. Shaikh's energy entirely, warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. This is the kind of experience that makes you actually feel good about going to the dentist. Highest possible recommendation.

No one really wants to come to a dentist, let alone a dental specialist?…read more You hate to admit you need one when your tooth acts up and it pains you. Enter Honolulu Endodontics. Specifically, Dr. Ishikawa. Bottom line, quality care here. Yes, you will pay a lot on the day of your procedure. I guess the old adage is correct here, you get what you pay for. Especially, if you need something called the "Cone Beam CT Limited & 1". I was informed that dental insurance does not cover it, but you need to obtain the X-ray in order to proceed with the dental care I needed here. X-ray cost out of pocket is $260! Add the Consultation fee $116.90! Yowzaa! It does add up quickly. Then there is still the deductible, State taxes, and my copayment I'll need to cover. The office will go over your estimated payment prior to the procedure so be ready with $$$$. My dentist recommended that I see Dr. Ishikawa. He has a great chair side manner and Chastity, his dental assistant today, was equally as nice. Dr. Ishikawa does a great job of showing you and informing you of what dental work needs to be done. Dr. Ishikawa is also skilled at numbing your area that needs to be worked on. That's a definite plus in my "less pain is always better" philosophy. There's a follow up appointment in a few weeks. Hopefully, all will be good. I'll also need to follow up with my dentist. I see more $$$$ flying out in the near future. I keep telling myself it's self care! To have healthy teeth is to be healthy... right? There is paid parking in the Hale Pawaa building. I didn't ask if the office validated, as I was dropped off for my appointment. Bathrooms are available outside of the office. You need to request a code or key for access. What an experience.