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!

Like many folks I don't look forward to visiting the Dentist, but I'm very glad I chose Kapahulu…read moreDental. My first visit was completely stress free, the staff is very friendly and gives clear explanations that are easy to understand. The Hygienist who did my cleaning has an Artists touch, I was very impressed with her painless technique. They have the latest Tech & equipment making the whole experience a lot easier. I am looking forward to having them take care of my dental health for years to come.

I will be the first to admit that I am such a chicken when going to the dentist. When the time…read morecomes for a check up and cleaning, it's like everything in my world halts because I am only focused on my pre-visit anxiety. However, while there, Dr. Frasco is the best. He is so patient with me and never makes me feel like I'm junk at taking care of my teeth. He has a very nice way of saying I can do better lol but always reminds me of the little steps I'm taking and that's improvement in my book My last visit was an emergency. I tried to be fancy and eat granola but it cracked a filling and caused me grief. Dr. Frasco fixed me up quickly. I don't think I'll be eating more granola. Also, Jennifer and everyone else that works there is so cool too! They are all so personable and fun to talk with. I can't say I like going to the Dentist yet, but I do like Dr. Frasco and his staff!

My family and I recently moved on island and needed to find a new pediatric dentist for my two…read morelittle ones. Calling ToothBuds to confirm if they were in network and set up appointments was very quick and easy. This week we had the pleasure of going to our first appointment. The location was easy to find and there are 3 designated parking spots to park. There's stairs and an elevator to take you to the ToothBuds office. The lobby area and office as a whole is extremely kid friendly. There's games to play with for a wide age range in the lobby. There were TVs playing kid movies while dental cleanings were taking place. The walls had different recognizable characters that my daughter immediately identified and made her feel comfortable. The best part of this experience was the attention to making sure my oldest understood what was going on and felt comfortable with what was being done. Linda is the dental hygienist who assisted us and she explained every single thing and every tool to my daughter, and I felt that that made the experience so much better for her. Linda was so patient and knowledgeable. She made me as a parent, feel very comfortable as well. All in all I highly recommend ToothBuds.

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

I'd like to start off by saying that I've always despised having to go to the dentist. I absolutely…read morehated the chemical smells and stuffy rooms. So the fact that I'm here to leave a positive review for Waialae Dental Care surprises even me. Prior to an appointment: You'll get a text message or email as a reminder. Honestly, that helps me a bunch because there's been a few times where I would've completely missed an appointment without those reminders. Parking: Although there's limited stalls, even on a busy day, I've never had to circle the block to be able to park for an appointment. That tells me plenty of how efficient the staff are when scheduling clients. Front of the office staff: They're the most welcoming when it comes to customer service. They're also your biggest supporters and advocates for people who take the time to take care of themselves. All of it is done with aloha! If you're in need of a treatment plan, not only do they give you a full breakdown of what's needed along with the estimated cost but they'll also give you finance options to assist should you need it. There's never any pressure. The Dentists and their support staff: All around the staff is just amazing. No one does anything without checking in on you and your concerns. The patient rooms are somewhat small but they've done great with adding TVs and portraits to keep the mind focused on something else. At the end of the appointment: You'll get to sit with the frontline staff and they always check and see how you're feeling and provide you with next steps (as needed) or let you know how far out you should plan for a cleaning. In all, you can't go wrong with choosing Waialae Dental Care. Good parking, staff that feels more like extended family, and care that eases the mind with their attention to not only the details but also to you specifically.

There is no consistent doctor/dentist. The hygienists barely touch your teeth. You never get the…read moresame staff once because its just a corporate company. There is no continuity of care and they will tell you you have a cavity or a crown that needs repair. Instead of providing alternative options like a good dentist (like using dental bonding or sealant for temporary sensitivity) they will just want to rip out your teeth and profit as much. Dentists here are incentivized to do more costly procedures at patient's expense.  I thought it was fine just going here for cleanings d/t convenience but it's not worth it. They will charge for the exam and xrays and when you need to go to a REAL dentist, insurance wont cover. So don't even start here. Go to a private family practice that actually cares about patients. You're not treated as a person here. My dog is treated better at the vet.

This place is a well oiled machine. Extra efficient. Great dentistry. Superb hours. Clean office…read more Courteous staff. Highly skilled doctors and hygienists. Come here if you value your teeth (and time). The best dental office I have ever been to on and off island.

I've come in over the last few years for routine cleanings and I appreciate how quick and easy it…read moreis to book online, their availability and how quick and efficient everything is! They take my insurance (Delta Dental) and parking is in the building and they validate. I've had Marilyn clean my teeth a few times and they're alway squeaky clean after. Last night I had accidentally flossed out an old filling so I had to make an appointment to get it fixed. Dr Chen was my dentist and even though I was running late, they were still able to get me in and complete the filling and I was on my way! It had to be the fastest filling I ever had with the x-rays and filling done within 45 minutes! I got there at 2:20pm and was out before 3pm! The numbing wore off after a few hours and I don't feel any discomfort. I also only paid about $118 for the filling and x-rays after my insurance. Dr Chen was really nice and checked to make sure I was doing okay and again was extremely quick and efficient. Some people don't like the clinical nature of this office but I love it! I recommend all of my friends, coworkers and family to come here!

Through the years, I felt abused and traumatized by previous dentists, who would take out their…read morelife frustrations while manhandling me with sudden thrusting, bone-hitting, excruciatingly painful anestesia injections. Then I was blessed to experience Dr. Ho's special technique, in which he uses a special angle or ideal pressure or magic to deliver the injection so that it almost feels pleasant. That coupled with the time Dr. Ho's Office Manager, Char, pointed out how timing certain dental procedures to coincide with insurance coverage renewal would save me over a thousand dollars, made me feel so lucky to have been accepted as a patient. And when considering the unbelievable courtesy and warm professionalism of the rest of his staff, I'm sorry for being reluctant to write an honest review until now. Just being selfish.

This is my SECOND review after getting the first one removed after this dentist complained…read more This office is terrible. The office staff are very confused and do not seem to understand or know how to operate electronic technology. Not only did they mess up my records, but they kept calling me for scheduled follow up appointments, even after I cancelled all my appointments and asked them to inactivate my profile - TWICE. Wouln't want to risk getting any services here. The "office manager" was really rude as well.

Dr. Tony Kim is great! Did my veneers beautifully! Always able to get an appointment should I…read moreneed a quick fix.

After years of having two noticeable spots on my front teeth and a gap between two teeth that is…read morewider than it should be, I finally decided to book an appointment with Dr. Kim who friends rave about. I always cringe when given shots in the front area of gums but Dr. Kim painlessly numbed the gums. My teeth turned out flawless--no more spots and the fillings matched my teeth perfectly color wise and the gap was filled to look like it should be. I highly recommend seeing Dr. Kim to make your teeth look flawless. A smile and the condition of teeth say so much about you on a first impression! Thank you, Dr. Kim!

I had just gotten my dental insurance card the day prior when I began my search for a new dentist…read more The team at HNL Dentistry were on top of it! They called me within an hour of me inquiring about becoming a new patient, so I was also able to arrange an appointment for within the hour! I had seen online that Dr. Madeline Nguyen was taking on new patients, but her partner Dr. Taiga Hashimoto was in at the time and was able to see me immediately. Dr. Hashimoto is very friendly, as are the whole HNL Dentistry team. The experience here felt notably modern. I remember back in the day when I had to stare at the ceiling and/or close my eyes when going in for a dental cleaning. Here I was able to watch "Somebody Feed Phil" on Netflix, a show I had recently learned about thanks to Yelp. From my experience, the team at HNL Dentistry really look after you. After Dr. Hashimoto gave me a filling for a cavity, he followed up with me after a couple hours to hear how my teeth and mouth were feeling. That was really thoughtful. I am so thankful that I found a great dental care team in Honolulu on my first try.

Dr. Taiga Hashimoto and his staff did an incredible job on my grandfather's upper bridge. After the…read moreprocedure he can eat comfortably again, something we worried might not happen. Dr. Taiga took the time to explain everything, was gentle and patient, and genuinely cared for my grandfather's comfort throughout. Highly recommended for anyone needing skilled, compassionate dental care. Thank You HNL Dentistry!!

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.