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.

Dr. Joe is amazing. I was terrified and panicked about my root canal. He assured me with great…read morekindness and care that all would be fine and I shouldn't worry and he was right!! He and his assistant work seamlessly through exact and efficient communication. It was as though they had rehearsed the process millions of times. Dr. Joe uses state of the art equipment and technology. The procedure went quickly and flawlessly. Hopefully, I won't need another root canal but if I do, I will make an appointment with Dr. Joe and his team.

Dr. Joe has done two of my root canals (the 2nd of which was just done today). Fortunately the 2…read morewere years in between but I remember the excellent job he did with the first. So much so when I needed the second, I was willing to wait weeks til something opened up. It was a good experience (if you can call it that) from start to finish. It's located in the MacDonald's building on Beretania. Dr. Joe explained what he was doing every step of the way and made sure I was numbed up and comfortable. He even told me what to expect with the local anesthetic. And the procedure chair is memory foam! Most comfortable dental chair I've sat in :) Root canal done in 1 1/2 hour- totally painless. I don't always have root canals but when I do, I use Dr. Jason Joe.

Great customer service. They automatically talk to you like your family. Mind you I'm a first time…read morepatient. Doctors are so thorough...and hands aren't heavy why cleaning my teeth!!!

The office is Newly Renovated! Top to Bottom! Freshly painted walls, new modern floors, Updated…read morechairs, New 3D CBCT Pano & hand held xray machines!

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.

I'm sure this doctor is a superior dentist but I definitely felt uninvited on my 2nd call to try…read moreand reschedule an appointment. And when I tried to reschedule they did everything to not schedule me in, first they tried pushing me 2 months out hoping I'd just say no, but when I accepted to their surprise, they quickly changed doctors to some other doctor I don't even know, then when I asked for Dr Ho, suddenly he became unavailable... it's just too obvious come on now.. On my first visit Dr Ho didn't even greet me or just say Hi. I was a business owner for 12 years and that's definitely not how I treated my clients. I'm not a number, I'm a human being who is reaching out to get help from a doctor who apparently won't even talk to you if you don't have your X rays done.. what is this a military boot camp come on? Saying hello only takes less than a minute and if it's not in your heart to give another human being just 1 minute of your time then I definitely think you shouldn't be working on my teeth. I feel this office prioritizes money & time over wanting to genuinely help people. So much for this referral, congratulations on you being the best dentist in town I'll look elsewhere.

Dr. Inaba and his staff were simply amazing. Experienced major pain in my molar and they were able…read moreto perform a root canal the next day. Procedure was totally painless. Life saver!

Dr. Munley and his staff are top notch!! If I could give this office 10 starts, I would in a…read moreheartbeat. Dr. Munley is absolutely wonderful and really cares about his patients. He has the best medical bed side manner and guides you through the root canal process. He even called me the next day to check on me, how AWESOME is that!?? Thanks, Dr. Munley!

"You Cannot Alter Your Fate. However, You Can Rise to Meet It." - Princess Mononoke…read more Dr. Ueda reminds me of my uncle from a bygone era. He's not about squeezing in every human body into a can of sardines, instead he will screen you first, see what you need, and if he connects with your chi... If you're lucky enough to be a patient of Dr. Ueda you'll find a man who speaks softly, but has lived three lifetimes. I find it refreshing to have a dentist that shares my stories of travels around the world and life itself. If you knew about Dr. Ueda's journey and how he's here you'd probably admire him three-fold. He's a survivor, like I am, but it's best to live and not dwell. 10-stars for talk on Lady Sumo to Om living. I'm currently in America to take care of all my medical and dental needs and why not polish my grill before I fly back to Japan on my continued travels. Dr. Ueda is located in the Public Radio building (2nd floor) just across of Don Quijote on Kaheka in Honolulu. Parking is free in his private stalls "Dr. Ueda Parking" just up the ramp. Entering the building you'll probably notice a vending machine and a hallway that reminds one of Intermediate school bungalows. Narrow and eerie lol. Just follow the signs to his office and before entering you'll see an original Yoshitoshi Mori (森 義利) framed woodblock print. As a historian and art major I noticed the bold artwork. Upon entering you'll probably be greeted by Dr. Ueda himself. As of this writing he has no receptionist or employees. Dr. Ueda does it all. Rest assured if you have insurance he'll explain everything before you sign off. And if you're curious Dr. speaks English and fluent in Japanese and French! I came in for X-rays, general cleaning, and polishing! Long overdue as my last "teeth maintenance" was at UCSF in San Francisco early in 2022. The good news is that my grill is structurally sound... so yes, I can mogu mogu and enjoy all the good foods that life has to offer - just avoid too much sugar and brush or rinse after all meals! It's nice to be reminded by a respected dentist how it's important to flush out what goes in! As I shake my head in agreement like Eric the kid! :D It's rare to find a dentist that will explain everything he's doing and not be in such a rush with "next!" You get that Dr. Ueda truly cares about your well being. I truly enjoyed chatting, or as locals say "talking story", with a man of the world. We even watched an episode of Lady Sumo on NHK-TV and discussed it lol. You just don't have dental encounters like this anymore... a positive experience that left me smiling 'til next time! Please follow my journey on IG: @eric_travel_guru

Iʻve been with Dr. Ueda for a number of years. He is a patient and knowledgable professional. My…read moreelderly mother liked coming to Dr. Ueda. I like his thorough and efficient cleaning sessions with him.

John Oka has been my go to for many years. I have had phenomenal services provided. Must have a…read moreDental Professional.

As a kid, I never looked forward to seeing a dentist. As an adult, different story. The team at Oka…read moreFamily Denistry are awesome. Friendly, respectful, competent, comfortable, educational, and overall great experience every time I go. I have nothing but good things to say. This last visit as I sat in my chair for a cleaning and exam, I noticed how jovial every cubicle in that office was, nothing but smiles and laughter. I love Dr Oka and the entire Team

-I had a dental emergency in the middle of the night and needed an emergency root canal…read more -First thing in the morning I was able to ask for assistance and the office was able to get me seen that same-day and do the full root canal procedure right before the major thanksgiving holiday. I do not know what I would have done if they were not able to help me. They did a great job and I would 100% go here again if I needed to!

Never thought I'd ever have to get a dental procedure done but so glad I got a referral for this…read moreplace. They are so thorough. Dr. Yorita talked me through the whole process before we did the procedure. She is very knowledgeable of what she does and highly recommend. I wish I got the name of her assistant because she was great, too. From the moment I entered the office to when I was done, they were all very nice. Great customer service. Thank you Aloha Endodontics!

I had such a terrible experience with my longtime dentist's office. What started as a routine…read morecleaning turned into being told I needed two root canals after mentioning that one tooth hurt slightly when flossing. I take very good care of my teeth, so I was shocked by the diagnosis and price it would be. I spoke with a friend later that day, who suggested I get a second opinion from an endodontist before moving forward with such invasive and expensive dental work. I was able to schedule an appointment with Island Endodontics fairly quickly, and I'm so glad I did. The office was easy to find, had convenient parking, and was located in a beautiful building. Everything was extremely clean, modern, and equipped with what appeared to be the latest technology, not what I was used to seeing at my previous dentist's office! The staff was welcoming, friendly, and professional from the moment I arrived. Dr. Noz took the time to listen to my recent experience, reviewed my X-rays, and examined my teeth. He discovered that the tooth I was concerned about actually had a crack from an old filling. He even mentioned that recommending a root canal after just one test seemed like a significant jump for this particular issue. Although he doesn't typically perform fillings, he was kind enough to help me with this one and also provided referrals to other dentists he trusts. Within a few weeks, the filling was repaired, and I can happily say that it completely resolved the discomfort I was experiencing. Dr. Noz was honest, thorough, and genuinely cared about finding the correct solution rather than recommending unnecessary treatment. That's exactly the kind of integrity you hope to find in a medical professional. I hope I never need to see an endodontist again, but if I do, I will absolutely return to Dr. Noz and his outstanding team at Island Endodontics. Mahalo for everything!!!

Dr yamauchi and staff were awesome. Newest technology equipment used during my time there. Very…read moreprofessional, friendly and punctual as well. He educates you on your teeth and procedure to be done and options if things don't go as planned. I would definitely recommend island endodontics to everyone!

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.