Highly recommend Wai Kahala Dentistry! The staff are extremely thorough, knowledgeable, & friendly…read more Christine & Mari (the hygienists) are the best!!

Another excellent visit (04/23/2026)! I've seen several local dentists over the years. Without a…read moredoubt Wai Kahala Dentistry's, especially Derek Takai DDS and his team (Mari and Julie), are the best I have ever met. The office coordinators are supportive and accommodating if you have sudden needs. I have also seen Lauren Weiss DDS and her team at the office when I broke a cap off. She is as excellent as her mentor, Derek. I highly recommend Wai Kahala as a very special place.

Several years ago I was basically forced into having my wisdoms out WHILE PREGNANT. The dentist…read moreknew I was pregnant and told me it was the Perfect time because I was in my second trimester. He specifically said "it's the perfect time." Well that perfect time turned into a hell of a two hour procedure which at the end all of the Novacaine had worn off and the dentist was seriously irritated that it was taking so long and that I was in pain - he gave me nothing for the pain and sent me on my way. I drove home sobbing. Being pregnant then I couldn't take Advil and was forced to take Tylenol. I returned to the dentist several times over the next two weeks in extreme pain and was met with an eye roll and the statement that nothing could be done. I am convinced that it was this traumatic procedure and the amount of medications that I had to take for the pain that led to my son being born with autism. Unfortunately, I went to this dentist office for several years and can confirm every single cavity or crown procedure that I had done there needed to be redone multiple times because of how bad these dentists are. I don't know why it took me this long to write this review but people need to know about the risk of going here - sure they have GREAT hours for working people but it's simply not worth it.

Dr Jeff is an amazing dentist! It's already nerve wracking to go to the dentist sometimes but Dr…read moreJeff makes it such a great experience. He made sure I felt comfortable, was gentle on my mouth, and when looking for sensitive spots, he'd ask before going in. Super happy with my experience at Wai'alae Dental and Dr. Jeff DeGuzman - highly recommend!!

My family and I have been visiting this dental office for a while. We have utilized their services…read morefor both general and cosmetic care. Having experienced several dentistry offices on and off the island, I'd say Dental Day Spa (Dr Nip) is the most meticulous, transparent, and friendly office. The office is clean. Dr. Nip and his staff are very competent and professional. For new patients, they require a consultation and X-ray before making a tooth cleaning appointment. For any special procedures ie. Root canal, they refer you to other specialists. There's parking available in the structure with validation available. They are off on weekends and Wednesdays.

I will never go to another dentist office again. Dr. Nip has phenomenal bedside manner, he takes…read morehis time with you and never makes me feel rushed. All of his staff have been excellent every single time I have been. Mylinh is the tech who just recently did my cleaning and she was so wonderful and explained everything, very sweet and helped ease the anxieties of being there with a sore tooth. Joannie is usually the one to greet me and check me out. She is also extremely personable and kind. Can't say enough great things about this office. They are really all about preventative health. I got two of my Mercury fillings safely removed from them and now getting a de programmer made for non stop teeth grinding nearly 20 years. If you need a dentist, go here!

Kaimuki Dental Group (KDG) takes care of you and your teeth. I've been patronizing KDG since 1988!…read more I've seen KDG for routine check ups, cleaning, emergency situations and more. Everyone at KDG from the front desk, hygienists, and each and every dentist I have seen there, are all caring and accomplished professionals. I'm grateful for all the help I've received at KDG. I will continue to have my teeth looked after by KDG. My teeth are getting the best care here at KDG. If you need dental care, give KDG a try.

When my front tooth needed to be replaced Dr Jaci Young at Kaimuki Dental Group was very patient In…read moreexplaining my options including the actual cost of each procedure. I chose to do a bridge because my cost with HDS coverage was quite affordable compared to an implant. Within 2 appointments about a month apart the procedure was completed. I had minimal pain during the treatment and found Dr.Young very gentle reassuring in the way she worked. Dr.Young and her hygienist Wendy were great. I've been going to Kaimuki Dental for 50 years and have always found them to be good when it came to recommending treatments and payments too.

First time here and it was good! Cleaning by Rob was gentle & well done. X-rays by round machine…read morenice. I'd come again, in my neighborhood & a positive experience.

Just visited Diamond Head Dental for the first time this week and I was pleasantly surprised. They…read morewere very efficient with plenty of Aloha. I chose one of their three annual coverage packages and found them very reasonable to boot!

Dr. Elliot Kim provided exceptional, compassionate care for my grandfather during a very difficult…read moretime. Because of complications related to his cancer treatments, his dental needs required extra patience, thoughtfulness, and clinical attention. Dr. Kim went far beyond what we expected, taking the time to understand his condition, explain each step clearly, and ensure my grandfather felt comfortable and respected throughout the process.

I have been going to this office for 20 years and my original dentist sold it years ago and it…read morebounced around with various dental groups but as of recently it was acquired ny Dr.Kim as Ohana Dental. You cannot find a gal more traumatized by dental treatments and one who is for some dang reason is always needing them. In all my years, I would never imagine taking time to say my thoughts about my experience bc I usually want to forget it asap. But this whole office fr front desk, to hygienist and assistant to Dr.Kim himself are 5 star wonderful. They are thorough, tall you through payment, next steps prior. During your treatment, your walked through what to expect and feel to manage expectations and comfort. Highly recommend on all fronts!

Nicest and most gentle dentist office I've ever been to. Great people, and great care!!read more

Hubby recommended Dr Oka to me. He said they're amazing. Didn't disappoint. From the time I stepped…read moreinto the office to the time I left, every single person was cheerful, courteous, thoughtful, and kind. They must take happy pills b4 starting their day. Not only that, but Dr Oka is super thorough with his exam. He's gentle and well educated. I felt very well informed and taken care of. Even better, for you seniors, they accept Medicare. Because I loved, loved, loved my previous dentist, it was really a hard decision to switch, but overall, I believe it was for my benefit.

Dr. Sugiki and Staff are always accommodating and professional!! Very appreciative of their help…read moreand care!

Dr. Sugiki is the gentlest dentist ever. Everything about him is calm and meticulous. I also…read moreenjoy seeing my dental hygienist, Shari. Everyone on staff is kind, professional and non-judgmental.

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.

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.

Amazing, compassionate dentist. My mother, who is a senior with mobility issues, had a problem…read moreafter hours. Dr. Chung helped her and addressed the problem very quickly. He was so kind about everything. I cannot recommend Dr. Chung highly enough. Thank you Dr. Chung!

Routine cleaning gone wrong:…read more 2/5 stars because the dentist did a pretty good job fixing a chipped tooth the first time I went in, but only 2/5 stars because I mostly go there for routine cleanings which kept getting worse and worse until I literally had to walk out half way through during my last cleaning. The hygienest didn't like when I asked her to skip the chit chat as she tends to talk my ear off and her whiplash to my request was very unpleasant. She was going off on a rant for ten minutes about random things before I had to cut her short and asked to just focus on the cleaning. She then became careless, apathetic, and mechanical while rushing to complete the job. Her metal toothpick abruptly punctured a gap between my teeth below the gum line prying them apart and separating the gap between my teeth even more which caused me a lot of pain. I immediately stood up and walked out. I was left with a major tooth ace, gum pain and a severe migraine for the rest of the day. In fact its been 12 hours and half my face is still throbbing in pain. I am left wondering if this what at all intentional?