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 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!

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!

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!

Dr. Hsiao-Ling Hoshino was AMAZING!! She saw me for a root canal referal and from the time I called…read moreto make an appointment to the procedure and even explaining the after care and next steps, my experience was top notch! If you're apprehensive or anxious about getting a root canal, you want to see her and the team at Hoshino Endodontics. She was very detailed with what she was going to do and what to expect. Her numbing technique and application was literally painless and I was impressed how she was able to pinpoint only the tooth she worked on. I did not feel my face go numb. What amazed me more was after the procedure, I was pain free. I even forgot I had a root canal. I highly recommend them!

Dr. Hoshino and his team were extremely professional from the mom6i walked in . The lady at the…read morefront desk greeted me, smiled and explained my treatment and cost. She was pleasant through my whole visit. Dr. Hoshino was amazing while doing my root canal. He explained what he was doing for my root canal and he was very gentle while working on me. I was actually there because another dentist only did half of a root canal because he didn't have time to finish. We'll that left me in excruciating pain. Thank you to Dr. Hoshino who took me in on an emergency. Did the full root canal, got me out of pain and went above and beyond to fix some other teeth. Dr. Hoshino is a definite 10 outta 10. I'm so thankful. I can't forget about his assistant Brenda. Absolute sweetheart. She to was pleasant,,professional and gracious. Thank you to everyone at Hoshino Endodontics.

I had to have a root canal and Paradise Endodontics was the only office that took my insurance. The…read morequality of care was excellent, from meeting friendly office staff upon check-in to the root canal procedure with Dr. Chung and her assistant to a follow-up text the following day to see how I was doing. Dr. Chung was very adept at her work and has a very caring bedside manner. She took the time to explain the results of my x-rays and my diagnosis. My root canal infection was far gone, even reaching the bone, yet the whole root canal process was pretty painless. The office staff are kind and friendly, the relaxing view from the window was very nice, Dr. Chung and her assistant were awesome. All in all, it was a pleasant experience. Thank you Paradise Endodontics for wonderful quality of care!

Excellent service and treatment! Doctor and assistants are very nice, patient, and helpful. I was…read moreable to make my appointment immediately the day i called.

The receptionist was very nice & informative, the assistant to the surgeon was very friendly, I…read moreenjoyed talking with her. Mr. Hironaka made me feel very comfortable considering I was a bit nervous; he explained everything to me in detail and was exceptionally nice to me. As a first-time patient here, I was very impressed with the courtesy and professionalism with all of them.

Chain oral surgery business, there business or billing is awful, I paid in full on day of…read moreappointment, gave my insurance info., they said they would submit, they never did and I've called and went into office never to get call from billing office mind you 2 weeks after my appointment they called about balance, which I had paid in full at time of consultation and on top of that they billed for X-rays they never took, they used my dentist X-ray he sent over. There billing is located somewhere but not at the office and this organization is a chain dealership, if your paying upfront I'd go somewhere else, where the patient matters, the good is they did remove teeth but had to go back in for bone chips, not fun! I'd go somewhere that does billing in house not here.