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!

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!

Recently visited Dr. Leong for the first time to get a second opinion on a root canal. From the…read moremoment I walked in, everyone there was very friendly and helpful. Dr. Leong made me feel comfortable right away and explained everything very clearly so I could understand my options. I've been to many different dentists here on the island, but I can honestly say he's the best dentist I've seen. A lot of dentists make you feel like they only care about the money, but Dr. Leong truly listened to my concerns and took the time to make sure I felt comfortable throughout the treatment. His assistant, Trisha, was also amazing while assisting him during my procedure. The whole experience felt very reassuring and professional. Thank you to Dr. Leong and the team for making what could have been a stressful visit such a comfortable one.

I came in as a new patient for a cleaning and I was greeted by the front office staff and they made…read moreme feel welcomed. Rica, who was my dental hygienist that day did a great job cleaning my teeth and had informed me about the areas that required aggressive cleaning. She thoroughly cleaned and to best of her ability. She was also gentle when flossing my teeth. After my cleaning, one of the dentists came to inspect my cleaning and review my X-rays with me and mentioned I didn't have any cavities and everything looked good. My experience at Dr Leongs office was great and look forward to returning for another cleaning. Thank you guys so much!

Very gentle and lets you know what's going on as they work on you…read more Office is very clean and staff most helpful and attentive to your needs.

Dr Hayashi is definitely thorough and knowledgable -- no complaints there. But when I was in the…read morechair, having my teeth worked on, she was speaking to her dental assistant in such an exasperated tone that I was uncomfortable and decided not to go back.

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.

I'm very happy with Dr Jackson, every visit is absolutely painless physically and mentally. Dr…read moreJackson knows his stuff and most importantly I think he loves his work, you can tell. This doctor is a true hero!! I've had fillings done, tooth extractions, and all went very smoothly. If you're afraid of pain or needles, this is the doctor you want to see. He makes it absolutely painless you won't feel a thing and he does solid work!!! 5-Stars!!!

Having been a customer for nearly a decade, this place has really gone down hill. I will not be…read morereturning. During my most recent "visit", no one showed up to begin the dental cleaning 40 minutes after my appointment time. I ended up leaving without having my teeth cleaned, and the office still billed me. I reminded the office that no service was provided, and have yet to receive a response despite providing ample response time. While waiting in the dental chair on my most recent visit, I noticed how filthy the place was with a variety of hairs covering the equipment and bugs all over the floors in the same room procedures are performed. It appeared as if the place hadn't been cleaned for weeks, which is acceptable for a Jiffy Lube but not ideal for dental hygiene. The place has historically had excessively high employee turn over, and I've only received service by the same technicians/dentists a very small handful of times in the past decade making it challenging to receive consistent cleaning results. They always ask the same questions regarding your teeth pain, sensitivity, etc, but after repeating the same issues each time nothing is done to address such issues. They perform x rays every other visit despite myself having no history of cavities, gum disease, etc. which seems excessive. I am learning that x rays can be done every 2 to 3 years for healthy teeth. I'm assuming the frequent x rays have billing benefits at the expense of radiation exposure.

We found Dr. Takenishi last year after being a bit disillusioned with big dentist offices with…read moredifferent doctors every visit. We were instantly happy with our choice. The office is small, quiet, clean. The front desk person has always been fantastic: friendly, engaged, and helpful. Both hygienists I have seen were good at what they do, not peachy about my lack of consistent flossing, and made for a good visit. Yes, yes, I know flossing is important. Dr. Takenishi is super personable. He's efficient while also providing entertaining conversation. I leave feeling good about the care I've received and my plan for keeping my teeth. (Ahem, flossing more regularly.)

Dr. Wade is the best dentist and has restored a lot of my teeth! He is super gentle and I can never…read morefeel when he anesthetizes the area of my tooth. Becca does a great job in reminding and scheduling appts for myself and children. I recently came in for a same day crown. I was welcomed by very sweet assistant Aurora who explained the crown procedure every step of the way and was very efficient. This office is great in keeping up with digital dentistry - my crown was perfect and ready in 2 hours. No temporary or 2nd appointment to come back. Also my teenager is almost done with his clear aligner treatment and my toddler loves coming to his routine check up. The office staff is all very friendly and caring. Happy Holidays and we will see you next year! :)

How do you describe a hero? I simply say "Dr. Kasiwada!"…read more The night before boarding an early flight from the East Coast to Honolulu, my wife lost a tooth. We took the flight anyway and upon landing I randomly called a dentist, who himself recommended Dr. Kashiwada. He took us in immediately though he was otherwise booked. His care, compassion, obvious skill, and amazing follow-up, was unique in all my nearly seven decades. He is a clinician. He is an expert, on licensing boards, and it is a delight to be in his caring company. He allows you to enjoy a dental visit! We had never met him but immediately felt as though he had been our dentist for decades. He called us several times to be sure we could enjoy our time in Hawaii without concern for the tooth that he skillfully repaired and was our Guardian Angel. We never expected so skillful, so kind and caring, and so wise a practitioner, as we were simple transient visitors. So, how do you define a hero? Visit Dr. Kashiwada and see.

Been coming to Dr. Kashiwada since I was just a toddler! Even now as an adult, I have so much trust…read morein him and his team to give me the best service every single time. Barbara and Doreen were like my aunties growing up! Whether I'm just coming in for a cleaning, or have tooth pain, my appointment consists of laughter and they ALWAYS are very professional. Wouldn't want to go anywhere else!!

Dr. Wu is the best dentist I have ever had. He is very skilled and efficient in planting the crown…read moreon no. 9 tooth. Another dentist was unable to do it. He has been very fair and considerate in handling dental fee charges. He has been doing his dental work with sincere commitments for the patients. I am very appreciative of his superb dental service. Seung Kyun KO

Highly recommend if you are looking for an honest dentist that's not going to upsell you to do…read moreunnecessary work. I went to another dentist in 2022 and they tried to schedule me to replace all my fillings I've had since I was a kid. I didn't do it and in 2025 I started feeling sensitivity in one of my fillings I've had for over 20 years. I thought it was coming loose. I went to get it checked out here - they scheduled me same day and he said honestly that it looks good and did not recommend I replace it. Was very kind and reassuring. Does not try to make money off of you. I came in thinking I needed to spend a lot of money because I don't have insurance and left spending a lot less than I thought I would.

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.