Updates: as of April 2026…read more I've been loyal patient for Dr. Yoshimura over 10 years now. Today I visited him again to discuss my current oral condition. He showed me all his work in this 10+ years, I was blown away. I don't remember how my teeth look like, how bad it was. He fixed all of it with his super high level of techniques and passion, and his heart from his personality. He is truly one of a kind, not in only dentistry, including any type of job which facing to customer. He and his wonderful assistant Rie, never hesitate to discuss my concerns, take a plenty of time, showing me the pictures as evidence-based. He is not cheap, but you will get more than what you paid. I'll be his patient till I die or till he retire.

First Class office, efficient and organized. Dr. Yoshimura and his assistant, Rie, are very nice…read moreand professional. They make you feel welcome and do a great job on my teeth. The first teeth cleaning I received there felt like I'd never had my teeth cleaned before! My sister agrees. I'm glad Dr. Yoshimura is our dentist.

It's been over 20 years since Dr. Nomura replaced my amalgams (silver colored, metal fillings). 20…read moreyears ago, he was not as notable or notorious as the other cosmetic dentist giants, Nagata, and Okuda, but his dental work was nonetheless superior or perhaps even beyond superior to a top cosmetic dentist. He was always up to date on the latest trends, but he not only invested in the top-of-the-line materials, but also in the top-of-the-line drills, wands, and most innovative cosmetic dentistry the industry had to offer. He insured that what he was providing was quality work. In all honesty, it may be pricey, but is his work and education worth it? I can honestly testify that it is. I've seen other dentists, who always commented on my dental work done by Dr. Nomura, who could not even tell with their eyes that it was a composite. He is precise and a perfectionist. 20 years plus later, and the cosmetic work that looks like my natural tooth are still in top condition, with no open margins, no cracks, no decay under the composite, 20 plus years later my teeth are still beautiful and still look like I have never had work done to any of my teeth. He is an artist in dentistry probably as notable as Monet, Picasso, da Vinci, Michaelangelo if dentistry was compared to fine art. Definitely underappreciated in his field, he is top notch in cosmetic dentistry, and 20 plus years later my restorations he did still look and feel amazing. If you don't care about how your teeth look or about how long your restorations will last, then yes this may seem pricey for you. But if you are looking to invest in your teeth and want restorations that look natural, and last for more than I could have ever hoped for or imagined, then this is the dentist for you. Never had the time to thank you, Dr. Nomura, but thank you for your quality work, and for investing your time to ensure my teeth would last beyond my expectations. Mahalo, Ramona

I'm sorry but I won't be using your services because all I wanted was a cleaning and you don't…read moreaccept dental insurance to cover cleanin. something about you have to do the whole mouth gum experience to clean up the whole mouth before you can do the cleaning of the mouth. I had one tooth that was bleeding a little and due to your specs or review of it it's going to cost $6,000. I'm sorry you should take insurance and have insurance pay for most of it. I didn't know using laser technology would be so painful on the wallet.

Dr. Austin Choy, Amy Choy, and the entire staff at Kukui Plaza Dental Associates, especially…read moreNicole, have been amazing. My wife and I moved from New York City two years ago and were fortunate to be referred to this practice by a friend. We have needed emergency dental care on several occasions, including during the Christmas holiday, and each time the team was able to fit us in on short notice and provide excellent care. Dr. Choy is patient, knowledgeable, and always takes the time to explain treatment options and answer questions thoroughly. The entire office is professional, friendly, and welcoming. I highly recommend Kukui Plaza Dental Associates to anyone seeking exceptional dental care in town.

As the spouse of a local doctor I hate having to write a review like this but considering how bad…read morethis experience ended I feel it's necessary to provide the following opinion to help prospective patients of Dr. Austin Choy make a better informed decision about seeking treatment. I blame myself in part for not asking enough of the right questions up front. If I had, I would have known he was not the right doctor for me. Unfortunately, I experienced judgment over the course of treatment, then disrespectful and ugly behavior to get rid of me. It appears to me that Dr. Choy preference is for simple, straightforward, easy patients that don't have any kinds of issues and that's not me. Which he knew. I was extremely upfront about my health issues, medications that affect my teeth, and the fact I genetically have bad teeth on Day1. He had every opportunity upfront to say we were not matched, but he didn't. I understand the Why he didn't want me to continue but, he handled the How very poorly. It was so bad, it's why I need to write this review. Some doctors are passionate about caring for and helping others. That is not what I experienced and have little confidence that you would experience it either. For others it's just a means to an end and those doctors want as easy a life as possible. Ask the right questions so you can decide for yourself which one you want treating you.

Our whole family has been coming to see Dr. Adachi for years. The entire staff here is so kind and…read morefriendly. They know each of us personally and genuinely care. The office is bright and open and well run. My kids have never had a problem getting their dental work either and no sedation for routine work. My teeth are in the best shape and well taken care of thanks to this wonderful team. I'd recommend them to anyone.

Dr Gerald Adachi has been my dentist for 2 years now and I couldn't recommend him more. I have had…read moreto do fillings and each time has been a pain free and relaxing experience. The dental staff has done my cleanings and are really great at explaining how I should take care of my gums and teeth.

Amazing Dentist, along with Dr Kuo. I recommended Dr. Kuo and Dr. Chen's office to a fam member as…read moreshe had to get a cracked/broken crown replaced. Dr. Chen ended up helping her with her crown replacement. She was so happy with her experience, she found him very calming and supportive with the dental work. She mentioned he took a lot of care and was very meticulous preparing the Crown for fitting. She has had work done at other places so she def felt it was a superior experience and really impressed. Since, I also visit this office I can also confirm it's excellent. So if you ever need a dentist and you live near Ala Moana/Kakaako or work near the Ala Moana Mall they are definitely a great option. You'll be in great hands with this Dental office!

I had a bad toothache at the end of 2011. When I called Dr. Chen & Dr. Kuo's office to schedule an…read moreappointment the answering machine went off and they have an emergency number for you to contact the doctor if something is really bad. With that number, I got in touch with Dr. Chen right away and he told me to come in the next working day before his first patient. After getting that check up, he told me I needed a root canal. I've never had one of those before but it sounded really sore. I think the office usually opens half day on Wednesdays but Dr. Chen gave me an appointment to come back in the afternoon since his schedule was full and because my tooth was hurting real bad. I went back the next day, sat in the chair for 1.5 hours and I'm much better now. The process of getting the root canal done was painless. So I want to say that Dr. Chen is a very good dentist. I have and will continue to recommend him to my friends and co-workers. He is a bit expensive but you get what you pay for and teeth are very important.

My sister in law was a patient for Douglas Chang for over 25 yrs and she continued to stay at…read moreDentaworks even after Darren Wong took over. She trusted that his office would continue to give her the care that she received all those years. Well, she did not! She went in for a routine cleaning, they took xrays and Darren Wong did the exam. He told her that she needed a crown on her bottom right molar. She said she had no pain or discomfort or any issues with that tooth. He told her that she needed a crown because there were so many fillings on that tooth and it would crack. First of all if there is no cavity and patient has no problem what harm is there to have just monitored it? She comes in every 6 months. You can always check it every time. She trusted him and scheduled for the crown. They NEVER told her that the crown would not be covered. They NEVER even preauthorized it! Also, had they checked they would have known it would not be covered because there is a 6 month waiting period when you start a new job with the insurance. She comes in and while she is in the chair (for the procedure to start) someone comes in with an iPad and has her sign. She sees the $1700 and questions "is this with insurance?" They said "yes". She comes out to the front after the temporary crown was placed and a different person tells her that it's $1700 because her insurance didn't cover because of the 6 month waiting period! See!!!...she could have waited and then have 50% covered (She was not in any discomfort!). However after the tempoary crown was placed she was in pain for 2 weeks. She never had any pain until Darren decided to make money by putting a crown on a tooth that had no decay and was not bothering her with a reason of "it will crack". My sister in law should have been given the option to wait when it bothered her and for the insurance to cover 50%. They should have told her before scheduling her that her insurance did not cover the procedure. Just like the review from 12 months ago by Kay he just wanted money. I work and have worked with such reputable Dentist including Douglas Chang so I know what a bad one looks like....seriously, he lacks integrity! His website says "Honolulu Dentist for 40+ years??! He took over for Dr Douglas Chang in 2021. Dr Chang was the dentist of 40+ yrs not him.

My mom had a really bad experience from Dr. Wong. He was running 20 mins late for my mom and…read moreinstead of apologizing he acted like nothing had happened. She tried to asked questions about the treatment he recommended but instead of explaining he gave my mom an attitude and didn't even discussed other options. He is really rude to my mom. It seems like he only cares about making money. Although the staff were nice I wouldn't recommend Dr. Wong at all.

My father had been suffering for many years due to incomplete dental work that started in his 30s…read more Now at 75, Dr. Patel gave him a second chance with an amazing job that truly changed his quality of life. The care he received was not only professional and skillful, but also compassionate and heartfelt. My father & I are both grateful. From the moment we walked in, the entire staff was warm, friendly, and accommodating. You can feel the kindness and love in the atmosphere--they genuinely care about their patients. There are still a few final adjustments to make, but my father is already feeling like a new man, and we couldn't be happier. If you're looking for someone who truly goes above and beyond, do yourself a favor and visit Dr. Patel. We are beyond grateful.

Back story on me I have severe dental phobia due to a past experience many years ago. I was so…read moreterrified of going to the dentist. I do not have enough kind words to say about Hawai'i pacific dental group. They listened to all my concerns made the entire experience "relaxing" as possible. And my teeth look amazing. Thank you so much!

Where shall I begin? Dr Chad is my mother's dentist and she has been going to him for some time…read morenow. My mom is 92 years young, and does quite well for her age. Dr. Chad has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and understood. He has done exceptional work on my mother's teeth, and is patient and kind. Dr. Chad has also kept me to updated with her dental work, as well as making sure she is comfortable with the dental work that he has done. Thank you Dr. Chad, for showing your care with the kupuna and being such a blessing. Your care means the world to my mom, as well as myself. I am confident that my mother is receiving the very best care. Highly recommended!

Dr. Chad Kawashima is the best dentist!!! He always provides excellent results!!!! Likewise, Lei,…read more from his staff, always provides the best customer service with her compassion, efficiency, and follow-up responses. She is a top-notch professional and role model template of how an office should be run! Thanks Lei! Keep up the good work !!! Duane B.